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 have had my 2008 Accord EX-L w/Navi in for brake service five times.
VIN 1HGCP26858A124662
27042 miles
I believe this problem is very wide spread based on the number of complaints on line. It's possible there are many vehicles out there with bad brakes due to owners having no idea there is a problem with their brakes so soon in the life of the car.
First incident was in the first week of ownership. Dealer had to replace rear rotors (warped). 2000 miles. Dealer (Cary AutoPark Honda) failed to put bolts in calipers which fell off causing major safety hazard. I had to nurse the vehicle to another dealer (Tim Marsburger) for repairs. The service manager (Kevin Mills) from Cary Auto Park, never returned my calls about this problem.
Vehicle has been in two more times for warped rotors, front and rear. I have gone to five different dealers hoping for some reasonable final solution to this very real problem over the year I have owned this car (Cary Auto Park, Tim Marsburger, Crown Honda Southpoint, Asheboro Honda).
On 7/31 I was informed that all rotors needed to be resurfaced and the rear pads needed replacement. Dealer was Leith Capitol Blvd in Raleigh NC. Honda was not going to cover $500 cost but the dealer would cover re-surfacing as goodwill. The rears would have to be paid by me. It was likely I would need to replace the rear pads every 12k miles. I have never needed to replace brakes sooner than 100k! I called and left Honda in CA a voice message. As of today, Honda has not returned my calls.
I have traded the car in at a significant loss in equity. My confidence in the safety of the vehicle and the integrity of Honda Service makes me unable to continue to drive the car on a daily basis.
With all the posts on the NHTSA for brake problems I believe there needs to be a forced recall. It's outrageous. I will never go with another Honda product, nor can I recommend anyone I know to take a chance either.
After reading many other complaints with premature brake issues, I realized it's a larger problem and not just my car. The bolt fell out of my caliper yesterday day and the parts are knocking into my wheels. This is a huge safety issue! Not only did I have that issue, but have had a VERY difficult time trying to find brake pads to replace due to early disintegration of the brake pads.
I am very disappointed as I had known Honda's provide longevity. I will not buy another Honda. EVER.
This is just one more issue added to the list of problems I have with this piece of junk. I took the car for its regular service (15K miles - 1B) to Southills Honda, PA, which included brakes inspection. One week later, brakes started making this horrible sound. I stopped and checked the left front wheel, the caliper was totally out and scratching the wheel. The caliper bolt was gone!. Check out the pictures!. I took it to the dealer again, they said it was a factory issue. So I don't know what the brakes inspection was about (?). This car is a SAFETY HAZARD.
- alxp,
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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I have had my 2008 Accord EX-L w/Navi in for brake service five times. VIN 1HGCP26858A124662 27042 miles
I believe this problem is very wide spread based on the number of complaints on line. It's possible there are many vehicles out there with bad brakes due to owners having no idea there is a problem with their brakes so soon in the life of the car.
First incident was in the first week of ownership. Dealer had to replace rear rotors (warped). 2000 miles. Dealer (Cary AutoPark Honda) failed to put bolts in calipers which fell off causing major safety hazard. I had to nurse the vehicle to another dealer (Tim Marsburger) for repairs. The service manager (Kevin Mills) from Cary Auto Park, never returned my calls about this problem.
Vehicle has been in two more times for warped rotors, front and rear. I have gone to five different dealers hoping for some reasonable final solution to this very real problem over the year I have owned this car (Cary Auto Park, Tim Marsburger, Crown Honda Southpoint, Asheboro Honda).
On 7/31 I was informed that all rotors needed to be resurfaced and the rear pads needed replacement. Dealer was Leith Capitol Blvd in Raleigh NC. Honda was not going to cover $500 cost but the dealer would cover re-surfacing as goodwill. The rears would have to be paid by me. It was likely I would need to replace the rear pads every 12k miles. I have never needed to replace brakes sooner than 100k! I called and left Honda in CA a voice message. As of today, Honda has not returned my calls.
I have traded the car in at a significant loss in equity. My confidence in the safety of the vehicle and the integrity of Honda Service makes me unable to continue to drive the car on a daily basis.
With all the posts on the NHTSA for brake problems I believe there needs to be a forced recall. It's outrageous. I will never go with another Honda product, nor can I recommend anyone I know to take a chance either.
- bmckinney, Apex, NC, US