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:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My side airbags deployed when I hit a very deep pot hole. I took it to the dealer but they said they cannot help because it's not on a recall but there apparently is a problem because the airbags deployed. The airbags are now hanging in my car. If I get into an accident these will obviously not work. Please advise what can I do to get these fixed as it clearly is a malfunction issue.
Takata recall. Took my Honda to get recall done. Got call back that said the recall was done but the airbag light was permanently on due to the recall replacement. They said it was because new part they made did not sync with my seats because they are 'after market' seats"! my Honda was bought brand new by my grandfather at breakaway Honda in greenville South Carolina, and the seats in it are the same ones that came with it when drove off the lot! I now live in North a Carolina and crown Honda of durham nc is refusing to due anything about it saying it's not their problem, and that I need to take it up with the SC Honda location. Take my car to get a recall done and got a car back with airbags that no longer work"! doesn't make sense it me. I now have a car less safe than before.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. After the front passenger door was closed, the side curtain air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V056000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 35 mph, the contact blacked out and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the chest muscles that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a local auto repair shop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,000.
- Dewyville, TX, USA
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Takata recall. I was involved in a serious front and rear collision. I was hit from behind while my vehicle was stopped on a city street.the person responsible for the accident did not see the stopped cars and hit me doing approximately 45 mph. I was pushed into the vehicle in front of me at high impact. The airbags did not deploy. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer for all airbag recalls. I was not injured but this could have had a much different outcome.
Both front driver and passenger side air bag curtains that connect to the roof are leaking water into the vehicle when it rains. I'm aforesaid this could affect my airbag in the event of an accident. I never realized this is why my driver seats are wet when it rains.
Takata recall: I received a "SRS ECU failure" recall notice and contacted a Honda dealership for support. They told me to disregard the recall. I went to a second dealership and they replaced one part but had to "order" another. That second part still has not been replaced and it has been over a year now. I have not received a service update or appointment. Is my car safe?
On October 8, 2018 in portland Oregon a vehicle drove through the intersection and his red light and I was hit while making the left turn on the left front side closer to the hood of my vehicles and my side airbags did not deploy and sustained a fractured scapula, ribs, punctured and bruised lung and other bruising injuries. In 2017 we took the vehicle in for the service and safety recalls had been 'fixed'.
I was involved in a mva and at 55 mph, my airbag did not deploy and my chest hit the steering wheel as well head hit the windshield leaving me with a sternum fracture. I hit another vehicle from behind.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 32 mph, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and knee injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the electronic control unit fractured, which caused the air bag to engage later. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,929.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V056000 (air bags). The dealer (hendrick Honda bradenton, 5515 14th St w, bradenton, fl) was contacted and refused to perform the recall repair due to the amount of miles on the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 199,500. The VIN was unknown.
"takata recall". 2008 Honda Accord driver-side takata airbag aggressively deployed upon impact from another vehicle in accident, causing sever injury to driver of Honda vehicle. This occurred on a main highway. There has been no recall of the 2008 driver-side airbag. My vehicle was a total loss.
Was told in letter that the 2008 Honda Accord has a recalled airbag that could kill or seriously injur you and your passengers. Called friendly Honda of poughkeepsie, NY and they are not giving any appointments for over a week. They are not giving a loaner car until a week. I am concerned that they are not having this car brought in immediately. Waiting for a week for a serious recall to me is dangerous. I pointed this out and there was no change in the date.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact swerved to the right to avoid a vehicle entering her lane. As a result, the contact struck a curb and the front passenger curtain and seat air bags deployed. There were no injuries due to the deployment. The vehicle was taken to capitol city Honda (2370 carriage loop sw, olympia, wa 98502, (360) 754-3399), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
2008 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side frontal airbag inflator recall. The consumer was informed that the air bag safety recall was completed incorrectly. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified.
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- Newark, NJ, USA