What’s Included in Your 2004 Honda Accord Warranty?

If your car warranty is leaving you cross-eyed, don’t stress. We can cut through the jargon and help you work out which warranties applied to your 2004 Honda Accord. You’ll learn what the manufacturer’s warranty covered, including whether this vehicle had a drivetrain, powertrain, or dealership warranty. We’ll also note your warranty’s length and whether it covered key extras like paint, batteries, tires, emissions, and the AC system. If you’ve still got questions, check out our FAQs section at the bottom of this article.

2004 Honda Accord Factory Warranty Coverage:

Factory Warranty

2004 Honda Accord Basic Warranty

The 2004 Honda Accord had a three-year, 36,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty beginning on the original delivery or lease date. This has now expired. It covered free repairs or replacements of parts with defective manufacture or workmanship under normal use. It didn’t include parts with their own warranties or wear and tear items such as fluids or brake pads.

2004 Honda Accord Powertrain Warranty

The 2004 Honda Accord did not have a separate powertrain warranty. Instead, the basic warranty covered powertrain components. This has now expired.

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

The original owner had a Rust Perforation Limited Warranty, good for five years and unlimited miles. This has now expired. This warranty only covered original body panels that have rusted all the way through. It did not cover surface rust, paint damage due to rust underneath, or rust due to impacts with objects or submersion. It was also only available to the original owner of the car. Subsequent owners had no corrosion warranty at all.

Air Conditioning Warranty

There is no separate air conditioning warranty, but Honda’s basic warranty covered air conditioner refrigerant charges for the first year and longer when needed for related warranty repairs. This has now expired. The warranty made no other direct mentions of the air conditioner but did note Honda dealers may replace other parts at their discretion.

Battery Warranty

Honda had a three-year battery warranty. For the first two years, replacement batteries were free. During the third year, Honda provided a 50% credit toward the purchase of a replacement battery from a Honda dealer. This has now expired.

Emissions Warranty

Honda offered a three-year or 36,000-mile emissions warranty. In addition, the Clean Air Act requires manufacturers to cover the catalytic converter, engine computer, and onboard diagnostics for eight years or 80,000 miles. California required full emissions coverage for three years or 50,000 miles. All of these have now expired.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system. 

2004 Honda Accord Warranty Extensions Available Upon Car Purchase

Honda dealers offered new Honda Care plans for new 2004 Honda Accords any time before the end of the factory warranty. Under this extended warranty, Honda would repair or replace common parts such as the engine, transmission, axles, and air conditioning for free for up to eight years or 120,000 miles. This has now expired.

2004 Honda Accord Extended Warranties Available Now

If your car is in good condition, with low miles and a clean accident and damage record, you may be able to get an extended warranty from a third-party provider. If you’re looking for affordable extended warranty coverage for your 2004 Honda Accord, check out the FIXD Vehicle Protection Plan. We’ve partnered with CARCHEX, the industry leader in extended warranties, to cover everything from the engine and other powertrain parts to air conditioning and electrical systems, all for one low monthly fee. There are 5 levels of coverage available to suit all needs and budgets. Call now for a no-cost, no-obligation quote.

Recalls

Last updated: 11/06/2022. See NHTSA.gov for up-to-date information on recalls.