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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
44 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
53 / 1
Average Mileage:
42,548 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2008 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

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2008 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 18)

problem #360

Feb 162023

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver side air bag hasn't been replaced but is on recall. No risk yet. Having dealer confirm the problem on 2/18/2023. No warning lights

- Marysville , WA, USA

problem #359

May 102022

Accord

  • miles
The vsa light is on every time I drive the triangle hazard light and the abs light is

- Mesquite , TX, USA

problem #358

Feb 202022

Accord

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle in front of him slammed on the brakes. causing his vehicle to crash into the rear-end of the other vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag deployed but was not inflated. The passenger's side air bag did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact later sought medical assistance and was informed that he had sustained fractured ribs. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Lakewood, WA, USA

problem #357

Aug 132021

Accord

  • 192,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 67 mph, a tractor-trailer crashed into the contact's driver side causing the vehicle to flip 5 - 6 times before landing in a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's daughter was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The contact's insurance company had not inspected the vehicle to deem it totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. However, the manufacturer requested the contact's insurance company for a technical report of the accident. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.

- Englewood, OH, USA

problem #356

Jun 302021

Accord

  • miles
My passenger air bag is on. Technician is looking at it but cannot find the problem. It cannot pass vehicle inspection with the light on. Seeking help and or advice on servicing the problem. The Technician thinks it may be the button switch or the computer brain. Are these possibilities? Thank you in advance. Stationed in Europe.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #355

Aug 102017

Accord

  • miles
Recall on airbag not completed. Car has been taken to Honda deanship repair greensboro, nc. Light still showing in dashboard

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #354

Aug 202020

Accord

  • 78,956 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle went in for airbag recall repair in August at bay ridge Honda in brooklyn New York and when I got it back a airbag light started showing on my dashboard I tried calling the dealership and got brushed away and they kept hanging up on me so I have a appointment to go back in on December 16 but they keep telling me to pay 150 dollars to figure out the problem my mechanic checked it for me and said it was for the passenger air bag that they changed plus the driver side one that I never had issues with since I bought the car. Never been in a accident either.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #353

Oct 012020

Accord

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to tampa Honda (11000 N. Florida ave, tampa, fl 33612; (813) 518-6476) and was informed that the SRS failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in recall campaigns regarding the air bag inflator and the SRS. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the SRS on the vehicle had a different serial number compared to the ones in the recall. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under recall and needed to be repaired out of pocket. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #352

Sep 302019

Accord

  • 168,501 miles
The contact's daughter owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 40 mph, the contact rear ended a truck. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 168,501.

- Richland, WA, USA

problem #351

Sep 142019

Accord

  • 192,000 miles
"takata recall" I do not think that I have received a recall notice and therefore my takata inflators are apparently dangerous. We drive the car every day, and we are concerned. I checked our 2008 Honda's VIN number and discovered that itit has not been recalled. What do I do now?

- Lebanon, MO, USA

problem #350

Oct 162018

Accord

  • 156,196 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator had been illuminated since October of 2018. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that a sensor in the passenger side failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 156,196.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #349

Aug 232019

Accord

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bar warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V665000(air bags) in 2015 regarding the air bags. Crown Honda (555 cypress ave, redding, ca 96001, 530-241-4321) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was safe. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #348

Sep 182017

Accord

  • miles
Takata inflatorsi receive emails that my 2008 Honda Accord may be affected however when I go on line to check the only recall that appears is nose mask. I do not have one. Initially I was informed by ntsb verbally that they were recalling vehicles in very humid states, well now we all appear to be suffering that climate. Should I be concerned??

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #347

Aug 122019

Accord

  • 183,000 miles
I was driving home from work when suddenly my passenger air bag deployed without a passenger, the road I was traveling on is under construction and had a slightly raised platform however I drive this road daily at the same speeds. I was shocked to see that there are no recalls for this, despite the all of the negative press and articles of Honda being investigated.

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #346

Aug 082019

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
2008 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator safety recall. The consumer stated the recall notification is being sent to the wrong address. The manufacturer was notified, but no adjustments were made.

- West Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #345

Jun 162019

Accord

  • 65,000 miles
Air bag indicator constantly showing. Safety issues & recalls warning air bag may explode dealer unable to fix the problem. It's a glinch?

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #344

May 272019

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall I read the information on the dot website but wasn't able to find the information needed. The indicator light is showing on my dash. Could this be related to the recall? from startup to shut off

- Theodore, AL, USA

problem #343

Apr 222019

Accord

  • 150,000 miles
Takata recall had a front impact collision. Only passenger side air bag deployed. But came out with such force, it hit my shoulder wrist and arm. And I was driving. It also shattered my windshield and burnt up my dashboard

- Aiken, SC, USA

problem #342

Apr 012019

Accord

  • miles
SRS light

- Johnston, RI, USA

problem #341

Mar 262019

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. Honda contacted me again regarding the takata airbag inflator. I traded this car into an Acura dealer approximately 10 years ago. I have contacted Honda by phone and mail 5 or 6 times yet they still haven't corrected this. Somewhere someone is driving a dangerous vehicle. I sure they could find this car if they followed up correctly. They are obviously not very concerned about safety.

- Massapequa Park, NY, USA

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