Model year guide

2005 Honda accord hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Honda accord hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2005 Honda accord hybrid — representative photo
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2005 Honda accord hybrid at a glance

Owner complaints686
Combined28 mpg

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2005 Honda accord hybrid common problems

Owners have filed 686 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2005 Honda accord hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,400
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Honda accord hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,000
Fuel only$12,000
Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Honda accord hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Hybrid
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 253 hp

2005 Honda accord hybrid vehicles on record

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2005 Honda accord hybrid — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda accord hybrid?

Owners have filed 686 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Honda accord hybrid get?

The 2005 Honda accord hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 28 mpg combined (25 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.