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2008 Honda Accord Air Conditioner 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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi7
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 13, 2010 · 30,000 miles

    Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Around 4:45 p.m., thursday, march 11, 2010, i took my '08 honda accord to goodson honda i-45 north, houston, texas, because at approximately 30,000 miles loud noises was coming from the rear of the vehicle. It appeared that i was having serious brake problems. After an inquiry of the brake's quality and performance, the service advisor, carl reed confirmed that the rear brake shoes would be replaced with a better…

    ODI 10319482

  • July 1, 2009

    Air Conditioner

    2008 honda accord. Consumer states air condition blows out hot air *tgw the consumer was informed by the dealer, a rock must have kicked up from the road and penetrated the condenser for the air conditioner. *jb

    ODI 10329650

  • March 8, 2009 · 32,000 miles

    Air Conditioner

    I purchased a 2008 honda accord lx last year and also purchased an extended warranty due to the amount of miles i drive per day. This year i took my car in to be serviced because the air conditioning was not cooling. The dealership informed me that the condenser was damaged from rocks hitting it and it would not be covered by warranty. The repair cost would be $594 and there was no way to prevent this problem from…

    ODI 10261646

  • July 27, 2008 · 100 miles

    Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting

    I bought a brand new 2008 honda accord with a 4 cylinder engine. When the air conditioner kicks on and the headlights are on there is a noticeable and quick dimming almost flashing of the headlights and taillights. It is bright enough to seem as though i am flickering my head lights to the person in front of me on the highway and this is a serious safety hazard. I contacted honda both the dealership and a regional…

    ODI 10236470

  • July 12, 2008

    Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting

    Purchased a 2008 honda accord june 29,2008. Finally got a chance to drive the vehicle for a period of time with the headlight on last night and noticed that the headlights keep dimming momentarily as the a/c or fan cycles about every 20-30 seconds. Two issues that i have is that honda is aware of the issues as every 2008 accord does the same thing. It is rather noticeable and very distracting not only to the driver…

    ODI 10234048

  • April 9, 2008

    Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting

    Each time the air conditioner kicks in, the headlights dim dramatically. It happens every time the air conditioner compressor turns on. *tr

    ODI 10247319

  • March 20, 2008 · 15 miles

    Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting

    Voltage drop when a/c compressor turns on, resulting in headlights and taillights dimming/flickering. *tr

    ODI 10222536

  • February 25, 2008 · 54 miles

    Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting

    Exterior and interior lights flicker when the air conditioning compressor comes on. Baytown honda service dept, baytown tx, stated this is normal and intended to do that. First they said they weren't aware of the problem, then they produced a service bulletin on the 2008 accord that advised honda is aware of the problem. Baytown honda stated nothing could be done because honda said there is no problem with…

    ODI 10219134

  • January 1, 2008 · 300 miles

    Air Conditioner

    2008 honda accord lx. All lights flicker when ac unit is running. *tr

    ODI 10247939

  • December 5, 2007 · 500 miles

    Air Conditioner · Exterior Lighting

    I own a new 2008 honda accord ex 4-cyl. When the a/c is on, my headlights, running lights and tail lights flicker dim to bright approximately every 40 seconds while at idle and while driving. This is a major concern and should be corrected. I will contact all insurance companies concerning this. *tr

    ODI 10225946

  • October 1, 2007 · 1,000 miles

    Air Conditioner

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, she heard a cracking noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, she smelled propane fumes when she turned on the air condition. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. As of february 25, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current 6,500. Updated 3/19/08 *cn updated 03/19/08 *tr

    ODI 10219138