Honda Accord VII

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The Honda Accord VII (2003–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: CM · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	4,665–4,750 mm
Width	–	1,760 mm
Height	–	1,445–1,495 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,670 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	–	1,360–1,619 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)	311–396 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	2,917 L EPA	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	68.3% (67.9–68.7)	69.2%	47,821

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	50.3%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	40.4%	28.8%
Brakes	37.8%	36.4%
Tyres	34.6%	31.2%
Body, chassis and structure	16.0%	18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks	13.5%	17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4,643 complaints for model years 2003–2007. 477 crashes · 66 fires · 440 injuries · 12 deaths

Transmission and drivetrain 1,436
Airbags 923
Electrical system 373
Steering 270
Speed control 235
Engine 203

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 12 versions of the Honda Accord VII

United States 8 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2004–2007CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA	221–230 g/km
2003–2007VTC/VTEC	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
2003–2007SOHC · SOHC 4	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2003–2007CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	251–263 g/km
2005–2007HEV, EMS CLKUP	3.0 L	Hybrid	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25–28 MPG (8.4–9.4 L/100 km) EPA	197–221 g/km
2005SOHC 4, CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2004SOHC, CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2003VTC/VTEC, CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003–2007Mid-size	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.1–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	209–212 g/km
2003–2007Mid-size	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.5–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	219–223 g/km
2003–2007Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	8.2–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	189–258 g/km
2003–2007Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	10.9–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	251–255 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.