I just picked up a 2003 Accord LX, 2.4L, Auto, w/ 83,000 miles and I am not really happy with it over the last 3 weeks. Ive had numerous hondas (civic, crx, accord) in the past, just older...

I like the car, there are just a few things that I need to figure out. I have done nothing to it other than change the oil.

Issues:

- Consistently getting 23 MPG of easy driving (BIGGEST ISSUE)

- Shutters under acceleration between 3500 and 4000 rpm

- Rear wheel bearings going out, loud.

- Slight steering wheel shake at highway speeds

- Definite steering wheel shake during breaking

Any suggestions for the MPG would be great.
Thanks in advance.

 

A good fuel system cleaner is something to try. At 83K, are the plugs getting worn?

Then some of the other stuff, tire press, caliper(s) sticking-could be related to the shake under breaking, ect.

Assuming there are no stored codes.

And then me you're at 3500~4000 in "easy" driving.......

Ok now for the rest....

Sounds like you might have wheel bearing issues. I would have the tires rotated and balanced and see if the noise moves, also it the "shake" changes. Both could be due to tires.

Then the shake under breaking, if the balance/rotation does not help this, then you might be looking at a brake rotor issue.