CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Honda Accord has several serious defects: poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.
BRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear. See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info.
OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). There are class action lawsuits pending. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.
UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
WELL FOR ONE THING MY "CRUSE CONTROL STICKING" HAS CAUSED A BAD WRECK IT ALMOST KILLED ME IVE CONTACTED HONDA CORP BUT WITH NO HELP ALL THEY WANTED TO KNOW IS IF I COULD DRIVE IT TO A INSPECTION PLACE I TOLD THEM IT WAS IN TWO PIECES AND DID NOT THINK I COULD I REQUESTED A TECH TO COME LOOK AT THE VEHICLE TO SEE OR AT LEAST CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM OR TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE I WAS TOLD TO HAVE INSURANCE CO REQUEST AN INSPECTION HOWEVER THEY WASHED THERE HANDS OF THIS COSTLY LAW SUITE AGAINST HONDA CORP NO HELP FROM MY INSURANCE "THE REPUBLIC GROUP" OUT OF DALLAS TEXAS THANKS INSURANCE WHAT THE HELL I PAY YOU FOR???? IM STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM HONDA CORP ...... MUST CALL THEM TOMORROW. THANK THIS WEB SITE FOR LETTING ME GET THIS INFORMATION OUT MAYBE SOMETHING WILL COME OF IT
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WELL FOR ONE THING MY "CRUSE CONTROL STICKING" HAS CAUSED A BAD WRECK IT ALMOST KILLED ME IVE CONTACTED HONDA CORP BUT WITH NO HELP ALL THEY WANTED TO KNOW IS IF I COULD DRIVE IT TO A INSPECTION PLACE I TOLD THEM IT WAS IN TWO PIECES AND DID NOT THINK I COULD I REQUESTED A TECH TO COME LOOK AT THE VEHICLE TO SEE OR AT LEAST CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM OR TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE I WAS TOLD TO HAVE INSURANCE CO REQUEST AN INSPECTION HOWEVER THEY WASHED THERE HANDS OF THIS COSTLY LAW SUITE AGAINST HONDA CORP NO HELP FROM MY INSURANCE "THE REPUBLIC GROUP" OUT OF DALLAS TEXAS THANKS INSURANCE WHAT THE HELL I PAY YOU FOR???? IM STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM HONDA CORP ...... MUST CALL THEM TOMORROW. THANK THIS WEB SITE FOR LETTING ME GET THIS INFORMATION OUT MAYBE SOMETHING WILL COME OF IT
- Tim S., Daingerfield, TX, US