CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Honda Accord suffers from transmission failure. It's not a huge widesperad problem like in prior years, but definitely still something to consider.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.
Transmission failure problems have been a huge problem for the Accord & several other Honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda eventually extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accords as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other Accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck.
The maintenance required light came on. Checked oil. Bone dry (no reading on dip stick). Put several quarts of oil in car. Took to repair shop. Notified that as Honda engines are aging, known issue that their burning oil like crazy. Previously: Maintained oil changes at 3,000 miles and ALL suggested Honda maintenance "check-ups".
My 2005, V6 Honda Accord coupe, second one I have owned, is burning up oil like crazy. Every 1000 miles, just like all the others', I need to add a quart. I'm done, and I am exhausted. I was going to buy the same car again, but after reading about this known Honda problem, I am going to give up and move along with life and try a different car. I am so very sorry but this car will be traded to a dealer.
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Oil pan replaced as suggested by the mechanic. After that problem is fixed.
- Md.Khairul Anam J., San Antonio, TX, US