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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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $100
- Average Mileage:
- 33,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 8 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace leather armrest (5 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2008 ACCORD HAS POOR LEATHER (ACTUALLY IT IS NOT LEATHER) QUALITY ON THE ARMREST FOR THE 4 DOORS AND THE CENTER CONSOLE. I ALREADY REPLACED THE CENTER CONSOLE AT 55K MILES AND THE 4 DOORS ARMREST AT 80K. THE LEATHER QUALITY OF THE SEATS IS A MUCH BETTER.
- Jb B., Brooklyn, US