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.
9.0
really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
101,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
replace vtc actuator (1 reports)
replaced fuel injectors, gasket, one spark plug (1 reports)
Every time that I start my Accord when it's ,the engine makes a loud rattling noise that sounds like there is a serious problem. At first I dismissed the noise because I heard other Honda's making the same noise. I looked up the noise on the internet and found
that this is a serious problem that really needs to be addressed.
I love my Accord and wanted to upgrade to a 2015 or 2016. I'm now having second thoughts! I'm hurt! I prey that someone in your Organization, will realize the urgent need to address these problems.
I was on the freeway about to get off when my cars engine shuddered. As I came to a red light I noticed my fuel had been cutting in and out. And my car was just about to die. Immediately on the way to the shop, the engine light came on. My mechanic said it was in deed the fuel injectors. What caused the fuel injectors to go bad are the new LAZER spark plugs I had put in the car in Sept of 2012 when I got my tune up. I also needed a new gasket, and one spark plug replaced which costs about 30 bucks just for one! Good thing I bought a bumper to bumper warranty the spark plug wasn't covered, but everything else was. Heed warning folks. You get the new LAZER spark plugs your in for a costly repair with your engine.
- Alexis W.,
Bountiful, UT, US
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Every time that I start my Accord when it's ,the engine makes a loud rattling noise that sounds like there is a serious problem. At first I dismissed the noise because I heard other Honda's making the same noise. I looked up the noise on the internet and found
that this is a serious problem that really needs to be addressed.
I love my Accord and wanted to upgrade to a 2015 or 2016. I'm now having second thoughts! I'm hurt! I prey that someone in your Organization, will realize the urgent need to address these problems.
- ageephotomd, Glenn Dale, MD, US