Question 1

What is Rear Arch, Sill and Floor Corrosion on the Honda Honda Accord Mk6?

Accepted Answer

Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and floor edges is the defining UK problem on surviving Mk6 Accords, and welding costs can quickly exceed the value of average cars.

Question 2

What is Front Suspension Bush and Ball Joint Wear on the Honda Honda Accord Mk6?

Accepted Answer

The Accord’s front suspension usually stays quiet for years, but ageing bushes and lower ball joints eventually cause knocks, vague steering and uneven tyre wear.

Question 3

What is Air-Conditioning Condenser or Compressor Failure on the Honda Honda Accord Mk6?

Accepted Answer

Older Accords often lose air-conditioning performance because the front condenser corrodes or the compressor clutch wears out.

Question 4

What should I check when buying a used Honda Honda Accord Mk6?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the rear arches, sills and floor edges thoroughly because corrosion is what usually kills a Mk6 Accord.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Honda Honda Accord Mk6?

Accepted Answer

Listen for front suspension knocks over rough roads and budget for bushes or ball joints on original cars.

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Honda Honda Accord Mk6?

Accepted Answer

Test the air conditioning properly; condenser and compressor issues are common enough on older examples.

Question 7

What years was the Honda Honda Accord Mk6 made?

Accepted Answer

The Honda Honda Accord Mk6 was produced from 1998 to 2003.

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