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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Honda Accord page on 26 April 2016, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Honda Accord is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, wagons, hatchbacks and a crossover.
In 1982, the Accord became the first car from a Japanese manufacturer to be produced in the United States when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant. The Accord has achieved considerable success, especially in the United States, where it was the best-selling Japanese car for fifteen years (1982–97), topping its class in sales in 1991 and 2001, with around ten million vehicles sold. Numerous road tests, past and present, rate the Accord as one of the world's most reliable vehicles. The Accord has been on the Car and Driver 10Best list a record 30 times.
Since initiation, Honda has offered several different car body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate concurrently in different regions differ quite substantially. It debuted in 1976 as a compact hatchback, though this style only lasted through 1981, as the line-up was expanded to include a sedan, coupé, and wagon. By the Accord's sixth generation in the 1990s, it evolved into an intermediate vehicle, with one basic platform but with different bodies and proportions to increase its competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets. For the eighth generation of the Accord released for the North America market in 2007, Honda had again chosen to move the model further up-scale and increase its size. This pushed the Accord sedan from the upper limit of what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines as a mid-size car to just above the lower limit of a full-size car, with the coupe still rated as a mid-size car. The current ninth generation Accord for the North America market is again classified as a mid-size car, falls just short of full-size car classification with the combined interior space of 119 cubic feet (3.4 m3).
Background
After a period of developing idiosyncratic automobiles such as the Honda 1300 that met a lukewarm response in both Japan and North America, Honda considered pulling out of automobile manufacturing altogether by the early 1970s. However, Honda released a more conventional automobile in 1972 called the "Civic" which immediately reversed their flagging fortunes due to its economy, reliability and low cost in an era of rising fuel prices. Honda's CVCC technology, which would be later used in the Accord helped Honda meet emission standards of the 1970s and early 1980s without the added expense of a catalytic converter.
Buoyed by their success with the Civic, Honda turned their sights to developing a larger companion model. For the new model, Honda chose the name "Accord", reflecting "Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile."
Soichiro Honda was the owner of a 1969 Pontiac Firebird, to which the Accord's predecessor, the Honda 1300, bore a striking frontal resemblance. Initial planning done by Honda for what would become the Accord was for a sporty competitor in the pony car market, at roughly the size of a contemporary Ford Mustang, powered by a six-cylinder engine.
With the continuing fuel crisis and tighter emissions regulations surrounding the automotive market, Honda engineers changed their focus on the Accord as a Mustang competitor, and built upon the Civic's successful formula of economy, fuel efficiency and a front-wheel drive layout in a larger package. A December 1975 issue of Motor Trend Magazine had a drawing of a new Honda automobile which was similar in shape to the Volkswagen Scirocco but powered with a CVCC engine used in the Civic.
In 1989, the Accord was the first vehicle sold under an import brand to become the best-selling vehicle in the United States.
First generation (1976–1981)
The first generation Honda Accord was launched on 7 May 1976 as a three-door hatchback with 68 hp (51 kW), a 93.7-inch (2,380.0 mm) wheelbase, and a weight of about 2,000 pounds. Japanese market cars claimed 80 PS (59 kW) JIS (similar to SAE Gross), while European and other export markets received a model without emissions control equipment; it claimed 80 PS as well but according to the stricter DIN norm. It was a platform expansion of the earlier Honda Civic at 4,125 mm (162 in) long. To comply with recently enacted emission regulations enacted in Japan, the engine was fitted with Honda's CVCC technology. The Accord sold well due to its moderate size and great fuel economy. It was one of the first Japanese sedans with features like cloth seats, a tachometer, intermittent wipers, and an AM/FM radio as standard equipment. In 1978 an LX version of the hatchback was added which came with air conditioning, a digital clock, and power steering. Until the Accord, and the closely related Prelude, power steering had not been available to cars under two litres. Japanese buyers were liable for slightly more annual road tax over the smaller Civic, which had a smaller engine.
Second generation (1981–1985)
Debuting on 22 September 1981 in Japan, Europe, and in North America, this generation of the Accord being produced in Japan, became the first to also be built in the U.S., at Honda's plant in Marysville, Ohio. Since its first year in the American market, it also became the best-selling Japanese nameplate in the U.S., holding that position for about 15 years. In Japan, a sister model called the Honda Vigor was launched simultaneously with the new Accord. This allowed Honda to sell the product at different sales channels called Honda Clio, which sold the Accord, and Honda Verno, that sold the Vigor.
Third generation (1985–1989)
The third generation Accord was introduced in Japan on 4 June 1985 and in Europe and North America later that year. It had a very striking exterior design styled by Toshi Oshika in 1983, that resonated well with buyers internationally. One notable feature was the hidden headlamps. Because this generation was also sold as the Honda Vigor, the Accord received the hidden headlamps. Honda's Japanese dealership channel called Honda Verno all had styling elements that helped identify products only available at Honda Verno. As a result, Japanese market Accords had a Honda Verno styling feature, but were sold at newly established Japanese dealerships Honda Clio with the all-new, luxury Honda Legend sedan, and international Accords were now visually aligned with the Prelude, the CR-X, and the new Integra. Accords of this generation for the European market did not have the concealled headlamps.
Fourth generation (1989–1993)
The 4th generation Accord, introduced on the "CB" chassis, was unveiled in 1989. Although much larger than its predecessor the sedan's styling was evolutionary, featuring the same low slung design and wraparound rear window as the 3rd generation Accord. For the first time a 3-door hatchback was no longer available internationally.
This was one of the first U.S. production cars to feature optic reflectors with completely clear lenses on the headlamps. The styling reflected influences from the flagship Honda Legend (sold in North America as an Acura), as Japanese Accords were now sold at Honda Clio dealerships, where the Legend, and the Honda Inspire, were sold. The growing popularity of the Accord internationally was evident in the ever increasing dimensions, which now matched almost exactly with the first generation Legend introduced in 1986.
Fifth generation (1993–1997)
For the first time in the model's history, Honda developed two distinct versions of the Accord when the 5th generation model was launched in 1993; one version for the European market and one for the North American and Japanese market. Honda and the Rover Group created the European Accord and the Rover 600, a reflection of the past success they had with the Honda Legend and the Rover 800. This generation Accord was also sold in Japan as the Isuzu Aska, while some Isuzu products were sold as Honda products there also.
At its introduction in 1993, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for the second time.
Sixth generation (1997–2002)
For the sixth generation, Honda split the Accord into three separate models, designed for the Japanese, North American, and European markets. However, the wagon was discontinued in North America while the coupe was discontinued in Japan. This generation also spawned two distinctively branded performance versions for European and Japanese domestic markets, dubbed Type R and Euro R, respectively.
On the origin of these models, it is rumored that with the advent of the sixth generation Accord, "Honda England were let loose to build a car that would compete with Subaru and Mitsubishi's Evo. They came up with the Accord Type R, a lightened (around 1200 kg) track version with no sound deadening or luxuries". Honda Japan followed suit in 2000, "took the Accord Type R and developed the Accord Euro R (hence the 'Euro'pean tag)" which has a similar chassis, suspension that is interchangeable with European model, same engine (slightly detuned for European Type R), and nearly identical interior trim.
Seventh generation (2002–2007)
The seventh generation of the Accord was launched in 2002 (2003 model year in North America), and consists of two separate models; one for the Japanese and European markets, and the other for North America. However, both were in fact sold in many other markets, fueled by the popular Cog advertisement for the Accord. Euro R trim continued into this generation as performance model for Japanese market, making use of K20 engine producing 220 hp, however, European performance model was renamed Type S and used larger K24 engine tuned to produce 190 hp.
Eighth generation (2008–2012 [-2015 in Europe, Australia and New Zealand])
The updated Accord for the Japanese and European markets went on sale in mid-2008. It is also sold as the Accord Euro in the Australia and New Zealand markets, and as the Acura TSX in North America. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. In the People's Republic of China, a version of the sedan is sold as the Spirior. Production started in August 2009 in China, by Dongfeng Honda.
Production ended at the end of February 2015 for Australia and New Zealand spec models. It is expected there will be enough stock to last until the end of 2015.
Sales in Europe and Middle East is discontinued in 2015.
The North American version of the Accord has a different body from its Japanese counterpart. This shape is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan, and is not sold in Europe. It was discontinued in Japan in September 2012. Larger than the previous model, the sedan is now classified as a full-size car by EPA standards. A coupe version is available, as well as a Crosstour fastback model, which was introduced in the US for the 2010 model year.
Ninth generation (2013–present)
For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda appointed Shoji Matsui, who served as an engineer on the Accord platform from 1985 to 1996 as lead project manager. It is the first Honda vehicle to be completely developed under the administration of Honda CEO Takanobu Ito.
Honda revealed the Accord Coupe Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In August 2012, the company released initial details pertaining to the 2013 Accord sedan, and production versions of both the sedan and coupe were fully unveiled in early September 2012. The Accord sedan went on sale on 19 September 2012 in the United States, with the coupe following on 15 October. Corresponding release dates in Canada for the sedan and coupe models are 24 September 2012 and 1 November 2012, respectively. In February 2013, the Accord was scheduled to enter the Russian market. In June 2013, the Accord hybrid and plug-in hybrid were introduced to the Japanese market, with the discontinuation of the Honda Inspire, serving as Honda's large sedan and one level below the Honda Legend.
Reference Desk
The Crittenden Automotive Library's "Reference Desk" is a collection of materials that cannot be shared due to copyright restrictions. Information from these resources, however, can be shared. Go to the Reference Desk page for more information.
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1986  Book | Accord Service Manual 1986; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
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Subject: Honda Accord with Truck Nuts
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Woodstock, Illinois 
Date: 2010 View photo of Honda Accord with "Truck Nuts" - 2,836KB |
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Subject: Honda Accord with SSEi Supercharged badge from a Pontiac
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2010 View photo of Honda Accord SSEi Supercharged - 2,836KB |
| Date | Media or Collection Name & Details | Files |
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| 17 November 2013 | 2013 Honda Accord Tourer review Matt Hubbard for Speedmonkey |  Article Page - 22MB - 5:26 |
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| December 1997 | On-Site Redesigned Air Bag Report Vehicle - 1998 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 1,358KB - 14 pages |
| May 1998 | Remote Air Bag Deployment Report Vehicle - 1998 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 309KB - 10 pages |
| July 1998 | Redesigned Air Bag Special Study (RABSS) SCI Technical Summary Report RABSS Vehicle - 1998 Honda Accord LX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 156KB - 10 pages |
| August 1998 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 745KB - 11 pages |
| December 1998 | Full Crash Study Report Case Vehicle: 1998 Honda Accord LX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,595KB - 5 pages |
| April 1999 | On-Site Redesigned Air Bag Deployment Investigation Vehicle - 1998 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 322KB - 16 pages |
| April 1999 | Remote, Redesigned Air Bag Special Study 1998 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 287KB - 8 pages |
| January 2000 | SCI/NASS Combination Case Report Vehicle - 2000 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 370KB - 9 pages |
| May 2000 | Veridian On-Site Split Air Bag Deployment Investigation Vehicle: 2000 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 119KB - 10 pages |
| classified date 2001 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1999 Honda Accord, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 8.8MB - 97 pages |
| July 2001 | On-Site Child Seat Investigation / Vehicle to Vehicle 1996 Honda Accord LX four-door National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,279KB - 23 pages |
| October 2001 | On-Site Child Safety Seat Crash Investigation SCI Technical Summary Report Subject Vehicle - 2000 Honda Accord LX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 435KB - 19 pages |
| August 2002 | General Dynamics On-Site Advanced Occupant Protection (AOPS) Investigation SCI Technical Summary Report Vehicle - 2001 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 186KB - 12 pages |
| September 2002 | Child Safety Seat Fatality/ Vehicle to Object 1998 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,076KB - 25 pages |
| December 2002 | On-Site Advanced Occupant Protection System Investigation Vehicle - 2001 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,265KB - 12 pages |
| December 2002 | SCI/NASS Combination Investigation Vehicle - 2002 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,200KB - 12 pages |
| 5 December 2002 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201U: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2003 Honda Accord 4-Door EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.4MB - 156 pages |
| March 2003 | On-Site Advanced Occupant Protection System Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,244KB - 23 pages |
| 24 March 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Rigid Pole Side Impact Test 2003 Honda Accord 4 door National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7.9MB - 142 pages |
| 7 April 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 214: Side Impact Protection (Indicant) 2003 Honda Accord 4 door National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 12.6MB - 439 pages |
| May 2003 | Advanced Occupant Protection System Investigation / Vehicle vs. Concrete Wall 2003 Honda Accord EX Four-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 922KB - 15 pages |
| 7 May 2003 | Safety Compliance Sled Testing for FMVSS 208: Occupant Crash Protection 2003 Honda Accord 4 Door National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.8MB - 158 pages |
| 25 September 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 110(Indicant): Tire Selection and Rims 2003 Honda Accord EX Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1.0MB - 23 pages |
| 9 October 2003 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 225: "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems" 2003 Honda Accord Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 799KB - 72 pages |
| March 2004 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2004 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 195KB - 14 pages |
| March 2004 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2004 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 226KB - 20 pages |
| March 2004 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2004 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 140KB - 13 pages |
| March 2004 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2004 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 507KB - 15 pages |
| April 2004 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle - 2004 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 191KB - 15 pages |
| 14 April 2004 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 401: Interior Trunk Release 2004 Honda Accord 4-Door National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 361KB - 19 pages |
| August 2004 | Side Air Bag Investigation / Vehicle to Vehicle 2004 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,736KB - 19 pages |
| 3 September 2004 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2004 Honda Accord 4 Door EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 34.1MB - 430 pages |
| November 2004 | On-Site Child Safety Seat Investigation Vehicle - 1997 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 680KB - 19 pages |
| classified date 2005 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 1998 Honda Accord LX, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7.5MB - 121 pages |
| classified date 2005 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2003 Honda Accord EX, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.3MB - 100 pages |
| January 2005 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 556KB - 15 pages |
| March 2005 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2005 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 268KB - 13 pages |
| July 2005 | On-Site Other Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 557KB - 14 pages |
| August 2005 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 673KB - 14 pages |
| September 2005 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 492KB - 15 pages |
| November 2005 | Advanced Occupant Protection System (AOPS) Investigation / Vehicle to Object 2000 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,369KB - 16 pages |
| classified date 2006 | Special Crash Investigation Report Case Vehicle: 2003 Honda Accord EX, 4-door sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7.1MB - 109 pages |
| January 2006 | SCI/NASS Combination Seat Belt-Related Serious Injury Investigation Vehicle - 1999 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,816KB - 16 pages |
| March 2006 | Remote Passenger Air Bag Serious Injury Investigation 2001 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,133KB - 14 pages |
| August 2006 | On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Investigation Vehicle - 2005 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 702KB - 15 pages |
| December 2006 | Child Safety Seat Serious Injury Investigation / Vehicle to Vehicle 1986 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 6,380KB - 27 pages |
| July 2007 | On-Site Child Safety Seat Investigation Vehicle - 1994 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,029KB - 13 pages |
| 9 October 2007 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 301: Fuel System Integrity 2007 Honda Accord 4-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2.0MB - 40 pages |
| 9 October 2007 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 305 Electric Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage & Electrical Shock Protection 2007 Honda Accord 4-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1.0MB - 30 pages |
| March 2008 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2007 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 198KB - 13 pages |
| March 2008 | On-Site Side Impact Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle - 2007 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 740KB - 17 pages |
| May 2008 | Calspan On-Site Inflatable Side Impact Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle: 2007 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 223KB - 12 pages |
| May 2008 | Calspan On-Site Certified Advanced 208-Compliant Vehicle Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 270KB - 13 pages |
| June 2008 | Child Safety Seat Investigation 1997 Honda Accord SE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,625KB - 19 pages |
| June 2008 | On-Site Side Impact Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle - 2008 Honda Accord EX-L National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 639KB - 16 pages |
| 2 July 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Rigid Pole Side Impact Test 2008 Honda Accord 4-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 3.2MB - 112 pages |
| 25 July 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2008 Honda Accord, 4-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.0MB - 154 pages |
| September 2008 | On-Site Side Impact Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle - 2003 Honda Accord EX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,976KB - 14 pages |
| 9 September 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 138: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems 2008 Accord Four-Door Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2.1MB - 59 pages |
| 24 September 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 401: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems 2008 Accord Four-Door Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1.6MB - 26 pages |
| October 2008 | On-Site Side Impact Inflatable Occupant Protection Investigation Vehicle - 2007 Honda Accord LX National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2,023KB - 14 pages |
| 3 October 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 118: Power-Operated Window, Partition, And Roof Panel Systems 2008 Honda Accord LX, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2.0MB - 36 pages |
| November 2008 | On-Site Side Air Bag Investigation 2003 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 820KB - 15 pages |
| 12 November 2008 | Vehicle Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 208, Occupant Crash Protection; FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting; FMVSS 219, Windshield Intrustion (Partial); FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity 2008 Honda Accord Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 41.2MB - 344 pages |
| 1 December 2008 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 202aS: Head Restraints - Static Requirements 2008 Honda Accord LX, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.2MB - 78 pages |
| 13 March 2009 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 135: Passenger Car Brake Systems 2009 Honda Accord LX, 4-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 60.0MB - 74 pages |
| April 2009 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 422KB - 17 pages |
| 17 June 2009 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 114: Theft Protection 2009 Honda Accord LX, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.5MB - 24 pages |
| 30 June 2009 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS No. 103: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems 2009 Honda Accord LX, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2.1MB - 34 pages |
| 30 June 2009 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 104: Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems 2009 Honda Accord LX, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 12.4MB - 29 pages |
| September 2009 | On-Site Side Air Bag Investigation 2007 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 956KB - 13 pages |
| 1 September 2009 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 225: Child Restraint Anchorage Systems (Lower and Tether Anchorages) 2009 Honda Accord LX, Passenger Car National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 29.4MB - 89 pages |
| October 2009 | Calspan On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: Honda Accord EX-L National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 1,376KB - 15 pages |
| 11 May 2010 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2010 Honda Crosstour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 9.1MB - 178 pages |
| September 2010 | Important Safety Recall Notice American Honda Motor Co. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 136KB - 1 page |
| 8 September 2010 | NHTSA Recall 10V402000 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 8 September 2010 | Recall Notification: 2010 Model Year Honda Accord Crosstour Passenger Airbag Module From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Daniel C. Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 524KB - 3 pages |
| 11 September 2010 | Service Bulletin Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly Honda 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 215KB - 6 pages |
| 14 September 2010 | Frontal Airbags Modules From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 26KB - 3 pages |
| 15 October 2010 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 1.3MB - 2 pages |
| 29 November 2010 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 126: Electronic Stability Control Systems 2010 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.7MB - 62 pages |
| 26 January 2011 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 55KB - 2 pages |
| 29 April 2011 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 74KB - 2 pages |
| 25 July 2011 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 41KB - 2 pages |
| 21 October 2011 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 42KB - 2 pages |
| 2012 | Instructions for Reimbursement Safety Recall: 2003–07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak Honda 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 133KB - 1 page |
| 2012 | Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2003-2007 Accord V6 Power Steering Feed Hose From: American Honda Parts, Service & Technical Division, Campaign Administration To: All Honda Parts and Service Managers, Advisors and Personnel 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 22KB - 1 page |
| 26 January 2012 | Safety Recall: 2003–07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak Honda 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 652B - 5 pages |
| 27 January 2012 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 172KB - 2 pages |
| 7 February 2012 | Safety Recall Reminder: 2003-07 Accord V6 Power Steering Feed Hose Leak From: American Honda Parts, Service & Technical Division, Campaign Administration To: All Honda Parts and Service Managers, Advisors and Personnel 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 56KB - 1 page |
| 25 April 2012 | Safety Recall: 2003-07 Accord V6 P/S Feed Hose Leak PARTS UPDATE From: American Honda Parts, Service & Technical Division, Campaign Administration To: All Honda Sales, Service & Parts Managers and Personnel 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 92KB - 1 page |
| 30 April 2012 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour NHTSA Recall 10V402000 | PDF - 141KB - 2 pages |
| 17 May 2012 | NHTSA Recall 12V222000 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 23 May 2012 | Power Steering Hose From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 26KB - 3 pages |
| 27 September 2012 | Safety Recall: 2003–07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak Honda 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 599KB - 4 pages |
| 27 September 2012 | Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2003-2007 Accord V6 Power Steering Feed Hose From: American Honda Parts, Service & Technical Division, Campaign Administration To: All Honda Parts and Service Managers, Advisors and Personnel 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 30KB - 1 page |
| October 2012 | IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Campaign #S59&S60 / Service Bulletin #12-066 American Honda Motor Co. To: All Honda Sales, Parts & Service Managers 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 146KB - 1 page |
| 16 October 2012 | Safety Recall: 2003–07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak Honda 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 603KB - 5 pages |
| 26 October 2012 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 184KB - 2 pages |
| 23 January 2013 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 45KB - 2 pages |
| 26 January 2013 | Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2003-2007 Accord V6 Power Steering Feed Hose From: American Honda Parts, Service & Technical Division, Campaign Administration To: All Honda Parts and Service Managers, Advisors and Personnel 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 31KB - 1 page |
| 2 Feburary 2013 | Safety Recall: 2003–07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak Honda 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 666KB - 5 pages |
| 2 May 2013 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 40KB - 2 pages |
| 14 May 2013 | Incorrect torque specification on Service Bulletin 13-012 From: American Honda Parts & Service Division To: All Honda Sales, Parts & Service Managers 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 75KB - 1 page |
| 14 May 2013 | Safety Recall: 2003–07 Accord Power Steering Feed Hose Leak Honda 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 242KB - 6 pages |
| 31 July 2013 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 31KB - 2 pages |
| 31 October 2013 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 37KB - 2 pages |
| 28 February 2014 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 32KB - 2 pages |
| 14 April 2014 | Quarterly Recall Campaign Reporting From: Jay Joseph, American Honda Motor Co. To: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2007-2008 Acura TL NHTSA Recall 12V222000 | PDF - 34KB - 2 pages |
| July 2016 incident date | Special Crash Investigations Remote Non-Traffic Surveillance Hyperthermia Fatality Investigation Vehicle: 2001 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 3.2MB - 23 pages |
| July 2017 crash date | Special Crash Investigations On-Site Driver Air Bag Inflator Rupture Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2002 Honda Accord National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2.4MB - 31 pages |
| Model | LX |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph* | 13.0 seconds |
| 80-0 mph* | 262 feet |
| Cornering Capability* | 0.693g |
| Interior Noise @ 70mph* | 74 dBA |
| Fuel Economy* | 23.5 mpg |
| LX V6 | EX V6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V6 | V6 |
| Engine Displacement | 3.0L | 3.0L |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 24V | SOHC 24V |
| Horsepower | 240 @ 6250 rpm | 240 @ 6250 rpm |
| Torque | 212 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm | 212 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Front Suspension | Independent | Independent |
| Steering | Variable assist rack-and-pinion | Variable assist rack-and-pinion |
| Rear Suspension | Independent | Independent |
| Brakes | ABS | ABS |
| Headlights | Automatic control | Automatic control |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Yes | Yes |
| Security System | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front, driver's side impact | Dual front, driver's side impact |
| Front Seats | Reclining bucket, power driver's | Reclining bucket, power driver's and passenger's |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down bench | Fold-down bench |
| Seat Material | Cloth | Leather |
| Air Conditioning | Standard | Dual-zone climate control |
| Cabin Air Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo Cassette/6-disc CD | AM/FM Stereo Cassette/6-disc CD |
| Radio Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Radio Features | Steering wheel controls, rear window antenna | Steering wheel controls, rear window antenna |
| Wheelbase | 107.9" | 107.9" |
| Length | 189.5 | 189.5 |
| Width | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Height | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3,309 lbs. | 3,360 lbs. |
| Cargo Volume (Total) | 14.0 cu. ft. | 14.0 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Economy | 21 city/30 highway | 21 city/30 highway |
| Base MSRP w/Destination | $23,460 | $26,260 |
Quotes
"My girlfried tried to make me have sex on the hood of her Honda Civic. I refused. If I'm going to have sex, it's going to be on my own Accord.” • u/PtWilliamHudson on Reddit, 2018
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