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.
At 30 degree weather windshield washer wont spray causing almost no visibility with salt build up on windshield. Honda customer complaint line is rude and not willing to help solve the issue since the car is out of warranty. The pump works fine I believe the lines are run improperly. Even after running the motor for 4-5 hours at a time. Can’t defrost the lines to clean the windshield. I told my neighbor about the issue and she also stated she had the same issue with the spray nozzles becoming frozen with her 08 accord. After speaking we found we also have the same issue with the wiper blades becoming frozen and not cleaning the windshield well as well. Honda took care of that issue under the table for her. She sold the car shortly after due to all the other issues such as excessive oil burning etc. I feel about ready to sell mine as well.
I had the problem checked by the Honda service people when I had my 30,000 mile service. They said it the nozzels were broken and needed to be replaced and ordered the parts. When they came in and were replaced the problem was still there. They told me they had checked the whole system and there was enough pressure in it. They seem to have no idea of what the problem is but want me to bring it back - not sure I want to as I don't want to pay a huge labor bill and for parts I don't need, like I already did.
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At 30 degree weather windshield washer wont spray causing almost no visibility with salt build up on windshield. Honda customer complaint line is rude and not willing to help solve the issue since the car is out of warranty. The pump works fine I believe the lines are run improperly. Even after running the motor for 4-5 hours at a time. Can’t defrost the lines to clean the windshield. I told my neighbor about the issue and she also stated she had the same issue with the spray nozzles becoming frozen with her 08 accord. After speaking we found we also have the same issue with the wiper blades becoming frozen and not cleaning the windshield well as well. Honda took care of that issue under the table for her. She sold the car shortly after due to all the other issues such as excessive oil burning etc. I feel about ready to sell mine as well.
- mikeski86, Wood Dale, IL, US