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.
One day, the car didn't start. I guessed it was the starter, but because it was such a pain to get to the starter, I got a mechanic to test it for for $120. They confirmed the starter was the issue and wanted $600 for the fix. I did it myself for about $200 for the part. It was a pain getting to the starter, but not too bad of a job. Took about 2-3 hours.
i JUST bought this car 2 weeks ago, after my house and car burned down. Just what I needed! The car wouldn't start, had to have it towed and it will take a week to get the part. Thank God I have the extended warranty, but now I am in a rental, which is costing about $100 + the deductible on the warranty + the tow! OMG!
- Jamie P.,
Winter Haven, FL, US
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One day, the car didn't start. I guessed it was the starter, but because it was such a pain to get to the starter, I got a mechanic to test it for for $120. They confirmed the starter was the issue and wanted $600 for the fix. I did it myself for about $200 for the part. It was a pain getting to the starter, but not too bad of a job. Took about 2-3 hours.
- Robert C., Bloomington, IN, US