2008 Model Year

Honda Accord

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,514
Recalls
0
Crashes
61
Severe
126

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2025

When cold starting my car it has a very loud rattle. Lately the rattle takes some time to go away.

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
Dec 2025

The air bag was fixed by honda dealer free but now it shows the red light.automatic emerlgency brake light lane keeping assistance

Engine
Nov 2025

VTC failure, grinding on cold start up. There is a known issue with this in my year model, 2008 Honda accord.

Brakes
Oct 2025

Brakes are too small and where out very quickly. I've had 3 sets of breaks done and my car only has 57000 miles.

Electrical System Fire
Aug 2025

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, an abnormal burning odor leaked thr...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

On August 6, 2025, I scheduled an appointment at Ball Honda, located at 2135 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 (Tel: 619-259-5865), for a re...

Electrical System
Apr 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that th...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Nov 2024

Brakes: ABS system has been feeling funny for some months. Engine: Consistent P3497 Code which has turned into a check light ON.

Engine
Sep 2024

Engine is making rattling noise at cold start... I see it being reported by 1000s of 2008 honda accord sedan owners. My car mileage is only 120k. I ne...

SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 2024

Seatbelt defecto

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Summary

The 2008 Honda Accord has 1514 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 61 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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