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2009 Honda Accord Sedan Safety Review

July 20, 2009

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," all crash tests; Top Safety Pick
IIHS

Five stars, front impact protection; five stars, side-impact protection (three stars for passenger); five stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

Visibility is good all around in all models
ConsumerGuide

The rear side-impact rating is a concern, but occupants are safer in a 2009 Honda Accord than in many other vehicles. Nonetheless, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2009 Honda Accord Sedan only three stars for rear side impacts, but awards it five stars in all other tests.

According to Car and Driver, the 2009 Honda's "body structure...utilizes Honda's 'Advanced Compatibility Engineering' designed to better disperse energy upon impact in a frontal collision, which essentially means occupants are better protected if encased in the eighth-generation Accord."

Cars.com reports that the 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with "six airbags, including side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags," as well as "Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist electronic stability system, all-disc antilock brakes and active front head restraints"—all standard equipment.

ConsumerGuide reports another safety positive: "visibility is good all around in all models" of the 2009 Honda.

Conclusion

As is the case for most Hondas, the 2009 Honda Accord provides excellent levels of safety.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," all crash tests; Top Safety PickIIHSFive stars, front impact protection; five stars, side-impact protection (three stars for passenger); five stars, rollover resistanceNHTSAVisibility is good all around in all modelsConsumerGuide The rear side-impact rating is a concern, but occupants are safer in a 2009 Honda Accord than in many other vehicles. Nonetheless, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2009 Honda Accord Sedan only three stars for rear side impacts, but awards it five stars in all other tests. According to Car and Driver, the 2009 Honda's "body structure...utilizes Honda's 'Advanced Compatibility Engineering' designed to better disperse energy upon impact in a frontal collision, which essentially means occupants are better protected if encased in the eighth-generation Accord." Cars.com reports that the 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with "six airbags, including side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags," as well as "Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist electronic stability system, all-disc antilock brakes and active front head restraints"—all standard equipment. ConsumerGuide reports another safety positive: "visibility is good all around in all models" of the 2009 Honda. ConclusionAs is the case for most Hondas, the 2009 Honda Accord provides excellent levels of safety. 2009 HONDA ACCORD STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "reliable transportation doesn't have to be bland" Cars.com: "a bit anonymous from certain angles" Kelley Blue Book: "a crisper, more substantial look" Automobile Magazine: "pretty fantastic" Car and Driver: "loses some of the ...

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Other Choices:

Perhaps the closest competitor to the Accord is the Altima, which provides a similar mix of sporty road manners and well-controlled ride quality, plus good styling inside and out. The Passat remains a solid competitor with its 2.0T four-cylinder engine, but spotty reliability and somewhat higher running costs lessen the appeal. The best-selling Camry is competitive with the Accord in most respects, but its ride is more comfort-oriented and less sporty, and the quality of the interior materials is disappointing relative to the competition. The Fusion appeals to a different type of buyer, with its lean, more masculine design and firmer, more athletic driving feel; it's also a bit smaller. The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is an especially formidable competitor, with a more distinctive style inside and out and performance to match the Accord.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By CDC #1, Posted: 9/5/2009

    2009 EX Accord Sedan with 1100 miles experiencing odd drive train noises at low speed shift points. Shifting is not solid and there is frequent downshifting of AT on even minor grades.
    Low hanging brake line at rear tire area likely subject to damage.
    Working with Honda of America on these issues presently.

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