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2008 Honda Accord
Engine Problems
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.
2008 Honda Accord Engine Problems
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- Excessive Oil Consumption
- Grinding Noise At Start Up
- Fouled Spark Plug
- Surging, Stumbling And Loss Of Power
- Engine Misfires
- Rumbling Engine Noise
- Check Engine Light On
- Loses Power During Acceleration
- Vtc Actuator Failure
- Timing Chain Failure
- Oil Leaks
- Stalls Out After Starting
- Blown Head Gasket
- Horrible Cold Start And Idle
- Cracked Engine Block
- Engine Shudder
- Premature Air Filter Failure
- Stalls While Driving Without Warning
- Ticking Noise From Engine
- Burning Oil
- Mass Air Flow Sensor Failed
- Oil Pan's Treads Won't Keep The Plug In Place
- Oil Pump Failure
- Throttle Body Failure
- Unintended Acceleration
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
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