How reliable has your 5th gen been?

**mike0094** · 23-03-2010 10:38 AM

There doesnt seem to be a post for this so thought id make one to find out if im the only one whos had a horror run with their accord..

ive had my 94 accord for about 1.5 years now, its got 220,000kms which i dont think is very much, so far all this has gone wrong

Starter motor failed and needed replacing
Brake master cylinder craped itself - needed replacing
Ignition Switch failed
Ignition control module + coil just failed on me now
and all those things added plus all the other normal stuff is alot of $$$$$$$

When they were doing the ICM the guy checked over the car and said all the shocks were getting soft... which means they probably need replacing soon right?...do u guys have as much problems?? i take such good care of this car cos i really like it but it sucks in a word

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Thanks for the replys guys, the screwed starter motor and ignition switch seem like a common trend with the accord eh?

**NileshP** · 23-03-2010 10:47 AM

Sorry to hear your horror story, buddy. I own a Accord VTi 2008 which was bought brand new. I previously owned a Nissan Maxima and although the car was in perfect condition, I had to sell it to avoid multiple insurance premiums and the overall running costs.

The Maxima was 1998 model and had done 260,000 KMs. I had it regassed once, the alternator gave up after 220,000 KMs. I had all four shocks replaced after the back ones were a bit soft. Nissan makes good cars and its a pity their resale values are so underrated.

Just a comparison. I'd be glad if my Accord does anywhere around 200K without major repairs.

Originally Posted by mike0094

There doesnt seem to be a post for this so thought id make one to find out if im the only one whos had a horror run with their accord..

ive had my 94 accord for about 1.5 years now, its got 220,000kms which i dont think is very much, so far all this has gone wrong

Starter motor failed and needed replacing
Brake master cylinder craped itself - needed replacing
Ignition Switch failed
Ignition control module + coil just failed on me now
and all those things added plus all the other normal stuff is alot of $$$$$$$

When they were doing the ICM the guy checked over the car and said all the shocks were getting soft... which means they probably need replacing soon right?...do u guys have as much problems?? i take such good care of this car cos i really like it but it sucks in a word

**CraterTycho** · 23-03-2010 02:17 PM

1996 VTiS Auto
180ks now

CV joints out
Ignition switch burned
ABS not working
glove box's light on constantly (fixed now by adding some padding lol)
spring at the boot not working well, drop on my head a few times.
climate control shits itself

Other than that, its sweet

**namtaro** · 23-03-2010 08:11 PM

well ive only owned my 96 cd5 for 1 month

170xxxkms on car
140xxxkms on motor since it was changed to a h22a

problems ive had was starter motor needed replacing
and i think my rotors are warped so those need replacing soon.

but h22a is awesome on a 5th gen =P

**tmy** · 23-03-2010 08:39 PM

Mine is 308,XXX kms.

No real problems with mine at all. But its been serviced with top quality products and as often as possible.

Haven't been able to get it done recently (about 4,000kms overdue) so i will find out just how reliable it is this friday when i get it back from the mechanic. fingers are crossed.

**Troy** · 24-03-2010 10:14 AM

Had mine for a few months now, about 220,000 on the clock (I think almost). So far had to replace the radiator (was blocked up when I bought it), so no radiator maintenance from the previous owners would have contributed to that.

Other than that I have a split CV boot which will be replaced soon, other stuff I have done is just maintenance and nothing major gone wrong with it. It's a pretty rock solid car and I've been very impressed so far.

**kccord** · 28-03-2010 12:56 PM

Hitting 110,000kms soon with no problems what so ever.

Originally Posted by namtaro

well ive only owned my 96 cd5 for 1 month

170xxxkms on car
140xxxkms on motor since it was changed to a h22a

problems ive had was starter motor needed replacing
and i think my rotors are warped so those need replacing soon.

but h22a is awesome on a 5th gen =P

Nice, another member (Zillacles) got hit with a lot of problems with his car after a H22A swap...

**zillacles** · 28-03-2010 04:30 PM

None of it was really the H22's fault though. Dizzy = egay's fault. Cooling = shit left over in my radiator.

**kccord** · 29-03-2010 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by zillacles

None of it was really the H22's fault though. Dizzy = egay's fault. Cooling = shit left over in my radiator.

I really hope that it's fixed, done and forgotten soon

**zillacles** · 29-03-2010 01:11 PM

Lol pretty much. While I'm waiting for that part to get in, I'm gonna try finish the carputer install + maybe relocate battery too.

**namtaro** · 29-03-2010 05:22 PM

but yerh, most of my replacing parts arent really the h22a to blame, the starter motor was just old, and my rotors were old. Changed the rotors now and the car is fine, feels alot safer.

**Feverpitched** · 06-04-2010 12:51 PM

CD5 VTi, 220,000kms.

No real issues, except for a rear tail-light wiring defect which has got me stumped.

Symptons:

Brake light indicator on the dash is on.
When you press the brake pedal, both indicators faintly light up.
When you press the brake pedal and indicate in either direction, the respective indicator faintly lights up and hyperflashes, but so do both brake lights.
When you have the headlights on (and consequently the rear markers on), same symptoms as above.
When you press the brake pedal, interior lights dim as if you've got the headlights on.

Hazards work as per normal.

Going to replace the rear light loom and see if that fixes it, but already been through a set of new bulbs, new rear brake lamp failure sensor, new brake light switch...