2008 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 187
- 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 187 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 14 records
- cold start · 13 records
- excessive consumption · 11 records
- engine light · 10 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- piston rings · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 58 |
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine without warning. The contact took the vehicle to crown honda greensboro (3633 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, [redacted]) to have an oil consumption test performed. The vehicle was listed at 184,000 miles and, after 1,000 miles, the contact was informed that he used a quart and a…
ODI 11270245
Engine
Car rattles from cold starts. Honda dealership notified but cannot replicate, because it was driven there. Took honda many years to release a service bulletin, but what about us that are out of your warranty? Called honda customer service, and even though the bulletin reads all 2008 accords, they keep repeating vin specific. Case #05211326. Honda step up and fix your mistakes. The date is incorrect, it has been…
ODI 10925004
Engine
Vtc actuator makes loud rattle with almost every start. It is an engine problem on 2007 to 2012 honda crv as well as 2008 to 2012 accords. If this part fails, the engine will seize up and could cause the driver to lose control. Honda has verified the problem but since the vehicle is out of warranty at 75000 miles, they refuse to remedy the problem. Given case number 04825102 and contacted product concerns department…
ODI 10896968
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The vehicle was taken in for sevice under tsb 13-078. The vehicle was diagnosed that cylinders 1, 2, 3, and the piston rings failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, cyclinder 4 failed. Cylinder 4 was not replaced, but was included in the tsb. It was not reading an error at the time. As a result, the engine failed and the check engine warning…
ODI 10960378
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
VSA/BRAKE/CHECK ENGINE/AND ABS LIGHT.
ODI 10927577
Engine
Check engine light blinking under normal driving. Engine needs to be replaced. Honda won't cover because car is 5 months out of warranty. Only has 42,000 miles. Was told excessive oil consumption even though i have noticed no excessive oil consumption. Last week was told engine misfire issue and they replaced rings and pistions.
ODI 10865163
Engine
The vehicle was running smoothly on the freeway, being driven at approximately 64 mph - there were no warning lights on (check engine, low oil, temperature..) - suddenly there was a metal clank from the engine compartment followed immediately by a plume of thick clear smoke that completely engulfed the car as the engine stalled and died - within a matter of seconds. The smoke cleared rapidly, and looking under the…
ODI 10891741
Engine
The cold start generates the grinding sound from vtc actuator. The result of vtc actuator complete mechanical failure is catastrophic. The valves from the intake of either cylinder 2&3 or 1&4 will result in a tensioner to fail and a fantastic collision of the valve with the piston. Honda should issue a recall as this is a part defect. The newly redesigned vtc accturator was released but honda america only replace…
ODI 10862961
Engine
My 2008 honda accord has been using oil way before the next oil change. This has only occurred the last two changes. The car does not leak or smoke. There has been a class action suit regarding spark plug fouling indicating unusual oil consumption. My car has only 59500 miles and i believe the problem may be starting now. Honda extended a recall until nov. 2015, 8 years past the purchase date. I was never notified…
ODI 10873972
Engine
Takata recall, i took my car to the honda dealer on april 18,2016 because of noise. They identified the vtc actuator as the problem and started that it is not covered under warranty. My honda accord has 37,000 miles on it. There are many complaints for this issue, starting several years back. Please force a recall. Thank you! Picture sent from honda, gold part broken, silver was replaced. *tr
ODI 10861388
Engine
Purchased this vehicle in 2012, within 60 days of purchase i reported issues with oil consumption to honda and also to the dealership in which the car was purchased. Honda gave me a rental for two days while they reviewed the problem. We were then asked to bring our vehicle back for a total of 3 tests once every 30 days to have them measure the oil. In the meantime we kept putting oil in the vehicle in a more than…
ODI 10859982
Engine
Oil consumptiion, no leaks, no smoke, just oil during every 400 miles.
ODI 10943714
Engine
Terrible gas milage and massive oil burning. Took it into o'hare honda who replaced 2 oil pressure switches after they updated the vcm software. I also had oil consumption monitoring done and was told my car doesn't burn enough oil. It was monitored to burn 9/10ths a quart for every 1000 miles and was told it needed to burn at least a full quart for every 1000 miles for honda to offer an engine replacement. For the…
ODI 11005423
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Experiencing excessive oil consumption, per honda recall, it is due to piston o rings leaking oil into chamber causing excessive oil burning and causing engine knocks once the oil was consumed within less than 3 months.
ODI 10886176
Engine
Loud rattling noise at cold start for 4 seconds from engine.
ODI 10943713
Engine
Excessive oil consumption. I change the oil religiously every 3-4,000 miles even though the owners manual says 10,000. If i did not add oil, 2 qts every 1,500 miles it would be bone dry at 3,000. No blue smoke, no oil drips left behind
ODI 10901929
Engine
The cold start generates the grinding sound from vtc actuator. The result of vtc actuator complete mechanical failure is catastrophic. The valves from the intake of either cylinder 2&3 or 1&4 will result in a tensioner to fail and a fantastic collision of the valve with the piston. Honda should issue a recall as this is a part defect. The newly redesigned vtc accturator was released but honda america only replace…
ODI 10865074
Engine
There's excessive oil consumption. I've changed spark plugs, pcv valve, throttle body but nothing helps.
ODI 10864196
Engine
Makes a loud noise on a cold start and then it goes away. Call the dealer and he said it was the vtc actuator issue.
ODI 10850225
Engine
Takata recall i purcahsed a 2008 honda accord in 2013. About a year and hald ago i started noticing that the car was burning alot of oil. On top of oil changes, i had to add 3-4 quarts a month. In sept 2015 i rcvd a warranty ext from american honda for sticking pistonsrings resulting in high engine oil consumption. I took the car to my local honda delaership and was told 3 failed attempts for a oil consumption test…
ODI 10838158
Engine
Vehicle engine has a rattle sound when turning on. Vehicle was stationary when that happened
ODI 11100200
Engine
I received a letter regarding a warranty extension: sticking piston rings resulting in high engine oil consumption. When i took my car to the mission hills, ca honda dealer for repair, i was told that my engine light first had to be illuminated and then i would have to purchase 3 consecutive oil changes from this dealership before they would repair the problem.
ODI 10887448
Engine
I have a 2008 honda accord ex l v6 and the problem i'm is my car died before it died i was on the highway and it started jerking so pull off the highway and as i come to a stop light the battery lights come on light turn green as i hit the gas very slow to shift into gear then it dies and i note the battery and also the alternate is less then a yr old once i jump it off it started up no problem but once i put it in…
ODI 10943724
Engine
Vtc actuator failure. I get a grinding sound when starting my car. Almost every 2008 honda accord is experiencing this problem. Honda is aware and they have not recalled this issue.
ODI 11078798
Engine
Excessive oil consumption of 1 or more quart every 1000 miles. Honda repeatedly fails to uphold it's service warranty extension of vehicles that qualify for excessive oil consumption.
ODI 10861419