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.
My VAS light kept lighting up on the dashboard after hearing a loud clunk one day when I went to back up. Called the dealership told them the issue. My car was in the shop 3 times with the same issue before they replaced the VAS/ABS system. The two times prior I kept being told my car needed a computer software update only to drive it off the lot both times and have the light come on AGAIN.
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My VAS light kept lighting up on the dashboard after hearing a loud clunk one day when I went to back up. Called the dealership told them the issue. My car was in the shop 3 times with the same issue before they replaced the VAS/ABS system. The two times prior I kept being told my car needed a computer software update only to drive it off the lot both times and have the light come on AGAIN.
- nollmeyer, Magnolia, DE, US