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
Noticed vehicle using excessive oil. Needed 3.25 quarts within 4,000 miles. Engine noise on cold start up. Honda dealership confirmed and said a computer update is required to resolve oil consumption and a defective vtc actuator, timing chain, and tensioner with updated parts are required to resolve engine noise. $1125.00 for repairs. Dealership acknowledged frequent issues with the defective original vtc actuator.…
ODI 10486286
Engine
Hello, i have a 2008, v4 honda accord. I started having problems back october 2012 with the oil. When i get an oil change, i would need to add at least 2 quarts of oil before the next oil change is do. It started off with adding oil the very next month after a new oil change! That is so ridiculous. The only way i would know that i needed more oil was there would be a burning smell coming from the car and a knocking…
ODI 10547819
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud, rattling noise when started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the vtc actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10557455
Engine
When starting the car a loud clicking noise is heard. Oil consumption is 1 qt every 1230.00 miles. *tr
ODI 10560940
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection who stated that a spark plug was misfiring and needed to be replaced. In addition, there was a computer failure that caused the vehicle to burn more oil than normal. The dealer replaced the spark plug and updated the computer. The manufacturer was notified but…
ODI 10471236
Electrical System · Engine
Sometimes my car makes a grinding noise when i turn the key to start it. I took my car twice to the metro honda dealer in montclair, ca; but even though i have the extended guarantee, they refuse to check my car. I do not know what to do. I did some research on the internet, and i found out that a lot of people are having the same problem; and some of them had replaced the vtc actuator, and the problem was fixed. I…
ODI 10465896
Electrical System · Engine
Car cut off while in store for five minutes was told that if you leave keys in ignition while off it drains the battery. No car in my life that ever happened after leaving the radio in the car on and drained the battery. *tr had a problem within 3 months of buying a 2008 honda. Car cut off and wouldn't start. And it did it again last night took it in before and the first time i took it in battery was fine and they…
ODI 10492193
Engine · Service Brakes
I bought this car pre owned at 15k the back brake went out on this car after 1year at 24k i replace brake myself i was curious why would a back brake wear out so fast on doing online lookup i found numerous owners had the same problem so i called honda regional office and i given a refund for the expense. Now last year june i notice cold rattle start on my engine and now is progressively getting louder. I did a look…
ODI 10535756
Engine
I noticed my car was making a strange noise when i first started it up. I took it to the honda dealership in roanoke virginia, and they told me i was running the car without oil. They filled it up for me, and change the oil filter. Not even 3000 miles later, the car was making the same noise. I looked up on the internet forums and found the oil consumption concerns. I brought this up to the service manager at the…
ODI 10596611
Engine
Low oil pressure light came on for a couple of seconds. After a week of driving and still getting the low pressure light from time to time went to change the oil and the guy told me that there was almost no oil in the engine. Since than i have to add a quart of oil for every 750 miles driven. That was since 2012... Now i end up pouring 4 to 5 quarts between oil changes (6000 miles full synthetic oil).
ODI 10731356
Engine
Departing a parking lot at low speed, i made a turn to the left and heard a loud rattle from the engine. I stopped at the service station up the road and checked for obvious loose parts. Checked the oil and found that the level barely registered on the dipstick, indicating approx. 2 quarts low. I added oil and verified that the level was full. At no time did the engine oil light illuminate. Since that time i have…
ODI 10680117
Engine
2008 honda accord ex l 4 cyl burns an excessive amount of oil. Generally i have to put in a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I have taken it to the local dealership where they updated the software, but that did not fix the issue. There is also a loud sound that comes from the engine when the engine is started. I used to only here the sound on cold engine starts, but now it makes the sound every time it is started. *tr
ODI 10615503
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that as he attempted to start the vehicle, it exhibited an abnormal grinding noise and the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was started in cole weather. The dealer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
ODI 10482388
Engine
Excessive oil consumption 1 quart every 1000 miles was told vibration was heat shield. In reality vibration was due to low oil in engine. Oil was changed by dealership m by jiffy lube every 3000 to 5000 miles. Now being told engine needs to be replaced or just keep adding oil till engine fails.
ODI 10723762
Engine
Our 2008 honda accord lx (4 cylinder) has been burning oil at a rate of 1qt / 1000miles. I am the second owner of the car. A lot of other honda accord owners (2008-2010) have reported the same problem online in multiple forum: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/engine/excessive_oil_consumption.shtml my biggest concern is that the engine would stall during a long road trip across country which we've done…
ODI 10503137
Engine · Power Train
I hear a grinding noise when i start my car.when i accelerate i hear noise too.its not only me complain about this. Almost everybody that have this kind of car.
ODI 10733017
Engine
I check my oil on a regular basis. My engine was not shifting as normal and stopped to check the oil level and after 2000 from my last oil change i had lost over 2 quarts of oil. I called my honda service department at jay honda where i bought my car and they said this was normal for my car and that there is nothing to worry about. I looked for leaks on the pavement around my car and there was none. The engine…
ODI 10762040
Engine
I bought my 2008 accord used with 32k on it. Honda had a great record with reliability and quality in the past so this car, i figured, would be no different. After about a month of ownership, i noticed the oil was low. I checked the oil when i bought the car and it was full, and it was now down about a half a quart. I took my car to the honda dealership and told them about the oil consumption. They topped me off,…
ODI 10471465
Engine
My vehicle burns about a quart of oil every 1000 miles. My engine makes knocking noises when starting vehicle because of the lack of oil. It seemed to start after dealership performed recall. I have taken to dealership several times regarding this issue and they claim normal for the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10564506
Engine
Excessive need for oil, between oil changes. Oil indicator does not show that vehicle is low on oil, but vehicle starts to run with problems, if oil not replaced. *tr
ODI 10515997
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vsa and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle began to jerk forward and shake vigorously. The contact stopped on the shoulder of the road and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred approximately six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician replaced the…
ODI 10471192
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
2008 honda accord issues, spark plugs, battery light, and traction light indicator turn on and engine pulsates and stutters, door lock actuator fail before 50k in both driver door and rear driver side. Brake rotors are worn down very easily and rear pad wear down faster than front with uneven wear.
ODI 10993269
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that as soon as the vehicle was started it exhibited a loud, rattling noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the vtc actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10543101
Engine
The engine makes a rattling sound usually on a cold start. The problem has been documented by honda and others as the vtc actuator. According to mechanical sources this could cause complete engine failure. See honda tech bulletin 09-010 for further information. *tr
ODI 10480120
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
2008 honda accord purchased new at gary force honda bowling green ky. First issue: cold start rattle, dealer replaced atc actuator, problem corrected. Have replaced brakes on the car 4 times. Most recently replaced approximately 1 year ago and now when brakes are applied the steering wheel vibrates worse than a road wagon. At 70,000 miles oil light came on, checked oil and none was on the stick. Added oil, took the…
ODI 10525415