What are some of the most common parts that need to be replaced?

 

Drive belts
thermostat
vacuum hoses

The list is pretty vague, & nobody will agree because different stuff fails for different people. If you live where there's snow, then corrosion will determine what's on the list for YOU.

It's probably a lot different for different years. Your username has 007 so maybe you have a 2007 Accord? That's why I didn't include distributor cap & ignitor.

Then for 1998-2002 there's the automatic transmission.

WELCOME to HAF.

 

James Bond :-). Don't forget windshield wiper blades, brakes and rotors, ebrake and cable, light bulbs, air filter.

 

Ignition switches as well. Mine failed on me in hot weather a little over a year ago and that was a pain to fix.

 

It depends on the year, model, etc. I had a 1995 Honda Accord EX where nothing really broke down until like 12-15 years later.

 

That is kind of a tricky question to answer. Putting your year, model, etc.. will help.

The most important thing you can do is to keep up on the maintenance items.

The recommended intervals should be in your owner's manual and definitely follow them. Oil changes are the most important and the transmission fluid change are the second most important (use only Honda transmission fluid). Other maintenance items are coolant, spark plugs, air filter, distributor cap and rotor (if you have them), PS fluid, brake fluid. Check your fluid levels around every time you fill up your tank.

Greasing the caliper bolts using something like silicone paste is another thing you can do. Inspect the suspension if you start hearing noises.

Other than that, I would say that there is nothing that you have to replace that is still working fine. If something breaks, then diagnose and repair that problem.

 

one thing id say for most years, the lights that light up buttons.

 

It's easy for me to answer.
Tie rods
Ball Joints
Axles
Brake calipers and therefore pads

Unfortunately, I have seen way too many fuel lines go on the early 90s cars

Oh yeah, Alternator is notorious

 

I put a set of hood shocks on my '03. They were worn out.

 

Hi everyone. How bad is the automatic transmission in the V6 Accord EX? Mine seems ok if I drive it like a grandpa but put a little juice into the accelerator and I feel some hesitation in the shifting occasionally. Any ideas anyone? I mine going? I just bought it