Used 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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3+ Years and 55,000 miles - The Good and the Bad
markm1960, Gaithersburg, MD, 07/09/2012
Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
The Accord is well built with little or no rattles or squeaks. The brake issues have been well documented, I got over 22,000 miles on mine before replacement - most was covered by the class action suit. This vehicle drives very well but road noise is an issue. It handles well, especially around town. The headrests are slung too far forward for comfort, but I was able to adjust my seat more vertically to compensate. I have also worked the head rest back and forth and this has loosened it up a bit. The interior is refined and the controls are intuitive once I got the hang of them. Overall this is a very good car. I would be great with better noise control and a different head rest.
Quality, Quality, Reliability
jarred, 01/27/2013
Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
It is true that most people who write reviews are the ones with problems, and they want/need to vent. Happy customers just enjoy their purchases. But still, reading some of the low reviews here makes you wonder: are those people for real? In my experience Honda is nothing but quality, quality and reliability. My wife and I bought our 2009 EX-L V6 accord with 44000 miles on it. The car drove like new from the dealer, and drives beautifully now, almost a year later. Everything works perfect, the doors close with a nice thud, the engine is smooth like butter. Steering is sooo precise, every switch and control operates with assurance. Seats are comfortable and we have no problem with brakes.
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No more honda's for this family
chicagotomtom, Glendale Heights, IL, 10/21/2012
Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Like many reviews before me on this site, we've owned honda's our whole life, and bought the 2009 V6 Accord based on our the value and reliability that Honda built is reputation on...well, we were thinking about buying the new Pilot to replace our 2002 CRV, but after our poor experience with the quality of our 2009 Accord, it's time to try another car manufacturer. Already have the rear disc brakes replaced due as a part of the class action lawsuit, the driver side lumber controls stopped working at 30k miles, and continue to have issues with the battery/starter. I had originally planned to drive the car into the ground like we've done with all our other honda's, but want to sell it now.
Good Car
GoodCar, 05/01/2009
Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
While this sedan is probably one of the best around, make sure you test drive. The VCM at 65-75 MPH is constantly changing between the 3-4 modes and can cause jerking response. It is noticeable, causes nausea. Make sure you are ok with this. Be aware that the car must be warmed up for the VCM to work. Using cruise control and holding your right foot extremely still helps. Otherwise just drive 95+ to keep it in 6 mode. Everything else is just same good old Honda...engine...controls, fit/finish...reliability
Our 4th and last Accord Coupe...
bass56, Cairo, NY, 06/14/2015
updated 06/27/2018
Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
We have owned 4 Accord Coupe's starting in 1999. All purchased new and each new model has been progressively worse, in quiet , comfort and reliability. I am fastidious about car maintenance and the detail of maintenance of this Accord has been excellent. The car is noisey and has rattles . The braking system has been nothing short of unreliable. All brakes and rotors have been replaced 2x and now it appears as if we must replace a brake caliper... it is locking up on us after short trips. We have also replaced wheel bearings and have had an on going oil problem. This oil problem is related to the same issues that prompted the class action suit. We have now purchased a new Accord EX-L 4 door with Honda Safety Suite. We are driving this one much less. We have owned it since July and as of December 15 , have only 3200 miles on it. Let us hope we are much more satisfied with this Accord. The 2016 Accord as of December 19th ,2017 appears to be more in line with Honda’s Reputation. No issues and much more quiet , comfortable ride. Though it must be noted, my wife has only driven the vehicle 13,000 Miles. Now at 18,900 miles , Honda has once again not come up with a solution to brake issues. The rear rotors have been replaced and now the front rotors are going to be turned down. This is due to inferior brake rotor material. All materials used in the manufacture of vehicles have been reduced in weight for the goal of fuel efficiency.... brake rotors should not . I have owned 2 CRV EXL models and have decided that I will replace the one I presently own with a Toyota.. Goodbye Honda’s.
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