Excessive Vibration During Steady Speed Driving

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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.

6.7

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
67,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2008 Honda Accord drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2008 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012019

Accord LX 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I replaced transmission sensor. After 40 miles check engine light came on. This sensor does not help. Probably computer problems. How to fix.

- yefim, Staten Island, US

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problem #2

Nov 012012

Accord LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Will come back and fill in at a later time when I have some time.

- Michael D., McKinney, TX, US

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problem #1

May 152009

Accord EX-Navi 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,000 miles

Not only do we have severe brake and transmission problems, but there is a very noticeable and disagreeable vibration throughout the pedals and steering wheel during steady speed driving. The problem originally was quite subtle and random, but it has become progressively worse over the past year. The vibration starts around 25 mph and continues until road vibration covers it up. Depending on road condition, this could be 50 to 60 mph or higher. The vibration MAY be exacerbated by the variable cylinder management system but that doesn't appear to be the cause as it also occurs when the car is running on all 6 cylinders.

It could be related to the existing torque converter problems or to the active engine mounts...or to something else entirely. I NEVER thought I would be this disappointed in a HONDA but with all due respect, Soichiro, your company's 2008 Accord is a piece of S&*#!

- forethought, Redondo Beach, CA, US

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