2008 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
2008 honda accord. Consumer states the vehicle was parked, no keys in the ignition, and gear shift in park, when it rolled into another vehicle *tgw the consumer stated one month prior, the vehicle had been serviced for recall 11v395000. After the incident, the consumer contacted the dealer who performed the recall and they suggested she file a claim with her insurance company.
Crash reported
ODI 10443014
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
We purchased a new 2008 honda accord exl in 2008. It has only 40,000 miles on it and my husband was driving and went to pass and the engine missed and and began to shudder and misfire and almost had a head on because he could not accelerate and had to find a way to get back into line. We took it in and the only thing to fix it was replace the spark plug which we did and car was fine for a few weeks but now it is…
ODI 10413637
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission began slipping. When traveling on city streets, the vehicle would jerk abnormally but not when driving on the highway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 117,000.
ODI 10407137
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Variable cylinder management transmission unexpectedly surges in traffic. In heavy traffic, or slippery road conditions, a sudden unexpected surge in the car could result in hitting the car in front. *tr
ODI 10306420
Automatic Transmission
When driving the 2008 honda accord to reverse and then accelerate forward, the transmission is making a noise (producing a dull sound like thump). Brought this car to the dealer and they claim it is a normal characteristic of a design. The noise is not normal when there's a noise coming from the transmission. I wrote and called the american honda and they said the same thing. I was told they will inform the design…
ODI 10261375
Automatic Transmission
Leaking fluid-took to local dealer who indicated transmission leak & needed new transmission seal. Dealer said they did not know where to order part or when they would have one. We found out by calling corporate 1/2/09 "warehouse shut down through the holidays until 1/5/09 & a case # was filed". Called dealer 1/8 for status & was told they "had seal & working on car, possibly ready that evening or next day" (1/9).…
ODI 10254795
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. As she was driving 45 mph there was a grinding noise when shifting from second to third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found the third gear grind synco was worn out. The dealer informed her that this was a part of the automatic transmission and it will be repaired under the warranty. She also stated that she had brake failure as she depressed the brakes…
ODI 10354905
Automatic Transmission
Transmission was leaking excessive transmissions fluid through the transmission block after only 1800 miles on a new 2008 honda accord. Local dealer service department recommended transmission be replaced under warranty. Honda usa customer service denied recommended transmission replacement. Dealer then suggested customer contact honda usa customer service to get transmission replaced. Honda technical service…
ODI 10235395
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Automatic Transmission · Bumpers · Fuel System, Gasoline · Seats
Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on.this was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out.alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. When car comes to a stop the idle stops real hgigh and comes down as you sit at the light.the dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way…
ODI 10221875
Automatic Transmission
Transmission shifting is exceptionally harsh, especially at lower gears (2-3 and 3-4, and downshifting as well). When downshifting, car feels like someone has slammed on the brakes. Car also feels like it is constantly hunting for the correct gear in the low 60s mph. This is probably the vcm. *tr
ODI 10220339
Automatic Transmission
Transmission shifting is harsh and abrupt. When downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and 4th to 3rd, it feels like someone is literally slamming on the brakes. When upshifting at those gears, there are often prolonged delays. In addition, while cruising in the low 60s mph range, the transmission is constantly hunting for the correct gear. *tr
ODI 10220401