2008 Honda Accord Power Train Problems
- 48
- 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 48 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 5 records
- grinding noise · 5 records
- power train · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as i go to put it in reverse the battery light came on i then put my car in park and turned it off then i turned it back on and the battery light was still on i decided to just go because i have to be at work in an hour as i am driving down i five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights…
ODI 11287717
Engine · Power Train
At 90,000 car shook and was misfiring. Codes pulled were p301 and 304. Spark plugs 1-4 were replaced free of charge due to honda service bulletin 13-078 which extended the warranty to 8 years on engine misfires. My complaint is that the pistons and the piston rings were not inspected at that time. Why not? Who knows what condition they were in? The car was returned to us with spark plugs as band-aids! It happened…
ODI 11234383
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
In 2008, i purchase a new honda accord v6 paid with financing $25,000. I purchase a brand new vehicle to not have to be bothered with someone else problems. When my car reached 100 thousand miles in the winter, i heard a loud knocking sound under the hood and i was loosing a lot of oil. I took my car to the dealer. My engine light was on and start blinking. The dealer pulled the dtc and the p0301 cold was present. A…
ODI 11258189
Engine · Power Train
Check engine lit. Engine room 1500--2000. Computer indicate transmission sensor. I replaced it but doesn't help. Removed minus battery. Check engine disappears after 40 miles check engine appear again.
ODI 11195932
Power Train
Grinding noise presents when cold start the car, possiblely the vtc actuator failure
ODI 11096715
Engine · Power Train
Since last 5 years i noticed loud grinding noise at startup, only in the morning when i first start the engine. Noise does not happen on startups during the day and the engine runs fine. Just the annoying about 2 second long scratch noise at first start in the morning. But since last 2-3 weeks it has gone worst and get that noice even when i start driving and every time i slow down and start speed up again it get…
ODI 11093841
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise. Additionally, the vehicle burned oil excessively. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dublin honda located at [redacted] ca 94588) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was irreparable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed and offered no assistance. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 11011134
Engine · Power Train
Defective vtc actuaftor. Honda & dealer knew by 2011 that the part was defective and defectively designed, and should have recalled it. Now, in spite of being "out of warranty," they should replace or reimburse. I did replace and am seeking reimbursement, so far denied.
ODI 11001905
Engine · Power Train
The vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The mechanic explained that it was not merely defective, but was a design defect, for which there had been recalls for other/later models years. I confirmed this with a google search. I was told that, were the part not replaced, the damage could be catastrophic. Cost - over $600. I complained to honda of america, and sought reimbursement. They denied it, saying it was out of…
ODI 11001564
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Engine is burning oil, american honda states i am not in tsb #11-033, but they just told me my passenger air bag is involved in the takata recall, transmission 1-2 shift doesn't feel right
ODI 10956489
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While attempting to exit the vehicle with the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and dragged the driver's left leg. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the front driver's side door failed to latch due to the crash. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained left leg, head, and neck injuries, but did…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10926012
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle speed decreased independently. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was towed to two different independent mechanics where they diagnosed for a new battery, and rebuilt ecu however, the remedy failed. The…
ODI 11012412
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
This is a safety raised issue on a 2008 accord-lxp that i purchased used (which had about 29k originally when i purchased it as a certified honda accord) from herb chambers boston. Since i purchased the car, i started hearing an odd grinding noise when starting the car on cold days - honda said just keep oil full. I then find out that a recall had been issued to fix the oil consumption, that honda had finally agreed…
ODI 10888692
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I purchased this honda accord from automaxx of summerville in good faith from dealer stating that vehicle passed all their inspections (including brake system). I found out within 2 weeks later by taking it to a honda dealership, that the brakes, brake lines, caliper, exhaust system are all affected by severe, damaging rust. During inspection, inclusive were sticking caliper. I had front brakes replaced; but due to…
ODI 10884306
Power Train
The timing chain broke while driving at approximately 52 mph. This resulted in the destruction of the engine at 119000 miles on a car that has had all recommended services procedures performed. This vehicle has a timing chain not a belt.
1 injury
ODI 10882362
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Vsa brakeand abs light comes on after engine has warmed up. Honda dealor has dtc 122-01 vsa selenoid valve malfunction cost for this defect in the vsa light per written estimate is $1639.00. This is a safety highway hazard. Contacted honda corporation customer service case# 04375940 and know one has know knowledge of the safety concern and fail to fixed and pay for this saftey highway safety need. Refuses to have a…
ODI 10817528
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags) and 11v395000 (power train) however the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10850005
Power Train
Automobile shudders violently when driven at a constant speed. Diagnosis from the repair shop is torque converter oscillation and recommends replacement of transmission
ODI 10788065
Air Bags · Power Train
Driver traveling speed limit on interstate 40 outside kingman, az. Driver drifted off the road, over corrected, and struck a wooden post at the end of guardrail, causing car to leave the roadway. The air bags did not deploy, leading insurance investigators concerned. Insurance adjustors felt the car could be fixed until a large hole was discovered in the transmission. Concern to all was that air bags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10779188
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. A police report was not filed. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v395000 (power train)…
Fire reported
ODI 10782987
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission hesitated and the rpms increased rapidly. The engine, vsa, and tire pressure monitoring system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
ODI 10750403
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission shifted into the park position but the vehicle continued to coast. The contact shifted into reverse and noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact was then able to park but when the vehicle was placed into the drive position, the engine shut off independently. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle…
ODI 10725935
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at approximately 55 mph and attempting to change lanes, an abnormal noise emitted from under the front of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission misfired and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10734149
Engine · Power Train
The engine of my honda accord 2008 started to having the rattle and scratching sound when it reached 32000 miles. The engine also started to fail as the rattle sound gets serious. I called honda usa multiple times, but they said that they will not cover this issue because the car was made in 2008 and i'm filing this complaint in 2016. I think honda usa is trying to avoid this defect of accord 2008, since numerous…
ODI 10851197
Power Train
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repair services at dealership and transmission replacement issues. *smd the consumer stated she took the vehicle to the dealer for a 55,000 mile point inspection. However, the dealer performed other work she did not request. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle needed a new transmission. After the transmission was installed, the vehicle performed even…
ODI 10816081