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.
This vehicle have been nothing but trouble, I happen to like Honda but ever since we got this car I'm seriously considering to never buy one again. We manage to use the A/C even though the temperature setting isn’t right, however we have to disconnect the hose for the heater because it was not working and making boiling noises.
with A/C on hot air blows drivers side cold air passengers
Car has DUAL climate control. With A/C on lowest temp hot air still comes out all vents only on drivers side and blows cold on passengers side. Even when turning off A/C hot air still blows on drivers side. Any help as to what it might be will be greatly appreciated. Just spent 1300.00 on car on other things...
- lsmiddy,
Duncan, OK, US
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This vehicle have been nothing but trouble, I happen to like Honda but ever since we got this car I'm seriously considering to never buy one again. We manage to use the A/C even though the temperature setting isn’t right, however we have to disconnect the hose for the heater because it was not working and making boiling noises.
- Gloria B., Fort Lauderdale, US