2008 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,520 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 62 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 67 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsFeb 2, 2016
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Campaign 16V056000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Aug 4, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 11V395000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentNov 18, 2009
HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007. THE ACCESSORY WAS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE NOSE MASK MATERIAL TO INTERFERE WITH PART OF THE HOOD LATCH. IF THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE NOSE MASK INTERFERES WITH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM THE HOOD MAY POP OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN.
THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine and engine cooling, Jan 18, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL AND ONLY NOTICED THAT WHEN THE OIL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING TWO QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 200 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94872.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 27, 2010, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE; A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL FUEL IGNITION IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT AND STATED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD BE SENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Jul 29, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WERE UNUSUAL VIBRATIONS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY VEER TOWARD THE RIGHT. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES BUT THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO VEER TOWARD THE LEFT. THE DEALER REALIGNED THE FRONT SUSPENSION BUT TO NO AVAIL. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WOULD SPORADICALLY SQUEAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,800. ON JULY 26, 2010, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSA AND AN EXCLAMATION WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE BEGAN IDLING ERRATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE KEPT WANTING TO CUT AS THE CONSUMER APPROACHED TRAFFIC LIGHTS. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CYLINDER. THE SPARK PLUGS AND CYLINDER WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 08/10/10
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 27, 2010
SMALL ROAD DEBRIS CAN ENTER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A 2008 HONDA ACCORD THROUGH A VERY WIDE AIR DAM IN THE NOSE OF THE VEHICLE AND PUNCTURE THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER. SUDDEN LOSS OF PRESSURE IN THE CONDENSER CAUSES VAPOR TO BE EMITTED FROM THE HVAC DUCTS INSIDE THE CAR CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HONDA REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT OWNER COST BUY DOES NOTHING TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM FROM RECURRING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Service brakes, Electric, Jun 16, 2010
I HAVE 34,000 MILES ON MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD EX, THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REVVING WHEN I REACH APPROX 2,000 RPM AND THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS NORMAL. THE CAR BEGAN MAKING THIS SOUND ONLY A FEW MONTHS AGO, SO IT IS NOT NORMAL. I AM ALSO TOLD THAT MY REAR BRAKES ARE ALREADY WORN AND NEED REPLACED ASAP. THE COST OF THE BRAKES TO BE REPLACED IS OVER $500, WHICH SEEMS A LITTLE STEEP, ESPECIALLY WITH HONDA ALREADY HAVING SETTLED THE LAWSUIT OVER THIS MODELS BRAKE ISSUES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURNED OIL FASTER THAN NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL FASTER THAN NORMAL BUT STILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.
Engine and engine cooling, May 19, 2010
2008 HONDA ACCORD EX-L WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF. WHEN I BRING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAY I HAVE NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. THIS GOES ON EVERY OTHER MONTH AND THEY HAVE NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. MY CAR IS STILL FORTUNATELY UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT IS THERE MORE DAMAGE BEING DONE THAT ONCE I REACH MY WARRANTY THE CAR WILL BE WORTHLESS? THE DEALER AND AMERICAN HONDA HAVE BEEN USELESS IN THIS MATTER AND HAVE TOLD ME TO DRIVE MY CAR WITH EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON UNTIL THEY CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX IT. AT WHAT POINT IN A CAR JUST A LEMON? IF I COULDN'T TURN BACK TIME 2 YEARS I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT THIS CAR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEEMED AS IF IT WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF SO THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT THE ISSUE CONTINUED TO OCCUR ONCE ON THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VALVES DID NOT FEED PROPERLY AND SLIPPED CAUSING MISFIRES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,800. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 19, 2010, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MILES PER HOUR THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE MUFFLER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CONSUME EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE OIL GASKET, THE VTC OIL CONTROL VALVE AND THE CHAIN CHASSIS RING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LEAK OIL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE RATTLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 13, 2010
MY WIFE WENT TO TURN ON THE AC LAST WEEK AND FOUND THAT IT WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE A/C CONDENSER DAMAGED FROM ROCK CHIP. I WAS SPEECHLESS TO FIND THAT SUCH DAMAGE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE FRONT BUMPER, THERE WAS NO SCREEN/GRILL PROTECTING THE CONDENSER. DESIGN FLAW I SAY AND THEY SHOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAD 31,326 MILES ON IT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Service brakes, Electric, Apr 12, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA ACCORD EX-L I PICKED UP NEW IN THE FALL OF 2007. TO DATE I HAVE JUST OVER 30,000 MILES. TODAY, (4/12/10) I TOOK MY CAR TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR BRAKES WERE AT 5% AND REPAIR COST WOULD BE $330.00!!! I MENTIONED I PAID AN ADDITIONAL $2,200.00 FOR AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY "ON TOP OF THE $28,000.00 STICKER PRICE BACK IN 2007. TODAY I ASKED THE HONDA ADVISOR WHAT DOES MY $2,200.00 "EXTENDED WARRANTY" COVER? HE SAID NOTHING MECHANICAL. BY THIS POINT I DID NOT WANT TO ARGUE, BUT RATHER I PAID THE $38.13 FOR MY OIL CHANGE AND LEFT. ALSO WITH MY PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE MAYBE 3 MONTHS AGO WITH ABOUT 29,000 MILES I WAS ALSO TOLD MY REAR BRAKES WERE SOMEWHERE AROUND 15% AND I THINK THE HONDA DEALERSHIP QUOTED ME AROUND $300.00. I AM DEFINITELY A NAMED PARTY IN THE GIBBS LAWSUIT AS OF 12/17/09. I HAVE NOT PAID TO FIX MY REAR BRAKES YET. OTHER PROBLEMS I AM HAVING IS MY NAVIGATION FREEZES UP, I HAVE THIS RATTLING SOUND IN MY FRONT DRIVERS DOOR, MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR SOUNDS LIKE IT IS NOT CLOSED ALL THE WAY BECAUSE I HEAR ROAD NOISE, AND TWICE NOW MY WIPERS HAVE CONTINUED TO STAY ON EVEN THOUGH I TURNED THEM OFF OR THE WIPERS WILL BE "DELAYED" EVEN THOUGH THE WIPERS ARE OFF, MY GLOVE BOX IS MISALIGNED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND AT TIMES WHEN I AM PULLING INTO THE GARAGE WITH MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE FORWARD A LITTLE. I AM FINISHED WITH THIS CAR!!!! MY 2008 ACCORD IS MY 3RD ACCORD AND BY FAR THE MOST OBNOXIOUS LEMON I HAVE EVER OWNED. MY 1986 AND 2000 ACCORDS WERE MORE "HONDA" THAN MY 2008 ACCORD. I AM THOROUGHLY DISGUSTED WITH HONDA'S CARING INTEGRITY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 11, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA ACCORD AT 48,000 MILES MAINT HAS BEEN DONE AS REQUIRED AND RECENTLY THE CAR HAS BEGUN SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING STALLING THE ENGINE. IT IS QUITE SCARY BECAUSE TODAY WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STOPPED. I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TOMORROW BUT WANTED TO SEND IN A COMPLAINT IN THE EVENT THAT OTHER HONDA OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. IT COULD PROVE DEADLY IF SOMEONE IS NOT NEAR A MEDIAN WHERE THEY CAN PULL OVER TO. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 8, 2010
WENT TO TURN ON MY AC LAST WEEKEND AND FOUND THAT IT WAS BLOWING HOT. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE AC CONDENSER. WAS TOLD THAT IN ALL LIKELIHOOD A STONE HAD BEEN PICKED UP FROM THE ROAD AND DONE THE DAMAGE TO THE CONDENSER. WAS DISMAYED TO FIND THAT SUCH DAMAGE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DESPITE IT COMING FROM A POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW WITH THE CAR. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Mar 14, 2010
AROUND 4:45 P.M., THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010, I TOOK MY '08 HONDA ACCORD TO GOODSON HONDA I-45 NORTH, HOUSTON, TEXAS, BECAUSE AT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES LOUD NOISES WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT APPEARED THAT I WAS HAVING SERIOUS BRAKE PROBLEMS. AFTER AN INQUIRY OF THE BRAKE'S QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE, THE SERVICE ADVISOR, CARL REED CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE SHOES WOULD BE REPLACED WITH A BETTER QUALITY. HE INFORMED ME THAT HONDA'S CORPORATE OFFICE HAD SELECTED A NEW COMPANY THAT WOULD PROVIDE BETTER QUALITY, AND LONGER LIFE SPANS OF THEIR BRAKE SHOES AND PADS. IN ADDITION, HONDA'S TECHNICIAN HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. THE QUALITIES OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM USING LOW QUALITY BRAKE PADS AND SHOES HAVE PROVEN TO BE A NUISANCE FOR OWNERS. THE SERVICE ADVISOR, CARL REED, DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE REAR OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND IT STAYED HIDDEN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THEN ONE OF HONDA'S ROUGE TECHNICIANS, JOSE TERDOMO, DROVE THE VEHICLE INSIDE THE SERVICE AREA WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE FROM A WINDOW. HE KEPT THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPEN AS HE REMOVED THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. AROUND 6:10 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, AND I CHECKED THE VEHICLE OUT AT 6:19. WHEN I TURNED THE AIR CONDITION ON AFTER DEPARTING FROM GOODSON HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT, CONTAMINATED AIR FLOWING FROM THE VENTS INITIATED AN IMMEDIATE RESPIRATORY DISCOMFORT. WHILE VENTURING BACK AND FORTH TO WORK FRIDAY, 03/12/2010, THE AIR QUALITY THAT FLOWED FROM THE VENT WAS UNFIT FOR HUMANS TO BREATHE. AS IT FLOWED FROM THE AIR CONDITION VENTS, IT PERMEATED THE AIR WITH DANGEROUS NANOPARTICLES, LETHAL CHEMICALS, AND IRRITANT GASES COMPRESSED WITH TETRAFLUOROETHANE (R-134A). THIS DANGEROUS MIXTURE QUICKLY ATTACKS THE RESPIRATORY AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS WITH ITS LETHAL COMBINATION. IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Feb 5, 2010
VARIABLE CYLINDER MANAGEMENT TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY SURGES IN TRAFFIC. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, OR SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS, A SUDDEN UNEXPECTED SURGE IN THE CAR COULD RESULT IN HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 14, 2009
ENGINE STOPS RUNNING AT IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING, IS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE. NO ENGINE ERROR CODES FOUND. OCCURRED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 18, 2009
A/C BLOWING HOT AIR, TOOK TO DEALER, TOLD THAT A ROCK OR SOME DEBRIS HIT THE CONDENSER AND CAUSED A LEAK, TOLD REPAIR NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY DUE TO ROAD HAZARD, LIKE A WINDSHIELD GETTING CRACKED, ESTIMATED $650 TO REPLACE CONDENSER. ONLY HAD CAR FOR 1 YR, 18800 MILES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 13, 2009
I PURCHASED MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD IN JANUARY OF 2008. AUGUST 2008, MY AIR STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT A ROCK OR A PEBBLE HIT THE CONDENSER AND THAT IT IS CAUSING THE FREON TO LEAK OUT. I TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER MECHANIC THEY ADVISED ME THAT HONDA IS JERKING MY CHAIN BECAUSE THAT IS NOT THE CASE. I TOLD THE PEOPLE AT HONDA, THAT THERE IS NOTHING PROTECTING THE CONDENSER FROM THE DEBRIS, IT IS POORLY DESIGNED ON THAT ASPECT. I TOLD THEM THAT I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED, THEY WOULD NOT TRY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITH ME AT ALL. THEY ARE EXPECTING ME TO COVER THE COST FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 17, 2008
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA ACCORD LX. WHEN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CYCLES THE LIGHTS DIM AND THEN GO BACK TO NORMAL AS IF YOU WERE FLASHING YOUR HEADLIGHTS. TOOK TO DEALER AND I WAS TOLD HONDA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NO PLANS OF A FIX. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION HAS A WHINE AT SLOW SPEED. I TOOK SERVICE MANAGER FOR TEST DRIVE. HE KEPT THE CAR OVER NIGHT AND GAVE ME A RENTAL HE ACKNOWLEDGED BOTH PROBLEMS AND ANSWER WAS THE SAME FOR BOTH. ??????????????? *TR
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AND THEY SWITCHED AND ROTATED THE TIRES. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 6,000. UPDATE 10/01/08 *CW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VIBRATION WAS CAUSED MY A MOTOR MOUNT LOCATION PROBLEM THAT HONDA WAS AWARE OF AND WAS WORKING TO CORRECT IT. UPDATED 10/03/08. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Jun 19, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE, BUT THE ENGINE "RACED" THE ENTIRE TIME. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONTACT'S WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND LIGHTLY TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH STRAIGHT INTO A HOME ACROSS THE STREET. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THEY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN MOVED SINCE THE DAY OF THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE OR DEFECT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,600. UPDATED 07/15/08. *LJ THE DEALER STATED THE COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW ANY DEFECTS AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED. UPDATED 07/15/08
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 29, 2008
2008 HONDA ACCORD EXL WITH VARIABLE CYLINDER MANAGEMENT ENGINE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AD SAYS THE TRANSITION BETWEEN CYLINDER IN THE ENGINE IS UNFELT. HE STATES THAT IS A LIE THE PASSENGERS CAN FEEL WHEN THE ENGINE CHANGES. *KB ACCORDING TO HONDA, THE SYSTEM CAN ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE THE ENGINE'S CYLINDERS AS NEEDED TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF BOTH ACCELERATION AND FUEL SAVING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE CONSTANTLY SURGES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, EVEN WHEN ON CRUISE CONTROL.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Structure, Seats, Apr 15, 2008
CAR IDLES HIGH AND ERATIC SINCE A NEW ALTERNATOR WAS PUT ON DUE TO LIGHT(IN AND OUT) FLICKERING ALONG WITH FAN AND RADIO CUTTING OUT WHEN A/C UNIT IS USED AND COOLING FANS KICK ON AND OFF.SINCE THEN CAR IDLES HIGH, SURGES WENT FRON TACKING 1100 COLD TO 1500. WENT FROM WARM IDLE AT 600 AND IS NOW 8-900RPMS.LIGHTS STILL DO THE SAME THING BUT THEY AGREE THERE WAS A VOLTAGE DROP AFTER TWO DEALERS SAID IT WAS ACHARCTERISTIC.AFTER TWO MONTH THE CARS GOING BACK IN FOR A SECOND SEAT TRACK AND A SYL PLATE THAT WAS DAMAGED.NOW ALONG WITH A LIST OF PROBLEMS THE FRONT BUMPER IS PEALING IN SAME SPOT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE NEAR HEADLIGHTS.I ALREADT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BUMPERS NOT FITTING.DEALER DID IDLE RELEARN PROCEDEURE THAT DID NOTHING.CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE COMES ON AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON.THEY CLAIM AFTER 20 YEARS OF DRIVING AND 4 HONDAS,I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PUT A GAS CAP ON.WORST CAR I EVER HAD.THE WORST PART IS THE ATTITUDE OF THE DEALERS AND HONDA.I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER TWO MONTHS FOR A REP,LAS TIME DEALER SNUCK A NOTE IN THAT I REFUSED TO SEE THE REP.I FAXED THEM A DEMAND LETTER TO SEE THE REP AND ANOTHER DEALER WAS ALSO SUPPOSED TO SET A MEETING UP.THEY CLAIM HE IS OUT WITH A BAD BACK(PHILADELPHIA AREA REP,)I AM SUING HONDA UNDER THE LEMON LAW.I HAD ENOUGH.THE SUIT WAS FILED AND MY COURT DATE IS IN OCTOBER,CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.CAR ALO SMELL LIKE A ROTTEN EGG. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 2, 2008
2008 ACCORD WITH V6 VCM/GRADE LOGIC TRANSMISSION; CAR BUCKS AND SURGES AT SPEEDS AS THE VCM GOES IN AND OUT OF MODE; WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT EVEN IF FLOORED AT 30 MPH; WHEN ON CRUISE CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND ON A DECLINE, THE CAR DOWNSHIFTS WITH SUCH FORCE THAT PASSENGERS ARE THROWN INTO THEIR SHOULDER HARNESSES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, Seats, Feb 9, 2008
CARS LIGHTS DIM AND BLINK EVERYTIME THE COOLING FAN KICKS ON AND OFF,THIS INCLUDES HEADLIGHTS,BRAKE LIGHTS,ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS,A/C FAN DIMS,RADIO GETS SOFTER. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE FLASHING THEM AND JAMMING ON MY BRAKES. I ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH UPHOLSTRY,SIDE AIR BAGS,RIGHT SEAT TRACK, OUT OF LINE BUMPER AND PEALING PAINT. HONDA HAS TO DO SOMETHING WITH MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME. *TR