It's not without some weaknesses, to be sure, but overall, the positive attributes far outweigh the negative ones. The five-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and will quickly a gear or two if necessary. Car and Driver believes that the Honda Accord Coupe is a better machine than its chief competitor, the Nissan Altima. To see what's new for 2009, click , or check out a of the two model years. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators. In both the coupe and sedan, the four-cylinder engines can team with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. Suspension Double wishbone front suspension Multi-link rear suspension Four-wheel independent suspension Front and rear stabilizer bar Still have questions? Even though there's noticeable body roll on twisty roads, it's by no means excessive and is counteracted by a sense of stability when driving the car aggressively.
Have a great day and enjoy the ride!!! The recall began March 2017. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. The Accord also features Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body technology that's designed to maximize crash-energy dissipation in a front collision with either taller or shorter vehicles. Anti-lock brakes, six airbags, and active head restraints are standard. In typical Honda style, the automaker is letting the product do the talking, foregoing a formal auto show introduction before the Accord hits dealerships in September.
Thanks to a slight increase in passenger volume, the Accord sedan is now considered a full-size car by the Environmental Protection Agency, which tracks such things. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. The new Accord's cockpit is definitely among the best, too; the dashboard is laid out in a sort of dual-cockpit mode, and gauges and controls are particularly well placed. Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. At a quick glance, the Accord Coupe does look big, but it's more of an illusion caused by the taller, longer nose.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the 2009 Honda Accord Coupe's aggressive look pleases most tastemakers. The sedan, meanwhile, is a bit anonymous from certain angles. Accords now have disc brakes all around, where the previous generation's base versions had rear drum brakes. The recall is expected to begin June 2018. Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Honda's best-selling model gets an extensive redesign that includes all-new styling inside and out, a spacious rear seat for the sedan, more standard safety features and more-powerful engines, including an optional V-6 with advanced fuel-saving technology. It's not without some weaknesses, to be sure, but overall, the positive attributes far outweigh the negative ones. According to Honda, this new mode allows the Accord V-6 to cruise on four cylinders at highway speeds. The 2009 Honda Accord Coupe's front seats are more comfortable and supportive than in previous Accords. Like the front ones, the leather rear seats have soft cushioning, and the backrest offers a generous amount of recline. Pedal feel is reasonably linear, but in the V-6 sedan I had to push pretty hard to get adequate stopping power. Still, if it were my money, I'd opt for the four-cylinder because the premium for the less fuel-efficient V-6 isn't worth the so-so performance.
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. The front bucket seats have soft cushioning and are wide enough to accommodate large occupants, but they also have good side bolstering to hold you in place during fast cornering. The Accord defines what Americans want in their midsize vehicle: reliability, comfort, performance, and affordability. They've modified the double-wishbone front suspension geometry and gone with a multilink rear. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. Safety features include dual front, side, and side curtain airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist and anti-skid, and a tire pressure monitor. The 2009 Accord Coupe has seats that are both sporty and comfortable over long distances, and they feature an expanded range of motion.
Show full review Editor's note: This review was written in August 2007 about the 2008 Honda Accord. Honda's best-selling model gets an extensive redesign that includes all-new styling inside and out, a spacious rear seat for the sedan, more standard safety features and more-powerful engines, including an optional V-6 with advanced fuel-saving technology. Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist electronic stability system and active front head restraints are standard. Share this clip with someone who might find it helpful and remember to Subscribe! The 2009 Honda Accord Coupe is roomier and more comfortable than its predecessor, but rear seating access and legroom remain only acceptable. .
Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09. Editor's note: This review was written in August 2007 about the 2008 Honda Accord. On four-cylinder Accord sedans, the underside of the trunklid is unfinished — it doesn't include a handle or any sound-deadening material — which is odd for a car that's otherwise near the top of the pack where details are concerned. The Inside The new Accord's cabin treads ever-closer to the domain of Honda's luxury brand, Acura, with its use of high-quality materials, good fit and finish and the adoption of an optional knob-based navigation system in place of the car's previous touch-screen setup. It's as assertive as the coupe when viewed head-on, with a bit of previous-generation Nissan Altima in its grille and headlights, but it loses some presence as you move around to the sides and rear. Recall Date 2016-05-24 Description Honda American Honda Motor Co.
The V-6 sedan is only available with a five-speed automatic, but the V-6 coupe can have a six-speed manual instead of the automatic. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. The Accord's four-wheel independent suspension features a double-wishbone design in front and a new multilink setup in back. The Accord received Good overall scores in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset, side-impact and rear crash tests. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The sedan is equally at home on the highway, where the compliant suspension tuning and supportive — though slightly lumpy — leather front bucket seats make for low-fatigue driving. It hits a solid 268 horsepower and comes with either a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. You still get dual front, side, and side curtain airbags, a tire pressure monitor, and antilock, four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist and anti-skid. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665. Its 190-hp four-cylinder has more-than-adequate power, though its high-speed passing performance isn't as strong as the V-6's.