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.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 4, 2009
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA ACCORD, MY REAR BRAKES GO OUT EVERY 15000 MI. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT ALMOST 200 OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE THAT I KNOW OFF. HONDA SAYS ITS NORMAL, HOWEVER THEIR IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES, BUT HONDA WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, May 3, 2009
VEHICLE BRAKES WEAR EXTREMELY FAST. 6 MONTHS INTO NORMAL USE, AND THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE OF POOR QUALITY. NEW, AND SQUEALING AFTER 1 MONTH OF USE. PRESSURE ON PEDAL MUST BE USED MORE AS THE BREAKS WEAR. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, May 2, 2009
PREMATURE REAR BRAKE WEAR ON MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD LX. ONLY 11,000 MILES. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. PAID $250 JUST TO GET BRAKES REPLACED. REPORTED PROBLEM TO HONDA AND BBB BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BECAUSE THEY ARE SAYING THAT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HOWEVER THOSE BRAKES SHOULD AT LEAST LAST FOR ANOTHER 20,000 MILES BEFORE THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. I FOUND ON THE WEB MANY OTHER CONSUMERS LIKE ME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE BECAUSE IF YOUR BRAKES RUN OUT PREMATURELY YOU MIGHT END UP CRASHING AND EITHER DYING OR KILLING SOMEONE ELSE, AND AS A RESULT HONDA IS GOING TO SUFFER GREATLY. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS SITUATION. *TR
Visibility, May 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SUN ROOF CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND NO DEFECTS ON THEIR PART. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 5/28/09 *CN UPDATED 05/29/09.*UJB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 30, 2009
REAR BRAKES SQUEALING ON HONDA ACCORD 2008 AFTER TIRE ROTATION. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 30, 2009
THE BRAKES ON MY CAR STARTED SQUEALING AT 16,000 MILES. HONDA SAID THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN COMPLETELY. IN CHECKING THE WEB IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE NOBODY EXPECTS THEIR REAR BRAKE PADS TO BE WORN DOWN IN 15 TO 20K MILES. *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Apr 29, 2009
2008 HONDA ACCORD EX WITH A COUPLE ISSUES. ONE ISSUE IS WATER SETTING AROUND THE DOOR SEALS WHEN IT RAINS AND THERE ARE WATER STAINS. PAINT SEEMS TO SCRATCH EASILY. *KB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 28, 2009
2008 HONDA ACCORD LXP CURRENTLY HAS 17000 MILES. I AM HAVING 3 ISSUES: 0 MILES TO CURRENT MILES: HEADLIGHTS POWER SURGE OR "FLICKER" WHEN A/C IS ENGAGED EVERY 30 SECONDS-45 SECOND. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HONDA TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL BECAUSE CAR IS ENGINEERED TO "SAVE POWER" BY DOING THIS SO NO EXCESSIVE STRAIN IS PUT ON ALTERNATOR. 9750 MILES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAD TO BE EVACUATED OF FREON AND RECHARGED DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF COOLANT. AIR CONDITIONING STILL FUNCTIONS VERY POORLY AND INTERMITTENTLY BLOWS WARM AIR/COLD AIR AS IT DID BEFORE. HONDA STATES AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FUNCTIONS PER SPECS. 12500 MILES- REAR BRAKE PADS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. CAR IS CAREFULLY DRIVEN AND MAINTAINED AND I'VE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES THIS EARLY ON A VEHICLE. DEALER COST $154. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 28, 2009
MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD NEEDS REAR BRAKES REPLACED. I WAS TOLD AT 18000 MILES THAT I WILL NEED BRAKES NEXT OIL CHANGE. NOW AT 25000 MILES NOISE IS UNBELIEVABLE. NEVER BEFORE ON ANY NEW CAR THAT OWNED DID I NEED REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE OF MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES. READING THROUGH ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKES I AM SHOCKED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME. I HOPE THAT NHTSA IS WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE AND NOT AUTO COMPANIES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 26, 2009
REAR BRAKE FAILURE AFTER LESS THEN 25,000 MILES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 21, 2009
MY BRAKES ON 2008 HONDA ACCORD ARE WORN TO THE METAL. ALL MY DRIVING IS HIGHWAY MILES, 130 PER DAY TO WORK AND BACK, ALL HIGHWAY, NO STOP AND GO. GAS MILEAGE WAS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE PRIOR TO BRAKES WEARING DOWN. NOW THAT BRAKEPADS ARE WORN DOWN GAS MILEAGE IS BETTER THAN STICKER ON CAR WHEN PURCHASED. SEEMS LIKE THE CALIPERS ARE SQUEEZING THE LIVING LIFE OUT OF THE BRAKE PADS, WEARING THEM OUT. BAD CALIPER DESIGN. AND I'M A GIRL AND CAN FIGURE THIS OUT. *TR
Parking brake, Apr 20, 2009
AT AROUND 13K MILES, THE REAR BRAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 20, 2009
BRAKE NOISE CAUSE FOR ME TO TAKE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED WE NEEDED NEW REAR BRAKES. THIS CAR HAS 31,000 MILES. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Apr 20, 2009
OUR 2008 ACCORD HAD 29,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEALING. THE HONDA DEALER CHECKED IT AND SAID WE NEEDED NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TURNING. I CALLED HONDA AMERICA THEY, LIKE THE DEALER, SAID IT WAS A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. I HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE PADS. HE SAID THE ROTORS DID NOT NEED TURNING. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN PADS WEAR THAT QUICK. IT MUST BE A DEFECT IN THE PADS. HONDA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT IN THIS CASE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Apr 20, 2009
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR ON 2008 HONDA ACCORD. AT ABOUT 13,500 MILES, DEALER SAID REAR BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I PROTESTED AND THEY SAID I COULD GO UNTIL BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING. HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED TODAY AT 19,653. THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON LINE. I THINK NEEDING TO REPLACE PADS EVERY 20K MILES INDICATES A PRODUCT THAT WARRANTS A RECALL. I'VE HAD HONDAS AND OTHER CARS IN THE PAST WITH NO SIMILAR PROBLEM. NOT DO TO BEING HEAVY ON THE BRAKES BECAUSE, THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT HARD BRAKING MAKES USE MAINLY OF THE FRONT BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 17, 2009
I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING A STRANGE NOISE TO FIND OUT THAT MY REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS TOTALLY TOOK ME BY SURPRISE SINCE MY CAR ONLY HAS 19,897 MILES AND ONLY HAS HAD THE CAR FOR 16 MONTHS. WHEN I STATED TO THE SERVICE TECH THAT "SEEMS VERY EARLY TO BE REPLACING REAR BRAKES" HE STATED THAT ON THIS MODEL THAT IS WHAT THEY ARE SEEING SINCE THIS MODEL CAR IS HEAVIER. I THINK THIS IS A RIDICULOUS STATEMENT AND HONDA NEEDS TO REALLY MAKE SOME CHANGES. I ALSO STATED I HAD A 2005 ACCORD AND NEVER HAD AS MUCH PROBLEMS THAN I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WILL NOT BE KEEPING THIS VEHICLE AND DROPPING MORE AND MORE MONEY INTO A VEHICLE THAT FOR YEARS HAS BEEN STATED TO BE A RELIABLE CAR. *TR
Steering, Apr 15, 2009
I BOUGHT MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6 MT ON JULY 08. SINCE THE FIRST 300+ MILES, I AM GETTING STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN THE CAR REACH 55 - 75MPH+. I WENT TO THE DEALER TO CHECK FULL ALIGNMENT, 4 WHEELS BALANCE, I EVEN DID THE HUNTER 9700 ROAD FORCE FOR ALL WHEELS AND TIRES. AND, I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A ALMOST $30,000 CAR, I DO NOT THINK IT SHOULD HAS SUCH A LEMON CAR. *TR
Exterior lighting, Apr 12, 2009
NO ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED. HOWEVER, MY HEADLIGHTS FLICKER WHENEVER I HAVE MY HEADLIGHTS ON, ABOUT EVERY COUPLE OF MINUTES. THIS HAPPENS EACH TIME I DRIVE MY CAR WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 9, 2009
AFTER 15,000 MILES OF MAJORITY HIGHWAY MILES THE OEM REAR BRAKES ON MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD EX-L 4 DOOR V6 WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. THE BRAKES WERE WORN ONLY ON THE INSIDE PAD. THE OUTSIDE PAD LOOKED ALMOST BRAND NEW. HONDA INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, BUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN REAR BRAKES FAIL AFTER 150000 MILES ON ANY VEHICLE BEFORE. THE ORIGINAL COST FOR REPAIR WOULD HAVE BEEN $190, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER ADMITTED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PAD AND LET ME WALK FOR ONLY $70. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED, BUT I KNOW THAT THEY ARE GOING TO GO OUT JUST AS QUICK. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN AND THAT HONDA IS ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM, BUT ALSO SAID IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 8, 2009
REAR BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT AFTER 13,000 MILES ON 2008 HONDA ACCORD LX P. NO CHANGE IN DRIVING HABITS. PREVIOUS OWNER OF HONDA ACCORD( 2005) AND DID NOT HAVE PADS REPLACED DURING OWNERSHIP/LEASE. REPLACED PARTS AT MY OWN EXPENSE AND WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP AND HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NOT A DEFECT AND NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 7, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE WEARING DOWN TOO QUICKLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS ON THE VEHICLE WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE BRAKE FAILURE COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 7, 2009
REAR BRAKES THAT NEED TO REPLACED AT 14,000 MILES. 9 MONTH OLD HONDA 2008 ACCORD. THIS IS THE 4 DOOR V6 VERSION. I HAVE LODGED A COMPLAINT WITH HONDA AMERICA. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE AT LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND REAR DISC BRAKES SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, Air, Mar 30, 2009
2008 HONDA ACCORDS REAR BRAKE FAILING & ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED @16,000 MILES. I WAS UPSET TO FIND OUT THAT MY ALMOST NEW CAR NEEDED BRAKES & ROTORS @16,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO HAVE BRAKES REPLACED BEFORE 50,000 MILES. I RESEARCHED A HONDA ACCORD WEB SITE & FOUND ALOT OF OTHER HONDA OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM & ARE BEING TOLD IT IS THEIR DRIVING HABITS. HONDA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT & CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH. I FIND IT ODD THAT I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE & THEY KNEW THE BRAKES WERE BAD. SCARY STUFF - A MAJOR CAR MANUFACTURER REFUSING TO ADMIT THEY HAVE A DESIGN PROBLEM. I CALLED HONDA HEADQUARTERS & THEY TOLD ME THIS IS THE FIRST THEY ARE HEARING ABOUT IT. NOT TRUE! I FOUND OUT THAT I WAS NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM AFTER RESEARCHING IT ON LINE. MANY OTHERS WERE FILING COMPLAINTS & BEING TOLD THE SAME THING. I PAID TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED & THE ROTORS RESURFACED. I WILL NOT KEEP THIS CAR IF THIS IS WHAT IS GOING TO KEEP HAPPENING. SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED BECAUSE NO ONE THINKS THEY NEED BRAKES REPLACED SO SOON. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 28, 2009
REAR BRAKES THAT NEED TO REPLACED AT 17,430 MILES. 13 MONTH OLD HONDA 2008 ACCORD. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 25, 2009
2008 HONDA ACCORD- PURCHASED IN DEC 2007. VEHICLE HAS 26,647 MI. EXPERIENCING PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR ON PASSENGER SIDE REAR. NOTIFIED NATIONAL HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY GAVE ME CASE NUMBER-N012009-03-2501439- ARE AWARE OF THE MANY COMPLAINTS AND "POTENTIAL" BRAKE ISSUE BUT ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT AT THIS TIME. WARRANTY APPLIES- WHICH MEANS THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THIS REPAIR. WILL KEEP MY COMPLAINT ON FILE. ABSOLUTELY NO REASON FOR BRAKES TO BE WORN WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE WHICH IS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES. *TR