no car is without problems. the automatic trannies r stinkers. not just with the accord. the problem extends to all the models. the manuals r not without issues also. some of them have had problems going out before their useful life is over. depends on how far u want to go back. the older ones were much more reliable then the current ones. that said, the older ones r old. they r starting to need major work. i have a 92 its getting nickle and dimey at the moment. yet it is just now that im replacing anything pricey. some of it for the 1st time. axles, brake master cylinder, rack and pinion eventually. so 15 yrs and 136,000 she is due her work.

i did have to replace the auto tranny 2 yrs ago at 113,000 est. just went out after the dealer flushed it. it was never abused. the trannies dont have a filter that is replaceable. the design stinks. u have 2 tiny internal screens that get clogged up with clutch pack and torque converter material. engine is still fine. no oil leaks or burning.. manuals at this age may need synchros and clutches. u will need to do a search to see how well the manuals have faired in the gen u r interested in.

try edmunds.com for user reviews. epinions.com also. u can just punch in the yr and user reviews online to see what is out there.