VERDICT · SHARES THE WELL-REGARDED K24's RELIABILITY REPUTATION
Honda Accord 2.4L
is it a safe used buy?
A perennial top-seller in its class, paired with the same K24-family engine covered in detail on the Acura TSX's page.
GENERATION9th gen (2013–2017)
ENGINE2.4L
POWER185 hp
USED PRICE$11,500–18,500
How the engine fits this car
A perennial top-seller in its class, paired with the same K24-family engine covered in detail on the Acura TSX's page.
Genuinely dependable, consistent with Honda's broader four-cylinder reliability reputation across this catalogue.
Honda Accord-specific pros and cons
This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.
WHAT HOLDS UP WELL
- Shares its architecture with the exceptionally reliable Acura TSX engine
- Genuinely spacious, well-regarded interior for the segment
- Strong resale value reflects broad, sustained buyer confidence
- Manual gearbox availability on some trims adds genuine driving engagement
WHAT TO WATCH
- VTEC solenoid rattle on startup is a minor, inexpensive wear item
- Motor mount wear can cause vibration at idle, a normal wear item
- CVT-equipped examples (later years) carry a separate transmission consideration
- Interior tech feels dated on earlier examples within this generation
Pricing on the used market
Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 60,000 mi
$15,500–18,500
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
60,000–100,000 mi
$13,000–15,500
Sweet spot, minimal additional risk
100,000+ mi
$11,500–13,000
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance
Pre-purchase checklist for this generation
Beyond general maintenance history, there's genuinely little engine-specific risk to flag.
Listen for a VTEC solenoid rattle on startup, inexpensive to address.
If CVT-equipped, test drive under both light and firmer acceleration, feeling for shudder.