The 12 Most Reliable Sedans Of All Time Ranked

The first Hondas exported to the U.S. were decidedly small, starting with engines of just 600cc displacement, the same size you find in mid-size motorcycles today (via Hagerty). Hondas grew with the Civic, and then in 1977, the Accord debuted. The first models were larger than other Hondas, but still far smaller than most American steel. However, the quality of these cars built Honda’s reputation to the point that their flagship sedan, now built in Ohio, would become a best seller in 1989, selling better than any American car, the first for any import (via MotorTrend).

With successive generations, the Accord grew and became nicer, adding options and refinements throughout its run. To point out typical problems for a car that has been in production for nearly 40 years could prove difficult. Out of tens of millions of cars, problems will exist. However, the general consensus is that they are dependable. Still, MotorBiscuit again combed over Consumer Reports data to highlight some trouble spots. The 2001-2012 models were afflicted with the notorious Takata airbag recall, 2015-2017 suffered from fuel pump recalls, and 2003-2007 reliability suffered the most. None of that stopped a North Carolina man from pushing his Accord to a million miles, swapping engines at 375,000 and 695,000 miles, but replacing little else, according to Jalopnik. So, when looking for a used car, the Accord is always a good choice.