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2008 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 461 repairs.
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2008 Honda Accord repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 285 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Honda Accord

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Honda Accord in Vermont, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

28000 mi
Tire pressure sensor broken..needed replacement...under warranty. Fixed in a 2 hours. 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012

69000 mi
Check engine light flashing and engine misfiring spark plug issue. Replaced one spark plug. 
Dec 2012

73000 mi

US $478
Misfire again. Replaced the rest of the spark plugs. 

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2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

88500 mi

US $324
diagnosis, engine code bad coil on cylinder 1, replaced ecm. diagnosis, engine code misfire/bad coil cylinder 1, coil replaced and all spark plugs 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Aug 2013

45260 mi
Failed power steering rack 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2016
Jul 2011

36000 mi

US $100
Audio system completely out - radio, XM, CD, Aux. Parts were ordered on this trip. Replaced entire audio head unit, including the dash faceplate. 
Oct 2013

56500 mi
Engine had severe missing, 3 cylinders not firing. Towed car to dealer to avoid damage to catalytic converter. They replace 3 spark plugs and their seals, and (under a factory recall) the PCM. 
Dec 2013

59000 mi
Leaking valve seals leading to fouled spark plugs, dead cylinders, and flashing check-engine light. Seals, three spark plugs, and PCM (Powertrain Control Module) replaced. Windshield wiper motor unpredictably quits for minutes or days at a time, then starts working again. 
May 2014

67000 mi

US $14
Interior courtesy light switch failed, replaced the switch. 
Jul 2014

69800 mi

US $5
Loud groaning noise from rear cylinder bank, sounding like oil-starved camshaft bearings. Shut down engine, added oil cleaner treatment to engine. Upon restart the sound went away after a few seconds and has not returned. 
Dec 2014

77000 mi

US $100
Noisy power steering pump. 
May 2015

80100 mi

US $100
Sudden alternator failure. 
Sep 2015

83000 mi

US $7
Compressor engagement erratic. Replaced compressor relay. 
Dec 2015

85000 mi

US $450
Accessory belt tensioner mounting bolt broke; half of it was in the block. 
Nov 2016

92000 mi

US $27
One of the two springs for the trunk lid broke in half. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2010

22000 mi
The seat back is so hard and uncomfortable from the active head restraint that the car was painful to drive. This is a Honda design flaw. Just because they are all like this doesn't make it right. I am now modifying the seat myself. 
May 2010

22000 mi
Leaking rear caliper and blown master cylinder. 
Dec 2010

34000 mi
The engine cover emblem was coming off. 
Mar 2012

47000 mi
The leather on the center console became de-laminated and began to fall apart. The rack and pinion was leaking and losing fluid.. Only 46,000 miles!! 
Feb 2013

52800 mi
The starter would make a howling noise on cold startup. The starter needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2014

59500 mi
The engine was misfiring had oil consumption prob and the spark plugs were fouled. Honda said that the computer needed to be reprogrammed and that 4 spark plugs needed to be installed. They said it will fix the problem but I have my doubts. 
Jul 2014

62800 mi
The engine is consuming oil but not at the rate they say is excessive. I believe a quart every 2000 miles is too much. They say that is normal. This is why I will not buy another Honda. 
Nov 2014

67000 mi

US $488
There is a joint on the bottom of the steering column that wore out and started clicking badly. The only fix for this is to replace the entire steering column. VERY EXPENSIVE. There is a service bulletin 09-078 but no recall. BAD HONDA! 
Oct 2015

77300 mi

US $50
The drivers side air mix motor stopped working. This meant that the air on the drivers side got warmer then colder all on its own. The motor wasn't hard to change but it made a big difference. 
Apr 2016

82500 mi

US $200
The seal where the output shaft goes into the torque converter is leaking. This seal needs to be replaced. 
Jan 2017

81300 mi

US $350
The leather on the center arm rest is coming off and the leather on the drivers side door is peeling off. Junky material. 
Feb 2017

91000 mi
Even though the Rack and pinion was ALREADY replaced once about 3.5 years ago, it is LEAKING AGAIN. Honda wants $1100 to replace it. The leak is small so I'm just going to leave it. VERY Disappointed with Honda. 
Jun 2017

94000 mi

US $700
The piston rings were replaced due to oil getting by them. This is a HONDA design issue that has to do with the VCM ECO mode. 
Jan 2018

96000 mi

US $225
The armrests (fake leather) have fallen apart. This is the SECOND time they are being replaced. Poor interior materials. I had a car upholstery shop put on a much more durable piece. They told me that Honda has had a problem with their interior leather for years. He said he has to do this repair many times every week. 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2015
Dec 2011

20000 mi
autolocking mechanism made a noise 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

17000 mi
replaced drivers outer door handle. Balanced all tires. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2008 - Oct 2015
Sep 2014

75000 mi

US $750
Brakes seized. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - Feb 2018
Sep 2015

79000 mi
Cylinder 3 misfire. Fouled spark plugs. Replaced spark plugs 1-4 and updated ecm software. 
Nov 2016

87900 mi

US $750
Leaking radiator. Whole radiator was replaced. 
May 2017

92000 mi
I was informed that the car was leaking oil from the VTEC spool valve area and that it would need to be replaced. They quoted me $600 including the cost of the parts to repair. I decided to hold off and take the car to another mechanic for a quote. 
Jan 2018

94000 mi

US $115
Had ABS, VSA, Brake warning lots come on after extended driving. During this time the traction control, ABS and stability control would not function. When the car is cold, the lights would come on again. Diagnosed by independent mechanic that VSA controller needed replacing. Dealer only programming for this item. Told me the part alone was $1300 before installation/dealer only programming. 
Honda Accord in Missouri, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

14000 mi

US $450
Paint chipping. Annoying back shelf rattle and glove box replaced due to misalignment 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - May 2022
Jan 2015

123320 mi

C $900
Radiator-transmission system 
Jun 2016

135780 mi

C $1700
replaced radiator and hose to transmission 
Apr 2017

138880 mi

C $250
recall on air bag and SRS Electronic Control Unit replace struts front end 
Sep 2017

164300 mi

C $100
back pads were worn. needed replacement. 
Oct 2017

164300 mi

C $300
front struts will be replaced along with both upper ball joints 
Jun 2021

186000 mi

C $2500
and an engine plug. 
Honda Accord in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2018
Aug 2013

43000 mi

US $422
Reprogrammed PCM and replace all spark plugs 
Jun 2018

71000 mi
Replaced cabin air filter. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Sep 2012 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

100000 mi

US $1000
valve cover oil leak, timing belt, water pump, timing belt pully tensioner 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015

39900 mi

US $500
They told me it was a bad relay switch. Costs included diagnosis, labor, parts, and tax. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Apr 2008 - Feb 2017
Jan 2012

99000 mi
4 spark plugs fouled due to VCM issues, replaced free. Computer update performed to improve VCM as per TSB 
Honda Accord in Alaska, United States
Aug 2008 - Oct 2010
Mar 2010

26000 mi
screen goes blank early in morning 
Jul 2010

31000 mi
navigation disc error 
Oct 2010

34000 mi
navigation issues persisted so traded it in 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2019
Oct 2013

56700 mi

US $120
battery died. replaced 
Jan 2014

60500 mi
Tires keep losing air 
Apr 2014

62700 mi

US $195
A/C not cooling; recharged the refrigerant and added dye to check for leaks. 
Oct 2015

82500 mi

US $50
Flashed the ECU to re-program the software. 
Oct 2017

115000 mi

US $200
replace front wheel bearings 
Dec 2017

116750 mi

US $1500
Replace power steering pump Replace leaking head gasket 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Nov 2008 - Feb 2015
Jan 2012

22800 mi
Battery replacement. Battery would not hold a charge anymore. Power lock on the passenger side was not working. Required a re-seating of the electrical plug within the door. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2018
Jan 2010

24000 mi
Severe transmission judder and slipping when cold. Probably torque converter according to dealer. Known problem but no fully successful countermeasure available yet. 
Feb 2012

47400 mi

US $400
Very poor shift quality, slipping, chatter, etc. Flush w/new formula Honda DW-1 ATF significantly improved shift performance. 
Sep 2012

53000 mi

US $1200
Rear shocks failed, resulting in noticeable tire rear (cupping). Replaced all 4 shocks with adjustable coilovers, resulting in improved handling and comfort. 
May 2013

59400 mi

US $280
Front left and right seat covers replacedmdue to excess wear. Honda covered 80% of repair costs. 
Mar 2014

68000 mi

US $300
Replaced original fixed length lower rear arms with adjustable arms to correct rear alignment. Replaced original rear stabilizer bar with larger diameter bar and bushings. 
Sep 2014

77000 mi

US $22
Failed relay FI relay failed 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2009 - Feb 2022
Nov 2009

6000 mi
engine mil light on- dealer remover spider egg cases from EVAP canister vent hose, covered as a warranty item 
Apr 2012

20700 mi
new vibration felt through feet from suspension expanding after being compressed 
Oct 2012

26700 mi
Sun roof motor retracts one second after trying to close the open hatch 
Jun 2018

84000 mi
Seized brake caliper, was replaced 
Honda Accord in California, United States
May 2007 - Sep 2021
Jan 2007

17000 mi
Navigation system failed, including voice controls and all radio functions. 
Dec 2007

13000 mi

US $120
Have had three batteries in four years on this vehicle... 
Oct 2012

22000 mi

US $220
Rear parcel tray vibration, typical for this model, had been repaired once before about three years ago under warranty. 
Mar 2013

29000 mi

US $260
Transmission slipping at speed. Reflash of the program and drained and refilled the transmission. 
Sep 2013

31000 mi

US $280
Replaced one of six (6) air-mix motors, used to regulate the temperature in the car. The dealer claims that these rarely fail. Of course, ours did. 
Nov 2014

38000 mi

US $212
Battery died again! Fourth battery in six and a half years. This time, the battery cable was corroded to the point of breaking. Our Honda lives in a dry climate and sleeps in a heated garage. It has stranded us three times in six years. Wow 
Jan 2017

29700 mi

US $160
Battery failed. This is the fifth battery in just over eight years. They ran numerous tests and were unable to find the cause of the power drain. This car has stranded us three times due to failing batteries. Highly unlikely for a Honda. 
Mar 2019

55000 mi
In March 2019, check engine light diagnosed engine misfire, cylinder 3. Originally quoted $2.600 to repair. After much thinking, decided to do repairs. Dealer misquoted service, now claims $3.600 to repair. Five weeks earlier, we replaced alternator at a cost of $1.100. Decided enough was enough, sold car as is $3.000. Several Hondas previous, all wonderful. This one was never right. I am done with Honda. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Dec 2007 - Jan 2012
Nov 2009

31000 mi
Had to replace the torque converter. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Mar 2008 - Jul 2015
Jun 2010

35000 mi
seat track needed to be replaced. Part ordered after first trip and repaired on second visit 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009

15500 mi
creaks - rattles from various areas -all forums indicate issue with new type of plastic squeaking[esp at seam areas] 
Jan 2010 TSB - nose mask interferes with hood lock mechanism. new nose mask ordered - one more trip back to dealer! ugh! 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2015
Jun 2011

82000 mi

US $40
The engine code stated that a spider web was probably the cause of the problem which I think related to an emissions valve. Sure enough, my friend opened it up and there was a spider looking at him. He cleaned it and it is fine. 
Nov 2014

153000 mi

US $150
All of the struts were replaced, front and rear 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Jul 2008 - Dec 2017
Sep 2010

15000 mi
Rattling sound from rear deck. 
Aug 2011

23000 mi
Rattling noise in/ near passenger glove box area. Although dealer corrected it twice, I still can hear it when riding on potholes. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

90000 mi

US $56
Corrosion at the electrical connectors were breathing false voltages. However the oil sensor was replaced. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 Heavy vibration starting at 60 mph. Problem seems to be with the ACM & the noise cancellation system. Car has not been repaired or returned. Service dept. says problem is so bad they would not want to drive the car either. MK: bought back 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2012 - Apr 2018
Mar 2018

96000 mi

US $600
had to replace both battery and alternator 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2007 - Apr 2010
Jul 2009

22000 mi
Rear speaker deck was rattling. Dealer removed deck and added a tape backed foam substance to cushion better and rattle is gone.  
Honda Accord in Colorado, United States
Jul 2009 - May 2022
Mar 2010

16900 mi
Replacement of leather seats. Vinyl sides were beginning to crack.  Front leather seats replaced. Leather on touch surfaces only. Sides are vinyl that began to crack. Covered under warranty. 
Nov 2014

55000 mi
Replace passenger side axle seal 
Jul 2015

61000 mi
Replaced automatic lock actuator. 
Nov 2021

276000 mi

US $775
Replaced starter 
Feb 2022

270000 mi

US $3000
camshaft front bank 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

35000 mi
A shudder in the steering wheel when turning. Tested power steering pump- OK. Replaced steering rack for worn guide. 
Honda Accord in Brazil
Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

60760 mi
Recall to change airbag 
Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
Jul 2017

108000 mi

US $200
MAF sensor replaced after failure 
Dec 2017

122000 mi

US $100
MAF Sensor previously replaced with aftermarket parts replaced again with OEM parts because of CEL 
Nov 2018

145000 mi

US $1000
Lower control arms replaced, worn bushings beginning to effect steering 
Mar 2020

161000 mi

US $1200
Shock assembly front+rear 
Nov 2021

181659 mi

US $300
Temperature sensor (ETC1) replaced due to erratic temperature reading Coolant temperature erratic on gauge, thermostat replaced 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

110000 mi

US $40
I had to replace the armrest pad, which is part of the drivers side door panel. I also had to replace the console lid upholstering. Both of these areas blistered up and crackedwhere my elbows rest. I paid for leather so this was unsat. 
May 2016

134700 mi

US $500
I had to replace the struts. One of them was leaking. 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Feb 2009 - Jan 2013
Mar 2009

15000 mi
Rubber door trip on all doors coming off of door. Stretched it back into place. 
Honda Accord in Missouri, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2011
Apr 2008

8000 mi
Adjustment of striker plate on driver door lock. No parts, successfully adjusted. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

72000 mi

US $400
Alternator went out completely. Had to replace it and decided to replace the serpentine belt. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2007 - Jan 2016
Jun 2009

19000 mi

US $235
2)Loose leather on seat repaired under warranty. 3)Problem with intermittent wipers repaired under warranty. 
Mar 2012

49000 mi

US $51
A/C Compressor was not turning on. A bad relay for the magnetic clutch was replaced. 
Aug 2014

90000 mi
rear brake calipers locked. replaced calipers, rotors, and pads 
Feb 2015

99000 mi

US $800
Lower control arms replaced. Mechanic insisted that there was wear and too much play at 100,000 miles. There was a little play, so I gave in. 
Mar 2015

100000 mi

US $245
Driver's door electric lock failed. Required new latch/actuator assembly. 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2008 - Apr 2015
Nov 2011

21360 mi

C $150
Bad Battery, battery replaced 
Sep 2014

42160 mi
Low speed judder (30-40km) when transmission was shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear. Dealer updated auto transmission software, total repair time was .8 hrs. Covered under warranty 
Mar 2015

45880 mi

C $800
Alternator stopped working and had to be replaced 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

39680 mi
Check engine light comes on. Service dept. says misfire in cylinder 3. Download computer upgrade but problem reoccurs. Car has been in shop three times. Staff say new coil needed at customer cost of about $100 
Feb 2010

42780 mi
Engine light comes on, computer analysis says misfire in cyclinder three. Computer upgrade obtained at no cost, warranty extended. Problem however reoccurred approximately three days later. Second trip for same problem, computer analysis says misfire cylinders three and five. Technician did some unidentified work which corrected problem for about two weeks before check engine light came back on. Check engine light, VSA light and VSA stability light appear. When car shut off and restarted only check engine light appears. Technician resets but this solution only lasts a day. Check engine light comes on. Coil replaced at cost to customer of $123 Cdn. Check engine light appears again same day. Dealer has now agreed to check valves at their cost. Car goes in tomorrow to allow this to happen. 
Mar 2010

43400 mi
Coil replacement was unsuccessful so dealer agreed to do valve adjustment which has been successful. Problem resolved. Dealership service team very helpful and very supportive. West City Honda staff to be congratulated for solving problem. 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2007 - Jan 2011
Jun 2008

8000 mi
Tail light socket was broken. 
Aug 2008

10000 mi
The backup lights and 3rd stop light were no longer functioning after the previous repair. 
Mar 2009

16000 mi
Engine making a rhythmic squeaking sound at idle. Dealer applied TSB which replaced the timing belt and used shims to realign it. Clunking sound from front suspension over bumps. Front strut assembly was ordered for installation during next trip. Keyless remote would frequently fail to perform correctly, requiring multiple button presses to lock/unlock doors, open trunk, etc. Dealer replaced remote/key. Clunking sound in front suspension reported during trip 1. Dealer installed front strut assembly that was ordered at time of trip 1. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Nov 2007 - Nov 2011
Aug 2008

18000 mi
Passenger power seat would not move more than an inch. Seat track was replaced under warranty. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Aug 2009 - Feb 2011
Dec 2009

25000 mi
Transmission often surges. Always told Hondas have noticeable shifting. 
Oct 2010

36000 mi
jerky transmission getting worse 
Feb 2011

38000 mi
Traded because didn't want to get stuck with a transmission repair. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

12000 mi
Replaced all four door seals on the body. Three of the four were pulling away from the frame. First they tried adjusting them--didn't work so they replaced them. Driver's side door leaking water through speaker grill area when sitting during hard rain. Unable to replicate. Drivers door handle occasionally sticks/hard to open. TSB repair/adjustment. Will be taking it back to do the same to the other three doors. "B" pillar trim panel rattle. Said was adjusted but is still making noise. One of the plenum bolts (valve cover area?) was leaking oil. Tightened and cleaned. 
Aug 2008

13000 mi
Same as above... B pillar is still making ticking noises while driving. Service manager said they had adjusted it again and suggested spraying some expanding foam onto the clip before installation. May try that next... Found water that we thought was coming in thru the driver's side door was coming in through an unsealed seam in the firewall between the engine and cabin. Tech sealed with silicon. Then two days later in a rain storm it was leaking again. Will return... 
Sep 2008

14000 mi
Dealer replaced drivers side "B" pillar seat belt bolt and trim panel. Also installed felt on the back of the panel. Appears to have fixed the rattling issues. Tech tried unsuccessfully to recreate the leaking problem. Took the cowl off for a second time while another tech up under the dash while spraying water in the area that we thought it had been leaking. No leak found. We'll see what happens when it rains. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2007 - Oct 2012
Jan 2012

US $740
Dealer recommended changing the Timing Belt and tensioner arm; which they did and changed out Water Pump. I later found out some of the work could have been completed under my Ext Factory 100,000 Warranty. Not Happy with the Dlr 
Oct 2012

91000 mi

US $330
Same problem everyone has w/V6 Engine - # 3 Spark Plug fouled while on a trip.Vehicle started acting up. Honda would not Pay even under 100,000 mi Extended Fac Warranty.Very Frustrated Sold V, purchased new 2012 Hyundai Azera Sooo Long Honda 
Honda Accord in Brazil
Feb 2015 - Jan 2022
Jul 2016

31300 mi
Hoses have loosen up and started leaking. O'ring on return hose deformed and started leaking. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Nov 2007 - Oct 2010
May 2008

1000 mi
A/C DID NOT WORK, RECHARGED, WORKED FINE FOR LITTLE MORE THAN A WEEK. RETURNED FOR A SECOND TIME, LEAKING PART REPLACED. REPLACED PART UNDER THE DASH THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE A/C. PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKED. 
Honda Accord in Queensland, Australia
Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

59520 mi

A $304
Front lower Control arm bushings. Rear shock. 

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2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Louisiana, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2014
Nov 2010

48000 mi

US $150
Rattling noise coming from rear deck. could not find problem. After numerous trips felt strips placed between rear glass and deck. Had to pay for repair even though not charged on previous trips. I am still having the problem. 
Aug 2011

59300 mi

US $190
Vehicle using excessive amounts of oil. One quart per 1000 miles. Software update did not correct problem 
Dec 2011

60000 mi

US $27
Vehicle is still using an excessive amount of oil. Am now doing an oil comsumption test thru the dealership. Had to pay for the oil change 
Apr 2013

87200 mi

US $160
Pistons and rings replaced due to excessive oil consumption. A prior computer update did not fix the problem. Honda has covered the cost of repairs. Also brake pads replaced rotors turned. 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
- Sep 2010
Apr 2010

21700 mi

C $80
Rear brake pads totally worn. Not normal for such low mileage. Pads were to the metal and destroyed the disk. Never even a squeak before it was too late. Discussion with Honda Canada and dealer replaced disks and pads. I paid pads only. 
Sep 2010

27900 mi
Cabin fan squealing. Dealer replaced at no costs. Driver's power seat. The cable attachment point for the lumbar support broke at the motor. Dealer replaced the lumbar adjustment motor assembly at no cost. 
Honda Accord in New Hampshire, United States
Apr 2008 - May 2014
Oct 2008

15000 mi
TPMS warning light and sporadic "Flat Tire" warning light. Replace TPMS sensor in wheel. 
Jul 2011

117000 mi

US $621
Drivers door lock would not activate electrically, replaced lock actuator. "diesel like" noise on cold start up. Verified noise and replaced VTC Actuator. Excess oil consumption. In first 90,000 miles only used 1/2 qt of oil between oil changes (~11,000 miles). Started to see increase in oil consumption. Measured for last 12,000 miles to be 1 qt per 900 miles. No evidence of leak or burning. 
Oct 2011

128000 mi
Recall for Software update to correct cold start valve timing. Entered Oil Consumption Test. 
Nov 2011

130000 mi
Had the Recall performed, however I already have had excessive oil consumption with this car (1qt/1,000 miles). Just completed the "Oil consuption" test and awaiting a response from Honda. Not encouraged! 
Feb 2014

212000 mi

US $2480
STEERING RACK SEALS LEAKING - REPLACE Vibration under acceleration. Replace left and right half shaft assemblies Rear driver's door lock fails to accuate - replace actuator During inspection found that control arm bushings were "rotten" - replaced bushings 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Apr 2012

115000 mi

US $200
AC needed recharge 
Jun 2013

140000 mi
AC compressor failure 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2016
Oct 2008

18000 mi
Oil leak from "timing chain inspection cover" and "valve cover". Seems fixed with one visit. 
Dec 2012

93000 mi

US $492
Replace left rear wheel bearing...humming noise. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2008 - Jan 2013
Dec 2009

23000 mi
Glove box was out of alignment and repaired following TSB. 

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2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Delaware, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2009

12000 mi
CEL comes on. Got link error using OBDII reader. Dealer said that there is spider web in the intake hose???? That was total surprise. Will see if it is OK now. 
Aug 2009

13000 mi
Passenger window does not roll down all the way. The window was off the channel. Technician put it back on the track. 
Feb 2010

18800 mi
Mechanical error message for 6 Disc changer. Will not play CD or Eject CD.  Also Car key button for lock and unlock intermittently not lit when pressed CD changer replaced. Key replaced. 
Aug 2011

31000 mi

US $250
update software and fix FOB 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
May 2009 - Apr 2015
Jun 2009

5000 mi
Seat head rests would not move up and down correctly. Thorough cleaning and lubing resolved issue. 
Jul 2013

62500 mi

US $250
Left front upper control arm (Torn Ball joint boot, not available separately) Compliance bushings on lower control arm. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

21000 mi
Rattle Rattles, squeaks, wind noise, repair 
Honda Accord in Oklahoma, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

61000 mi

US $700
Seized calipers replaced calipers under warrenty but routers had to be turned and new rear pads 
Honda Accord in Colorado, United States
Nov 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2016

176000 mi

US $400
VTC actuator replaced. Replace upper left front control arm with ball joint. replaced O rings on oil filter housing. 
Jul 2017

185000 mi

US $475
CV joint right side 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

99000 mi

US $50
Remanufactured right rear caliper bought at Autozone and installed in October 2014. Began sticking and heating up the rotor/wheel. Replaced with warranty caliper. 
May 2016

99000 mi

US $300
Warranty replacement caliper also sticky. Dealer charged list price for new Honda OEM calipers. $500 to replace both. No additional work. Autozone refunded full amount of both calipers. 
Aug 2016

102000 mi

US $685
Excessive oil consumption - oil rings replaced under extended Honda warranty. Timing chain, VTC actuator, guides, and oil pan (stripped drain plug threads). Runs great now. 
Oct 2017

112000 mi

US $1700
Paint began to bubble on left rear quarter panel. Further inspection revealed rust throughout fender walls on both rear fenders. Repair was done on both fenders. 
May 2018

118000 mi

US $460
Routine pad and rotor replacement - all 4 wheels. 
Jun 2018

120000 mi

US $550
Replaced Starter 
Aug 2021

150000 mi

US $550
Replaced Power Steering High Pressure Line. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
Jan 2015

127000 mi
both front wheel bearings 
Sep 2015

139000 mi
Burns oil, 1 qt / 1000 miles Honda contends this is normal so no action taken. Never buy another Honda 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

820 mi
Driver side sunvisor not working properly, light flickers. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
Oct 2010

27900 mi
Small amount of oil on passenger side of engine block - Replaced seal on timing chain cover 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2017
May 2017

190000 mi

US $500
Rotors and pads 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2015
Jun 2010

24000 mi

US $700
Rotors were Warped in just two years. Both front and rear had to be machined. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Jun 2014

72000 mi
Power steering whine and front end clunk. Replaced lower ball joints, rack and pinion, and compliance bushings. 
Sep 2014

74000 mi
Power driver's seat sliding forward/backward slightly with deceleration/acceleration. Driver's seat frame and seat tracks replaced. Center and left front armrests replaced due to peeling/cracking of vinyl covering. 
Mar 2016

97000 mi
Engine rebuilt due to excessive oil consumption per Honda service campaign. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2013
Nov 2008

5000 mi
Replaced seat tracks on drivers side because of jamming. 
Jun 2009

22000 mi
A rock damaged the A/C Condenser - needed to be replaced Sunroof developed and annoying rattle - right side sunroof track was replaced. 
Jun 2012

123000 mi

US $820
Crunching noise from left front suspension while braking and going over bumps - ball joint and lower control arm bushings replaced and both sway bar links replaced 
Honda Accord in Missouri, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

54000 mi
When starting cold engine noise could be heard prior to starter motor cranking engine. Problem was VTC actuator faulty. Honda replaced actuator correcting problem. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Mar 2014
May 2011

37900 mi
The fan, for the heater/ac was noisy, it was replaced.  Also the map light on the drivers side was replaced.  Rattles in rear deck lid, were repaired with tape. Rattles in glove box & passenger door were not fixed as they could not duplictae. 
Jan 2012

34740 mi
Car won't start. Charged battery with battery charger. 
Apr 2013

61380 mi

C $32
remove and relace arm within drivers power window. Part had to be ordered and a return trip to the shop to replace part. Rattle from engine, at cold startup. Sensor replaced. 
Dec 2013

68820 mi

C $475
Replace front brake pads and calipers. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2016
Aug 2012

135000 mi

US $2400
Water Pump. Front strut at less than 4K miles. Starter intermittently would not turn. Started at <70K. nursed it till today. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

63860 mi
my car take about 2 liter oil per oil change they wont repair it but they know there a problem and extended warranty why wont they fix it(last 3 oil change) 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014

51000 mi
VTC Actuator 
May 2014

51900 mi

US $358
Vtc actuator rattles 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2018
Dec 2013

114000 mi

US $610
passenger side front wheel bearing bad, replaced both front wheel bearings and passenger side wheel sensor 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2011 - Aug 2016
Jul 2012

60000 mi

US $50
VTC actuator replaced as part of service bulletin to correct grinding noise heard at cold start up Oil consumption continues to be an issue 
Dec 2012

75000 mi
Oil consumption continues to be a problem 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2011
May 2011

44000 mi
Car was making a strange metallic noise. Dealer could not replicate but had a service bulletin on a similar problem, so they replaced a variable timing control actuator at no cost to us. Seems to have fixed the problem. reattached heat shield 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2008 - Aug 2017
Jul 2015

83000 mi

US $823
Parking brake calipers & pads needed replacement; e-brake would not hold--failed safety inspection 
Jul 2017

101000 mi

US $753
Starter motor replaced. 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

43000 mi
Intake valve cam idler replaced. 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2016
May 2010

27000 mi
Air conditioner does not cool after three hours into trip. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

9300 mi
Rear shelf rattle. repaired. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2007 - Nov 2011
Apr 2008

5580 mi
TPMS light went on and remained on even though the tires pressure was correct. The dealer recalibrated the sensors. 
May 2008

6820 mi
Replaced the center console visor assembly (around radio display) because the plastic was dull and faded. It could not be restored to its original appearance any longer. 
Feb 2009

17980 mi
Rattles, squeaks and vibration in the gloves box. The same claim was fully repaired in October 2008 according to a TSB, but the same problem came back in March 2009. Fully repaired, no noise at all after the repair. 
Aug 2010

35340 mi
Replaced driver seat bottom (ivory leather) due to excessive wear and tear. 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Aug 2008 - May 2012
Sep 2009

15000 mi

US $330
Noisy passenger door lock actuator 
Apr 2010

23000 mi

US $290
Lumbar support actuator stopped working Lumbar support motor stopped working. Front brake rotors warped... AGAIN! Resurfaced rotors and replaced pads with updated pad. 
May 2010

24000 mi
Shop broke clip retaining hood prop rod. Replaced clip 
Jul 2010

25700 mi
Left car at dealer for 2 days to repair noisy driver and passenger door lock. Repaired only passenger side. Driver side was not repaired at this time and required 2 additional trips. 
Aug 2010

28000 mi
Driver side power door lock making unusual sounds and noisy. Finally repaired. 
Apr 2011

35800 mi
Driver's side window run channel worn and caused whistling Driver's side window run channel replaced 
Oct 2011

43000 mi
Dealer could not reproduce VTC grind... Problem documented VTEC actuator rattles and makes noise on cold start. I have it caught on video and TSB out there for the issue, but dealer 'could not confirm.' Dealer could not reproduce VTC grind... Problem documented 
May 2012

50000 mi
VTEC actuator making grinding noise 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Jul 2022
Jan 2009

12000 mi
Rattle and squeaks coming from inside trunk. 
May 2018

104000 mi

US $250
A/C freon leak. Replaced hose. 
Nov 2020

110000 mi

US $170
Car would not start. Replaced starter. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Sep 2010
Dec 2008

34000 mi
Super sensitive TPMS cause warning. Dealer reset warning and added more air. 
Honda Accord in Romania
- May 2011
May 2011 changed the lid of the glove compartment 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2008 - Sep 2015
Apr 2012

50200 mi
compressor needs to be replaced, loud noise and no air. plan on doing it myself this summer. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Mar 2012

55800 mi

C $1200
Total change of all 4 pads, rotors, brake flush, and change 1 front caliper. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2009
Oct 2008

9000 mi
Rear parcel shelf buzzing/rattling. Dealer had to remove the rear panel to apply felt pad. In the process they said they had to remove the C-pillar interior trim along with the clips that secure it. It took 2 days for the parts to arrive.  Headlights and interior light dim periodically, turns out this is a normal design, dealer proved me a copy os a 1990 TSB that explained the design/operation on the Accords alternator. Rattle in dash near passenger air bag door. Dealer said they don't like tearing into the dash for rattles unless they know for sure where it is. It still makes noise and is getting worse with colder air temps. I'm takig it back to the dealer. 
Dec 2008

12000 mi
Attempted one more time to get the dash rattle fixed. To no avail.  
Honda Accord in Rhode Island, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

68000 mi
engine is using oil between changes.Put in app.1-2 qts from 2,300-6,200 miles. Told by service director that Honda considers it within normal specs to use 1qt per thousand miles. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2011
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2013
Jun 2008

6200 mi
The base of the shifter and the shifter cover rub against each other, causing annoying squeaks. Technician installed foam between. Problem is fixed. Fixed the squeek on the gear shifter. The base rubs against the plastic. Dealer inserted a piece of foam between and that fixed the problem 
Nov 2008

19000 mi
The rear deck rattles during heavy bass passages. It does not rattles most of the time, however. Dealer applied the fix in the TSB, alleviated some of it but the rattling was still there. It's a design flaw, using flimsy sheet metal to support 3 speakers. 
Jun 2010

55000 mi

US $550
Rock hit radiator, puncture a hole, causing freon to leak. 
Jan 2013

57000 mi
The rear deck rattles during heavy bass passages. 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2007 - Apr 2010
Dec 2007

5000 mi
Both front struts replaced due to clunking noise 
Feb 2008

7501 mi
Drivers side front wheel bearing replaced 
Apr 2010

35000 mi
Loud pop in rear deck when body flexes. Traded car in due to numerous problems. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Sep 2007 - May 2008
Mar 2008

1000 mi
Driver's seat was repaired. Great car, but the reassembled seat was never comfortable after the repair. Honda corporate refused to replace the seat even though I spent 29k on their car. 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2015
Jun 2010

33000 mi
Window motor replaced. Roof liner loose (rattling). 
Dec 2010

41000 mi
Engine rattle (VTC) fixed. 
Feb 2011

43000 mi

US $230
XM unit TSB (no audio would play but song information would be displayed); replaced XM unit 
Honda Accord in New Brunswick, Canada
Jan 2009 - Nov 2012
Jun 2010

36580 mi
Defective front wheel bearing 

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2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
Apr 2011

28000 mi
Car would not start. I was told that gas was probably bad or watered down. It has happened at least once since then. 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012

58880 mi

C $400
had new battery installed. Car would not start a couple of times. Original battery finished. Had front brake rotors turned to eliminate noise, 
Oct 2012

69440 mi

C $700
replaced rear disks pads, rotors, and calipers. rumored defect with 8th gen Accord where caliper slider pins were installed backwards. 
Sep 2017

125860 mi

C $680
Rear brakes entirely replaced Table (upper control arm and ball joint assembly) replaced. This corrected a slight noise when going over bumps. 
Mar 2022

155620 mi

C $300
front left control arm replaced 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
Dec 2016

119660 mi

C $100
Replaced the battery. I had noticed it wasn't cranking very strongly. New 640 CCA battery from Wally World fixed the problem. Car now starts at -25 C no problem. 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

33000 mi
Software update to solve oil consumption and hesitation problems 
Feb 2012

36100 mi
oil consumption. Losing greater than 1 quart every 2000 miles 
Oct 2013

63700 mi
wheel bearing was making noise and deemed to have started to fail 
Apr 2014

71700 mi
oil consumption test 
Jun 2015

87000 mi
chain cover seal needed replacing and was leaking oil 
May 2016

97000 mi
engine mounts starting to fail 
Jan 2017

95800 mi

US $200
engine mounts failing causing vibration when accelerating 
May 2017

110000 mi

US $20
Mice got in through windshield wiper well and made nest in cabin air filter. Blower started blowing foul smelling air 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2007 - Apr 2011
Aug 2009

30000 mi

US $360
Dealer described problem as "rear brake pads seizing up" while the independent shop described it as caliper not releasing when brakes released, resulting in premature pad wear and a damaged disk. 
May 2010

42300 mi

US $170
Rear brakes inner pad sticking due to slider pin design defect. There is a class-action lawsuit over this issue. 
Sep 2010

49000 mi

US $221
Rear brake calipers replaced. They were damaged a year earlier by a faulty brake pad/slider pin design for which there is a class-action lawsuit. 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2010 - Jul 2021
Jul 2011

31000 mi
Excessive engine oil burning. Engine was out of oil, and oil light only came on briefly. oil life had 30% left. noise was coming out of the engine. Dealer could not replicate, but asked to check oil every 1500 kilometers. VTC actuator was changed. engine making noise at cold startup. the problem was known by honda, therefore replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2011

32240 mi
Update to the computer firmware, hoping that it would solve the excessive oil consumption problem. Seems to have fixed the problem. 
Feb 2012

35620 mi
overconsumption of engine oil. 
Nov 2012

39060 mi

C $60
air bag light came on, took it to 2 shops, they couldn't scan the problem, air bag module not showing up on scanner. Dealer cannot book me before another week. air bag light came on, took it to 2 shops, they couldn't scan the problem, air bag module not showing up on scanner. Dealer cannot book me before another week. 
Dec 2012

42160 mi
the airbag module was replaced under warranty and it also fixed the doors not automatically locking up upon starting. 
Apr 2013

43600 mi
Oil consumption problem is back again, after i heard an engine rattle. Firmware update didn't fix the problem. Now the dealer has to order pistons to replace them on the engine! 
Sep 2013

46500 mi
Oil consumption. the engine still consuming too much oil, honda recommended i start another oil consumption test and it failed. awaiting honda canada's response. 
Nov 2013

47740 mi
Reconditionned engine was installed. but ran out of oil at 800kms! 
Dec 2013

48360 mi
Engine was consuming oil. Dealer brought it to a machine shop to readjust the valves, but ended up with fissures in one of the cylinders. therefore, the dealer had to replace the engine with a 2010 used engine. 
Apr 2017

76880 mi

C $500
rear brakes, pads and rotors as well as the hand brake. 
Sep 2018

84940 mi

C $400
sway bar replaced due to vibration. 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

153000 mi

US $600
[A/C] Clutch and thermostat quit working. Replaced 

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2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
Aug 2017

126000 mi

US $200
trans oil leaking 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
Jan 2014

77000 mi

US $1200
Timing gear and water pump. 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

23000 mi
Car was exhibiting a droning noise from front of car above 25 mph. It was determined that the front right wheel bearing was defective. Cabin air blower fan was making high-pitched whining noises at low speeds. Car was exhibiting a droning noise from front of car above 25 mph. It was determined that the front right wheel bearing was defective. Cabin air blower fan was making high-pitched whining noises at low speeds. 
Honda Accord in North Dakota, United States
Oct 2015 - Feb 2018
Dec 2015

80000 mi
Honda recall/warranty on pistons and rings 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2017
May 2008

3000 mi
Filled regrigerant with dye to find leak. Replaced condenser which had a leak in a seam. 
Dec 2013

73000 mi
a pin in the caliper came loose 
Jun 2015

99000 mi

US $440
REPLACED REAR CALIPERS 
Dec 2017

130000 mi
started burning 1/2 qt oil per mo. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

109000 mi

US $500
Axle fluid leak 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2015
Jun 2008

7000 mi
A/C stopped blowing cold air. 
Jun 2009

18000 mi
AC blowing hot air.  Installation of AC expansion valve 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2011
Jun 2008

650 mi
tire pressure indicator light on. Tires not low on pressure. Required a computer hook up at the dealer. 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2012 - Jun 2015
Sep 2012

50840 mi
VTC Actuator 
Feb 2013

53900 mi

C $100
Replaced battery 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2010 - Mar 2016
Nov 2010

25000 mi

US $30
There is this mild rattling sound from the back of the car (driver's side rear). The mechanic tried to look for it, but could not find the source. It is more irritating than actually a major issue. 
Dec 2011

33000 mi
Malfunction Indicator light came on and mechanic said that there was a leak in the charcoal canister of the emissions system. Light went off by itself before the issue could be fixed. 
Aug 2013

46000 mi

US $349
The transmission solenoid ran into issues and had to be replaced. Some sensors in the transmission were also replaced. Transmission drain and fill was also done. 
Feb 2014

55600 mi
TPMS sensor came on and then went off by itself. Mechanic said that if it comes on again, it might need to be replaced. 
Jun 2014

57000 mi

US $118
Battery gave out and had to be replaced. 
Mar 2015

68000 mi
Two repairs to report 1. TPMS sensors went bad and had to be replaced on two of the tires. 2. One of the tire was incorrectly installed at the time of the last tire change. The shop replaced the tire at no cost. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jun 2008 - Jan 2022
Mar 2009

3000 mi
Replaced window trim that was dented at delivery. 
Jul 2010

9000 mi
Replaced Keyless Entry Module Sticking drivers door handle 
Sep 2010

9000 mi
Drivers door hadnle interior and exterior hard to open Replaced door latch mechanism 
Dec 2012

18000 mi
Oil leaking from crank cover 
Dec 2016

32000 mi

US $200
Timing cover leak and SRS ECU recall 
Dec 2017

38000 mi

US $300
Rear brakes worn after only 15k 
Oct 2021

61000 mi

US $300
Front & Rear brake disk pads 
Honda Accord in United Arab Emirates
Mar 2010 - Nov 2013
Nov 2010

26040 mi
small leak in rear brake 
Feb 2013

51440 mi
Leak from the hydraulics 
Sep 2013

57040 mi

¤320
Had to change the interior condenser 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2008 - Jul 2012
Jul 2009

13020 mi
Keyfob replaced under warranty due to intermittent malfunction. 
Aug 2009

14880 mi
Ongoing issue with slight wind noise on driver's side - diagnosed but not rectified as dealer called it "normal" - planning to take it to another dealer. Two hinge bolts on the gas door replaced due to surface rust under warranty. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2012
Aug 2009

13000 mi
the car would make a weird noise when it was started and more so when the wheel was turned...took to shop, discovered leaking rack and pinion....shocked! 
Sep 2009

14000 mi
there was a rear creaking noise that would occur with frequency. after three trips it was finally fixed, though the car still has another rattle in that same area, whistle noise coming in from passenger door, and various rattles in the front area.normal? 
Oct 2009

15000 mi
Fixed rattle in rear package shelf. It’s Spot welding according to the mechanic…so it isn’t so much breaking as coming loose. They took apart the entire back deck to make sure everything was tight and it’s been quiet since. 
Dec 2009

17000 mi
The problem is a new/old problem. Previously had rattles coming in from the rear deck. It was fixed. Driving south on the I-5 in California towards LA heard the sound again. took to the dealership and they said they had to have American Honda approv. the back of the drivers seat after adjusted moves back a few knotches. Dealer admitted problem but have to have American Honda approve the repair first. 
Apr 2011

30000 mi
Transmission has whine I asked them to check out, dealership said it is normal. Bad battery lead to the car not starting and check engine light coming on. Dealership replaced battery at no charge.  
Honda Accord in Malaysia
Dec 2010 - Nov 2015
Apr 2011

20460 mi
indicator for left turn intermittently not working (which almost resulted in crashes!). typically happens on hotter days and/or after driving for over half an hour. replaced electrical control unit under warranty. this is 2nd time repaired. 
May 2014

45040 mi

$320
passenger side rear wheel bearing replaced after hearing classic worn wheel bearing sound. 
Jun 2015

48360 mi

$200
Power steering repair 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010

22000 mi

US $170
rebuild the whole rear brakes because they are totally worn out. 
Feb 2011

28000 mi
front left wheel bearing replaced. it made a lousy humming noise on driving. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
Oct 2014

94500 mi

US $500
Caliper misaligned, wore one end of inner pad down. Grinding noise. Replaced: 2 studs and bolts, pads for both front, 2 calipers for front, 1 bearing damaged during repair. Honda was sued in class action for this problem. 
Honda Accord in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 Cold, cold morning --warning light came on for the transmission --the dealer is nearby stopped in for a check - transmission sensor going out -took 2 days to replace. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012

80000 mi

US $108
Battery needed replacement. Cost 99$ at autozone, and replaced it myself 

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2008 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Accord in Districto Federal, Mexico
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

20460 mi

$200
transmission band broke due to water pump failure 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

1000 mi
Took car to dealer because of VCM issues. Dealer agreed that is doing what I said it is, but since no part is "broken" they can not fix it. 
Jul 2008

10000 mi
Left rear wheel bearing replaced at 9000 miles 

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2008 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

2000 mi
I noticed a vibration felt through the steering wheel at 55 mph, worse at higher speeds. Since the car was still in the break-in period I decided to see if it got better by itself - it did but not completely. Dealer rebalanced tires. 
May 2008

8000 mi
A spider web was discovered by the mechanic. Something couldn't open/close properly and the sensor set off the check engine light. 

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2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010

29000 mi
XM radio will have reception come in and out for a few minutes and then completly cut out. Vehicle must be restarted for xm radio to work. Dealer said Honda knows about the issue but does not have a fix.  
Mar 2010

29000 mi
XM radio problem still not fixed when car sold. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
Mar 2016

57000 mi

US $115
Replaced manual transmission fluid with GM Synchromesh fluid that is known on forums to fix the 3rd gear pop/grind 
Oct 2016

62000 mi

US $75
Right headlight out, replaced within 10 minutes Power steering noisy. Was leaking and fluid was low. Topped up fluid rather than try to repair leak, as leak was likely in the rack and pinion and could be quite expensive (>1000) to fix vs. topping up fluid twice a year 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
Mar 2016

185000 mi

US $300
Corroded power steering line replaced. 
Jul 2016

191800 mi

US $335
Leaky power steering line replaces. 
Nov 2017

232000 mi

US $500
I replaced the front struts just before I sold it and bought rear ones, but never installed them. 
Honda Accord in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2007 - Jul 2010
Apr 2010

28500 mi
Metallic popping sound coming from front left wheel area. Dealer replaced linkages. 
May 2010

30000 mi
3rd gear was blocking intermittently, making it sometimes impossible to engage 3rd gear without first going back to neutral and re-engaging the clutch. Problem had been increasing in frequency. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2007 - Apr 2009
Mar 2008

5250 mi
Warranty repair. Gas tank release adjusted. Fuel door would not always pop open when release was tripped. 
Jun 2008

10000 mi
Glove box would not close flush. Latch could not be adjusted so a new glove box door wa ordered. 
Sep 2008

15000 mi

US $49
3rd gear grinds when shifting. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2008

2000 mi
Replace windshield - defective lamination from factory. 
Jul 2008

3000 mi
Windshield wiper arms installed on wrong side. Dealer switched arms. 
Sep 2012

22000 mi

US $85
Had driver's side lower seat bezel replaced; plastic tabs had broken off front section and could not be repaired. Dealer only part. 
Feb 2015

29000 mi

US $115
Replaced battery after 7 years in setvice. Longest life battery I have ever had. 
Aug 2021

41000 mi

US $248
Replaced battery 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

42000 mi

US $350
front struts - seems pre-mature at 42K 
Honda Accord in North Dakota, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013

48000 mi

US $50
Transmission was going into 3rd gear hard with a grind or not at all. Replaced the manual transmission fluid with GM synchromesh and haven't had an issue with it going into 3rd again. 
Jun 2015

60000 mi

US $40
A/C was starting to blow warmer air than usual. Used a can of R134A recharge and it is blowing ice cold now. 
Jan 2017

US $70
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner. One of the bearings was making noise so I decided to replace the whole tensioner and both bearings and the belt. Noise went away with the replacement. 

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2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2008 - Jun 2017
May 2008

620 mi
Side skirt installed improperly. Was not snug against body. Side skirt was removed, replaced with a new one. More snug than before, but could be better. I am satisfied however. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Mar 2023

164000 mi

US $180
Drained and filled the transmission 3x Cleaned all solenoid valves. O-rings in power steering pump replaced. Valve cover gaskets replaced Replaced the AC relay 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

10000 mi
Molding inside for driver's side door on ceiling was falling down and there was a major rattle when drivers side door was closed 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

16000 mi
Had a transmission fluid leak. Service Consultant described the cause as a 'porous' case. The transmission was replaced under factory warranty. 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
May 2008

5000 mi
Middle climate control fan switch replaced for squeaking issue. Also vibration in steering wheel at 50-75mph... Off balance...needed road force balance and rotation. 
Honda Accord in Nevada, United States
- Jul 2009
Jul 2009

2400 mi
Replace defective OEM battery. 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

9734 mi
Rear wheel ABS sensor replaced 
Feb 2009

9734 mi
TPMS light went on again after being fixed prior to car delivery. Dealer discovered that the ABS and VSA light was on (after dropping off) even though this was never on during the time I had the car. TPMS sensor replaced 
May 2009

11160 mi
TPMS Light came on again. Dealer adjusted tire pressure and reset light. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

10000 mi
Power drivers seat runs rough when moving forwards/backwards. Replacement/Repair Parts ordered during this visit. 
Jul 2008

12000 mi
Power drivers seat runs rough when moving forwards/backwards. Drivers seat frame was replaced. Glove box misaligned. 
Honda Accord in Nova Scotia, Canada
Mar 2015 - May 2016
Dec 2015

106020 mi

C $300
Replace FR upper control arm and ball joint. 

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2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Jul 2017
Mar 2016

103540 mi
Took care of "excessive" oil consumption as per service bulletin. 
Dec 2016

116560 mi

C $900
Full brake job at all 4 corners + 2 rear calipers. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2013 - May 2016
Jan 2014

75000 mi

US $110
Manual transmission grinding in 1/2/3 gears during upshifts. They attempted to adjust the clutch pressure, but then determined that it could not be repaired and needed to be replaced within a few months. I haven't had it replaced yet. 
Feb 2016

117400 mi

US $900
Front axle and bearings replaced. Window washer fluid pump failed, replaced 

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2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in New York, United States
Apr 2008 - Jul 2013
Feb 2010

32000 mi
Powersteering rack was leaking. I did not see any evidence of the leak because the fluid was being captured by boot. It was a sound that originally made me bring in the car - thought sound was transmission. 
May 2010

36000 mi
power steering rack had been replaced but not tightened enough. had to bring back to have something tightened to prevent power steering fluid leak 
Aug 2011

56000 mi

US $150
Radiator had lost coolant for about a month (had been pressure tested and found ok). Later it dumped all coolant in my garage. Fought with dealershop and honda for some coverage and got part of repair costs covered. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2011
Oct 2007

1000 mi
Navigation head unit failed. Screen would lock up. Bluetooth also stopped working when unit failed. 
Nov 2007

1000 mi
Navigation head unit was replaced. Problem resolved. 
Dec 2009

17000 mi

US $60
Driver sun visor not returning to home position Driver side washer nozzle not working well.  TSB for rattle in glove box. Dealer installed felt tape per service bulletin. XM radio audio stops when changing stations. Honda is aware of problem; requires a new XM receiver which is not available yet. 
Jan 2010

17300 mi
Replaced washer nozzle.  Replaced sun visor. Replaced sun visor and windshield washer nozzle. 
Sep 2010

22000 mi
Car pulling when stopping or starting - informed normal torque steer. Navigation locked up - cycling power corrected. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
May 2008 - Feb 2009
Jul 2008

1000 mi
Rear tailights were chipping paint on both rear quarter panels. Body shop sanded tailights and repositioned them. Tailights are now chipping rear bumper due to limited clearance. Going back to body shop again. 
Dec 2008

3000 mi
To fix rattles rear shelf was taken apart and c-pillars were replaced. Did not resolve. Returned and spoke with Regional Director and service determined cracked spot welds in the rear shelf on both passenger and driver sides. Service could not correct welds and was not willing to have Honda send a Master technician come and investigate. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Nov 2011
Mar 2011

35000 mi
Weight and seatbelt sensor is on. Currently in repair. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2016
Apr 2015

92300 mi

US $6
AC relay replacement. 5 minutes and $6. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Mar 2012

76000 mi

US $978
VTC actuator, Timing cover leak, Computer flash. Did not help. Extreme oil consumption, fuel mileage is worse. 
Jul 2012

78000 mi
I was left stranded. Starter appeared to have gone out. I had no oil on my dipstick. Still had 60 percent left on my mileage minder for service. Car is still in shop. It has been 34 days waiting on Honda to MAYBE repair engine/ oil burning! I picked the car up from the dealer and the damn thing stalled, then caught fire. I pulled over, called 911, and watched it burn to a crisp. Now, I am dealing with the dealers insurance company. Which has been a two month ordeal of pure hell. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2008 - Dec 2016
Sep 2009

40300 mi
Replace Power Steering Rack Under warranty. 
Jul 2010

65100 mi
VTC Actuator and burning of oil. All replaced by manufacturer. 
Jul 2011

89900 mi

C $100
Replace pads, because of squealing 
May 2012

106600 mi

C $250
Replaced Driver side CV Joint 
Dec 2012

118420 mi

C $440
Replace VTC Actuator 
Aug 2013

131400 mi

C $900
Coil pack broke, along with crack in spark plug, cylinder one. All coil packs and spark plugs replaced by dealer 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

11000 mi
Front Drivers Seat 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2007 - Nov 2010
Jun 2010

78000 mi

US $820
Rear driver's side brake caliper malfunctioned causing brake pad to constantly contact brake rotor. This wore the brake pad down very quickly which also badly scored the rotor. Calipers, rotors, and pads were replaced on rear axle. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2021
May 2012

55000 mi

US $500
right front strut blown 
Jun 2012

57000 mi

US $550
passenger window motor and switch 
Sep 2013

71000 mi

US $90
battery died, replaced 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2013
Jan 2009

5000 mi
The wire that opened my fuel door froze up and I couldn't open the fuel door. They also lubed the trunk and freshed the brakes. Trunk creaked when I closed it. 

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2008 Honda Accord 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

1000 mi
Driver's side door needed to be readjusted because it was not flushed/sticking out at one side... it was a fit and finish issue. Maybe the problem was already present when I took delivery, however, I just didn't notice it until 3 days later. 
Jun 2008

2000 mi
Fan switch on dash squeaks. Dealer said it still functions, so Honda isn't willing to pay for repairs. Rattle coming from center rearlight when playing stereo. Dealer said the subwoofer setting was turned up all the way, however, I specifically checked that setting before going in for service. It was at set 2 out 6, still rattles. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Apr 2008
Apr 2008

4000 mi
Car was a third of an inch lower on passenger side. Honda said "within tolerances." Glove box rattle, package tray rattle, noise in roof lining. Loose tool tray in trunk. 

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