CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Honda Accord has several serious defects: poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.
BRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear. See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info.
OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). There are class action lawsuits pending. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.
UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
Let the car sit in the sun for a little while and the driver's door handle will stick. I can easily the other 3 doors, but for some reason the dealership can't do anything about it. They said they put some lubricant in there, but I have the same result. What a pain.
This is the 3rd time its happened... I was told that I was not waiting enough time from when I remotely unlock the door, till when I pull the handle. however I can unlock the door via the remote... tested it by opening a rear door, then tried to open the drivers side and it still happened. WTF am I going to have to replace the whole handle?
What the FFFF. I have to open my new car door from the inside. Whats next...driving from the outside. What is with Japanese engineering...has it gone to the polish?
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Let the car sit in the sun for a little while and the driver's door handle will stick. I can easily the other 3 doors, but for some reason the dealership can't do anything about it. They said they put some lubricant in there, but I have the same result. What a pain.
- nate78, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US