2008 Honda Accord Steering Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 16 records
- power steering · 11 records
- steering fluid · 7 records
- current mileage · 6 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
2008 honda accord ex sedan - steering wheel shakes/vibrates at highway speeds (60-65 mph). I fear that this creates a safety hazard since front wheels are continually shaking. The car has been to the dealer 3 times and the problem was not repaired. Currently car has 1,200 miles. The problem has been experienced since it was picked up at the dealer. The dealer will not take any further action based on instruction…
ODI 10237616
Front · Steering
Vibration/shimmy in the steering wheel. Took vehicle to purchasing dealer twice. Dealer could not fix shimmy. Dealer said that's the way honda is making them. Shimmy starts ~ 60 mph and continues through 75 mph. Shimmy is intermittent and varying in intensity depending on vehicle speed and load. Took to 2nd dealer and verified problem. 2nd dealer also verified other 2008 accords having the same problem. *tr
ODI 10256242
Engine · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 60 mph, the contact experienced excessive vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately three times and they switched and rotated the tires. The failure still persists. The current mileage is 6,000. Update 10/01/08 *cw the dealer informed the consumer that the vibration was caused my a motor mount location problem that…
ODI 10240226
Pump · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I purchased a new 2008 honda accord from what is now known as bel air honda. I had less than 50,000 miles when i had two sets of rear brake pads replaced. The 2nd set was replaced with a 3rd. At approx. 37,000 miles and the replacement was at my expense. The first two times i was reimbursed for the install, but the 3rd time the dealer and honda said sorry this ones on you. I feel this expenditure should not have…
ODI 10413919
Steering · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. Typically, when driving between 60-70 mph, the steering wheel vibrates. The failure occurs every time the vehicle is driven; however, it will begin before reaching 60 mph on occasion. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer 6 or 7 times for this failure. The dealer was able to duplicate, but not correct the failure. The current mileage was 6,200 and failure mileage was 30.…
ODI 10232706
Steering
Steering wheel and car vibrates over 55 mph gas sloshes in tank at stops (car moves from weight of gas moving in tank). *tr
ODI 10217501
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving between 60-70 mph, the front end vibrated and was felt through the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators. The dealer stated that the failure was normal. The failure mileage was 37 and current mileage was 1,350.
ODI 10211017