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.
Air Bags · Engine
Summary: there was a premature failure of the srs module in my 2008 honda accord which, according to a local honda representative, renders the airbags useless in a crash or can cause premature deployment. The airbag light was on as well as the engine light which the dealership mentioned they were both related. Charging a diagnostics fee when i had already performed the diagnostics through work and associated…
ODI 10583069
Engine · Power Train
8/11:certified pre-owned purchased from honda dealer at 35787 mi oil changes: 3/15/2012: 41659mi; 9/6/2012: 48687mi 7/1/13: 54340mi-oil pressure warning light and rattling noise appears;vehicle immediately taken to suburban honda dealer (farmington hills, mi);no diagnostic codes given. Only explanation was the oil level was too low and the noise disappeared when oil was filled. No explanation for suspected…
ODI 10574625
Engine
My car rattles severely every time i drive it. I'm so afraid to drive my car because i feel unsafe. The vtc actuator is a problem that all 2008 honda accords have and costs so much money to not fix the problem. This issue is needs to be recalled. It can cause major car failure. I'm a hard working student that can't afford to keep paying for the car to be worked on with no solution. This is a huge problem.
ODI 10722011
Engine
Engine clicks when starting, especially when cold. It sounds like oil is not getting to the engine. I believe it may be related to the vtc actuator.
ODI 10894889
Engine · Power Train
I have the 2008 honda accord with the 4cyl engine and drive approximately 8 miles per day. Within the last few months i have noticed significant oil loss in between oil changes. Approximately 3-4 quarts needs to be added in between oil changes. There is not a leak to be found and i am not blowing smoke out of the tailpipe. Upon additional research, i've found that multiple other owners of the exact same make and…
ODI 10564906
Engine
2008 honda accord vtc actuator has gone bad now twice and each time i have paid out $700 +. This is all within a 12 month period. So in order to drive my car i have to pay an additional 700 a year on a newer car? *tr
ODI 10554139
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
For the 2nd time since 2008, i've had to replace the sparkplugs due to pcm issues. The engine light will come on and gives an error code of p0303. Unfortunately you can only go to honda to have the computer updated, and they will try to sell additional services. Today they refused to update my computer stating the only way to fix was to replace all the sparkplugs despite the service bulletin stating otherwise.…
ODI 10546774
Engine
I noticed transmission fluid leaking from my vehicle. Took my car to a trusted independent mechanic, who determined and documented the fluid leak is coming from a "split-case gasket", where both case halves bolt together. His opinion was that a transmission fluid leak is highly unusual on a low mileage honda and that he suspected a defective gasket that was improperly sealed, prior to leaving the factory. Made an…
ODI 10542471
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
This was the second time my car accelerated for no reasons while i was driving. The first time i was only driving 35 miles an hour and no one was in front of me. The second time the car accelerated as i was stopping at a red light. I barely missed a car by one foot. Both times i went to the honda dealership in sanford. Long story short...no one knows how to fix it. I am extremely upset over the idea that there are…
ODI 10537075
Engine
My car burns a quart of oil every 750-1000 miles. It is a 4 cylinder, and there is only a recall on the 6 cylinder cars. Hondas are not supposed to do this! I have a 2002 civic, and it's engine is better than my accord. What is the problem with this? I've read a lot that this is a common problem.
ODI 10761218
Engine
Excessive oil needed between oil changes. Oil indicator light does not indicate low oil. *tr
ODI 10531632
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine oil over consumption with in 2000 miles. Cracking sound also
ODI 11023718
Electrical System · Engine
Engine makes noise when starting up that goes away after around 5 seconds. Was told atc actuator was bad. *tr
ODI 10524048
Engine
Car burns excessive amounts of oil. Known problem with piston rings. Honda refuses to address issue. *tr
ODI 10588416
Engine · Power Train
The vtc ( variable timing control ) actuator on our 2008 honda accord sedan 4 door model was found to be defective and required immediate replacement by the honda dealership. The 4 cylinder engine is exhibiting high oil consumption and poor gas mileage. Odometer reading is approximately 40,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10510249
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Back in august i took my car to southeastern honda dealer like i routinely do to have my oil changed. It was suggested by service rep to change my transmission fluid, which i did. On my way home from work one night my engine light started flashing and my car was driving like it is going to shut off. I took my car to the dealer and they hooked it up to a machine and said it was 2 of my spark plugs, it's a common…
ODI 10499977
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle seized. The contact pulled over and added oil to the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and continued to operate normally. The vehicle was taken for a software update. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage 58,000.
ODI 10532840
Engine
I bought this accord used with 95,000 miles on it. When i went to change the oil after 3000 miles, it was very, very low on oil. I might have taken two quarts out, maybe less. I started watching the oil consumption, which has gotten worse. I now add about 1.5 quarts every 1000 miles. It emits no blue smoke from the exhaust and has no oil leaks. It's getting worse. After owning a very reliable 2005 civic, this car…
ODI 10574614
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Subject: sudden unintended acceleration at about 9:25 pm, on wednesday january 23, 2013 i was parked in the north parking lot of the vienna metro station, in fairfax, virginia, awaiting arrival of my wife. I had parked in the first parking space, across from the waiting area in front of the metro station entrance. When i saw my wife emerge from the entrance of the metro station, i started my car and shifted to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10498482
Engine · Power Train
When driving the vehicle (2008 accord) in morning, i noticed a small rattle on inclines. Later there was a rattle when starting the car that has gotten progressively worse. I am hearing it constantly now and very loud. *tr
ODI 10515460
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and heard a rattling noise near the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vt actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10496105
Engine
Engine has a loud rattling noise at a cold start up. *tr
ODI 10493771
Engine
Around december 20th, 2012 i started to notice a decline in mileage with my oil changes. It has only gotten worse from there. The car burns up so much oil at this point so quickly, i would say that at about every 1000 to 2000 miles i am putting 4qts more of oil into my engine because it has all burned up. I have also notice that my oil light never comes on during this time. The only way i know that i have no oil in…
ODI 10652605
Engine
Driving on the highway, felt a slight hesitation and then check engine light came on. Immediately exited and when i came to a stop, the car was idling very rough. Did research and it's very evident that this is a known issue by honda because several people have complained that cylinder #3 spark plug is so damaged that ceramic pieces are completely missing! I can't believe that there hasn't been a recall with so many…
ODI 10488627
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Unintended acceleration. Driving slowly in a parking lot looking for a space, the car suddenly took off, accelerating, the engine racing, heard a clicking noise. Stepped hard on the brake, the engine stopped racing, the car stopped, but not before the car rammed some bushes, scratching the paint. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10487618