Is the Honda Accord hybrid quiet?
According to CR, the hybrid Accord is the quietest of the line. Of course, the quieter engine helps, but even road and wind noise is great reduced to give the driver and passengers a more peaceful ride.
What was the first year of the Honda Accord Hybrid?
2005
Honda launched the Accord Hybrid for 2005, pairing their Integrated Motor Assist system with the V-6 and puzzling the public. The 255-hp hybrid was a very quick car, but fuel economy was nowhere near that of the Prius.
Is there a problem with my Honda Accord Hybrid?
My new Accord Hybrid also has the drone problem. At 55 Mph with four passengers the car goes into a very loud harmonic drone. I took it to the dealer today and they were unable to diagnose the problem.
Why does my Honda Accord not make noise?
It has a very defined frequency band pass that generates the noise cancelling output from the speakers. This resonance frequency likely occurs at several locations in the RPM spectrum although he could not say where. But likely this makes it quite insensitive to generating output caused by random noise in the car.
How does ANC work on Honda Accord Hybrid?
The ANC system just addresses the exhaust resonance generated by switching to 3 cylinders since the exhaust is tuned for 6 cylinder operation. It has a very defined frequency band pass that generates the noise cancelling output from the speakers.
When does harmonic drone occur in Honda Accord?
This happens when I am auto-stopped, creeping along in traffic, and at highway speeds. It has happened with the A/C on and off, the brakes on and off, with the radio on and off, and with the windows up and down. I took my car into the vendor referring to the comments on this thread regarding the ANC.
Are there any problems with a 2005 Honda Accord?
Regular oil changes and recommended maintenance by the dealer (105 000 miles:belts, water pump etc… new Yokohama’s at 115000 miles) and no problems. 27 mpg city and 37mpg hwy is possible but I average around 29mpg combined. This car has been a pleasant surprise to own. No drama.., smooth, quiet and dependable.
How many miles per gallon does a Honda Accord Hybrid get?
Also, unlike other hybrids, this car excels on the highway. With a trip in ohio from east to west with 51 miles rural highway and 84 miles interstate, I averaged 45.1 miles per gallon at the speed limits posted. town mileage with short trips less than 5 miles average 17-20 mpg and urban traffic is around 30.
When did the Honda Accord IMA light come on?
In November 2013 the IMA light started coming on with 135,000 miles I took it to the local dealer for a diagnostic, Battery Deterioration plus an update for the Hybrid system. the update has prevented the IMA from coming on since the update. Was this review helpful? (29) (2)