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, Seat belts, Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 09/22/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER FOUND TWO IMPACT MARKS ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND STATES THAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE IMPACT THAT CAUSED THE MARKS OCCURRED ON 5/16/2014. THE DRIVER HIT A DOUBLE CURB. THE AIR BAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ON 6/29/14. UPDATED 2/11/2015*JS
Air bags, Jun 30, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Visibility, Jun 30, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR FLOPPED DOWN OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW. THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE A FEW YEARS AGO AND AFTER I HAD IT REPLACED THE RECALL CAME OUT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF HONDA WILL REPLACE IT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ALONG AND HAVE THE VISOR FALL. IT WILL NOT STAY UP, ONLY PARTIALLY SO IT FALLS ABOUT 3 INCHES. *TR
Air bags, Jun 28, 2014
MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT SPONTANEOUSLY CAME ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A SRS SYSTEM FAILURE- MEANING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. TO REPLACE WOULD COST $487 OR I COULD OPERATE THE VEHICLE KNOWING THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT. I CALLED HONDA TO EXPLAIN THAT THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT HAS FAILED AT 86,000 MILES AND SHOULD BE COVERED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED AFTER 36,000 MILES. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR MOST RECENT RECALL OF AIR BAG PROBLEMS. *TR
Power train, Air bags, Engine, Jun 19, 2014
I PURCHASED THIS CAR LAST YEAR AND IT HAD OVER 150000, AS I CHECKED THE OIL I NOTICED IT WAS LOW I HAVE ADDED 1 QT IN BETWEEN EVERY OIL CHANGE. MY SECOND PROBLEM WAS DURING THE WINTER ON THE REAL COLD DAYS THE STARTER SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS HANGING UP AS DESCRIBED AS THE VTC ACTUATOR. MY THIRD PROBLEM IS THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH FOR THE AIR BAG HAS ILLUMINATED. I CONTACTED HONDA TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THE LIGHT ONLY COMES ON AFTER IT HAS BEEN TO THE BODY SHOP? ALSO I HAVE RECEIVED A CLAIM FORM FOR A REIMBURSABLE DEPLOYMENT PRIOR TO FEB 13 2014. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A ACCIDENT AND NEITHER HAS THE CAR. SO IF THERE IS A CLAIM FOR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG? *TR
Air bags, Jun 19, 2014
AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING RENDERING THE AIR BAGS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE HONDA DEALER ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. PARTS AND LABOR WAS $697. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 19, 2014
VSA LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. PULLED OVER TO THE CURB AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND CONSULTED THE OWNER'S MANUAL. RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND HAD A GREAT DEAL OF DIFFICULTY GETTING THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK. HAD THE CAR SERVICED THE FOLLOWING DAY.
Air bags, Jun 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SRS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 8/19/14*CN UPDATED 08/27/2014 *JS
Engine, Jun 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
Service brakes, Jun 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SUDDENLY THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS ENGULFED IN SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE MECHANIC STATED BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WERE STUCK IN THE ROTORS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
Power train, Jun 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT A BEARING OR A RACE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V39500 (POWER, TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Engine, Jun 6, 2014
I NOTICED MY CAR WAS MAKING A STRANGE NOISE WHEN I FIRST STARTED IT UP. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN ROANOKE VIRGINIA, AND THEY TOLD ME I WAS RUNNING THE CAR WITHOUT OIL. THEY FILLED IT UP FOR ME, AND CHANGE THE OIL FILTER. NOT EVEN 3000 MILES LATER, THE CAR WAS MAKING THE SAME NOISE. I LOOKED UP ON THE INTERNET FORUMS AND FOUND THE OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERNS. I BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE ROANOKE DEALERSHIP, AND HE DISMISSED IT. HE SAID IT IS COMMON TO PUT A QUART OF OIL IN THE ACCORD ABOUT EVERY 1000 MILES. I AM IN SALES, AND I DRIVE ABOUT 900 MILES A WEEK. WHEN THIS WAS FIRST BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIPS ATTENTION, I WAS JUST OVER 40,000 MILES, AND I WAS STILL UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. I REPEATEDLY BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE SAME SERVICE MANAGER, AND HE SAID HE CAN DO A CONSUMPTION TEST, BUT IT WILL TAKE MANY MILES TO COMPLETE. HE REASSURED ME THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BASED ON ITS REPUTATION OF BEING A LONG-LASTING VEHICLE WITH VERY FEW PROBLEMS. NOW KNOWING THE HONDA/THE ROANOKE DEALERSHIP IS LYING, MY TRUST IN HONDA HAS BEEN SHAKEN. *TR
Power train, May 23, 2014
WHEN STARTING HONDA FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE DAY OR AFTER IT HAS SIT FOR A WHILE, IT MAKES A NOISE OR ROUGH START UP. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT WHAT THE ISSUES IS, IT IS VTC ACTUATOR. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. IF I HAD KNOWN AT THE TIME THAT THIS WAS GOING TO BE AN ISSUE I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. BUT THE SALES MAN KNEW WHEN TO START THE CAR AWAY FROM US, DIDN'T FIND OUT TILL THE DAY AFTER THE PURCHASE. WE BOUGHT IT USED. THE PART IS A BIT PRICEY AND HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS CHARGE, SINCE IT IS NOT THE FIRST CAR THAT HAS HAD THIS ISSUE. IT SEEMS TO BE A BAD YEAR FOR THE ACCORD. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE FIXED. *TR
Engine, May 23, 2014
EXTREME OIL CONSUMPTION 4 CYLINDER ENGINE SEVERAL QUARTS ARE CONSUMED IN LESS THAN 3000 MILES OF TRAVEL. *TR
Air bags, Service brakes, Engine, May 22, 2014
GENERAL CONCERNS. HOWEVER I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAG, ENGINE AND BRAKES PROBLEM ESPECIALLY. HONDA HAS NOT MADE US AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THANKFULLY WE HAVE ONLY HAD PREMATURE REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES. WE ARE AWARE OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ONLY BECAUSE WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT OUR PRODUCT WHICH WE ASSUME TO BE SAFE AND RELIABLE . YOU CAN RELY ON OUR QUALITYMAINTENANCE PROGRAM, WE HAVE BEEN ALERTED BY MAIL OF A PENDING SUIT WE CANNOT BENEFIT FROM CLASS ACTION BECAUSE WE HAVE NO INCIDENT TO REPORT. HONDA CORPORATE AND DEALERS OWE US CONSUMERS TRUE AND FAIR INFORMATION AND TIMELY COMMUNICATIONS . GMC HAD TO KILL PEOPLE BEFORE THEY WERE FOUND TO BE IRRESPONSIBLE. CONSIDER THIS A COMPLAINT ABOUT BRAKES, FAILURE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, FAILURE TO NOTIFY, REGARDING OTHER POSSIBLE PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY AIRBAGS. *TR
Engine, May 20, 2014
I HAVE NOTICED THAT I AM IN NEED OF OIL CHANGES MORE FREQUENTLY THAN IN THE PAST. HISTORICALLY, I WENT EVERY 3,000 MILES. NOW, I NOTICE THE VEHICLE GETS "SLUGGISH" AROUND 2,200-2,500 MILES. I GET AN OIL CHANGE, AND EVERYTHING IS USUALLY GOOD..... FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 2,200 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN DAILY ALL OPEN HIGHWAY. 2 WEEKS AGO, I GOT A FULL SERVICE OIL CHANGE FROM A DEALER. ON 5/19/14 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, THE VSA LIGHT, AND THE (!) LIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THAT ALL HOSES WERE INTERACT, I COULD NOT HEAR ANY AIR LEAKS, ETC. I CHECKED THE OIL STICK AND IT WAS ESSENTIALLY BONE DRY! (THE ENGINE WAS WARM) NO OIL SLICKS PUDDLES IN THE DRIVEWAY, PARKING SPACES, NOTHING! I IMMEDIATELY PUT 2 QUARTS IN AT THE GAS STATION, FRESH GAS, AND THE EVERYTHING TURNED OFF! IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE BURNING OIL THAT QUICKLY? I HOPE NOT! I'LL BE MONITORING THIS CLOSELY. *TR
Power train, Engine, May 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V395000(POWER TRAIN ) WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, DEALER STATED THAT THE DEFECT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,300.
Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, May 17, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH OUT THERE BEING ANY COLLISION. *JS
Engine, May 14, 2014
CAR BURNS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. KNOWN PROBLEM WITH PISTON RINGS. HONDA REFUSES TO ADDRESS ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, Apr 29, 2014
ON OR AROUND THE 21ST OF NOVEMBER, AS MY FAMILY AND I WERE GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER DOOR IS CLOSED AND THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOY. NO IMPACT ON THE CAR, NO ACCIDENT - IN FACT THE CAR WAS PARKED. I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA CORPORATE OFFICES AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I WENT AHEAD AND TOOK IT TO HUDSON HONDA IN WEST NEW YORK, NJ. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED THAT I HAD HIT A POT HOLE 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. I WAS TOLD BECAUSE I HAD HIT THE POT HOLE 2 WEEKS PRIOR THAT WAS THE REASON WHY MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I CALLED MY CAR INSURANCE COMPANY AND WAS ADVISED THAT THIS WAS IMPOSSIBLE. I WOULD HAVE HAD TO HAVE AN IMPACT IN ORDER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND TORSO AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA AGAIN TODAY AND WAS TOLD AGAIN THAT THE REASON WHY MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WAS BECAUSE THEY DISCOVERED I HIT A POT HOLE 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. I HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS AND WOULD LIKE MY COMPLAINT TO BE FULLY INVESTIGATED. HONDA IS SAYING I WILL NEED TO COME OUT OF POCKET AT ALMOST $4000 TO FIX THE AIR BAG. WHY WILL I NEED TO COME OUT OF POCKET WHEN I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT? I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A HONDA ISSUE AND NOT A CONSUMER ISSUE. IN THE INTERIM I AM SPEAKING WITH MY CAR INSURANCE COMPANY TO DO THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT. *JS
Air bags, Seats, Apr 23, 2014
WHILE ENTERING MY VEHICLE ALL OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER CLOSED THE FRONT DOOR. AS A RESULT MY DAUGHTER RECEIVED FACIAL AND EAR INJURIES. MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN THE BACK PASSENGER SEAT. MY CAR WAS STARTED AND IN PARK. AFTER THIS HAPPENED I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND DOZENS OF OTHER FRIGHTENING INCIDENTS SIMILAR TO MINE REPORTED INVOLVING 2008 HONDA ACCORDS. THE NEXT MORNING AS SOON AS THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR OPENED I CALLED THE MANAGER AND WAS INFORMED TO IMMEDIATELY BRING IT IN WHICH I DID. MY DAUGHTER IS EXPERIENCING HEADACHES AND EAR RINGING SENSATIONS. I HAVE SCHEDULED A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT FOR HER TO BE SEEN TOMORROW MORNING. *TR
Air bags, Apr 16, 2014
MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT THAT SAYS "OFF" IS ALWAYS ILLUMINATED. RECENTLY, MY "SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT" STAYS ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER MY CAR IS ON. IT DID NOT DO THIS BEFORE. *TT
Air bags, Engine, Apr 16, 2014
SUMMARY: THERE WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE SRS MODULE IN MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD WHICH, ACCORDING TO A LOCAL HONDA REPRESENTATIVE, RENDERS THE AIRBAGS USELESS IN A CRASH OR CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON AS WELL AS THE ENGINE LIGHT WHICH THE DEALERSHIP MENTIONED THEY WERE BOTH RELATED. CHARGING A DIAGNOSTICS FEE WHEN I HAD ALREADY PERFORMED THE DIAGNOSTICS THROUGH WORK AND ASSOCIATED PARTNERSHIPS (FLEET MANAGEMENT PROVIDER AND MAINTENANCE VENDORS). I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET CLOSE TO $640 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. SEEMS SILLY AS THIS WAS A SAFETY RELATED SERVICE. MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SAID THE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER, SO THEY REPLACED AND NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS BACK ON AND THIS IS DUE TO AIRBAG ISSUE. *TT ..UPDATED 05-27-15 *BF
Service brakes, Apr 15, 2014
DESPITE THE RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO, HONDA STILL IGNORES THE PROBLEM OF REAR BRAKES THAT WEAR OUT RAPIDLY AND THEREFORE REQUIRE FREQUENT REPLACEMENT. AT JUST OVER 91,000 MILES, I NOW HAVE TO SCHEDULE MY 3RD REAR BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND IT WILL BE THE SECOND TIME THAT I MUST REPLACE THE REAR ROTORS. HONDA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEIR REAR BRAKES ARE FLAWED AND SEEM TO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO CORRECT THEM. THEY ALSO DO NOT FEEL AS THOUGH THEY SHOULD OFFER ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THEIR SUBSTANDARD REAR BRAKES. WE ARE THEREFORE FORCED INTO HIGH REAR BRAKE AND ROTOR REPLACEMENT BILLS. PERHAPS IT WAS THEIR PLAN ALL ALONG TO BILK UNSUSPECTING CUSTOMERS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT HONDA NEEDS TO REMEDY IMMEDIATELY. *TT
Air bags, Apr 11, 2014
I STOPPED MY CAR TO LET MY BOYFRIEND OUT OF THE CAR. WHEN HE CLOSED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AS WELL AS THE ONE OUT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO MY CAR WHATSOEVER, NO DINGS, DENTS OR DAMAGE. HE JUST CLOSED THE DOOR. *JS