Honda Accord 2008 problems
The Honda Accord (Japanese: ホンダ・アコード, Hepburn: Honda Akōdo, /əˈkɔːrd/), also known as the Honda Inspire (Japanese: ホンダ・インスパイア, Hepburn: Honda Insupaia) in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks and a Honda Crosstour crossover.
Since its initiation, Honda has offered several different car body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate concurrently in different regions differ quite substantially. It debuted in 1976, as a compact hatchback, though this style only lasted through 1989, as the lineup was expanded to include a sedan, coupe, and wagon. By the sixth-generation Accord at the end of the 1990s, it evolved into an intermediate vehicle, with one basic platform but with different bodies and proportions to increase its competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets. For the eighth-generation Accord released for the North American market in 2007, Honda had again chosen to move the model further upscale and increase its size. This pushed the Accord sedan from the upper limit of what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines as a mid-size car to just above the lower limit of a full-size car, with the coupe still rated as a mid-size car. In 2012, the ninth-generation Accord sedan, with smaller exterior dimensions, was once again classified as a mid-size car at 119 cubic feet (3.4 m3), falling just shy of the "Large Car" classification. However, the tenth-generation Accord sedan, with similar exterior dimensions, returned to full-size car status with its combined interior space of 123 cubic feet (3.5 m3); the coupe was discontinued in 2017.
In 1982, the Accord became the first car from a Japanese manufacturer to be produced in the United States when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant. The Accord has achieved considerable success, especially in the United States, where it was the best-selling Japanese car for sixteen years (1982–97), topping its class in sales in 1991 and 2001, with around ten million vehicles sold. Numerous road tests, past and present, rate the Accord as one of the world's most reliable vehicles. The Accord has been on the Car and Driver 10Best list a record 38 times.
In 1989, the Accord was the first vehicle sold under an import brand to become the best-selling car in the United States. As of 2020, the Accord has sold more than 18 million units.
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Common Honda Accord 2008 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2008 Honda Accord, several common problems have been identified:
- Brake Pad Wear and Caliper Issues:
- One of the most prevalent issues with the 2008 Honda Accord involves premature brake pad wear, particularly affecting the rear pads. This problem has led to class-action lawsuits due to the pads wearing out much faster than expected.
- Additionally, after reaching 100,000 miles, the rear brake calipers on these Accords can seize in place or start leaking, causing potential braking issues.
- Excessive Oil Consumption:
- Another common problem reported by owners is excessive oil consumption as the vehicle ages. This issue can impact both the four-cylinder and V6 engines of the 2008 Accord, requiring owners to monitor oil levels more frequently.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure:
- Owners have experienced problems with the crankshaft position sensor, which is crucial for the engine's operation. When this sensor fails, it can lead to misfires, intermittent engine cut-outs, or starting issues. Replacing the sensor is relatively inexpensive, but it requires an engine relearn procedure.
- Alternator Malfunction:
- The alternator in the 2008 Honda Accord has been a common point of failure. Symptoms of alternator issues include premature battery discharge, stalling while driving, and the battery warning light illuminating on the dashboard. If the alternator fails to charge the battery, it can lead to a dead battery and subsequent starting problems.
- Blower Motor Defects:
- The blower motor, responsible for pushing air through the HVAC system, has been reported to malfunction in some 2008 Honda Accords. Signs of a faulty blower motor include loud noises during operation or a complete failure to push air through the vents. Replacing the blower motor involves accessing it under the glove box on the passenger side.
These common problems with the 2008 Honda Accord highlight areas where owners may encounter issues and need to address them promptly to ensure the continued reliability and performance of their vehicles.
Does 2008 Honda Accord have any problems?
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
Is 2008 a good year for Honda Accord?
The 2008 Honda Accord maintains and improves upon the aspects that have made past Accords so great. Plus, the sedan and coupe's eye-catching styling proves that reliable transportation doesn't have to be bland.
What is a good mileage for a 2008 Honda Accord?
Our 2008 Accord's EPA estimates are 19 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.
What year was the worst Honda Accord?
Q: Which Honda Accord generations have had the most problematic model years? A: The sixth generation (1998-2002) and parts of the seventh (2003-2005), eighth (2008-2010), and ninth generations (2013-2014) have had Honda Accord model years that are best avoided due to various issues and excessive complaints.
Honda Accord 2008 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Accord problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Honda Accord 2008 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Honda Accord 2008
The NHTSA has received 1506 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Honda Accord 2008. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Honda Accord 2008 vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-16
- VIN: 1HGCP26478A
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine is making rattling noise at cold start... I see it being reported by 1000s of 2008 honda accord sedan owners. My car mileage is only 120k. I need Honda dealer to fix it as this is a Honda company issue
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JHMCP26808C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she reversed the vehicle into her driveway and exited. After five minutes, an abnormal odor of smoke was detected. There were sparks detected in the engine compartment, and the vehicle caught fire. The fire consumed the engine area up to the dashboard. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment or police report filed. The insurance towed the vehicle to a tow lot and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JHMCP26808C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off in the driveway, she was informed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that she noticed flames coming out from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle burned significantly and was propelling burning particles. The fire department advised the contact to exit the residence and to stay in the backyard for safety. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact was unsure whether the police arrived at the scene and whether a police report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle had melted. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-18
- VIN: 1HGCP26338A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: No singal from driver front impact sensor picked up on my bluedrive scanner during live day and full vehicle scan
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- VIN: 1HGCP263X8A
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Unknown
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-19
- VIN: 1HGCP36848A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Very, very common issue on 8th generation AND 9th generation Honda Accords (as well as other Honda models from this era). ABS modules throw solenoid codes (usually consisting of VSA, ABS, traction control, and parking brake lights on the gauge cluster). Sure, the vehicle's ABS may still operate, however this is still a problem and generally not safe. My 2008 Accord EX-L V6 w/ Nav recently had this problem and I have resolved it by swapping over a used part. Honda wants to charge $2500 on average for both the part and labor. What the problem is, is that the circuit board in these modules have been using the wrong gauge of wire according to many mechanics. According to my mechanic, this thing can be triggered with something as simple as an automated car wash. Honda generally makes great, mostly reliable vehicles that are fun to drive. It's a shame that these modules have not been engineered correctly. I hope that the NHTSA can take initiative and force Honda to do a recall on these Aisin modules and fit the cars with better engineered ones. Brakes are an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY in cars and it is IMPERATIVE to have a reliable ABS system. Again, this is a widespread issue and hopefully can be resolved by the NHTSA, working with Honda. Thank you.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-11
- VIN: 1HGCP36808A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Brakes: ABS system has been feeling funny for some months. Engine: Consistent P3497 Code which has turned into a check light ON.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1HGCP36898A
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The car caught on fire near the passenger front wheel, my home security camera, detected motion ( the flames) no modifications were ever done to my car The fire department wasn’t able to determine the cause as 7 minutes passed before they arrived. The surveillance camera picked up motion 40 minutes before the fire when a car drove down my street. Yes it was 13 years old but it was regularly maintained by my mechanic and in excellent condition as I can provide pictures and full footage of the entire incident. If my vehicle had been parked in my garage it could’ve burned down my house !! Fortunately it was parked on the curb in front of my house
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-04
- VIN: JHMCP26368C
- Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: UNKNOWN
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-05
- VIN: 1HGCS22808A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I received several letters notifying me of an urgent recall for my Honda vehicle. I’ve attempted to get this issue fixed many times. However, the dealership stated that the repair will take a few hours to repair. Since I work Uber and DoorDash, I requested a loaner vehicle to use while my car is being repaired. They stated that they can’t provide that and If I want to I can rent a vehicle at $45 a day. Also, I will have to pay for my Uber ride from the dealership and back. There should be no reason why I should be responsible for lost wages or any expenses relating to a recall that is entirely out of my control.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-16
- VIN: JHMCP26378C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Driver side air bag hasn't been replaced but is on recall. No risk yet. Having dealer confirm the problem on 2/18/2023. No warning lights
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-03
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the trunk and the door latch exploded causing the metal springs and cables to shoot out into the air. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-17
- VIN: 1HGCP36868A
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine misfired with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the spark plugs were fouled and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that at approximately 12,000 miles later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the spark plugs were replaced again. The contact related the failure to NHTSA ID Number: 10152430 (Equipment, Engine). The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact back to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-22
- VIN: 1HGCP26718A
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I was turning right on a very busy four lane street and the left front CV-shaft (axle) broke into. Thank goodness I had enough momentum to get off the street. Honda had a rubber damper on the shaft that trapped salt and water, thus rusting and weaken the axle. Hinda had a recall on later model Hondas, but not my year.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-04
- VIN: JHMCP26768c
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have been told my vehicle is a lemon. I believe the regular maintenance schedule that I have been adhering to should somewhat avoid this issue. I have went to two Honda Dealerships, Ed Napelton and one in Orland Park il. THREE weeks ago I drove and parked came back attempted to start and my Baby would not start. I noticed when i attempted to turn the key the needle would go to the top. I waited a while the car started took her in to wd Napelton, They kept telling me nothing was wrong. They said I could leave because they did not choose to figure out why my vehicle had just not started, so I went to my car to leave and she did not start right their in the parking lot. I went and go my mechanic and he tried to start it wouldn't start, he looked at the dash and said your car is overheating. Im asking why it was just here for a oil change and some other work prior to that. I had file a BBB complaint. The director called ke in for a meeting with the mechanic and from what they are saying because No one has given me anything in writing, I was told to be careful driving and every week My coolant should be topped off. They did say the coolant is leaking into my engine. I got a 3rd opinion and honda ahould have goven me a detailed description of the diagnosis. The sales department is bothering me about buying my car, I told them NO, I need my cat I cant afford another vehicle. My gut is telling me Honda has done thia to my engine thinking I will have to buy another Vehicle. Please Help Me get a proper diagnosis and I need to know how this issue was caused? My last recourse is speaking with ATTORNEY.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-23
- VIN: 1hgcp36838a
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Misfires from the eco mode it goes to
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-21
- VIN: 1HGCP26748A
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: UNKNOWN
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-16
- VIN: 1HGCP26748A
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I just want to get rid of this recall. Full nose mask has been disposed long time ago.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-10
- VIN: 1HGCP36828A
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The vsa light is on every time I drive the triangle hazard light and the abs light is on
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-17
- VIN: 1HGCP26338A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I am having issues with my transmission. My gears get stuck between 2nd and 3rd gear while driving. It loses power and I have to switch to Neutral and put it back in Drive in order for it to become unstuck. I have taken it to Honda, and they told me it was the computer, and several other things. They replaced $2000 worth of parts and the problem still happens. I took it back to Honda and they told me I needed a new transmission after they took $2000 from me. This initially started approximately 5 months ago when my engine light came on.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1HGCS22888A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle in front of him slammed on the brakes. causing his vehicle to crash into the rear-end of the other vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag deployed but was not inflated. The passenger's side air bag did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact later sought medical assistance and was informed that he had sustained fractured ribs. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-24
- VIN: JHMCP26328C
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Went to get my smog check and the found the problem and he diagnosed the problem as a nose mask.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: 1HGCP26808A
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 1-quart of engine oil per 1,000 miles driven. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that after researching the failure, he became aware that similar vehicles were experiencing the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-12
- VIN: 1hgcp26818a
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 08 accord vtc failing, known issue by honda on many models with the 2.4l engine.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-23
- VIN: 1HGCP26438A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was driving down the highway at 60mph when suddenly the car threw itself in reverse! No one was behind me, but I had to quickly brake and back into the shoulder and put it in “Park”. It has also suddenly shut down without warning while in drive. This has happened several times at different speeds, sometimes at a red light.
Honda Accord 2008 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the Honda Accord 2008.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
- Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007. THE ACCESSORY WAS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE NOSE MASK MATERIAL TO INTERFERE WITH PART OF THE HOOD LATCH. IF THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE NOSE MASK INTERFERES WITH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM THE HOOD MAY POP OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN.
- Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Negative Honda Accord 2008 car reviews
Positive Honda Accord 2008 car reviews
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I bought my 2008 Accord EX-L sedan, 4-cyl, 5-speed automatic brand new in March 2008. Since then, it has clocked 130,000 miles and has been just as reliable as my previous 2002 Accord EX. I had the rear brakes replaced with the 'new' Honda brake pads and have not had any issues. While it may not be the perfect car, it has been very dependable, just like the 2002 was before it. I had the complete service done at 105,000 miles and it still runs like new. It may not be the quietest car, but the right tires make all the difference when it comes to road noise. I cannot justify replacing it, it runs too well.
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The car has been a great purchase overall! The color is fine, the seats are comfortable, and it has a good balance of power and economy with a range of 24 to 31 miles per gallon. It looks great and has plenty of room, making it perfect for long trips. However, I did experience some issues with the tires and brake rotors. One of the tires was deformed or out of round, which took the dealer a long time and effort to fix. Additionally, the front brake rotors were out of round, but Honda was able to replace them and solve the problem. Unfortunately, the back rotors also went out of round, and I had to pay $100 to have them turned, which was frustrating. Despite these setbacks, the car now has 42,000 miles on it and runs smoothly. It's a fun car to drive and I'm happy with my purchase!
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I waited a few months to write this review because I wanted to give myself enough time to get used to its size. I own a 1993 Accord that I love to drive, but the 2008 model is not as fun to drive. However, the gas mileage is good. The acceleration can be slow when cold from 1st to 2nd gear, but it's not a major issue. The seats are a little on the hard side.
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As the top model for the Honda line, I expected the road noise to be quieter. However, the car is still a great choice. Unfortunately, the decision to use a rubber timing belt on the V6 engine is planned obsolescence, requiring replacement at 60,000 miles. This is simply a ploy to pad the pockets of Honda dealers. It is unnecessary for Honda to give back money to the dealer in this way. Despite this issue, Honda still builds a great car. The cost of replacing the belt is $700+ in 2011.
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I'm glad to hear that you've had such a positive experience with your car! It sounds like you've taken great care of it and have been lucky to avoid any major maintenance issues. I appreciate you sharing your experience and hope that it continues to serve you well in the future.
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Arlo Denesik 2024-11-23
This car has been a disappointment. The brakes wear out quickly and are expensive to replace. The dealer claims that it's normal for the rear brakes to wear before the front, but I'm not convinced. Additionally, there's a strange noise when I start the car, which the dealer said would cost around $800 to fix. The windows also don't go up all the way in cold weather, and the air-con is quite loud. Overall, I'm not satisfied with my Honda and will not be purchasing one again.
Max Lueilwitz 2024-10-27
As a Honda enthusiast, I was excited to consider their vehicles when downsizing from my 07 Infiniti M35. However, I have been disappointed with my recent purchase. The car produces excessive noise and shaking when exceeding 60mph, and the sound system is only satisfactory. Despite its spacious interior, I find it difficult to fully embrace the vehicle. Additionally, I have encountered issues with the Bluetooth connectivity to my phone. Overall, I am regretting my purchase.
Sim Sporer 2024-09-12
I purchased this car brand new in October 2007 with only 28 miles on it. Unfortunately, I have been experiencing some issues with the timing chain and have had to replace it three times now. Despite seeking help from several Honda technicians, I have not been able to determine the root cause of this recurring problem. In addition to this, I have also had to deal with rear brake pad and battery issues, which have been quite frustrating. I have spent over $3500 this year alone on maintenance and repairs, which has been a significant financial burden. As a result, I have decided that this will be my last Honda vehicle. It's a shame because I have been a loyal Honda customer since 1985 and I hate to say goodbye, but I cannot continue to deal with these issues.
Kraig Nolan 2024-09-08
I purchased this car because I needed something that was good on gas and affordable. Unfortunately, I have experienced some issues with it such as the rear brakes going bad at 40,000 miles, the front bumper sagging down from the hood and headlights, and road noise being quite noticeable. Despite these issues, the car does have good power over 3500 rpm. The seats, however, are quite hard and uncomfortable for long drives. Overall, I still own the car, but I wish I had sold it to someone who wanted it more than I did. While I have owned Hondas in the past, this one has been the least enjoyable. I have had better experiences with my 1986 CRX and 1996 Accord. It is important to note that test driving a car does not always reveal everything about it. While there are good and bad things about every car, I do not think I will be purchasing another Honda in the future.
Henderson Pfannerstill 2024-07-23
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my 08' car. It had 16k miles on it when I bought it, and now it has 48800 miles. I've had to replace the brakes once (front and rear), and I'm feeling like I might need to replace them again soon. I've also been experiencing a rattle at cold start and some oil loss, which is a bit concerning. The car seems to drop at idle and has even stalled a few times, which can be scary when you're at a stop on a highway! The dealership where I bought it is a Toyota dealership, so they may be unfamiliar with Honda issues. However, I did purchase a warranty through them, so I'm hoping they can figure it out after I've done some research for them. Let me know if you have any advice or if you've experienced similar issues. Thanks for listening!