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2005 Honda Accord body problems

39 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000. 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints
39
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
89,000
crashes
11
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    28
  • Body: door
    4
  • Frame and members: underbody shields
    2
  • Frame and members
    2
  • Body: trunk lid
    2
  • Body: roof and pillars
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Accord body problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 70,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact discovered that the gear shifter button had fractured and separated from the gear shifter knob. Upon inspection, the contact noticed broken plastic fragments coming out of the knob where the button had detached. The contact indicated that after the failure the vehicle would only operate in the neutral and drive positions, and the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 09857723. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 230,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall. I took my honda to lester raines honda in wv for the air bag recall and they said they fixed it. Two days ago my daughter hydroplaned on a two lane highway art 10 near hearts wv let off the gas, tried to brake but lost all control and hit a guard rail head on and the air bags did not deploy. The car is totaled and currently at robbies wrecker service tow yard at branchland wv

Filed May 29, 2018 · Body · 30,000 miles · TX

Clear coat peeling off/paint cracking and looks like a creeping cancer on the hood, roof and trunk in particular on my burgundy colored vehicle and I see similar models with the exact same problem all over my town. The painting process used was obviously defective.

Filed Nov 15, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. Upon starting the vehicle, all the windows failed to operate while pressing the power window switch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to clawson honda of fresno (6346 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710 (559) 435-5000) where it was diagnosed that an unknown module needed replacement. The dealer informed the contact of a recall, but no open recalls were found. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 98,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

"takata recall" I was coming to a stop for a traffic light and did not brake in time to stop my vehicle before I tapped into the rear bumper of an SUV. I was going very slow /probably under 10mph. My drivers side airbag deployed and I got cuts on my arm and a chemical burn as well. My drivers side seatbelt is not working now (locked.) I have slight damage on the right front passenger side bumper. I became aware of the takata airbag recall after this happened. This occurred on 2/20/2017 in the daytime/ clear, sunny skies.

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Body · 130,000 miles · MA

The paint is peeling on both the roof and the trunk, and it is getting worse as time passes.

Filed Sep 5, 2016 · Body · TX

My car has large gray spot around the window frame and roof top where the paint has faded.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Body · 105,000 miles · TN

Paint has deteriorated all over the vehicle. There are 'bald spots' where the metal is exposed. We have seen many other hondas in this area with the same problem. Honda has not responded to our request for information and/or assistance.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Body · 125,000 miles · KS

Bought the car new, the clear coat started to flake off in march 2015. Notice may honda cars about the same age have the same problem.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Body, Steering · 157 miles · CA · crash

Got into a crash. Left front driver side damage. Not drivable.. Airbags did not go off..

Questions about the 2005 Honda Accord body

Does the 2005 Honda Accord have body problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the body of the 2005 Honda Accord, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Honda Accord body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda Accord body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have the most body problems?

The Honda Accord model years with the most body complaints are 2000 (83 complaints), 1998 (76 complaints) and 2002 (75 complaints).

Other 2005 Honda Accord problems

Airbags 209Transmission 113Electrical 96Acceleration 58Engine 56Brakes 49Steering 40Seat belts 28Fuel system 23Visibility 22Lights 21Tires 17Suspension 11Locks 10Seats 8Driver assistance 6Wheels 5

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