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.
6.0
fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
80,100 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
there should be rear adjustable tie rod links (1 reports)
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I own 2008 Honda Accord EXL and 2007 Toyota Camry. The Honda first time alignment cannot be done.
The Rear Strut/Links (both per side) are "Non" Adjustable. Aftermarket replacement kits cost over $400, why should I pay for that?
The 2007 Camry on the other hand is fully adjustable, no problems.
Just got new Tires on the Honda, if I knew that Alignment cannot be done for it, I would have traded for a new and better Car!
- karlg, Port St. Lucie, FL, US