7.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
19,714 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace (5 reports)
- better quality/better customer service (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2009Aug 24
Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
The leather started fading and appeared as if it was imitation leather that had been painted on. Took it to the dealership and they relayed they would replace them this "one time." I thought to myself that as long as they keep installing inferior leather they will continue to replace them, but that's another battle reserved for another day. Point is that that Honda has installed inferior leather, I'm sure not intentionally, in some of their 2008 models and they should replace the seats on any vehicle with this type of problem.
2009Mar 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
The driver's side front seat Leather is inferior. It looks like dirt but does not come off. It looks like the leather was painted on and the paint came off. To add insult to injury when contacting the dealer (who I bought 2 new cars from), the were unwilling to fix it or even attempt to fix it...even Honda Corp of America was unwilling to stand up for their product. I found the lack of customer service extremely offensive given the fact that the car was expensive and only 1 year old. They could have easily found a fix in the name of customer satisfaction, they just did not want to. I would never recommend Honda or the dealer that I went to and I will actively tell all I know not to as well.
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2009May 15
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 27,000 miles
Recurring problem. Driver seat leather cover (replaced past year 2008 due the same reason), Start to peel off again 2009. It seems that they have used very low quality materials on leather seats. I can't believe, this is the expensive model !.
2009Feb 09
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
Rear seat leather cover start to peel off. It will be covered by warranty. But obtaining a warranty appointment service is a little annoying. Is only one day a week at a specific time depending on the place of service. Is the second time a seat leather appeared to peel.
2008Sep 10
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 18,000 miles
Driver seat leather start to peel off on at the end of 2008. It looked very deteriorated. Then the back seat leather appeared deteriorated too a few months later. It was covered by warranty. Now that driver seat leather appeared damage again. I am very disappointed because this this is not expected for a car like this.
2008Jan 03
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
Leather seats are so cheap. My driver seat gets so dirty and even Lexol won't get it clean. My leather looks like it is from a much older car. Honda really skimped on quality here!
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2009Jun 01
Accord EX-L 3.2L V6
Poor Leather Quality on the 2008 Honda Accord. The front seat leather is of such poor quality that it is beginning to peel. I will add pictures later. Currently the leather looks like it is peeling and is worn severely. I am so disappointed with the quality. From the moment I bought the car, I realized that the leather appeared to be unusually thin. This has turned into a major grief with this car as the leather is now the major issue.
Currently submitting for warranty repair. Beware of the leather with this vehicle line.
Robert S.
Sumter, SC, USA
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