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.
I'm not exactly sure what the mileage was on the car, but it has been well over a year and it started a rattling, especially when going over bumps or even slightly rough roads. It's sounds like when you've busted your speakers but that's not what it is. Something has come loose between the top of the trunk and under the back dash (if that's what you call it). Was told it would cost a lot to fix. It drives me crazy and I feel like I paid way too much to have a car rattling and it's embarrassing when I have passengers especially ones in the back seat. I drove a rental car for my job recently, it was a Hyundai Elantra and it was so quiet. No rattles. It makes me wonder about my car choice.
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I'm not exactly sure what the mileage was on the car, but it has been well over a year and it started a rattling, especially when going over bumps or even slightly rough roads. It's sounds like when you've busted your speakers but that's not what it is. Something has come loose between the top of the trunk and under the back dash (if that's what you call it). Was told it would cost a lot to fix. It drives me crazy and I feel like I paid way too much to have a car rattling and it's embarrassing when I have passengers especially ones in the back seat. I drove a rental car for my job recently, it was a Hyundai Elantra and it was so quiet. No rattles. It makes me wonder about my car choice.
- sawilli, Sulphur Springs, TX, US