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.
Car started rusting near wheel well 4 years ago for no apparent reason. Car kept in garage and no accidents. Rust is getting bad ! This has to be a manufacturing problem.
I purchased my 2008 Honda on 11/21/2007 and have taken good care of it. This was my first Honda - I have always been a Chevy girl. When I was hand washing it, I noticed Rust pieces coming off the wheel area of the body on the driver's side. This is really disheartening because I am a senior citizen and $ is tight. I am thinking about purchasing a new car and I am sure it will not be a Honda. Not even 8 years old and falling apart!
- urbany,
Brigantine, NJ, US
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Car started rusting near wheel well 4 years ago for no apparent reason. Car kept in garage and no accidents. Rust is getting bad ! This has to be a manufacturing problem.
- J.J. F., Tinley Park, US