The 2009 Honda Accord offered two main transmission options: a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic, depending on engine and trim. In general, four-cylinder models could be equipped with either transmission, while the V6 version used an automatic transmission only.
Transmission options by engine
The following summarizes the two primary transmission configurations available for the 2009 Accord, broken down by engine type.
- 2.4-liter inline-4 engine: available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic (availability varied by trim and market).
- 3.5-liter V6 engine: paired with a 5-speed automatic only (manual was not offered for the V6 in the U.S. market).
In practice, most U.S. buyers encountered the 5-speed automatic across the majority of trims, with the manual option limited to certain four-cylinder configurations.
Trims and configuration notes
Here is how transmissions aligned with typical trim levels and variants in the United States for the 2009 model year.
- 4-cylinder models across various trims (LX, LX-S, EX): offered both 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic options, depending on trim and buyer choice.
- V6 models: generally offered with the 5-speed automatic only; a manual option was not commonly available on U.S. market 2009 Accords with the V6.
The practical takeaway is that if you were buying a 2009 Accord with the 4-cylinder engine, you could choose between manual or automatic transmissions in many trims; if you preferred the 3.5-liter V6, you would typically settle on the automatic transmission.
Summary
For the 2009 Honda Accord, transmission choices depended on the engine. The four-cylinder option offered both a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic in many trims, while the V6 was paired with a 5-speed automatic only. Always check the specific vehicle’s trim and build sheet to confirm the exact transmission available on that car.