dleccord

is it possible? the reason i ask is because im about to buy this 04 accord tomorrow but carfax reports an "inconsistent odometer reading" and i was wondering if it could be user error when reporting it? also, i understand the odometer is digital so should i be worried at 114k miles on a 2004 accord?

if it helps, the inconsistent reading was reported in 2006 at 36k miles with its 4th owner. the first 3 owners' length of ownership was 1 year and 10 months and it was reported at 38k miles at the end of the 3rd owner.

many thanks
richard

NOFX

Of course it's possible. There's videos on YouTube of digital odometers being rolled back.

dleccord

is there any way of verifying with the ecu to know how much miles are on the car?

KWayRacing

maybe 36 was supposed to 39 either way that is a bargaining tool that you could correct after ownership.

stevieteg

4 owners on a 5 year old car? It must be a lemon or something.

03_HFP_ACCORD

They also could of changed the gauges.

dleccord

i thought the ecu determines the number, not the gauges (digital).

4DRPIMPIN

The mileage is stored in the cluster.

dleccord

so on the older cars with analog odometers, the mileage is stored in the ecu?

jxoxhxn

I wouldn't buy it..most likely it has higher mileage than what is showed.

HondaFan6975

3 owners in 1 year 10 months??!! I'd run from that car.