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2009 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 173 repairs.
2009 Honda Accord engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 68000 mi | Fouled spark plugs. Burning oil. Related to Honda VCM lawsuit for V6 engines. |
| 70000 mi | Accord will randomly start running very rough (sounds like it is running on 5 cylinders, check-engine light comes on, but there is no code on ODB port. |
| 77700 mi | Excessive oil burning (1 qt every 1,000 miles) and scored cylinders. Replaced entire short block. |
| 51400 mi | Engine cylinder / spark plug failure |
| 107000 mi | Growling noise from engine at idle. Replaced a belt tensioner. |
| 124000 mi US $180 |
replaced 1 spark plug and coil |
| 156000 mi US $400 |
Replace leaking vtec solenoid |
| 98600 mi US $250 |
Plugs misfiring |
| 91000 mi US $40 |
sparking plug misfire |
| 101000 mi US $20 |
misfire in 3rd cilinder - sparking plug foiled |
| 15200 mi | moderate - severe engine shake / stumble at idle. after a 30 mile drive. |
| 66000 mi | Engine was replaced at 61K miles for cylinder damage after 7+ instances of the engine light coming on when two of the cylinders shut off and stayed off. Now I am getting a shutter/vibration that reverbrates in cabin |
| 70000 mi US $350 |
Severe misfire. Dealer found low oil, said this was the cause, installed a software update and charged me four hours of labor. I later found a TSB about this issue. Dealer said TSBs are not warranty issues, no refund. |
| 80800 mi US $150 |
Severe misfire. Dealer said #3 plug fouled. Replaced plug, problem solved. |
| 118100 mi | After denying for 3 years that there was a problem with V6's misfiring badly Honda, after being sued, disassembled the engine and replaced 3 front piston ring sets w/2 pages of other parts. $3000. + easily. No charge. Justice, finally. |
| 15000 mi | White smoke came out of the tail pipe when starting the morning before. They found that the engine is burning oil. They have a bulletin that says they have seen this problem with the V6 engines and do not have a fix for it yet. |
| 33000 mi | The computer had to be reprogrammed because the old program caused excessive oil consumption and fauled the plugs. Plugs were replaced. |
| 72000 mi US $127 |
Engine was misfiring causing the check engine light and VSA lights to come on. Dealer replaced the #3 cylindar spark plug. |
| 96000 mi US $750 |
Dealer replaced the piston rings on the 1st thru 3rd cylinders due to the spark plugs failing for the 3rd time and allowing oil to by pass the rings and burning the oil. Adjusted valves since they were a bit off and because engine was already apart due to the piston ring repair. |
2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 189700 mi US $1200 |
Engine Mounts |
2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 51300 mi | Head Gasket leak and solenoid problem that the technicians found when troubleshooting another problem. |
| 52200 mi | Rattle / grind at cold start. Intermittent. |
| 112000 mi US $150 |
Burning oil |
| 121000 mi | Piston rings replace |
| 189000 mi US $800 |
Replaced the VTC actuator, gear that goes on the camshaft, timing chain and crankshaft pulley. This was due to the VTC actuator beginning to make a noise when the car started and if it wasn't corrected, it could break the timing chain which would destroy the engine. This is a documented issue with this year of Accord. I did all the work myself. |
| 189000 mi US $800 |
Radiator leaked all the coolant out. This required a radiator replacement. Previous radiator coolant dump resulted in a cracked cylinder head which was my fault because I tried to drive the car while refilling with water regularly. Bad idea. Cylinder head removed, taken to a machine shop and TIG welded/machined, reinstalled. |
| 20000 mi | Oil leak from right side of timing belt cover |
2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $3000 |
Engine exploded |
| 45000 mi US $80 |
timing |
| 20000 mi US $160 |
TSB/Recall relating to transmission, the software had to be updated/flashed. Issue was transmission could overheat when its used to manouvre the car back and forth to get it out from snow/mud. |
2009 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
271-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 88500 mi US $1851 |
Oil was collecting under the car. It was traced to the oil pump which needed to be replaced. |
| 975000 mi US $430 |
Car was consuming oil. Oil pan gasket replaced. |
| 103742 mi US $1658 |
Clutch, flywheel, etc |
| 105027 mi US $840 |
Rear engine seal replaced. Engine removal required. |
2009 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 59000 mi | Rough idle, power loss. Sparkplug was fouled and engine burning oil. Diagnostics revealed a recall that hadn't been notified. Software updated and sparkplug replaced with instructions to return in 1000 miles for further diagnostics. After 1000 miles, I only had a routine change, diagnostics we're ok. I was told there is likely an issue with rings that will have to be replaced eventually but Honda is suggesting they will absorb or share the repair costs and comp a rental. |
| 104300 mi US $6 |
p003 misfire code, due to recall pertaining spark plug gasket. |
2009 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117000 mi US $1025 |
Due to actuator noise on startup, Dealership replaced VTC actuator. Upon further investigation due to the vehicle's failed oil consumption test previous year when rings & pistons were replaced, the tech/service writer stated the timing chain "stretched/worn" and needed replacement. |
2009 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Timing chain cover, one bolt on, factory torqued to spec. |
| 62000 mi US $145 |
The car stalled at freeway speed, pulled to the side of the road, restarted after 10min. We took it to the dealership. They could find no codes or problem. That will be $145 thank you very much. We've not had the problem since |
| 98000 mi | Got the oil ring recall notice. The engine has been using 2-3 qt. of oil between changes. The dealer told me there was a slight oil leak that had to be fixed at my expense prior to Honda considering repairing the oil rings. |
| 98000 mi | Engine leaking and burning oil, 2-3 quarts between changes. |
| 38000 mi | Timing chain case leak new case installed and resealed |
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