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.
Campaign 09E063000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,520 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Jan 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/15/16*LJ
Air bags, Equipment, Jan 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS) AND 09E063000 (EQUIPMENT) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jan 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jan 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/15/16*LJ UPDATED 03/16/16*JB
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Structure, Jan 18, 2016, crash
PERSON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I STRUCK HER WITH FRONT AND EDGE OF BUMPER. THE SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED, BUT NOT THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG. I WENT FORWARD AND WAS HIT IN THE CHEST ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS WAS ON A 4 LANE STREET LEADING OUT OF TOWN THE SPEED WAS 35 MPH
Air bags, Jan 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/04/16*LJ UPDATED 03/31/16.*JB
Engine, Jan 11, 2016
ENGINE RATTLING NOISE VTC ISSUE. IT IS VERY ANNOYING ESPECIALLY ON CLOD START IN THE MORNING. I LIVE IN A COMPLEX AND MANY NEIGHBORS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE IRRITATING NOISE THAT MY CAR MAKES BEFORE IT STARTS. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A TECHNICIAN AND HE MENTIONED ME THE PROBLEM IS A MANUFACTORY ISSUE. I FOUND TREMENDOUS AMOUNTS OF HONDA ACCORD FROM 2008-2012 WITH SIMILAR ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT I FACED WITH TO HONDA. IN ADDITION I HAVE NOT DONE ANY REPAIR REGARDING THIS PROBLEM SO FAR AND I WAS TOLD THAT ONLY HONDA CAN FIX THAT.
Air bags, Jan 5, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE CONTACT SLAMMED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SHUT, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND MOVED AT A VERY SLOW PACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,400.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Wheels, Jan 4, 2016
VSA BRAKEAND ABS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ENGINE HAS WARMED UP. HONDA DEALOR HAS DTC 122-01 VSA SELENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION COST FOR THIS DEFECT IN THE VSA LIGHT PER WRITTEN ESTIMATE IS $1639.00. THIS IS A SAFETY HIGHWAY HAZARD. CONTACTED HONDA CORPORATION CUSTOMER SERVICE CASE# 04375940 AND KNOW ONE HAS KNOW KNOWLEDGE OF THE SAFETY CONCERN AND FAIL TO FIXED AND PAY FOR THIS SAFTEY HIGHWAY SAFETY NEED. REFUSES TO HAVE A SUPERVISOR CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS THE CLASS ACTION POWERTRAIN COVERED TIL 6-2016 SERVICE BULLETIN 13-078. MY CAR WILL NOT INCREASE IN SPEED STALLS AT 55 MPH ON HIGH SPEED AND SPEED LIMIT ON HIGHWAY IS 70 MPH AND CAN RECEIVED A TICKET FOR DRIVING UNDER SPEED LIMITED THAT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAYS.
Air bags, Dec 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ....UPDATED 04/15/16 *BF UPDATED 11/3/2017*JS
Air bags, Dec 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Dec 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS) AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Air bags, Dec 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A METAL OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY AND CAUSED A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Dec 23, 2015
2008 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICES AT DEALERSHIP AND TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A 55,000 MILE POINT INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE DEALER PERFORMED OTHER WORK SHE DID NOT REQUEST. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE PERFORMED EVEN WORSE. THE VEHICLE SHOOK IN A VIOLENT MANNER. *JB
Air bags, Dec 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Dec 17, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND THREE OTHER PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Air bags, Dec 17, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE DRIVER DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OCCUPIED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. VIN TOOLS CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Dec 17, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Air bags, Dec 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air bags, Dec 15, 2015
I JUST FIXED MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD AGAIN THE SRS UNIT SYSTEM. AS FIRST, I DON'T THINK THIS SYSTEM IS EASY TO FAILURE, BUT IT HAPPENED TO MY CAR. THE SRS CELTAINLY LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYING FOR A COUPLE MONTHS, I WENT TO DEALER NEAR BY TO HAVE THE DIAGNOSES CHECK AND FIND OUT THE SRS UNIT WENT BAD? (THAT IS DANGEROUS). BUT THE COST IS TOO COSTLY TO FIX. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I CAN WAIT A FEW MONTH, MAYBE HONDA WILL RECALLS AGAIN THE AIRBAG TO FIX IT FREE. (THEY NEVER MENTION THE SRS UNIT. SRS UNIT IS THE HEART OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM). THEN I TOLD THEM THAT I CAN'T WAIT UNTILL THEN. IT IS MY WIFE CAR. SHE HAS TO DRIVE MY TWO SONS TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY AND I WORRY THE RAIN IS WIIL BE COMING SOON. AND I HAVE TO REPLACED THE SRS UINT FOR $680.00 INCLUDED DIAGNOSES. THE COMPLAINT I WROTE IS THE SRS UNIT SUPPOSE TO WORK AS LONG AS THE CAR STILL OPERATE? WHEN IT FAILURED? IF ACCENDENT? WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU AS A DRIVER AND TO THE PASSENGER??? I LIKE HONDA VERY MUCH BUT NOT HAPPY WHICH WHAT HAPPEN TO MY HONDA ACCORD NOW.
Engine, Dec 8, 2015
AT ABOUT 68,000 MILES, I BEGAN HEARING A DISTURBING MECHANICAL RATTLE ON COLD STARTS. IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE UNTIL A RECENT TRIP TO MY HONDA DEALER CONFIRMED I HAVE THE VTC (?) VALVE RATTLE PROBLEM, AND IT IS "CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW BY HONDA." FROM MY RESEARCH ON HONDA OWNERS FORUMS, THIS AFFECTS A LARGE NUMBER OF MODELS FROM 2008 ON, AND HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. I WAS TOLD THIS ISSUE DOES NOT AFFECT ENGINE PERFORMANCE OR LONGEVITY, BUT IT IS DISCONCERTING TO HAVE SOUNDS LIKE THIS EMANATING FROM MY ENGINE EVERY DAY (IT NOW HAPPENS EVERY TIME I START THE CAR). A CALL TO HONDA CONFIRMED HONDA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY ARE "STILL WORKING ON A SOLUTION" (I DON'T KNOW FOR HOW MANY YEARS NOW). AND NO, THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME, NO COMPENSATION OR EVEN A FIX I COULD POSSIBLY PAY FOR. I WOULD LIKE TO GET RID OF THE CAR BEFORE SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENS, BUT NO BUYER WILL PAY MARKET VALUE FOR IT WITH THIS CONDITION. I AM ALSO WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY BECAUSE THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE SEIZURE WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM KEEPS GETTING WORSE AND I NO LONGER TRUST HONDA IS TELLING THE TRUTH.
Air bags, Dec 3, 2015, crash
"TAKATA RECALL" OUR CAR WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE FRONT END WAS KNOCKED OFF. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NEITHER THE FRONT OR THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND MY DAUGHTER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HER FACE AND HIT HER ARM AND SHOULDER ON THE DOOR. BOTH POLICE AND PARAMEDICS SAID THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. TURNING IN MOTION AND LEFT ONTO MAIN ROAD INTO TRAFFIC.
Air bags, Nov 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V665000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/19/16*LJ UPDATED 02/25/16.*JB
Air bags, Engine, Nov 18, 2015
FOR 2 YRS MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD WOULD MAKE A LOUD RUMBLE AT A COLD STARTUP. I TOOK MY CAR TO A FEW MECHANICS INCLUDING HONDA AND UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETECTED. MY CAR HAS 91,300 MILES CONSUMES EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL TO A POINT OF MONTHLY OIL CHANGES. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AT STATEN ISLAND HONDA SERVICE CENTER ON SAT. NOV. 15. I WAS TOLD THAT HONDA WOULD NEED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR 2 DAYS IN ORDER TO FIX THE STICKING PISTON RECALL AND THE AIR BAG RECALL. I RESCHEDULED FOR THUR. NOV 19TH 7:45 AM SO THAT I COULD GET A RENTAL CAR. I DROPPED MY CAR OFF WEDS. NOV. 18TH AT 6:30 PM, SO THAT I COULD GO TO WORK ON TIME THE NEXT DAY AND HONDA ACCOMMODATED ME. HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD BY THE MANAGER THAT I WOULD NOT BE GETTING THE RECALLS REPAIRED BECAUSE I DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL EVEN THOUGH WHEN I LOOK UP MY VIN # ON THE HONDA WEBSITE IT CLEARLY STATES MY CAR QUALIFIES. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT I WOULD ONLY BE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE WHICH I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR, THEY WOULD NEED TO MONITOR MY CAR FOR 1,000 MILES TO SEE HOW MUCH OIL I CONSUME. I EXPLAINED THAT I HAD ALREADY CONSUMED 60% IN LESS THAN 4 WEEKS. I FEEL MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE MY CAR RUMBLES ON ACCELERATION AND JERKS HESITANTLY WHILE THE OIL LIGHT GOES ON SPONTANEOUSLY. I FEEL I AM ENTITLED TO THE RECALL REPAIRS WITH NO HESITANCE FROM THE HONDA SERVICE CENTER.