Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Accord.
The 2007 Honda Accord is a passenger car that takes 4.4 quarts of 5W-20 API oil, and its ownership record includes 524 total complaints, with air bag issues leading the list, alongside 10 recalls. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 1990 to 2022, the 2007 year falls between the highest point of 2,013 complaints for 2003 and the lowest of 213 for 2022, placing it in a moderate range that reflects neither the peak nor the trough of reported problems.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 435 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 187.8 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3364 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Accord of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | SE Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 8.10 sec | 16.40 sec | 166 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | i-CTDi Sedan (Euro Spec) 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 8.90 sec | 16.80 sec | 140 hp | FWD |
| 2006 | EX V-6 Sedan 3.0L V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.50 sec | 244 hp | FWD |
| 2006 | EX V-6 Sedan 3.0L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 244 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | EX V-6 Sedan 3.0L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 240 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | Hybrid Sedan 3.0L V6 + Elec 14-kW | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 255 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | Hybrid Sedan 3.0L V6 + Elec 14-kW | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 255 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | Hybrid Sedan 3.0L V6 + Elec 14-kW | 7.00 sec | 15.50 sec | 255 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.1 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.4 qt |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Honda part number 08798-9031-A |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 20 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 17 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 22 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 800, MT: 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 790, MT: 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.33-5.83 oz |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Type | SE-10Y or equivalent |
| Oil Capacity | 4.33-4.67 oz |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 48.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 55.0-63.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ Idle, 44 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ Idle, 71 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.009 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Brake Application | WITH 15 inch ROTOR / WITH 16 inch ROTOR |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 41 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 26 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.050; Rear: 0.060 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 36 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs, step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 29.0.0 ft. lbs. | |
| 2 | 51.0 ft. lbs. | 51 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 72.3 ft. lbs. | 72.3 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 29.0 ft. lbs. | 29 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 51.0 ft. lbs. | 51 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 72.0 ft. lbs. | 72 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2007 Honda Accord sits at a notable inflection point in the model's federal record. Following a period of elevated complaints and recalls from 2003–2005 (peaking at 2,013 complaints and 24 recalls in 2003), the data shows a steady decline through 2006–2007, with 2007 recording just 524 complaints and only 10 recalls—the lowest recall count in the dataset back to 1990. However, this relative improvement is immediately followed by a sharp spike in 2008, with complaints surging to 1,520, suggesting 2007 may represent a brief trough rather than a genuine resolution of underlying issues. The top complaint areas for 2007—air bags (123), power train (34), and electrical system (32)—indicate persistent, though not unprecedented, problem areas for this model year, with 88 crash-related complaints and 15 fire complaints also logged. Technical Service Bulletins dropped to 83 in 2007, down from 96 the prior year, consistent with the declining trend from the 2003 peak of 388. The data does not specify the root causes behind the airbag complaint dominance or the 2008 spike, but the pattern suggests this generation of Accords remained problematic through the late 2000s. A buyer should weigh 2007's favorable recall count against its prominent airbag complaints and the subsequent model's spike in issues—making thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly of airbag systems, essential if considering this year.
All 524 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda… Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may…
Showing 5 of 83 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21120A | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A20-015 | 2022-05-03 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A21120A | 2022-01-25 | Equipment | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| A20-015 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A20-010 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
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4.4 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.