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My vehicle went in forairbag recall repair in august at bay ridge honda in brooklyn new york and when i got it back a airbag light started showing on my dashboard i tried calling the dealership and got brushed away and they kept hanging up on me so i have a appointment to go back in on december 16 but they keep telling me to pay 150 dollars to figure out the problem my mechanic checked it for me and said it was for the passenger air bag that they changed plus the driver side one that i never had issues with since i bought the car. Never been in a accident either.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was being operated, the side curtain air bags independently deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact suffered head and shoulder injuries, but did not require medical attention. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was not provided.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tools confirms parts not available.
I purchased this car last year and it had over 150000, as i checked the oil i noticed it was low i have added 1 qt in between every oil change. My second problem was during the winter on the real cold days the starter sounded like it was hanging up as described as the vtc actuator.my third problem is the warning light on the dash for the air bag has illuminated. I contacted honda today and they told me the light only comes on after it has been to the body shop? also i have received a claim form for a reimbursable deployment prior to feb 13 2014. I have not been in a accident and neither has the car. So if there is a claim for the air bag deployment why isn't there a recall for the air bag?
With the car turned off the driver's side curtain airbag and seat airbag deployed after i shut the door. I can site at least 30 posts on nhtsa's website where this has happened and there is certain to be thousands more. This is a very expensive fix that neither american honda co. Nor most insurance companies will not fix. Those with the airbag problem are now driving around with deployed airbags due to a manufacturer defect that honda refuses to fix. I am hoping to join a class action lawsuit against honda because they have ignored this personal security concern. I would like to see nhtsa take a stance on this.
"takata recall". 2008 honda accorddriver-side takata airbagaggressively deployed upon impact from another vehicle in accident, causing sever injury to driver of honda vehicle.this occurred on a main highway. There has been no recall of the 2008 driver-side airbag. My vehicle was a total loss.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle was driven over a metal object in the roadway and caused a failure of the passenger side tire. The contact stated that the air bags independently deployed. There were no injuries sustained as a result of the air bag deployment. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I entered my 2008 honda accord in my driveway and after closing my drivers door, my side airbags and drivers seat airbags deployed.the key was not in the ignition nor was the engine running.honda is giving me the royal run around and will not take responsibility to fix this.they want me to go through my insurance company to get this repaired, when in fact there was no accident.they are blaming it on a sensor that is under the car, which they say may have been damaged.this car is still in showroom condition with 22,000 miles.they just had an airbag recall on 2002-2004 models, their customer service dept in california were very rude and advised if there is a recall in four or five years then i can be reimbursed. There have been numerous complaints of this happening to many 2008 honda accord owners looking through the internet.it is time that someone makes them accountable, as loyal honda customers we should be taken care of if their reputation is quality and excellence. We should be treated properly and have this repaired.it is time honda recalls their 2008 honda accord and fixes this issue now, before it deploys and someone gets killed. Why must it take someone losing their life before anything is done.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata inflators having difficulty getting the dealer to take care of the 3 recalls on my car
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000, 16v056000, 15v665000 (air bags) and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall.dealership has claimed they don't have the necessary parts to fix the airbags for over a year.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While attempting to exit the vehicle with the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and dragged the driver's left leg. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the front driver's side door failed to latch due to the crash. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained left leg, head, and neck injuries, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Air bag light came on intermittently, then stayed on.when to honda dealer in yorba linda, ca.dealer tested srs system, no errors on diagnostic code.only thing dealer said was to return and leave car for several days, that they had no idea what is causing this.dealer also said would be at my expense if they found anything wrong and for time to investigate.i have not returned.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, the side curtain and front passenger air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to rockingham honda (402 s broadway, salem, nh 03079) where it was diagnosed that the failure occurred due to the defect described in nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags). The vin was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would repair the vehicle. The contact was informed that the vehicle may not have been properly serviced under the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available.the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was made aware of the issue.the contact had not experienced a failure.vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Car was hit in the rear and the passenger ( right front) airbag deployed.car was stationary when it was hit and the air bag deployed.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall: i inherited this car in june and i brought it to huntington honda to to be sure that all was in order, as i was intending to drive the car from new york to louisiana at the end of the summer to give it to my daughter who lives there.i specifically asked the service advisor, darrell raeburn, if there was an airbag recall on the car. He wasn't sure, but after checking with someone else, he said yes, there was both a software and a hardware recall. They performed the software update at that time, and he said the parts for the repair should be in in july.i called the dealership earlier this week to ask the status. I was told there was no recall on my car. I said that was not consistent with what i had previously been told, after which i was then told that the parts were due in the next day, and even though there wasn't a recall they could replace the part for me at no charge. I made an appointment for today (july 28), but when i got there, i was told by the service advisor (dave?) that there was no recall on the car and nothing they would do.i just spoke on the phone with craig scelva, who is some type of top service manager. Aside from my complaint about the confusing information and wasted time today, i asked him what the real story is regarding the car and airbag recall. He said there is definitely not a recall, that only if the srs light comes on is there a recall. Yet (as i told him), when i enter my vin number into the http://hondaairbaginfo.com website, the result is that there is a recall, number 16v-056, to replace the srs ecu, which may corrode and fail (though it says that if the unit fails the warning light will come on).so at this point i do not know what to believe about the recall status, & i am very concerned about the confusion, obfuscation, or lies which i have been given by people at huntington honda.
"takata recall"honda usa does not honor the nhtsa16v-056 (corrosion of the ecu unit) air bag recall. They said they would send a remedy letter in the fall of 2016. Never received the letter, and closed their recall campaign. They will not replace the ecu unit unless it's corroded to a point where a warning light comes on. The whole point of the nhtsa 16v-056 recall is to replace the ecu unit, so no corrosion will occur in the future. Honda usa refuses to replace the ecu unit. They bully their dealers not to replace it too.i have never encountered a business that is this deceiving in my life. I' m stuck without any pull orpower to have them liable for this issue. Please ,i beg you , please help me nhtsa!there was a litigation that was settled in the past regarding premature wear on the rear brakes. They just replaced one set of rear brakes per litigation, but the actual defect was never addressed and never fixed. The defect is in their brakingsystem .i'm still driving with defective braking, with extremely high anxiety.honda usa deceived nhtsa and the customers again. Seats are so uncomfortable , it detracts attention away from driving safely on the road.
2008 honda accord, drive less than 3 yrs, airbag light is on while driving. Called honda north america office & honda dealer in houston, they refuse to give a free diagnosis, because the mileage is over 36,000 mile. I told them this is a safety issue, should carry a lifetime warranty.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed, however the dealer advised that the supplemental restraining unit system might have needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.updated 11/01/16*lj
Airbags did not deploy, a head on accident going at 40 mph hit a car going 45 mph. My bumper in the front was pulled off and the hood is bent but no airbags went off.
My honda accord 2008 ex model's passenger side curtain air bag took off without any impact which it was getting parked by a vale driver. There was no damage any where to trigger the same. This occurred when the vale driver parked my car and shut the door of the car. Air bag took off and injured the person. Geico did the repair and could not find any reason what could trigger the air bag. I took my car to honda dealership (huntington honda) and they also could not find the reason. Garage denied the claim and no one is able to give confidence that this will not happen again.i have several pictures and detailed report and like to share if there is any way to do that.
I have a 2008 honda accord. While the car was parked, but running, the front passenger door was shut slightly harder than normal, and the side curtain and seat airbags deployed on the passenger side only. There was not a side collision or evidence that the car was hit. I took it to gillman honda in houston tx and paid $125 for a diagnostic test. They said the sensor for the side airbag went off (code f4-11) and it wasn't covered under the extended warranty. I made a claim with honda usa. An inspector came and claimed he noticed previous damage (scrapes) to the undercarriage of the car and even though the airbags didn't deploy then, that may have caused it.i told them my concern is that the airbags deployed so sensitively and i have a 3 year old child.i don't want him to get injured. How can i ensure it won't happen again. They responded the reason the airbags deployed was inconclusive and it would not be covered.
Air bag light came on and stayed on.when local honda dealer checked it out was told that there was an internal failure of the srs control unit. Was told it needed to be replaced. When asked what caused it, was told that if the car was not in an accident they didn't know.the car had not been in an accident.am planning to have it replaced but with the recalls of this part in older models, felt as if i needed to report this defect in case it turned out to be a problem in other models of this car. Dealer was notified.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I had just returned from the store in my 2008 honda accord ex/l. I pulled into my driveway placed my car into park and exited the vehicle as i normally would. But to my surprise when i closed my door i heard a loud pop! i turned around and saw my car filled with dust i opened my door and realized my airbags have deployed. Both driver side curtain airbags and the driver's seat side impact airbags were deployed. I didn't "slam" the door or close it any harder then i normally do. I took it to the dealer where i had purchased the car from and he told me i had to of slammed my door for all of them to blow off like they did "they don't just blow off on their own" " you slammed your door" i know how i close my door. I take care of all of my belongings. Is what i replied with. The service writer told me i was looking at $6,000 to get them replaced. I don't have 6 grand sitting around so after many headaches and the dealer trying to scam my insurance company andgetting mad that i tried to contact honda directly to resolve my issue they finally fixed my car....(it took them 2 months) and cost me a lot of money. I was given no help from honda even after i had found out that i was not the only person out there with this same exact problem. With that being said you'd think honda would do something about this. Apparently taking care of customers and doing what's right has fallen low on the pole for honda. I can promise i will never purchase a car from honda ever again.
I got out of the passenger seat of my 2008 honda accord and closed the door shut.upon the door closing the door the side impact airbags on the passenger side of the vehicle inflated.the curtain airbags and the seat airbag was deployed causing ear pain to my fianc who was getting things from the backseat.i have reached out to honda and was told that it was not their fault and basically given the runaround.i have researched this particular incident with this particular honda model and notice there is an open investigation by the nhtsa.i hope this can help move the process of a recall along.
Takata recalluntimely replacement of srs ecu - taking months to get this replaced, no date for replacement is available, driving with potentially corroded componentsand possible lack of deployment of airbags
Takata recall. My car was on recall list. During service at lucas honda jacksonville fl.,in nov 2016, the service manager said my car was on recall and replaced the passenger side air bag only. The drivers side airbag has not been replaced yet, now my car has disappeared off of the recall list. Please reinstate my car on the react list for the takata recall.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags), 15v665000 (air bags), and 16v346000 (air bags); however the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bags (srs) light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician could not find a code on the air bags. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags) and 09e-063 (equipment). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,151. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to tampa honda (11000 n. Florida ave, tampa, fl 33612; (813) 518-6476) and was informed that the srs failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in recall campaigns regarding the air bag inflator and the srs. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the srs on the vehicle had a different serial number compared to the ones in the recall. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under recall and needed to be repaired out of pocket. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.updated 09/20/16*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/13/14.
I was driving van was in front of me came to a complete stop i crashed into vehicle hit my head have damages to my face air bags did not come out at all.i have pictures of car so you can see the damages to my vehicle and air bags should have came out but they didn't..... Updated 06/30/15 updated 9/15/2015
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
We took the car in on 7-27-16 for three recalls, one was performed.at this time we are told no passengers in the passenger front seat.we were told the parts will be in2-3 weeks, it's been almost two months.we cannot get any response from rock honda in fontana, ca.i called american honda - customer service.they informed the nextupdate will ne in late fall 2016 - possible the end of december 2016.we cannot sell or trade this car in - we purchase brand new in 2008. It has been well kept and know we unable to use as intended. Who wants to ride in the back seat when only two persons in the car.this is embarrassingwe have left the car parked more than used.one of the recalls is if you slam the doors when engine is on the air bags can deploy. The other is if air bag deploys it may cause metal fragments to injury persons in car.this is out 4th honda - we own a 2016 pilot now, just traded a 2011 honda crv. Had a 2009 accord we traded for the 2008 accord we have now.really disappointed with the fact we cannot fully use or trade/sellthis vehicle.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving on an exit ramp at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained leg, knee, neck, and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent body shop where the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Takata recall*** received notification via mail 7/23/16 that passenger airbag inflator is now part of recall, advised not to drive with passenger until its been fixed, but honda offers no information about when that will be. Called honda on 7/25 (next business day) to request alternate transportation, was told to also follow up with local honda dealer. Called them, left message with "person responsible for reviewing". After calling for two more days and talking with as many people as possible, local dealer rep stated they can do nothing until national customer service reviews and authorizes loaner vehicle. Called national customer service 7/28/16 to follow up on request as no word from case manager. Was on vacation the following week so no followup, but no call from honda either. On 8/8/16 (two weeks after initial request), called again to follow up, denise confirmed my request is in the escalations queue and to be patient.i find it beyond ridiculous that honda cannot staff themselves appropriately to deal with this recall situation. Every day that goes by, while i wait "patiently" is another day that honda our family risks injury or death from the airbag in our vehicle and is another day that honda doesn't have to pay for a rental vehicle to eliminate the risk of that injury/death. Honda is gambling that our vehicle, that has spent its entire 8 years of existence in a priority (humid) location (florida), won't injure or kill us in the meantime, even though they have gone so far as to advise in writing for no one to ride in the front passenger seat. Due to our child safety seats in the back for our children, there is no other viable seating position in this vehicle and this is unacceptable. Honda is sandbagging the rental vehicle request process. They need to expedite requests for alternate transportation before another person is injured or killed.
Srs indicator light came on the dashboard while driving. Took the vehicle to a local honda dealer and was told that they were not able to perform any diagnostic as the srs unit has failed and was not communicating with the system. I had to pay $482 to replace the srs unit. Although the vehicle is out of warranty, it has less than 36,000 miles on it and the srs unit replacement should have been covered by honda.....updated 05-27-15
Driver traveling speed limit on interstate 40 outside kingman, az. Driver drifted off the road, over corrected, and struck a wooden post at the end of guardrail, causing car to leave the roadway. The air bags did not deploy, leading insurance investigators concerned. Insurance adjustors felt the car could be fixed until a large hole was discovered in the transmission. Concern to all was that air bags did not deploy.
Takata recall. Took my honda to get recall done. Got call back that said the recall was done but the airbag light was permanently on due to the recall replacement. They said it was because new part they made did not sync with my seats because they are 'after market' seats?! my honda was bought brand new by my grandfatherat breakaway honda in greenville south carolina, and the seats in it are the same ones that came with it when drove off the lot! i now live in north a carolina and crown honda of durham nc is refusing to due anything about it saying it's not their problem, and that i need to take it up with the sc honda location. Take my car to get a recall done and got a car back with airbags that no longer work?! doesn't make sense it me. I now have a car less safe than before.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v061000, 16v056000, 15v665000 (air bags) and 09e06300 (equipment) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.updated 09/20/16*lj
Subject: sudden unintended accelerationat 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 drive. The engine suddenly revved up and the car lunged forward, accelerating at high speed and out of control. I remember reacting by applying the brakes with all my might and engaging the hand brake without much effect.the car lunged forward about 100 feet and hit a concrete barrier which smashed the front and engine and totaled the vehicle. Luckily there were no other cars or pedestrians in the vicinity otherwise there would have been more severe consequences.when i regained consciousness, i had been transported to the fairfax hospital and had suffered severe trauma to the neck, throat, larynx and mouth area and was bleeding from a cut on the chin. Two days of intense examination at the hospital and several follow-up medical exams found no evidence of any physical or medical condition that could have possibly contributed to the accident. It must be noted that i did not receive any citation for the accident from the fairfax police.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. I was involved in a serious front and rear collision. I was hit from behind while my vehicle was stopped on a city street.the person responsible for the accident did not see the stopped cars and hit me doing approximately 45 mph. I was pushed into the vehicle in front of me at high impact. The airbags did not deploy. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer for all airbag recalls. I was not injured but this could have had a much different outcome.
My husband and i along with my two daughters got in our 2008 honda accord on monday afternoon, my husband was the last one in. He got in the front passengers side seat and when he shut the door the side airbags deployed! my oldest daughter was in the seat behind him and when the airbags deployed it hit her in the face causing burn marks on her face and neck and also she has some loss of hearing in her right ear and a constant ringing in her ear! we contacted our insurance company they said they could not help us! we then contacted our local honda dealer where we purchased the car and they said sorry no recall on your car and its not under warranty but when i explained my daughter was injured their attitude changed and were told to call american honda and tell them what happened! at this point we were told to drive the car to our local honda dealership for them to run tests on the car to see why the airbags deployed! now it is just a waiting game i guess!....updated 07/31/14updated 03/17/2015
The air bag sensor (driver side) light is on and honda refuses to determine the cause at their expense.claims the car is not covered by the massive airbag recall.although from us dot investigation they previously hide warranty issues from the public.
I took my vehicle to the dealer on 11/22 in regards to an srs ecu recall and was informed that repair would only be completed after a unit failure.according to the honda recall notice the repairshould be completed on 100% of effected vehicles as a preventive repair.honda stated parts would be made available in fall 2016 for all effected vehicles.this is an important component for vehicle safety and do not want to take any chances with the safety of me and my family.
Son driving at speed of 30-35 mph and driver's side curtain airbags spontaneously deployed. Road was smooth, no potholes or debris. Towed car to honda dealership who informed me that this was not covered under any recalls or manufacturer's warranties even though service tech found no evidence of damage that would have caused the deployment.. Cost to repair $8500. Chose to trade car in and purchase another vehicle (not a honda).
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/19/16*ljthe consumer stated the air bag was replaced on august 18, 2016. Updated 11/03/16.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The air bag light stays on constantly. I took it to the dealer, i was told that the control module would have to be replaced at a cost of $752.00. The car has 66,287 miles on it. The previous owner had a small rear end collision but the air bags did not deploy. I was told that some of the other parts of the safety system were covered repairs at no cost but the control sensor was not covered. I took the car to autonation honda in memphis, tn.
Takata recall - concern that this recall is not being address in a timely matter as it is a direct personnel safety concern.warning owners does not eliminate responsibility.this vehicle is located in south florida where likelihood of defect is greatest.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to no parts available to repair driver side airbag recall notice.consumer sent additional correspondence. Updated 03/02/17.
2208 honda accord, never been in the accident, srs stay on and the off (passenger air bag on). Took the honda dealer and they told me the srs unit defected. And will cost me $500 . I bought the car brand new never been any accident. I think honda should cover this safety device under warranty.
I was involved in a mva and at 55 mph, my airbag did not deploy and my chest hit the steering wheel as well head hit the windshield leaving me with a sternum fracture. I hit another vehicle from behind.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) was received in may. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. Honda contacted me again regarding the takata airbag inflator. I traded this car into an acura dealer approximately 10 years ago. I have contacted honda by phone and mail 5 or 6 times yet they still haven't corrected this. Somewhere someone is driving a dangerous vehicle. I sure they could find this car if they followed up correctly. They are obviously not very concerned about safety.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v046000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the front and rear passenger air bags became exposed from the outer covering.there was no deployment.the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the air bags werefalling out of the headliner.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 5,500 and current mileage was 7,256.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems.the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
Takata recall and srs safety went to the autoairbagsettlement.com website and unable to find any links to file a claim online, this has been repaired but still want t be a part of it. The other recall still has no remedy at this time and judging from the text on nhtsa recall #16v-056 it sounds serious.please help me to remedy this situation. Thanks,
Takata recall as part of the airbag think my car is one of the recalls honda garage in greenfield mass. Could not tell me.also brought my car today to have it test drive because feel like the front in has problems with noise an vibration feeling they test drove it said looked at it in the garage an told me it looked fine i just dont feel like it drives like it did before just want to send this as back up because if it brakes or ends up back in want to make it known an worried about the airbags.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at 40 mph, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the software failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact recieved notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags), 09e063000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified.
My fiance got out of the car and shut the door on the right passenger side. When he shut the door, the air bags immediately deployed on that side of the car. No crash took place for this to happen.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received a recall notification in july of 2016. The manufacturer stated that the parts would not be available until spring of 2017. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/27/17*ljupdated 02/07/17.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights remained illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000, 16v056000, and 15v665000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
There was a premature failure of the srs module in our 2008 honda accord which, according to a local honda representative, renders the airbags useless in a crash or can cause premature deployment. At the time, my wife was pregnant and drove 100 miles roundtrip (highway) daily to work. I needed this part addressed asap. Multiple honda dealerships refused to service the vehicle in a timely fashion (inside a 2 week window), would not offer a complementary vehicle, and insisted on charging a diagnostics fee when i had already performed the diagnostics through work and associated partnerships (fleet management provider and maintenance vendors). Honda refused to warranty the part and i had to pay out of pocket close to $500 for parts and labor. Seems silly as this was a safety related service. ....updated 12/15/15 updated 7/06/17
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While backing out of a parking space, the srs warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,777. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not provided.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repairs was unavailable. The dealer declined a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/27/16*ljupdated 09/29/16.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord ex. The contact stated the air bags deployed without although there was no crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was not a mechanical failure. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 36,000.
For the past year what i thought was a seatbelt light had been appearing and disappearing. Honda has done all maintenance on my car since i bought it in 2011. On 6/14/16 i took my car in because the light wasnt going off. I was then informed that it was a srs warning and my vehicle is not safe to drive. I was distraught to find out that i had been driving around all this time with my son and others in a defected car. Bommarito honda in hazelwood refused to fix the issue because my warranty expired may of 2015. I couldn't afford to fix it myself. Sadly they even had a note in the system form february 2016 that the srs light was on but no one ever informed me of the danger i was in. So i am again driving in a unsafe vehicle because honda and the shop manager matt fair did not feel they are responsible.
'takeda recall' i took my vehicle to honda buena park in buena park, ca for this recall, and i'm just finding out that the recall is still active.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My 2008 honda accord driver side airbag is currently not under recall, however every other airbag in the vehicle has been recalled and replaced. Therefore i have no confidence that the driver side airbag is safe. I have just received a notice of impending bankruptcy re takata.do i have recourse for a replacement for a vehicle currently in use, given that the airbag may be defective, and the company is going out of business?
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect respectively.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
After fixing takata air bag recall for honda accord 2008 sedan, srs air bag light started coming on and stays on even after the car is in drive mode. Gillman honda (sam houston pkwy, houston tx) wants to charge for detection and fixing of the issue. I have written about 2 weeks ago to honda motors america to address this issue since this is a "safety" issue but they have not responded yet. I request nhtsa to investigate since so many honda cars have "srs light come on" issues. In many cases as i have read on online forums and blogs the detection is 1. Driver side wire harness problem 2. Driver side seat belt buckle sensor.honda motors should cover this issue as a part of lifetime warranty and a safety recall should be issued immediately on honda cars with such know problems.
I bought a used honda accord lx sedan with 55000 miles afterwards i searched for recalls and i had 3 2 for air bags 1 for nose mask but nose mask didn't come on car. I called my local honda dealer for an appointment april 24 2017 i camein at 815am they said they completed the 2 air bag recalls at1pm my problem is the next day i looked up my vin to search to see if my recalls were gone and every website i typed my vin in still says my recalls are due? i recheck today april 26th and it still says i have open recalls why hasn't it updated if on the website it says it's updated but honda dealer repaired it 2 days ago ?
Engine is burning oil, american honda states i am not in tsb #11-033, but they just told me my passenger air bag is involved in the takata recall, transmission 1-2 shift doesn't feel right
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While the engine was running, the contact closed the driver side door and all the side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was not in motion at the time of the deployment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they refused to perform any repairs. The contact received a recall for the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recalli know a lot of cars are affected by it is taking so long to get my airbags fixed. I have had passengers to sit in the back in fear of having their face mutilated by my air bags which are there for safety, not danger. Ridiculous.
I had my car for a year since 8/13/2016 now my car is knocking ticking and when i accelerate it's loud in the morning i got all my oil changes transmission flush and engine flush i need help what's going on i went to get a diagnostics test yesterday (8/25/17) now my engine light is blinking on my dashboard plus the tpms light and also vsa indicator with the triangle with the exclamation mark in it i turned the car on this morning drove it to the store it cut off on me help it only let me go up to 25 mph
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags)however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My 2008 honda accord has never been in an accident. While operating the vehicle on city streets, the air bag light spontaneously came on in the instrument panel. Car was taken in for diagnostic evaluation and i was told that there is a srs system failure- meaning the air bag system does not work. To replace would cost $487 or i could operate the vehicle knowing that the air bags would not deploy if i were in an accident. I called honda to explain that this is a safety feature that has failed at 86,000 miles and should be covered. I was told that the vehicle is not covered after 36,000 miles. I was also told that my vehicle is not included in their most recent recall of air bag problems.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun around and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the upper left collar bone, neck, and shoulder that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Was told in letter that the 2008 honda accord has a recalled airbag that could kill or seriously injur you and your passengers. Called friendly honda of poughkeepsie, ny and they are not giving any appointments for over a week. They are not giving a loaner car until a week. I am concerned that they are not having this car brought in immediately.waiting for a week fora serious recall to me is dangerous. I pointed this out and there was no change in the date.
My airbag light remained on so i got a diagnostic test from pohanka honda. This occurred before the srs recall was issued.honda said i needed to replace my srs unit along with my gauge control module because they didn't communicate with one another.honda was going to complete the repair & labor for $1,200.i didn't have the money but was concerned for my family safety so i ordered the parts and got it repaired outside the dealership.here's the issue, i was seeking reimbursement for parts ($500) but honda manufacture only willing to reimburse me for just the srs unit ($200) and not the gauge control module ($300).i believe the recall should also cover the gauge control module since the code that was discovered by the honda technician revealed the gauge control module had to be replaced as well.since i followed guidance by pohanka honda, i'm without $300 because the recall only covered the srs unit.if pohanka honda would have completed the repair for $1,200, honda manufacture would have reimbursed me for $1,200.i believe i'm being penalized because the gauge control module isn't covered under the recall.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 32 mph, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and knee injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the electronic control unit fractured, which caused the air bag to engage later. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,929.
Takata recalldealer has no parts so cant repair
Passenger frontal airbag inflators recalls
I struck a vehicle that had stopped suddenly in front of me. I was able to decelerate to about 30 mph before the collision. Driver's front air bag deployed with such force, or with such incorrect timing, that i sustained a complete and partially displaced fracture of the sternum. In searching the medical literature, this is an injury usually associated with not wearing a seat belt, which i was, or with striking the steering wheel, which i did not.there had been no prior illumination of air bag warning lights, other than the test illuminations when the car is started.
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While driving 35 mph, a tractor trailer crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, which then crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a bruised shoulder, head, foot, and chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 72,000.
My family and i had watched fire works on the 4th of july when they were over we all got in the car i was the last to enter when i closed my car door all the air bags on the whole left side of the car deployed in the parking lot in witch he had parked to watch the fire works.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. After the front passenger door was closed, the side curtain air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The part to do the repair wa unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Thecontact had not experienced a failure.
My son was driving my car and did not make a turn and ran into a concrete block wall at about 50 mph. The air bags did not deploy....updated 05/14/15 updated 09/16/2015updated 12/21/2015*ljthe consumer stated the airbag that was in possession of nhtsa no longer belonged to the owner of the vehicle due to a confidential settlement. The airbag should be returned to it's manufacturer not the consumer.updated 04/25/2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
"takata recall" - honda mailed a notice of an important safety recall to have the passenger airbag inflator replaced. The letter states that it takes approximately 45 minutes to have this repair performed; however, my nearest honda dealer stated this repair would take 5-6 hours. Owners are then forced to find means to perform their daily commute without their vehicle, which should not be the owner's responsibility to finance.
I was grabbing my books out of my passenger seat and when i closed the door my side top airbags and passenger seat side airbag completely deployed! i went online and found many different cases of people closing there doors of 2008 honda accords and airbags going off. I just bought this car it is in brand new condition and now i have to drive around with deployed airbags it 1) looks ridiculous and 2) is completely unsafe because godforbid i actually get into an accident with them deployed! i think it is absurd if i have to pay 5,000 for new airbags for simply shutting my door a little too hard!!!
The takata airbags don't work well and also the brake doesn't work well sometimes
I have not had an accident yet but my airbag light stays on all the time my seatbelt light does not come on at all that is with them on or off .i cared it to honda dealership where i service my car was told by the manger that this was a safety issue that this would be taken care of so they ask me to leave my car with them come back next day car is not fixed change of heart they say they will have to charge me over 600 dollars i have checked into it honda is suppose to fix seatbelt issues up to 150 thousand miles my car has 119 thousand miles i have so many reports about 2008 honda accords with this issue but they have not sent me anything about this problem please help with this thank you.
"takata recall"i do not think that i have received a recall notice and therefore my takata inflators are apparently dangerous. We drive the car every day, and we are concerned.i checked our 2008 honda's vin number and discovered that itit has not been recalled.what do i do now?
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags). The parts to do therepair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Srs light on
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the side curtain air bag deployed without warning on the passenger side of the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. No one was in the contact's vehicle at the time. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 120,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. Parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact inquired about part availability. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Seat and canopy air bags on passenger side both deployed while parked overnight in the garage.honda says insurance must pay and insurance company says it's honda's responsibility.
During a monsoon the passenger door was open and slammed shut by the wind. The passenger side airbag deployed while the vehicle was parked and turned off. The deployed airbag damaged the headliner and seat and misc other parts.
"takata recall"our car was in a front end collision and the front end was knocked off. My daughter was driving and the airbags did not deploy. Neither the front or the side curtain airbags went off and my daughter hit the steering wheel with her face and hit her arm and shoulder on the door. Both police and paramedics said they should have deployed. Turning in motion and left onto main road into traffic.
Takata recall - honda sent a notice indicating that the passanger airbag recall repair would take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Local dealerships are stating the repair takes 5-6 hours. Honda is not offering owners any alternative transporation (i.e. Rental vehicles). Bbb has several complaints filed by frustrated customers to this end. Honda needs to incur all reasonable expenses to make these vehicles safe for consumers.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to front passenger airbag deployed after vehicle passenger door shut too hard.consumer states unsatisfactory customer service with airbag recall repairs. Honda informed the consumer, they would only pay for the srs unit and not air bag deployment.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord exl. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph, approaching a stop sign. Suddenly, an opposing vehicle crashed into the drivers side and the force caused the contacts left shoulder to strike up against the door which resulted in an injury. The contact and the passenger sustained abrasions and suffered pinched nerves. The air bags failed to deploy.a police report was filed. The vehicle was severely damaged and towed to an auto body collision center. The estimated repair cost was $9,000. In addition, the front and rear rotors had prematurely worn which was unrelated to the crash. The failure mileage was 5,200. Updated 02/08/11*ljupdated 04/21/11
Takata recall
The contact's daughter owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, the contact rear ended a truck. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 168,501.
'takata recall' i had gotten into an collision involving a deer on 10/26/2016. I was going approximately 60 mph when i struck this roughly 110 pound deer. The impact was on my front bumper on the passenger side of my car. When i took it to get repaired i had no other choice but to go with my insurance's geico express facility since all the shops were full from hail damage vehicles. In the estimate and on the repair order i received from geico and amm collision. My vehicle never had the work done to the structure untill 2 months ago. It stated that there were 3 structural components that were worked on. The right rail assembly 4 hours or repair time 60810ta5a00zz (where front and rear panels connect, heavy buckle), the left inner panel 3.6 hours repair time 04695ta0a00zz(rolled with putter panel, includes time for brackets at the top of frame), and the right front panel (crushed,cost effective to replace)60659ta5a50zz. My vehicle was in the shop for only 2 business days but some how put 41 hours worth of labor into my car. I had gotten into another hit and run on 9/20/17 where my side airbags didn't deploy. Itook it back to amm collision where geico tried to total out my vehicle, falsify paperwork by taking off componants(transmission), undervalue then retain my vehicle. When i dropped my vehicle off back with amm collision i had taken pictures of patches of rust on structure componants and broken tack welds. Still today i have broken welds in my car. But the major concern was geico and amm collision trying to hide the fact that they didn't do the repairs to my frame for a whole year. And when i requested the photos of the repairs and measurements from the body alignment machine from the shop, i had the police called on me and i have a felony criminal trespassing warning at amm collision for asking for paperwork that they cannot provide.
I purchased my 2008 honda accord brand new and i have had no accidents.approximately 2 weeks ago my srs light remained on after starting my engine and has remained on since.i took my vehicle in for an inspection today at my local honda dealership and they told me that it detected a code in which there was an internal failure of the srs unit.this would require me to replace the unit at a cost of $455.15 as this was not covered under warranty.how can a vehicle that is 4 years old with less than 60,000 miles and no prior accidents already have a system failure regarding the airbags?
Air bag malfunction light illuminated on dash , making airbag system useless.taken to dealer said the srs computer was bad , had computer replaced at a cost of 430.69.had to wait 4 days for parts because they wereon backorder they must have a problem with these units, they should not go bad anyway, i think it is a defective part.i called honda customer assistance, they said basically it is out of the 3yr/360000 warranty and i am responsible for the safety equipment.i do not agree with this at all, seems to me they could care less about safety..updated 07/20/15
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), 15v665000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall
Recall on airbag not completed. Car has been taken to honda deanship repair greensboro, nc.light still showing in dashboard
My side airbags deployed when i hit a very deep pot hole. I took it to the dealer but they said they cannot help because it's not on a recall but there apparently is a problem because the airbags deployed. The airbags are now hanging in my car. If i get into an accident these will obviously not work. Please advise what can i do to get these fixed as it clearly is a malfunction issue.
Takata inflatorsi receive emails that my 2008 honda accord may be affected however when i go on line to check the only recall that appears is nose mask.i do not have one.initially i was informed by ntsb verbally that they were recalling vehicles in very humid states,well now we all appear to be suffering that climate.should i be concerned??
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the passenger's side air bag and the side curtain air bag deployed suddenly. The contact was not injured from the deployment. The contact called a dealer, who stated that there was nothing they could do regarding the erroneous deployment of the air bags. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer stated that they would send a case manager to further investigate. The failure mileage was 90,000.
General concerns. However i am concerned about the airbag, engine and brakes problem especially. Honda has not made us aware of any problems with this vehicle. Thankfully we have only had premature replacement of brakes. We are aware of consumer complaints only because we are concerned about our product which we assume to be safe and reliable . You can rely on our qualitymaintenance program, we have been alerted by mail of a pending suit we cannot benefit from class action because we have no incident to report. Honda corporate and dealers owe us consumers true and fair information and timely communications . Gmc had to kill people before they were found to be irresponsible. Consider this a complaint about brakes, failure to take responsibility, failure to notify, regarding other possible problems especially airbags.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated without an impact occurring. The air bag did not deploy, but the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ....updated 04/15/16updated 11/3/2017
My mother's car is garage kept and only has 31,000 miles. I haven't driven her car in years and when i did the other day i noticed that the airbag light was on and did not come off. She is elderly and she thought that it was her seat belt light. I took it into honda dealer right away because of all of the recalls going on. They said that it would cost $517 to fix the restraint control unit for the airbag. Explained as little computer to tell the airbags when to deploy if in an accident. If not fixed airbags will not deploy if in an accident. Shouldn't this be covered under warranty or considered in the recalls! now i am seeing complaints about this all over the net. So now what? and will this be included with all of the massive airbag recall problems? at first we were told that the recall did not include this year and model....i beg to differ.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the air bag and srs warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the air bags deployed without warning. The contact stated that immediately after the failure the drivers side seatbelt locked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v351000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 09/22/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The dealer found two impact marks on the undercarriage of the vehicle and states that is the cause of the air bag deployment. The impact that caused the marks occurred on 5/16/2014. The driver hit a double curb. The air bag spontaneously deployed on 6/29/14.updated 2/11/2015
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *ln
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the srs module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.updated 8/19/14 updated08/27/2014
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v320000 (air bags) and 15v370000 (air bags) were received in july of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata inflatorshonda still has no parts for replacement, has been several years. When will they fix the problem?????recal - 16v-34616v-056
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes regarding airbag not deploying during accident *tgwthe consumer was hit on the left side by a small truck. The driver of the truck was traveling twice the speed limit. The consumer stated the brakes on his vehicle were defective.an engineer suggested that the front and rear brakes be replaced. But, when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, the rotors were cut down, which had already been done twice in the past. And the front was cut down once. The consumer stated the rotors are extremely thin now. The consumer stated at 5,000 miles, the brakes began to grind and rumble with a loss of braking ability.updated 01/14/11.
Side airbags deployed when door was closed.car was parked, and turned off.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator had been illuminated since october of 2018. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that a sensor in the passenger side failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 156,196.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The warning light on the dashboard panel is warning that the passenger airbag as deployed.at the same time the "fasten seatbelt" warning stopped working and the seal around the passenger window is loose. Coincidentally, a relative also has a 2008 honda accord and the exact same things are happening.according to many internet entries, the same thing is happening to many 2008 honda accords. I cannot find information on a recall.it is a safety hazard, because some owners have reported the airbag deploying while driving.
At a full stop passenger exited the vehicle and shut the passenger front door and the side curtain airbags and front passenger seat side airbag deployed. The force of the airbags being deployed also damaged the back passenger door weather strip that creates a seal when doors close. Headliner is damaged as well. Seat belt on front passenger side has been deployed and is non functioning.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers:16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags) and 15v665000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While driving 5 mph and approaching a stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The air bag light on the dashboard came up around april 30th 2015 and in may 14th 2015 i took the vehicle to the honda service center in tallahassee. After a multiple points inspection the mechanic said that the "side curtain air bag" was non functional and replacement will cost $526.00. The vehicle has never been involved in any kind of accident or incident were the air bags could have been deployed. The mechanic was very careful not to say the air was defective. How a part that has never been used could be non functional?the honda people knows about this defect but want to pass the cost to the customer and when we can not afford that kind of sticker price they are putting our lives in risk.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags),16v056000 (air bags) and09e063000 (equipment) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.parts distribution disconnect.
Passenger side air bags deployed while closing door.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
No problem yet, but i'm told on the recall website that the part is not available yet. This message has been the same since september of 2016 and nothing has changed.i thought this recall remedy was supposed to occur in the fall of 2016. Why am i not getting the option to fix this?
While driving, the side curtain airbag deployed with out there being any collision.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the supplemental restraint system warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the unit was defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who filed a complaint on the contacts behalf but provided no further assistance.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,108. Updated 06/01/11*ljupdated 06/20/11
My fiance and i were on our way to the hospital to take our daughter to the er. I pulled in a parking spot and put the car in park. The key was still in the ignition and when my boyfriend got out of the car and shut the door the passenger side air bags deployed. There was no accident just him shutting the door. How is this possible??? i did some research and noticed that not all ins companies will pay for this and honda is not paying for it either. I find this hard to believe as this is a safety issue. I went to the honda dealer today and was told i need to come back in the morning and speak to the service manager. What can i do about this as this is not my fault but a defect with the car.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the contact crashed into the drivers side of another vehicle after it ran a traffic light. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and both drivers sustained injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 47,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/15/16*ljupdated 03/16/16
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Takata recall-the dealership has known that my car has defective parts for so long and still there are no replacement parts. I last complained in april. Yesterday i received a letter stating there are still no replacement parts, but i will be informed when there are parts available. They suggest i have no front seat passengers. This is not a solution.i do not feel safe in my car. Not using it is not an option. Why can't the airbags parts being put into newly built cars be used to repair the defective cars?honda has disappointed me once again. I won't buy another one -or recommend them. I wanted to send this message so i have written confirmation that honda is not taking care of this problem.
Airbag passenger problem without any accident.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a recall notification over seven weeks ago fornhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 and 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Vsa/brake/check engine/and abs light.
Takata recallsometimes my sideairbag signal blinks and when i press the brake paddle hardly it sounds like rough and also sometimes when i touch the door i feel little bit electric shock.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16346000(air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 65 mph the side curtain air bag deployed without impact or any warnings. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 26,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/04/16*ljupdated 03/31/16.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.the contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
For 2 yrs my 2008 honda accord would make a loud rumble at a cold startup. I took my car to a few mechanics including honda and unfortunately the problem could not be detected. My car has 91,300 miles consumes excessive amounts of oil to a point of monthly oil changes.i received a recall notice and scheduled an appointment at staten island honda service center on sat. Nov. 15. I was told that honda would need to keep the vehicle for 2 days in order to fix the sticking piston recall and the air bag recall. I rescheduled for thur. Nov 19th 7:45 am so that i could get a rental car. I dropped my car off weds. Nov. 18th at 6:30 pm, so that i could go to work on time the next day and honda accommodated me. However, i was told by the manager that i would not be getting the recalls repaired because i do not qualify for the air bag recall even though when i look upmy vin # on the honda website it clearly states my car qualifies. I was also told that i would only be getting an oil change which i would have to pay for, they would need to monitor my car for 1,000 miles to see how much oil i consume. I explained that i had already consumed 60% in less than 4 weeks. I feel my vehicle is unsafe to drive my car rumbles on acceleration and jerks hesitantly while the oil light goes on spontaneously. I feel i am entitled to the recall repairs with no hesitance from the honda service center.
Air bag warning light was coming on intermittently starting on approximately 10/6/2014, became permanent 11/02/2014.during that time span side airbag off warning light came on several times for several minutes then turned off and has stayed off excepted when car is turned on and car runs thru diagnostic routine. Had car serviced on 11/13/2014----honda tech indicated code of1018, per tech-indicates open or short in system, he was not sure where failure is--and not sure what fee would be to locate and repair failure.said it could run into the $100's just to locate failure. Considering my side airbag light off light came on and the investigation into sideair bag deployment and recall of tanaka airbags iwill wait to see decision and see if srs light comes on for a more precise diagnostic at my next visit to honda dealer.
My vehicle was hit head on by a pickup truck. The whole front end of my vehicle was damaged.the front passenger airbag failed to deploy. The driver side air bag did deploy, however i have a first degree air bag burn on my right inner wrist/ forearm. My vehicle was determined to be a total loss. I received a vehicle report on my car after the accident and found that the nhtsa has issued 1 safety related recall notice on my vehicle in the past involving power train: automatic transmission : control module. This recall began on 7/31/2011. I purchased this vehicle on 2/1/2012. I should have never been sold this vehicle until it was inspected and repaired.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as an internal srs failure and the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,853.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) was received in july of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Lightwas turning on off when turn on street. Lighton seat belt was also doing the same thing. I didn't know what it was so i took it to the dealer.they said it was the airbag doing all the problem . So they explained that there was a recall on this problem so they change it on time before any other serious accident can happen.
A month ago i had picked my boyfriend up from the airport and when he got out at a gas station he shut/slammed my front passenger door on my new 2008 honda accord. When this happened my side airbags on the passenger side deployed; both side window airbags and the side seat airbag. There was not enough impact for this to happen and no physical damage to the car. We were shocked by them deploying and counted our blessings no one was in that side of the car at that time. The car was in park and i was in the drivers seat. We have been fighting with honda for a month now and they refuse to fix it under my warranty. My insurance has been investigating this for a week and a half now and too strongly feel this is a warranty issue. No one has ever heard of this happening and now i am still stuck with a brand new car that has the airbags taped up for me to be able to see out my windows. I feel this is defiantly a warranty issue and i want it to be known and people be warn so hopefully this will not happen to their new accords.
Srs ecu: i received by mail a notice dated december 2015 "nhtsa recall 15v-665".i did not receive any letter for remedy as yet.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. When the contact slammed the passenger side door shut, the air bag deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 85,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator safety recall. *ldthe consumer stated the recall notification is being sent to the wrong address. The manufacturer was notified, but no adjustments were made.
We were about to begin our vacation trip driving our 2008 honda accord 4 door, when my wife got into the drivers seatand my 29 year old son got into the passenger seat. When my son closed the passenger door, the side curtain airbag deployed from the headliner and front passenger seat causing an abrasion to the right forearm of my son. The vehicle was running and in the parked position. I have owned this vehicle for 5 years and 1 month and it has 57,300 miles on it and has never been in any type of accident. Honda was contacted and recommended that i have a honda dealer evaluate the incident which i did. The honda dealer told me that their computer indicated that the side curtain air bag deployed, which i already knew. American honda was contacted and told me that i should contact my insurance company who sent me to their adjuster who examined the car and stated that the airbag deployment was not the result of a collision or comprehensive claim and told me that they would deny my claim for repair. Honda was notified and told me they would not repair the vehicle since it was out of warranty. The estimate for repair is $2500. This is clearly a safety issue. Honda has recalled 800,000 vehicles, many older than mine, for similar airbag problems but not the 2008 accord.
I purchased my 2008 honda accord brand new and i have had no accidents. Approximately 1 weeks ago my srs light remained on after starting my engine and has remained on since. I took my vehicle in for an inspection today at my local honda dealership and they told me that it detected a code in which there was an internal failure of the srs unit. This would require me to replace the unit at a cost of $402.78 as this was not covered under warranty. How can a vehicle that is 5 years old and no prior accidents already have a system failure regarding the airbags?i feel this is a safety issue, i have had no accident, the srs unit should carry a lifetime warranty.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that after a passenger exited the vehicle, the driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of a manufacturer recall concerning the air bags. The dealer was unable to supply the part within a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer was unable to provide a time frame that the dealer would be supplied with the parts. The vin and nhtsa campaign number were not available. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
Passenger got out of the car, closed the front ps door and boom out came the side curtain airbags. I went to the dealership and they said there had to have been a collision, it's out of warranty anyway and to make a claim with my insurance. I went to my insurance and they said they couldn't make a claim without a collision. Something has to happen here. This isn't right. Get on it honda.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), 16v346000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact and the front passenger exited the vehicle and as the front door was closed, the front passenger and side curtain air bags deployed erroneously. The vehicle had not been involved in a crash nor impacted by any type of object. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the vehicle could be repaired. There were no recalls for the failure.the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While driving 30 mph, an oncoming vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. Another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The passenger air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and three other passengers sustained injuries that required medical attention.the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Srs indicator light on dashboard came on and subsequently the passenger airbag off indicator also came on. Vehicle taken to honda dealer for service where srs control unit was determined to be inoperative. Replacement was authorized at a total cost of 616.49. Similar premature srs control unit failures for 2008 accords were noted on the nhtsawebsite...updated 05-27-15 updated 9/17/2015
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver and rear passenger side curtain air bags deployed when the driver door was closed. The vehicle was not occupied when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Vin tools confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/10/2017*ctupdated 01/11/17.
The contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 6v056000 (air bags), and 15v665000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.the contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bar warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000(air bags) in 2015 regarding the air bags. Crown honda (555 cypress ave, redding, ca 96001, 530-241-4321) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was safe. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.
I bought my 2008 honda accord new.recently at 80k miles, the srs light will stay on all the time when the car is running. I brought the car to the local honda dealer and they told me the srs module need to be replace and the cost for it is close to $500. I just feel ridiculous because the car had never been in any accident before and how come the airbag system just fail just like that. American honda should cover this under the warranty. And i do believe they have a defective srs unit. Please go over with the airbag problems and you will see the same exact problem happened to may people. Someone needs to take an action and let american honda to take action before someone get hurts. Not everyone can afford to fix this out of their pockets and many of them just let the light on/ srs airbag system off without fixing it.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags). The dealer (hendrick honda bradenton, 5515 14th st w, bradenton, fl) was contacted and refused to perform the recall repair due to the amount of miles on the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 199,500. The vin was unknown.
Takata recallhad a front impact collision. Only passenger side air bag deployed. But came out with such force, it hit my shoulder wrist and arm. And i was driving. It also shattered my windshield and burnt up my dashboard
On the 3rd of september the door was closed, and all passenger side air bags deployed, my grandson was in his car seat, but suffered no harm.the car was parked.
On october 8, 2018 in portland oregon a vehicle drove through the intersection and his red light and i was hit while making the left turn on the left front side closer to the hoodof my vehicles and my side airbags did not deploy and sustained a fractured scapula, ribs, punctured and bruised lung and other bruising injuries. In 2017 we took the vehicle in for the service and safety recalls had been 'fixed'.
I just fixed my 2008 honda accord again the srs unit system. As first, i don't think this system is easy to failure, but it happened to my car. The srs celtainly light came on and staying for a couple months, i went to dealer near by to have the diagnoses check and find out the srs unit went bad? (that is dangerous). But the cost is too costly to fix. Dealer told me that i can wait a few month, maybe honda will recalls again the airbag to fix it free. (they never mention the srs unit. Srs unit is the heart of the airbag system). Then i told them that i can't wait untill then. It is my wife car. She has to drive my two sons to school everyday and i worry the rain is wiil be coming soon. And i have to replaced the srs uint for $680.00 included diagnoses. The complaint i wrote is the srs unit suppose to work as long as the car still operate? when it failured? if accendent?what is going to happen to you as a driver and to the passenger??? i like honda very much but not happy which what happen to my honda accord now.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 07v001000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 158,000.
Tamara recall has been needed for my 2008 honda accord since 2015. I have contacted my dealer, ocean honda, in ventura numerous times trying to schedule repairs. Each time, i have been told they do not have the necessary parts.news reports are urging people in high heat or humid areas such as the area in which i live to no longer drive their recalled cars until repairs are completed due to the serious hazard.i am deeply concerned regarding the continued delay. I transport my grandchildren often, and fear for their safety as well my own. The rental car option being offered is extremely inconvenient. I am already on a long list of patrons waiting to schedule the repair work. I am concerned that as the delayed delivery of repair parts is extended that my ability to have this work done will be further delayed, extending the time of risk or injury to myself and passengers.i wish to file a formal complaint as to the serious nature of the recall problem and the continued delay due to the inadequate supply of replacement parts at local dealerships. This situation needs prompt resolution.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact swerved to the right to avoid a vehicle entering her lane. As a result, the contact struck a curb and the front passenger curtain and seat air bags deployed. There were no injuries due to the deployment. The vehicle was taken to capitol city honda (2370 carriage loop sw, olympia, wa 98502, (360) 754-3399), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
Started getting a red light with seat belts sign. Checked in the manual - should take it to the dealer and get it repaired. According to the dealer the srs air bag control unit needs to be changed.if there was an accident - the bags will not operate - whole purpose of the air bag safety will be in vain. The repair cost is around $460. I saw lots of complaints about this issue on the internet for 2008 honda accord. Hope the dept. Of transportation will look into it and do something about it.
I had to crashes and noone of the two accidents the air bags came out the supension dont know what itsactaly happen its really damage.and also the brakes of the car
In march 2012 i took the car to a honda dealer because the srs light was on.i was told i needed a battery and that should make the light go off.i got a battery about six months later and the light stayed on.i took my car back to the dealer in july 2013 and they said the srs module is out and would need to be replaced because if i were in an accident the airbags would not deploy.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 45 mph on ice, the contact's vehicle slid and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and the occupant of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred in a subsequent crash. The specifics of the repairs were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Passenger side air bags deployed after child exited vehicle and closed door. Vehicle was parked and running. Child closed door with more force than normal.
Air bag sensor illuminated while driving rendering the air bags inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the honda dealer on the next business day. Parts and labor was $697. There should be a recall on this safety issue.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags) and 09e063000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vin was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available for both recalls.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag and the side curtain air bag deployed prior to the failure, the passenger's side air bag warning lamp had illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine what caused the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Certified 2008 honda accord purchased fromin georgia.driving on i-85 at 55-60mph heard a loud explosion and then hit in the side of the head (at high speed) by the side airbag.side airbags deployed for absolutely no reason.could have been in a serious accident or killed.honda does not want to fix defective part on car and wants over $5k.this is a very serious problem and i see that many other 2008 honda accords have had the same problem.these airbags should not go off unless there is an impact!contacted wsbtv.com and they did a story last night on the news.wrote to all the bigwigs at american honda as well this morning.was contacted by a case manager at american honda this morning and they are towing my car down to a dealership south of where i live to be "looked at" with no guarantee of being fixed.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Approximately at 9pm 2 april 2015, my son was getting ready to drive home from work in his 2008 honda accord when his drivers-sideairbags deployed hitting him in the head.there was no accident or side collision involved.he was parked in the clarkson public library parking lot.the safety recall on the airbags are only up to 2007.after this, then the recall should be extended to cover the 2008 models.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bag) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The vin was not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 15v665000 (air bags), and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.
My airbag light stays on and the alarm doesn't go off when the seat belt isn't put on.i just began to have trouble starting the vehicle.now i can't start it and i've had to have it towed to my home.
The entire passenger side curtain and passenger side seat airbag deployed when my boyfriend exited the passenger side and shut the door. There was no collision nor outside damage. The airbags just deployed as soon as the door shut. It is obviously a mechanical problem and a safety issue. Honda refuses to cover for the repair.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall - have been waiting for weeks for honda to replace my defective airbag. I have made multiple calls to honda. I would like to get my vehicle repaired so that it is safe to have a passenger ride in the front seat asap.
Received recall paper
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags);however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall notice in july telling me not to have a passenger in the front seat. I have a large family, when will this be resolved? they send a letter to cover themselves from a law suit but that's it.
My 2008 certified used honda accord (sdn/4 dr, ex-l) was hit hard from the front left side and none of my airbags deployed.i was at a stand still (at a stop sign), the fast oncoming vehicle crashed into me causing me to skid 10 feet, knocking my front bumper off, shattering my windows, and i have been told my front axle is broke.the oklahoma highway patrol recommended i file a complaint since none of my airbags deployed.
My vehicle was parked at home and i was getting groceries out of my car and pushed the door shut with my behind.next thing i hear is a huge boom and i look back and my airbags on the passenger side of my car were completely deployed.my curtain airbags and my seat airbag both deployed.i went to the sam swope dealership at 1 swope autocenter dr, louisville, ky 40299 where i purchased my car and explained the issue to them.they told me that this happens all the time in 2008 accords and that they would take a look at it and get back to me.they proceeded to tell me they saw no default codes so it was not their responsibility to fix it and quoted me $5000 that i would have to pay out of pocket to fix it.i was angry and told them i would not stand for it and i wanted to speak with corporate.i had to then take my vehicle back to the dealership for corporate tolookit over.a week or so later i received a phone call from the corporate office informing me there was absolutely nothing they could do and it was my responsibility to fix it.i was livid!!!i pay my car payment on time every month, pay for an extended warranty and gap insurance but obviously honda does not hold true to treating their customers the way they should be treated.i am 24 years old and single and do not $5000 just laying around to fix the issue, so i have been driving around ever since with no airbags on the passenger side.i truly hope the more people that come forward with this issue will get 2008 honda accords recalled.paying $400 a month for 3 more years of the 6 year loan i have is very frustrating when honda does not stand behind their products whatsoever.
This had to be replaced.it cost $607.02.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 35 mph, the contact blacked out and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the chest muscles that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a local auto repair shop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,000.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to the statement "what should you do?" listed in the front passenger airbag inflator recall notice.
Takata recalli get letter after letter from honda promising to replace the airbag. The latest letter tells me to let no one sit in the passenger seat. What about the driver's seat? you are not doing your job. You should tell them that they can't sell any more cars until they fix the ones they have sold. Don't you understand why americans hate their government?
Person pulled out in front of me and i struck her with front and edge of bumper. The side curtain deployed, but not the steering wheel airbag. I went forward and was hit in the chest on the steering wheel. This was on a 4 lane street leading out of town the speed was 35 mph
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl * the contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that twhile entering the vehicle, the air bag on the driver side door deployed without warning.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 106,000.
Srs ecu recall has been poorly handle by honda corporation. My car is a 2008 honda accord and i got a recall notice recall15v-665 and it has not been resolved as of this date. I first visited team honda in baton rouge, louisiana on january 12, 2016 and was told that it was not related to recall. I was told the cost would be $500.00 to repair. I was unable to pay for repair at that time. I visited them again when i got a notice and they still was unable to make the repair and now i ambeing told it would be sometime this summer before parts will be available. I do not feel safe driving this car and would like to either get my car repaired or a rental car.
The airbag indicator light came on while driving.my mechanic says that the airbag control module appears to be faulty and the airbags will not deploy in the case of a crash.
With no impact or apparent reason the air bag light has come on.one honda dealer told me that no air bags would deploy if in an accident and another honda dealer told me that all the air bags would deploy in an accident.both advised against fixing as very expensive to determine reason for light.i drive a lot and do not want to put myself or my family in danger.please help
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 partnerships (fleet management provider and maintenance vendors).i had to pay out of pocket close to $640 for parts and labor. Seems silly as this was a safety related service. My engine light was on about 4 months ago and they said the light was on due to my catalytic converter, so they replaced and now the engine light is back on and this is due to airbag issue...updated 05-27-15
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags) and 09e063000 (equipment) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My air bag light stays on. My passenger airbag light that says "off" is always illuminated. Recently, my "side air bag light" stays on for about a minute after my car is on. It did not do this before.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The dealer stated that the srs unit air bag was defective and would not deploy in a crash. The seat belt could be repaired according to the manufacturer's safety warranty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
My srs warning light is on and will not go off. My research is showing that this could be my air bags have been disabled. My car has not been any type of accident and now i have an expense to get this repaired....updated 12/29/15 updated 11/14/217
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000, 16v056000, and 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2008 honda accord:air bag warning light sensor activated and stayed on.local dealer in maryland advised the srs module needs replacement ($700 cost).dealer also stated they are "not sure if the air bags would work properly" without replacing the srs module.online research indicates numerous similar complaints involving srs modules that needed replacement as a result of an activated air bag warning sensor for the 2008 honda accords (ie. Www.carcomplaints.com).based on this recurring issue, this item is believes to be a faulty/defective part that originated from the manufacturing process and directly affects the operation of the airbag system.this also means that the safety of the vehicle passengers and operators are in jeopardy and potentially face serious injury or death.on april 3, 2015 i spoke with a honda usa representative and informed them of the recurring issue.i suggested a recall and conveyed my concern for the safety of all affected operators.they advised i was out of warranty....05-27-15 *ta
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I had a car wreck on 2/4/2014 between 10 and 1030 am.it was cloudy and drizzly and i crossed a 2 lane street when a truck hit me and took all the front fender off.the truck shaved all the front of my car. Most of the damage was on the drivers side.i hit my head on window and my chest on steering wheel.no airbags went off, not the side one or the steering wheel one.my car was a total loss and my neck is been giving me some trouble some days more than others but mostly at night time.i went to see my doctor and she put me on muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory meds. I don't understand why the airbags didn't go off to protect me.
Takata inflator: "honda suggests that you avoid having a passenger sit in the front passenger's seat until the recall repair has been performed." i received the recall notice (16v-346) in july 2016, and as if september 1, 2016, the status was "recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available." it is unfair that honda owners must avoid the front passenger seat of the vehicle for months, and remain uncompensated by the manufacturer. My family had to take a much less fuel-efficient vehicle on two already-planned trips (easton, pa, to erie, pa; easton, pa, to ottawa, canada), as our ony other choice was for one spouse to sit in the back seat of our honda accord. We also have not yet received a remedy for recall 16v-056, another airbag-related issue.
My passenger air bag is on. Technician is looking at it but cannotfind the problem.it cannot pass vehicle inspection with the light on. Seeking help and or advice on servicing the problem. The technician thinks it may be the button switch or the computer brain. Are these possibilities?thank you in advance.stationedin europe.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
This is regarding the 15v-665 recall for srs ecu software upgrade on 2008-2009 honda accords.i made an appointment at stevens creek honda to bring my car in for the recall. When i got there, they indicated that the recall for the software upgrade had been superceded by another recall action requiring a part that was not available yet. I asked why they let customers make a recall appointment if they already know the recall cannot be done. Service attendant could not answer the question and i wasted some time off from work.then i talk to honda north america and they insist i need to get the software upgrade and do not know why stevens creek told me otherwise.over the next *3+ weeks* honda north america tried to resolve this with stevens creek. Twice honda north america told me it was cleared up and to go ahead and make an appointment for the recall. But then when i called stevens creek i'm still told either 15v-665 is superceded by recall 16v-056 which requires parts not yet available or that it only needs to be done if my srs light is on. But again when i talk to honda north america they insist that 15v-665 and 16v-056 are different recalls even though both have to do with the air bag and that the 15v-665 software upgrade has nothing to do with the srs light. I finally gave up and made an appointment at another dealership further away. But if this recall is the safety issue that honda north america tells me it is, then i can only assume stevens creek is putting drivers at risk by not servicing the recalls as instructed my honda north america.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000, 16v056000, and 16v665000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated the seat belt sensor light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/23/16*lj
Our 2008 honda accord srs indicator is on which alerts a potential problem with the airbag or seat belt tensioners per owner's manual.we took the car to honda dealer.it took them hours and charged us $157 but couldn't find the problem.they ended up suggesting either we replace srs unit $603+tax, and if problem still present then replace the gauge control module $555+tax.hereby we're reporting this issue and hope honda will recall the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.when the contact closed the front passenger side door, the side curtain air bags and the frontal passenger side air bags deployed without impact.there were no injuries.the manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repairs.there were no recalls for his vin.the current and failure mileages were less than 20,000.
I rear ended a truck at 45mph, car did not deploy air bags.*yt
"takata recall, my complaint is because i received a recall on my srs ecu parts to be changed and honda refuses to give my dealer permission to fix my car inspite the fact that i received a recall letter from them.they continue to say that because the light is not on in my car for the air bag that it do not need to be fixed.but yet i have a recalled on my side airbag and my fontal airbag.its not fair that these people would not care that my family and i am at risk for injury or to injury someone.please help me because this has cause lots of mental and physical strain on my health.
While entering my vehicle all of the passenger side air bags deployed when the front passenger closed the front door.as a result my daughter received facial and ear injuries.my daughter was sitting in the back passenger seat.my car was started and in park.after this happened i researched on the internet and found dozens of other frightening incidents similar to mine reported involving 2008 honda accords.the next morning as soon as the dealership where i purchased the car opened i called the manager and was informed to immediately bring it in which i did.my daughter is experiencing headaches and ear ringing sensations.i have scheduled a doctor's appointment for her to be seen tomorrow morning.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairthe contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/03/17*lj
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/15/16*lj
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to dissatisfaction of denial response for reimbursement of recall 16v-056 repairs.the consumer stated he paid a honda dealer to repair the problem in november 2015.
I was driving home from work when suddenly my passenger air bag deployed without a passenger, the road i was traveling on is under construction and had a slightly raised platform however i drive this road daily at the same speeds. I was shocked to see that there are no recalls for this, despite the all of the negative press and articles of honda being investigated.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 15v665000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side frontal airbag inflator recall. *ldthe consumer was informed that the air bag safety recall was completed incorrectly. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified.
I was traveling on highway 99 south when a vehicle hit the back of my car cuasing me to spin into another lane and getting hit on my driver side. My air bag on the driverside door deployed only, but no air bag for my adult passenger deployed.
First incident was on 6/14/2015. I was driving on the highway as my engine light came on and the car started shaking. I pulled over and turned the car off because it smelled like smoke. As i tried to turn the vehicle back on it would not cut back on. The car had to get towed and repairs had to be done to the tune of $1,500.00. The battery, gasket, plugs & alternator had to be replaced. Second incident was on 7/17/2015. As i was making a left hand turn the car stalled &i was hit by another vehicle. All air bags deployed and burst. The right front wheel was pushed in.
Takata recall - received a letter approximately 7 months ago informing me of the airbag recall affecting my vehicle. The letter stated that the replacement part was unavailable at that time, but i would be contacted at a later date when it is available. As of march 27th, i have not received any further communication. The "safercar.gov" website says "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available", and a search on the official honda website says that there is "no open recall", so i am unable to replace the airbag. I know that this airbag is faulty and dangerous and i would like to get this fixed asap, but there has been a serious lack of communication on the manufacturers end regarding how to fix this issue and/or how long i have to wait for this repair.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I cannot find out is these air bags are defective. The dealer will not offer any information and says they have heard nothing from honda. Am i driving a time bomb? as of this writing nothing has happened, this car has never been in a crash yet only has 24,000 miles on the car.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side curtain and front side air bags deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Takata recall: checked database for a year and my car was not in recall. Then i get a letter saying passenger side airbag was hazardous. Waiting 3 weeks for part and honda will not provide a rental car. Told not to use passenger seat. Dealer cannot tell me when part will arrive.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph over a speed bump, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning causing the driver to have his vision impaired and struck a parked vehicle with the passenger side of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision center by the insurance company to be diagnosed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed per the insurance company. The vehicle was included under nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 16v056000 (air bags). The local dealer (carzone used car sales baltimore md located at 5928 reisterstown rd, baltimore, md) was informed during the process of looking for a new vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Air bag indicator constantly showing.safety issues & recallswarning air bag may explodedealer unable to fix the problem . It's a glinch?
Takata recall--m y husbands honda accord 2008 was involved in an accident on january 16, 2013.the accident happened in somerset county nj. He was hit head on by a drunk driver while driving on a local road on his way home from work.he was killed instantly, my daughter suffered numerous injuries. This accident happened just prior to the first announcement if takata airbags. Since then there have been numerous recalls - it was not until just recently my husbands vehicle was actually recalled. When i was given my husbands belongings g there were numerous pieces of large plastic pieces lodged inside his briefcase which was in the vehicle with him. He died instantly of blunt force trauma to the chest- his heart exploded due to the force of the airbag.we never received any recall notices on his vehicle- i only found out because i have been checking consistently on the recalls.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 67 mph, a tractor-trailer crashed into the contact's driver side causing the vehicle to flip 5 - 6 times before landing in a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's daughter was transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The contact's insurance company had not inspected the vehicle to deem it totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. However, the manufacturer requested the contact's insurance company for a technical report of the accident. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While operating the vehicle, water leaked inside from the rear passenger seat curtain side air bag. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.
I purchased my 2008 accord ex 4 door 10 months ago. Well 05/16/2015 i got out windows were down and closed my door and boom sounded like a gun shot my neighbors all came out the entire driver side curtain air bags deployed for no reason at all..now i am stuck with $7000 of damages ripped seat,air bags deployed hanging out and the dealership will not take no action saying its not a recall. This will be the last honda i purchase.it has 124k miles on it when this happened.
I stopped my car to let my boyfriend out of the car.when he closed the passenger side door the side curtain airbags were deployed as well as the one out of the passenger seat.there was no impact to my car whatsoever, no dings, dents or damage.he just closed the door.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 50 mph, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.updated 02/19/16*ljupdated 02/25/16.
While walking towards my own vehicle with my 2 year old daughter, my fiance got in the driver side door of our 2008 honda accord and closed the door. Right after he shut the door a loud explosion was heard. The side air bag (on the top and within the seat) had deployed. The car wasn'teven started at the time. Like everyone else honda does not find it to be their problem. My insurance is helping me investigate the cause of the deployment since there was no accident. I would really like to know how many times this must have happened before someone other than the consumer is held liable. I do not feel safe putting my daughter in the car if this is possible.
In decemeber 20012 i was in bad accident the was not a fault of mine. My car was struck twice on diver side.i was driving home i received a fracture wrist and two fingers. My arm was burned from from the air bag. I still have scar andi still have to wear my wrist brace from time to time. At the time i was clear that they had a recall on air bags until i placed my info in to the site. I do have pictures i just have to find them or contact my attorney who handle my accident case.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Air bag light suddenly appeared on in august i had to pay for diagnostic to find the problem results were srs module is bad. They want me to replace this safety issue, $405 to replace. Shouldn't this be covered by american honda.
Passenger side curtain and seat air bags deployed upon exiting the car.no impact has been made on this side of the car.
Airbag passenger light kept staying on longer and longer, eventually turns off. At 114,xx light stayed on then soon after airbag light indicator on dash was illuminated. There are no accidents on the vehicle. No repairs or modifications to affect system.i took the vehicle to dealer since it was out of warranty by 3 months. I did tell them about the intermittent issues but assumed all was well.they did a diagnostic that took well over 4 hours to isolate the possible issue.dealer's response; after pin testing fuse box found bad pss fuse/ relay box. Was told to sign a waiver to drive my own vehicle out the lot. The entire airbag system is down and will not work until repaired.i was in shock to know that if i had an accident my family and i could be in grave danger, they said they have no idea how long it could of not been working. I called honda america to complain case# n012014-10-0900059. They said the car is too old and out of warranty for them to cover the repair.i have since parked the car and have'nt driven it since. This is our 7th honda and never would expect this type of service or reliability on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags) and 11v395000 (power train) however the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while exiting the front passenger side of the vehicle, the contact placed a bag onto the seat and closed the front door.immediately, the front passenger side air bags deployed.the contact stated that her son was seated on the rear passenger side of the vehicle during the failure, but was not injured.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the door was shut with too much force, which caused the air bag to deploy.the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $2,700.the vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure.the adjuster stated that the failure could have been due to an electrical defect.the insurance company will not cover the repair cost.the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that because the dealer inspected the vehicle and found no defects, no compensation would be provided.the failure and current mileages were 13,153 updated 05/27/09updated 06/01/09.
I pulled over to let my son out of my 2008 honda accord vehicle, he was sitting in the front passenger side. When he closed the door thepassenger seat and passenger curtain airbags deployed. Once i realized what they were, i got out to check on my son because i thought we had been hit. There was no vehicle or exterior damage to my vehicle. The next business day i took my vehicle to a honda dealer. It was inspected and photos were taken. After a week of no direct ansewers from this dealer, i decided to contact american honda. Another inspection was scheduled and they determained that there was "rim damage" (caused from parking too close to the curb) and that could have "possibly" caused the airbags to deploy. I was not parked next to the curb when the airbags deployed andi have to disagree with there finding.
My daughters car was parked and running when her friend closed the drivers door and the side curtain airbags deployed. I contacted a local honda dealer and they told me there was no recall on the side curtain system but there was for the front passenger airbag(takata). Recall #16v-056
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the dealer denied the repair because the vehicle records showed that the srs air bag control units were previously repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Pulled into subway sandwich shop, passenger got out of car shut door and passenger side air bags deployed.
My vehicle was in park, i was in the driver seat and i had a passenger.the passenger exited the vehicle and shut the passenger door and passenger side airbags deployed unexpectedly.there was no collision and no damage other than the damage that the airbags caused. I got my car home and called my insurance. The insurance had the car towed to an auto body shop for inspection.upon inspection, they found no reason for the airbags to deploy other than the possibility of a faulty control module.the auto body shop confirmed that there was not damage to the vehicle that would cause this incident.i contacted honda america. I had the car towed to a honda dealership where honda and my insurance company sent a representative out to do an inspection. My insurance confirmed that there was not damage that would have caused the airbags to deploy but honda is saying that my vehicle has frame damage that would have caused this incident but honda will not provide me with a report of their findings.after research, there have been numerous 2008 honda accords with this same airbag problem that honda will not recognize or agree to fix. I am stuck with a car that has significant damage and decreased value because of a faulty honda part.please help.
I was in a car accident on feb. 20,2015 a complete crash in the front side of my honda accord 2008 (hood,bumper,2 front finders,head light) it was a horrible accident.the car is a total loss and the air bags didn't deploy, so i hit the steering wheel with my chest and the seat belt locked on my shoulders so nothing stopped me from beinginjured.how honda one of the biggest popular cars don't care about the life of their customers. ....i felt really bad of that. I'm seeking real help from u guys to support and keep the united states safe from this inhumanity manufacturing defects which killed and injured many people. They don't care about any of our complaints on their products when i called their products help customers service they said it's an old car that is absolutely ridiculous because they care only about the sale numbers and staying in the market what ever happened to the riders of this car. ....i expect real action towards honda america i will keep following and steps up until i get all my rights. Important note: my car checked with a team of engineer & technicians experienced only in the car safety&air bags and i do have all of this reports and pics. ....here what they said the front airbags sensors a&b sensed the crash and reported that to the control unit (car computer) and the airbag didn't deployed or exploded because there's a poor manufacturing or defect. U guys as a government agency responsible for our safety and safe production of this cars which kills and injuring the riders. Thank you for paying attention and waiting for your decision and i documented all the reports for this accident ....updated 05/07/15
Both front driver and passenger side air bag curtains that connect to the roofare leaking water into the vehicle when it rains. I'm aforesaid this could affect my airbag in the event of an accident. I never realized this is why my driver seats are wet when it rains.
Taka recall, my car has had the frontal passenger airbag on recall now for the better part of a year.i am not able to have a passenger in that seat and honda is not available to provide me a replacement airbag to be installed. It was promised to be provided in the summer or fall and here we are almost in november and my car is practically useless. Is there no requirements for them to either make the part available quicker or a loaner?
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.when the contact attempted to close the passenger side door, the passenger side air bags suddenly deployed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by the door being closed too hard.the current and failure mileages were 12,855.updated 09/14/09 . *ljupdated 09/15/09.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v3460000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My fiance got out of my car and closed the passenger side door. As soon as the door slammed the curtain i heard a loud bag and looked over to find that the airbags went off in my car. Luckily no one was in the backseat or they would have been hit by the explosion.
Takata recall: i received a "srs ecu failure" recall notice and contacted a honda dealership for support. They told me to disregard the recall. I went to a second dealership and they replaced one part but had to "order" another. That second part still has not been replaced and it has been over a year now.i have not received a service update or appointment. Is my car safe?
I have received several takata airbag notifications to take my care in to service the recall r21.the same recall for my car is listed when i enter my auto vin in the www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.also, my 2008 year car type is not listed in the www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/06/22/business/international/takata-airbag-recall-list.htm list of cars needing the recall.when i took my car to get serviced they told me that my type of car is not applicable.i am conflicted since i am receiving these notices and this recall is listed in the nhtsa website.please advise if my 2008 honda accord car should or should not have the r21 recall fix?if i should please advise what i need to do since the honda accord service state i do not have the car that needs the recall fix.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda fit. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags) and 15v665000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Drove into a gas station so my fiancee could buy a beverage our 9 y/o in back seat with belt on. Fiancee closed door loud boom n my son starts screaming crying i realize once powdery smoke clears that air bags entire side curtain n passenger front seat have gone off thus hitting my 9 year olds in the head he ended up with a concussion and blood behind his ear on the inside i went to honda. I also called my insurance and honda berated me in front of their other customers call myself and my fiance a couple of [xxx] my son was in the emergency room and ended up having a cat scan of his brain he ended up missing school for two days now honda is denying it is their faulty am just quite confused as to how airbag spontaneously deploy when a vehicle is not moving and not in a collision and not driving even and the honda can say it is not there defect now i have an injured child and the car with about $7,000 damage please help me thank you.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).updated 02/25/14*lj
I'm just writing to ask what i do now.the notice says i can not have passengers in the front seat.i have a car pool, with 5 riders.help!!!!
Passenger side curtain airbags & passenger side seat airbag randomly deployed.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/15/16*lj
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable.the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Received recall notice july 19, 2016.part to correct problem still not available.recall notice advises not to allow rider in passenger seat.this is a business vehicle, used to carry multiple people.it is necessary to carry passengers, or vehicle is useless to us.
I was parked, someone got out of my passenger side front door. After shutting the door, all of my passenger side airbags deployed, including the passenger seat airbag.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. Nearly two years ago, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v655000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Speed secer is bad and the air bad need to be replace or check outlight keep coming onit been in the shop every two week there something wrong
I came to a stop and my 15 yr son got out of the car and shut the passenger's side door and the passenger side airbags deployed. He was in a hurry so shut the door hard but i would have never expected the airbags to deploy. Also, my front seat passenger's airbag deployed. I took it to honda dealership that i purchased it from. They said it was not a manufacturer defect. I filed a claim with my insurance company as instructed by honda. I then got a call that i was responsible for $100.00. I have now received a letter from my insurance company that it is a manufacturer defect and they deny my claim.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the passenger air bags deployed while she was closing the front passenger door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that the air bag senor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they were not responsible. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000(equipment). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 50 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
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Takata recall i read the information on the dot website but wasn't able to find the information needed. The indicator light is showing on my dash.could this be related to the recall? from startup to shut off
Passenger airbag warning light comes on intermently while drive car . Had honda check the issue out they said would cost approx. $1000 to repair. Read article in local news paperaug 22,2015 that nhtsa is investigating defect that could prevent airbags from deploying. We spent several hundred dollars to have this issue fixed at a local garage.were dos this issue currently stand?.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.updated 10/05/16*lj
On or around the 21st of november, as my family and i were getting out of the vehicle, the passenger door is closed and the air bags suddenly deploy.no impact on the car, no accident - in fact the car was parked.i called american honda corporate offices and was advised to take the vehicle to my local dealership.i went ahead and took it to hudson honda in west new york, nj.my local dealership discovered that i had hit a pot hole 2 weeks prior to the incident.i was told because i had hit the pot hole 2 weeks prior that was the reason why my air bags deployed.i called my car insurance company and was advised that this was impossible.i would have had to have an impact in order for the passenger side curtain and torso air bags to deploy.i called american honda again today and was told again that the reason why my air bags deployed was because they discovered i hit a pot hole 2 weeks prior to the incident.i have read other complaints from other consumers and would like my complaint to be fully investigated. Honda is saying i will need to come out of pocket at almost $4000 to fix the air bag.why will i need to come out of pocket when i did not have an accident?i believe that this is a honda issue and not a consumer issue.in the interim i am speaking with my car insurance company to do their own investigation of the incident.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the curtain air bags deployed while the vehicle was parked. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified. There were no injuries. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
I bought a used 08 honda accord about a week ago.i stopped at target shopping center to get a few things.i parked the car was still running, in park, when my passenger exited shut the passenger door and boom the side curtain and passenger seat airbags deployed.. Unbelievable.
Vehicle passenger seat creaks and is not stable, lights on car continue to flicker and dim in and out when a/c and headlights are on. Very dangerous. Someone will think you are brightening them or stopping suddenly and will either cause a crash or road rage incident. Today eddie milan,general manager of sloane honda called me (can verify by cell phone bill) and "told me not to come back to sloane honda anymore" great attitude after multiple purchases and sending multiple customers. Honda refuses to admit they have problems>i will complain everyday that it gives me problems. I urge all consumers who have these problems to keep complaining until honda fixes this issue. Cars have problems. But flickering headlights and taillights are a danger.
1. By shutting the pass side door the side curtain air bags deployed.this is on a 2008 honda accord,the warranty stated they would notpay for it even though wheni bought the warranty i was told it coveredeverything even if the tiniest light bulb went out, my insurance co statedthey would not pay because there was no accident and it is a malfunctionthe only good thing is that we were not going down the road at the time andno one got hurt.
Cars lights dim and blink everytime the cooling fan kicks on and off,this includes headlights,brake lights,all interior lights,a/c fan dims,radio gets softer. This is dangerous to drive at night. People think you are flashing them and jamming on my brakes. I also have problems with upholstry,side air bags,right seat track, out of line bumper and pealing paint. Honda has to do something with my 2008 honda accord ex coupe before someone gets killed. Please someone help me.
Air bags deployed when door was shut not contact!!!!
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 55 mph, the passenger side curtain air bag deployed without impact.the dealer stated that the contact must have struck something, although there was no damage to the vehicle.the insurance company inspected the vehicle and found nothing that would cause the air bag to deploy.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 8,000 and failure mileage was 7,500.
The passenger side aie bag deployed on my 2008 honda accord sedan.monday night, i shut my passenger door, got into my car and 5-6 minutes later boom!!!.scared the living heck out me.i took it to the dealer.the dealer is telling me its my fault and they are not paying for it.they initially told me that they saw no damages with my car meaning no collisions, no scrapes, no hit, bumpsabsolutely nothing that would make the air bag deploy.insurance was called and they told them the same; however, there is no claim because there was no accident.now honda has changed there story saying that there are damages to my car.they've had my car for several days and allof a sudden there are damages.i've called america honda customer care and now i'm waiting for an adjuster from my insurance claim to go out to look at my car.in the meantime, i'm without a vehicle.honda seems as though they are fighting to avoid a safety recall.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex. My car was running and parked. I closed the right front door and the passenger side curtain airbags and seat airbag deployed. Deafening my passenger for approx. 1 day. I brought my vehicle to honda and they said the vehicle did it's job and they are not covering it. There is no accident damage what so ever. I called honda corporate and was told to have a nice day. It is a lease car, a very expensive repair, and obviously a defect. There are numerous complaints on the internet of the very same problem with the very same car and they refuse to do anything about it. It is unsafe to drive but unfortunately i have to.
I own a 2008 honda accord and recently i closed the drivers side door and the side impact air bags went off.the car was not moving and i was not struck by another car or item that might have caused it to go off.i took my car to goodson honda west service department (houston tx) and they said that it was not a warranty issues and that i had damage on the right side of my undercarriage.i asked them why damage under the car on the right side would have caused the air bag on the left side of the car to go off, they didn't have an explanation.they told me to file with my insurance.they had to replace the driver side seat and the entire head liner plus all of the air bags totaling 3,600.00 i called my insurance and they said that they would cover it but that i had a $1,250.00 deductible (two teenage drivers). I was told that i should take my car to the goodson body shop because they would be doing the work.when i took my car there they looked it over again and i asked the question why would the side air bag go off when i close the door.they couldn't explain it either and they questioned whether the damage to the right undercarriage caused the air bags to go off.they asked the service folks and a honda rep to come out and meet and again honda denied the claim as warranty. I spoke with my insurance company and someone sent me a interesting article that i thought that i would share with you:http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/20040559/detail.html a boston channel did a report and found that this is happening in the 2008 model accords and honda continues to deny that there might be a problem.i wonder if anyone in houston has had the same experience that i'm having and if honda is trying to cover something up like toyota.
Closed drivers side front door, side airbags deployed. Brought to dealer, was told that is was not covered. Manufacturer also refused to cover.
My nephew (25 years old)and i were out and came home and when he got out of the car and shut the door (a little harder than normal) the passenger side airbags deployed. It has just happened only one time.i took my car to the honda dealership i bought it from and they said it was out of warranty and it would cost me $5,989.00 to repair the airbags. I then called american honda. Received a call back the next day but missed the call from the rep for american honda. I called and left the rep a message and he did not call me back until a week later. By then i had called my insurance company (i could not wait any longer, i had to get my car fixed). When the rep from american honda called back he said there was nothing he could do because he needed to inspect the car. My car was repaired by a body shop my insurance company recommended. I had to pay a $500.00 deductible and the cost of the repair was $3,200.00 ( a lot less than honda's price.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that the side passenger air bag deployed without warning when the door was closed on the vehicle.the dealer stated that they would not perform the repair because the insurance company should be responsible.the cost for repair is 5,000.both agencies have not yet decided who will repair the vehicle.the vehicle still has an extended warranty until 120,000 miles.the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 32,000.updated 09/01/09*ljupdated 09/03/09.
My daughter started the car, her husband got in & closed the right passenger door & the curtain air-bags on the right side of the vehicle deployed. The car is a leased 2008 honda accord sedan with approx 14,452 miles. I brought the car to coral springs honda, and was told that their investigative team had to look the car over. Their final statement is that the passenger "slammed" the door to hard and it caused the air-bags to deploy.it is pretty scary to think that this can happen if you should close your door to hard. They are also stating that it is my responsibility to have the car repaired. Please advise as to my legal rights.
It was april 22, 2009 around 3pm when i pulled into the laundry basket on broadway in bangor, me. I opened the rear passenger door to take the dirty laundry out of the back and then closed the rear passenger door. I opened the front passenger side door where my cousin was sitting and asked him to hand me some money for laundry. When i shut the front passenger door all of the passenger side air bags went off striking my cousin in the head. My cousin and i drove the vehicle over to darling's honda in bangor where they were very helpful. After coming to an agreement i was given a rental car and my vehicle was to be inspected at no cost to me. I reported the incident to my insurance company as well. An adjuster from my insurance company took a look at the car and determined that it was a mechanical defect in the car so my insurance will not cover the repairs. After honda took a look at the car they were unable to determine why the airbags went off and honda america is refusing to cover the cost of the damages. My cousin that was sitting in the passenger seat when the airbag went off has a previous head injury that causes him to have seizures and after he was struck in the head by the airbags, he had a couple of seizures that night. Honda told me they are refusing to fix the vehicle because that would be admitting fault and they are afraid of a lawsuit from my cousin or myself. I had no intentions on filing a lawsuit, i just want my car fixed. After i go my car back from honda all of the weather stripping is coming off the vehicle. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Car lights flicker on and off while car is in motion.at stop light or stop sign, car will just shut off, requireing the driver to put it in park and restart the engine.
The car did not want to move after it was put in gear. When the car did move it was very hesitant and wouldnot pick up speed at first, then would gradually pick up speed. The car is back at the dealership and first they said it was transmission sensor, then said it was the computer, after replacing that the car begin arough idle.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex that the head lights dim considerably when the you have the heat or air condition on. I have been back to the dealer and they say this is normal for honda's. The problem is driving at night when you see this occur and think something wrong electrically and you are distracted. It's so noticeable that i have had cars in the opposite direction blink their lights at me. I have spoken with other owners and they have the same issue. I feel this is a veryserious distraction when driving. Is there any thing that can be done about this.
Lights dim all the time driving down the road. Honda says no fix.
My 2008 honda accordex-llights flicker or dim at night when all equip. Or ac is on very distracting for me must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road have been to dealer twice for this problem and they say it is normal i have an 2007 accord that dose not have this problem also have a 2003 acura tls that does not or have i ever had this problem in the 50 years i have been owning cars. What to do next??
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 32 mph, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and knee injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the electronic control unit fractured, which caused the air bag to engage later. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,929.
Car sporadically dying (electrically and all) while in drive or in motion of forward driving (while going 30 + mph) and then just as sporadically turning itself back on. Makes chain dragging sound similar to worn brake pads but the sound will change pitches while driving between 0-43mph. After 43 mph it no longer makes odd sounds but as soon as deceleration begins it is at risk to either temporarily "die' or slightly jerk and almost "die". This has happened while driving up to 20 times within 3 miles and the first time it "died" was while pulling into a parking spot and fully stopping. It has not done it for the last couple days and local mechanic could not diagnose it as the battery was in great condition and everything appeared to be plugged where it should be.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems.the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
I have a honda accordlx2008 sedan which i bought 2 years ago. Ever since i bought this each year without fail i have experienced intermittent lack of power during acceleration which has happened while driving on the highway, each time it has lasted any where from 20 to 45mins ,there no engine check light on or any indication light of a malfunction. I reported to the dealership left the car with them over night i was told that they ran the automated computer test andnothing was found to be wrong with the car , the second time it occurred i called honda usa and reported the same incident , i was contacted by hondatold to take to a dealership , i left the car overa week and was told the automated test showed nothing and they could not duplicate the problem . This same thing occurred again this year and i contacted honda dealership , i produced a bulletin from honda web site describing exactly the problem my car has been experiencing , i contacted honda took it the dealership i was told that my car vin # range wasn'tcovered in those affected since my car had a more recentsoft ware up date. And that they will have to duplicate the problem, as per honda request i left the car and i was told there was nothing they could do, even though the problem had persisted and has being recurring i was told to bring it in when it occurs again but its had happened three times already i have a. My frustration stems from the fact that honda usa claims that my car has an up dated soft ware and even the over ride could not be possible , but the problem detailed in the honda bulletin memo describes what's happening to my car. The bulletin states thus : some2008 accord l4 vehicles may experience an intermittent lack of power due to interference or noise on the knock sensor signal circuit .interference or noise on the circuit can cause the pcm to retard the ignition timing , causing a decrease in engine power usually during acceleration.
2008 accord i4 automatic transmission lx problem, lights dim and blower for heater/defrost slows. It occurs every 20 to 25 seconds. The change in the blower for the heater/defrost is such that it sounds as if you turned the blower speed down significantly and then turned it back up. At the same time the lights dim significantly. I have read many posts here of lights dimming with the a/c running and that honda says this is normal. This is dangerous because of the eye strain caused by the lights dimming and then brightening over and over again.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated, including the check engine indicator. While driving, the speed would not increase past 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Car caught fire doors locked would not let me out.car shut off no brakes.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l i picked up new in the fall of 2007. To date i have just over 30,000 miles. Today, (4/12/10) i took my car to my local honda dealership for an oil change. I was told that my rear brakes were at 5% and repair cost would be $330.00!!!i mentioned i paid an additional $2,200.00 for an "extended warranty "on top of the $28,000.00 sticker price back in 2007. Today i asked the honda advisor what does my $2,200.00 "extended warranty" cover? he said nothing mechanical. By this point i did not want to argue, but rather i paid the $38.13 for my oil change and left. Also with my previous oil change maybe 3 months ago with about 29,000 miles i was also told my rear brakes were somewhere around 15% and i think the honda dealership quoted me around $300.00. I am definitely a named party in the gibbs lawsuit as of 12/17/09. I have not paid to fix my rear brakes yet. Other problems i am having is my navigation freezes up, i have this rattling sound in my front drivers door, my front passenger door sounds like it is not closed all the way because i hear road noise, and twice now my wipers have continued to stay on even though i turned them off or the wipers will be "delayed" even though the wipers are off, my glove box is misaligned on the right hand side and at times when i am pulling into the garage with my foot off of the gas pedal, the car will accelerate forward a little. I am finished with this car!!!! my 2008 accord is my 3rd accord and by far the most obnoxious lemon i have ever owned. My 1986 and 2000 accords were more "honda" than my 2008 accord. I am thoroughly disgusted with honda's caring integrity.
Headlights frequently dim and then re-brighten, causing a noticeable flickering when driving at night.this is very distracting at night, even well lit roads.honda has checked and says electrical system is operating normally and it may be, but some interface with the lights and the elp is incompatible if it causes such a noticeable flicker.we drove a honda odyssey with same system for 100,000 miles and never noticed a headlight flicker.
My 2008 honda accord ex coupe is a nightmare. Trying to use the defroster while warming up car,blower motor kept losing power. Lights in and out of car are still flickering when you have the lights on and cooling fan comes on. Honda says all hondas do it. This is my fourth and this is the only one with this electrical issue. Honda is rude , and doesn't care. Besides pealing paint, bad drivers upholstry,the passenger seat will not stay still and hass a bead creaking sound. My selling dealer that told me not to come backs service manager told me i weigh too much. I am 245 lbs now. When we had our 04 and 06 i was 300 and it was fine. When you accelerate and decelerations seat moves. I have a spinal cord injury and today this caused it to hurt even more. If anyone would like to email me about what we should do with our expensive nightmares. We should all get a rally of our junkers together and block honda headquarters and we will call the news to televise it.
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 problem with the accords v6 so it's best to change all of plugs which i agreed too and this will solve the problem.on 2/7/13 i took my car to southeastern honda for my routine oil change and again the service rep suggested my power steering fluid and brake fluid needed to be changed which i agreed too.on my way home the vsa, brake light and abs light came on in the car.as so as i was able to i took it back to southeastern honda, the same service rep said they hook it up and it was the spark plugs which was change back in august and it should not be occurring because all the plugs were changed and it's a defect in the engine.he will speak with the good will honda person because the car needs an engine.he called back a couple of days later and say it's the engine and i will be required to pay half for the engine.i left my car at the dealer for a week, paid a few dollars short of $3000.00 dollars and my engine vsa, brake and abs lights is still coming on.i googled this problem and alot of the hondas have this problem.i will like to know what is the status of this problem.
2008 accord 4cyl. Headlights flash about every 20 seconds. Have reported this and was told that they couldn't find anything.
Headlights flicker often (every 20-30 seconds) when using air conditioning.
Inside and outside (all) lights flicker when a/c is operating.very noticeable to on coming traffic.consider safety issue.
Headlightsflicker making it hard to see at night.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The dealer (cape girardeau honda, 385 siemers dr, cape girardeau, mo 63701, (573) 334-6919) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Lights dim (and entire dash momentarily losses power) frequently.
2008 honda accord ex-l, 4 cyl engine.headlights constantly blink (dim) when ac or automatic temp control is activated.lights dim for about 4 seconds and then return to normal regardless of speed.other drivers think that i am signaling them and sometimes become very irate and threatening.honda and dealer indicate the problem is normal.search on internet indicates a large number of similar complaints on 2008 accord.
Vehicle passenger seat creaks and is not stable, lights on car continue to flicker and dim in and out when a/c and headlights are on. Very dangerous. Someone will think you are brightening them or stopping suddenly and will either cause a crash or road rage incident. Today eddie milan,general manager of sloane honda called me (can verify by cell phone bill) and "told me not to come back to sloane honda anymore" great attitude after multiple purchases and sending multiple customers. Honda refuses to admit they have problems>i will complain everyday that it gives me problems. I urge all consumers who have these problems to keep complaining until honda fixes this issue. Cars have problems. But flickering headlights and taillights are a danger.
Lights go dimand then brighten back up very often like every few seconds, other drivers think i'm flashing them this action seems to be very un safe for drivers.also when raining the wipers pull the rain water back down the windshield about half way down the drivers side from the a frame.
Motor shuts down regardless of speed and can sometimes be restarted by applying pressure to the ignition switch key forward to restart if possible while on roadway.otherwise, must execute a quick response to losing power braking, steering and etc. And drive to safety at off road location.upon removing the ignition key from switch module, the metal key was extremely hot, starting engine back up often was not possible until ignition switch and key cooled down.this occurrence put an unreasonable risk on occupants due possible accidents.the nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 addressed this issue.however, rejection of applying recall to my vehicle, even though the situation was exactly identical to recall by honda dealer, who replaced switch at my expense and refused to consider that recall applied to the ignition unit as not on recall list.i questioned sensibility of this as my car's ignition switch was malfunctioning exactly as the ignition switch under recall.due to dealer's disposal and inability to retrieve replaced item, unable to compare part number to honda's list of bad switch components.i have placed a complaint with honda motors u.s.a., case #[xxx] which was rejected due that they don't show vin# is included in the recall.i questioned this with them as recall and actual events occurring with my auto were identical.they advised that refund of the $184.74 for replacing the ignition switch would not be possible even though problem was identical with recall as my vehicle wasn't included.
At night the headlights dim repeatedly while the car is at a stop.while drivingthe headlights flicker or blink every 15-25 seconds while the air conditioning is operating. This could appear as if i am flashing other drivers and can be construed as an aggressive act.i would not have bought this car had i known about this design flaw.however honda released a statement on their website that this flicker of the headlights is normal and was designed that way to increase fuel efficiency.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and an abnormal noise was heard when shifting gears. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. A police report was not filed. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v395000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,965. The vin was not provided.
2008 honda accord headlights dimming while driving. Consumer states that the headlights dim every 30 seconds. Noticeable when driving at night time. Oncoming traffic flashes lights thinking that his high beams are on.the consumer learned the source of the problem involved the electrical load detector. The consumer stated the interior and exterior lights would routinely dim.
All lights dim really bad when drive down the road at night every 15 seconds when the a/c is on. Honda says this is normal.... I have owned over 15 different cars and never had this problem.
Headlights / all lights flicker about every 10 seconds when a/c compressor cycles while using defroster or air conditioning.
Purchased my accord new off the lot.1st problem came exactly 1 month later 2 sensors had to be replaced. Oil light consistently stayed on i was having to change or add oil all the time. Ive been to every honda dealer in san diego. Mission valley finally agreed to a oil consumption test but they assured me nothing was wrong. Their solution was anytime i needed oil i could stop by any honda dealership & they would be happy to top it off for me. Because of this oil problem & the sensor consistently staying on the car began to lose power & shot out the timing belt. My car has been in my driveway since last july2015. After sending honda numerous letters ron from honda motor co finally contacted me. Final result his recommendation was to take the car back to the dealership for another oil consumption test to be done & if theres any other problems i would have to pay out of pocket. Becausethe car was only covered for 60,000 miles. I'm so over this car & honda. I no longer feel safe driving a honda!
Ignition switch problem car would sometimes start sometimes would not even do anything no power no clicking just dead new battery everything checked out okay when i brought it to the mechanic left me stranded last week and had it towed this time it failed to start with all attempts, replacing ignition switch, car was off when this happened each time
Takata recallsometimes my sideairbag signal blinks and when i press the brake paddle hardly it sounds like rough and also sometimes when i touch the door i feel little bit electric shock.
The warning light on the dashboard panel is warning that the passenger airbag as deployed.at the same time the "fasten seatbelt" warning stopped working and the seal around the passenger window is loose. Coincidentally, a relative also has a 2008 honda accord and the exact same things are happening.according to many internet entries, the same thing is happening to many 2008 honda accords. I cannot find information on a recall.it is a safety hazard, because some owners have reported the airbag deploying while driving.
Headlights, taillights, brake lights as well as interior lights,all lights dim as compressor and cooling fan engage.causing brake lights to appear as being applied, also causing high / low beam headlights to have been activated.
Door lock, rear passenger side, automatically unlocks when i lock the doors.this has happened before on the driver side, rear door and was replaced due to recall.
Takata recall, excessive oil consumption, vtc actuator loud grinding on start up cold or warm!!!!! honda would not fix because i was 15,000 miles over their grace period. I asked for good will and a big company that honda is sure won't go bankrupt fixing my car....but the girl i talked to was some what rude to me and just asked if i wanted the better business beau phone number. Their needs to be a class action law suit for the replacement of the vtc actuator, because sooner or later i will have engine failure and honda knows about the problem.i have read 90% of the 2008 4 cylinder accords have the problem and some of the newer models have the same problem.and i have heard they will replace the part, and soon after it does it again!!!! defective part!!!! i hope i can get some help, because honda knows about the problem and i cant afford a new engine when the timing chain goes and everything with it!!!!thank you.
1)headlight projection very poor.difficult to see100 feet ahead.this is exacerbated by a draw on the electrical system that makes the headlights dim while car is in motion.i will not drive the car at night or at night while it is raining.i feel that the car is dangerous and on several occasions i almost hit pedestrians walking or on a bicycle.this occurs on a daily basis and is constant.the honda dealer inspected the issue once and stated that there was no defect, but that the car operates to normal specification and id comparable to all 2008 honda accord 4 cylinder models.this issue was prevalent since i took delivery of the new car in july, 2008.2.)since taking delivery of this vehicle and to the present date, there is a wobble/wheel shimmy in the suspension at various speeds and different degrees of severity on a daily basis.on the first repair attempt the dealer replaced several tires and performed a high tech wheel balance using a hunter 9700 road force balancing machine.the problem was not corrected.on the second visit the dealer test drove the car and stated that the issue is a characteristic of the vehicle and other honda accord 4 cylinder models with the same engine, transmission and suspension.conclusion:this car is dangerous, exhibits very poor steering and ride as it wanders and shimmies all over the road.this problem combined with poor headlight projection and dimming headlights make this vehicle a major hazard on wheels.
Car idles high and eratic since a new alternator was put on due to light(in and out) flickering along with fan and radio cutting out when a/c unit is used and cooling fans kick on and off.since then car idles high, surges went fron tacking 1100 cold to 1500. Went from warm idle at 600 and is now 8-900rpms.lights still do the same thing but they agree there was a voltage drop after two dealers said it was acharcteristic.after two month the cars going back in for a second seat track and a syl plate that was damaged.now along with a list of problems the front bumper is pealing in same spot on left and right side near headlights.i alreadt complained about the bumpers not fitting.dealer did idle relearn procedeure that did nothing.check fuel cap message comes on and check engine light was on.they claim after 20 years of driving and 4 hondas,i don't know how to put a gas cap on.worst car i ever had.the worst part is the attitude of the dealers and honda.i have been waiting for over two months for a rep,las time dealer snuck a note in that i refused to see the rep.i faxed them a demand letter to see the rep and another dealer was also supposed to set a meeting up.they claim he is out with a bad back(philadelphia area rep,)i am suing honda under the lemon law.i had enough.the suit was filed and my court date is in october,contact me with any questions or comments.car alo smell like a rotten egg.
I purchased an accord exl on 2/8/09.while driving with the defroster or air conditioning on, the exterior and interior lights flash approximately every 30 seconds.we took it to the dealership and were told this is a normal characteristic caused by eld system.they are not able or not willing to fix the problem.this a serious safely hazard, as i drive highly congested roads daily and do not feel safe driving a car that flashes its headlights constantly.other cars do not know this is a normal characteristic.they will think i am an aggressive driver flashing them, and this could cause serious problems.i do not understand why this cannot be resolved, and why honda does not consider this a major problem.there seem to be many complaints about this issue, and i am not aware of any other cars that have this problem.please help us with this issue, as someone may end up seriously hurt due to this issue. You may contact me for my vin but i do not wish to post this information online.
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 mentioned this to the maintenance experts at metro honda, but they still do not care. My concern is that this is a situation that is not on a recall list. What should i do?
Cars lights dim and blink everytime the cooling fan kicks on and off,this includes headlights,brake lights,all interior lights,a/c fan dims,radio gets softer. This is dangerous to drive at night. People think you are flashing them and jamming on my brakes. I also have problems with upholstry,side air bags,right seat track, out of line bumper and pealing paint. Honda has to do something with my 2008 honda accord ex coupe before someone gets killed. Please someone help me.
Takata recall and srs safety went to the autoairbagsettlement.com website and unable to find any links to file a claim online, this has been repaired but still want t be a part of it. The other recall still has no remedy at this time and judging from the text on nhtsa recall #16v-056 it sounds serious.please help me to remedy this situation. Thanks,
V tec actuator makes griding noise when start a car for 2 to3 seconds
Ii have a 2008 honda accord 4cyl. My headlights keep dimming when my ac is on. The dealer said it was normal. I have owned several hondas and none of them have done this. With the advanced electronics on this car drive by wire etc. I don't think this can be good for it.
Headlights, cabin lights, back lights all dim/flicker every 20-30 seconds.seems to happen with defogger or a/c is running but has also happened when air is off.other drivers think i am flashing them or hitting brakes.was told car is functioning as designed to help fuel economy.i wish i had test drove car at night, would have never bought the car.
This started around april 1st of 2011. Everytime i start the car in the morning, i get a grinding noise that last less then two seconds. I think the starter is going out. This should not happen when the car is only 4yrs old. Thereshould be a emergency recall on the starters. The car was doing find when this problem started happening.
While at highway speeds and with the temp control on, my headlights dim / flicker about every 20-30 seconds.the dealer said this is a normal characteristic of the car and there is currently nothing they can do about it.i have since heard of other people having a similar problem. The vehicle is an 08 honda accord 4cyl ex-l.honda is not giving me any information on this and not addressing the issue to my satisfaction.the number of failures is over 40 as this is a constant problem.
1. Excessive oil consumption.2. Rear breaks require pads changed after every 15k -17k ml of driving3. Battery failed after 1 1/2 of service, about 20k mi.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord and the lights continuously flicker whenever i use the ac or heating.the flickering is so prevalent that i'm afraid that others drivers may think i'm flashing my lights at them. This is a physical safety issue as i'm afraid of road rage as well as the fear that the car will ultimately stop functioning due to the amount of power that appears to be being used when the flickering happens.
I have had 5 door actuators changed on my car - all doors and one door was twice.i have a 6th one out but i have not gotten it fixed.the dealership told me that "sometimes things happen". I tried to talk with honda, they did pay for most of them repairs but refused to admit it was a problem.the dealership never could tell me why it was happening, just kept replacing the actuators.i got tired of fighting with them, that is why the last one has not been replaced.this is my first and last honda.i was extremely disappointed with my service from honda.we bought the car brand new off the lot and it started within a year and a half of purchase.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that the electrical components of the vehicle failed.the battery was replaced and the electrical system was reset.the navigation system appeared quickly and asked for a code to operate.the contact was never asked for a code before and was unaware of any existing code.the vin was unable to be accepted in the system.the current and failure mileages were less than 27,046.
There is a large voltage drop that can be seen in the lights at night ... The lights really dim as the alternator cycles .. It occurs every night when driving and happens at steady rpms and when decelerating .. I know this is not a major complaint but the car is new and it may turn into something down the "road" , time wise for owners ..what worries me that in a few months that the voltage drop may cause a problem and stall engine or lights dimming may pull excessively on battery and charging system and cause failures in other areas .. Thank you very much in advance for your help and the forum to pass on concerns that maybe safety concerns.
Headlights flicker out completely or dim severely when coming to a stop or the condenser for the ac/defrost kicks on.i have researched this and it appears to be an issue due to the electric load detector.although honda had said this might be normal i find that while driving my 4 yr. Old son around it is a safety concern and would like to have the problem looked into.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.whenever the contact is driving at any speed, the air conditioner activates and the headlights flash on and off and then dim.the dealer stated that there were no failures listed regarding the headlights.the current mileage was 5,200 and failure mileage was 5,000.update 09/10/08 *cwthe consumer stated the headlights go dim when the air condition comes on. Updated 09/17/08.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also received a takata settlement notice. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Engine makes noise when starting up that goes away after around 5 seconds.was told atc actuator was bad.
Events - normal driving.how often - every time driving the automobile.what was done? nothing.dealer stated this is normal performance of the vehicle.description - headlights dim while driving the automobile.i stated to the dealer that i am concerned about, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.however, the dealer stated that this is a normal performance for the honda accord.i am fearful of driving this car at night due to the amount that the headlights dim.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the safety restraint warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
In the last two weeks, the car would not start on four separate occasions.have had to have the car jump started.i've taken it to the honda dealership and they say that nothing is showing wrong with it on the diagnostic reading.they first indicated that an interior light could have been left on but then the problem repeated itself.took the car back and was told that nothing was wrong.for that reason they say they cannot fix something that is not wrong.however, the car has not started on even after it has had two new batteries put in it.something continues to kill the battery when it sits for a while or over night and they have no clue what it is and will not fix it because "nothing is wrong" with the car.sometimes the car will start but the problem is getting worse.i have a car that i'm terrified to drive for fear that i might be stranded.i've also purchased a jumper cables with battery to keep in the trunk of the car because i am using my auto club too much in a short period of time and now they must charge me if they come out to start it.the honda dealership does not know what is wrong with it and will not fix it.
2008 4 cyl honda accord - headlights brighten and dim continuously while driving at night when heating/air is on - the "flickering" has been viewed as aggressive driving by some people not to mention the effect the flickering has on my night time vision - honda says the flickering is normal function of eld - the frequency cannot possibly be normal - my 01 honda had the occasional dimming of the lights but not to this severity.
On thanksgiving night 2012, i went shopping and got back to my parents house around 11:00pm.i had gifts and food in the car and the power door locks locked on me automatically with me in it.i finally was able to open the passage door and got out.the car door locked again and i was not able to get into the car either by using the keyless entry nor by manually trying to unlock it with the key in the door lock.i had to let the food stay in the car over night as well as the other things i had purchased. I am so glad i did not have my niece with me.the next day, i had to spend $60.00 to get a locksmith to open the door.about 6 months later the automatic door locks that locks when you put the car in drive, keeps locking every time a make a stop and pull off again.this is driving me crazy too.this is truly a safety issue.i can only imagine if i had a child in the car, what would have happen.the local news featured a news story with a woman who is having the same problem with her honda crv about 3 months ago.this is a real problem that the honda manufacture needs to address either thru recall or extended warranty.enough is enough.
Vsa brake and abs light come on and off intermittently. Braking test with lights on show abs does not work. Numerous complaints on web sites about moisture entering the control module.no response from honda other than replace the $1200.00 module.
Lights (electrical system) dim/flicker annoyingly while driving,when the radiator fan cycles on/off.
I only have about 1,500 miles on my new accord and i've noticed that the headlights and interior lights blink each time the air conditioning compressor kicks in, about every 20-30 seconds.i've been in contact with the dealer several times, they said "its normal".this is a safety issue, because it is distracting to both myself and other drivers.also, other drivers think that i am flashing my lights at them.
The remote key fob fails to lock the vehicle after stopping, turning off engine and exiting. Also, the doors remain locked after the vehicle is stopped and engine is turned off.
Headlights, taillights, interior lights, radio fan motor all fade in and out when cooling fan comes on. This was in the shop for this today along with pealing paint, bad seat track, bad upholstery and damage that sloane honda did to my car in philadelphia, pa. Someone is going to get killed in these new 08 accords. Honda doesn't care. Murry cohen service manager at sloane threw me out of the service department,threatened to call the police and refused to give paperwork showing the car was there, but i have the rental agreement they signed for the day. They say all hondas lights go in and out,this is my 4th and this is the only one that does it. Honda customer service is no help. Don't waste your breath calling. My email isif you have similar problems. I will complain to this site every day and you all should too. 24590 + tax and tags down the drain. I am getting a lemon lawyer and hope you all do to.
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.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 beforeand the first time i took it in battery was fine and they check the battery today and they said it was no good but it happened a total of 4 times and there was a recall on the car and it happened to other people andwhich shouldn't happened cut off last night and no key in the ignition and battery died. Spoke to [xxx] store manager and spoke to service manager and refuse to change the battery. All they did was charge up battery. Cause they wanted me to purchase a battery for 159.00 which there is a problem. Because there was a problem few months after i bought the car. And brought in for same thing now less thana year. Honda told me that if you leave key in car that the car still is drawing power even though key is off.i kid you not my mom was in the car for five mins and battery died.honda of roanoke rapids don't care about customer service and doing what is right to satisfy the customer. Battery was going bad before.i will never buy a car again from them.and i have the power train warranty and american honda forced me to get it and wont cover squat. I was forced to take it by american honda or else they would approve my loan.this was honda of roanoke rapids.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Premature rear brake failure at only 25,000 miles. Sticking rear calipers causing excessive wear on brakes and decreased fuel mileage. Engine cooling fan causes headlights to dim at night every 30-40 seconds causing a major safety and visibility concern. Dealer refused to fix either problem under warranty.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. No one was injured during the fire. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected however the fire department in their report could not determine what cause of the fire because the vehicle was severely damaged. The failure mileage was 560,000.
I bought my honda accord ex just last year, and i started having problems with my rear brakes. It began with a metal scraping noise from the rear wheel well.there is an abnormal number of complaints online regarding 2008 honda accord's premature brake wear. It would be the best thingo for an investigator to look at http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtml to see just how complaints of exact same issue have been reported online. This issue must be resolved, and honda should be held responsible for repairing them or reimbursing owners for any repairs done, as any problems with brakes are serious safety concerns. Please investigate. Thank you.
The 2008 honda accord ex-l nav 4 cylinder suffers from poor headlight performance.while driving at night, the headlight intensity frequently fluctuates causing distraction and reducing nighttime visibility. My interpretation of the local honda dealership diagnosis is provided below.poor headlight performance is 'normal' due to the operation of the electrical load detector (eld).the function of the eld is to provide electrical system demand information to the onboard computer module.the onboard computer then uses the provided information to adjust alternator output which ultimately results in fuel savings. Honda is assuming that customers are willing to sacrifice normal headlight performance for the possibility of increasing fuel mileage. The operational design of one system produces a side affect in another system that results in a safety risk.risks of operating a vehicle with poor headlight performance are provided below. 1. Reduced visibility and driving concentration could result in a collision.2. Other drivers could mistake a headlight intensity fluctuation as aggressive driving behavior resulting in driver confrontation.
My husband and i were on a trip and i didn't realize it, but people kept flashing us and i did not have my lights on. When we pulled over, my husband could not get out of his side of the door. It would not open. We were on the freeway, on a cold rainy day and visibility was bad, and not being able to have lights, or defroster work properly put us in a hazardous position. Later i found out as i took it to a mechanic was that our fuse box was not working correctly, and the lights on the right side only and the door and the defroster were not working. It cost me $951.09 to get this repaired on my 2008 honda accord. I think when people get in a car, and drive it especially in hazardous conditions, everything should work properly. I did see on several sites there was a recall on this, but i never received a recall letter, or was contacted by my dealer. I would like to be reimbursed for the $951.09 oh, and i also would like other honda owners to be aware of this problem. It could possibly prevent an accident, someone in dire situation that affects their safety. The car was being driven on a rainy day, and the defroster could not clear the windows, we could not put the heater on, could not roll the window down, could not get out of the car because the lock would not come up.regards,amy lowery
2008 honda accord. Consumer states when driving with lights on, when defroster or air kicks on the lights dim *tgwthe consumer also stated there was a problem with the window.
2008 honda accord ex/4-door sedan/4-cylinder: bought new car 03/09; at considerably less than 10,000 miles rear brakes wore out prematurely, thereafter front brakes also wore out.had to pay for replacements due to american honda motor corp refusing to cover under warranty.they refuse any assistance or resolution.
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. Despite this being a manufacturer issue honda has forced car owners to pay for this repair with no true fix existing.
Lights dim constantly while driving the car.cars have moved out of my lane because the dim is sometimes very strong.dealership looked at several times and found nothing wrong except that the charging system has some new component part that is to create more "juice" when needed and it isn't switch fast enough, but no repair was completed.
I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as i go to put it in reversethe battery light came on i then put my car in park and turned itoff then i turned it back on and the battery light was still on i decided to just go because i have to be at work in an hour as i am driving down i five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights turned off and i was now driving down i-5 in the dark. Fortunately i made it to my location parked my car and it completely died. I didn't open my hood and started checking my battery and my alternator etc. I confirmed my battery was fine and that my alternator had failed. I then notice fluid was leaking from the power steering pump to the alternator. Now my car is has no power and even if i get it jumpstarted it just dies.
I had just bought a used 2008 accord,while driving at 45-50 mph at night,i noticed the headlights would blink. After several times,i got curious and started timing the occurrence. The lights would blink every 35 -45 sec. The heat was on since it is cold in nh in jan. I when to the honda dealership and they asked if the heat was on,and to try shutting the heater off to see if it stopped, which it did. My concern is traffic at intersecting roads could assume that i am flashing the lights to let them proceed. Not to mention that it is aggravating and this is the first vehicle that i have owned in over 40 years of driving that has this problem. I see that other people have the same issue but honda says that is the way it is. This is not acceptable in this vehicle or any other vehicle in the 21st century.
Some sort of electrical problem is occurring and causes the headlights to dim and fluctuate erratically. The sound in the stereo also gets lower often times and i wonder if this ties into the headlights problem.i feel unsafe driving the vehicle because it is a distraction and causes me to check my instrument panel and i really expect a vehicle to operate properly after spending so much money on it.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight did not work. Also, the vehicle's battery died and was replaced ten times under warranty since it was purchased brand new. Also, the driver's side electric window stopped working. Gwinnett place honda (3325 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, (678) 274-6206) diagnosed that an uncovered fuse caused the failures. In addition, the sun roof malfunctioned and the remote casing failed. The contact stated that the extended 75,000 mile warranty expired by five miles; therefore, the dealer would not repair the vehicle for free. The contact replaced the fuse on her own, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment); although, the dealer stated otherwise. The failure mileage was 5,000.
I to have a 08 accord exl 4 cyl and so far i have a list of things wrong with the car. 1. The famous vibration2. Terrible fuel mileage3.lights flashing to the extent that people are high beaming me [that's fun]4. Drivers seat jerks and moves real slow5. Wind noise on r/h front of car6. Hard starting in cold weather7. Gear shift rattles8. R/h front door rattles9. A banging in the trunk over moderate bumps or railroad tracks [there is nothing in there]10. Squeaking and sometimes grinding brakes11. Right front shock bangs at times12. When you push the accelerator about one third of the way the car bogs until about 3 thousand rpm's then doubles and triples in power.
Car just stalled in rush hour traffic - very scary.got pushed to shoulder.car started and then stalled.had to get towed. Computer diagnostics show nothing.mechanic has been driving it and there are no problems.reading about how honda has ignition switches that go bad.
I drive a 2008 honda accord that has an electrical issue when the compressor runs.whether it is with the a/c or the heater, when the compressor kicks on, my headlights and taillights flicker/dim.it happens everytime the compressor kicks on.i asked my dealer about it at a regular service interval and was told that was normal for accords.it is very distracting when you are driving at night and your headlights are constantly dimming/flickering.i have resorted to not using my air conditioning or heater at night so i won't have the lights flickering/dimming.
2008 honda ex-l accord coupe - during low light conditions (late evening/night) the headlights flicker every 10 -13 seconds. I constantly see other drivers gesturing at me as if i'm flicking my hi-beams at them. Honda says that this is normal and says there is no fix .this is the first new car i've owned that has this problem. The battery is a little bigger than a motorcycle battery. This condition i believe is dangerous to on-coming traffic. This could also lead to failures ofvarious other electronic control systems due to the fluctuating power spikes which could lead to devastating consequences while on the highway or freeway.
I was having problems with shuddering in my car. On january 21, 2013, i logged a complaint number with honda usa. Their recommendation was for me to have my car looked at by a certified honda technician.i made an appointment for january 25th and took the car in.the certified dealer in countryside called to tell me he was able to replicate the issue.the service technician did an upload of more recent software and the issue seemed to be fixed.i was skeptical. When i arrived to pick up my vehicle, i was shown a service bulletin that honda service was receiving notifying them of the issue.i asked why honda was not actively recalling the cars to correct the problem. They said they did not know why.
Takata recall, we bought this car for over 16,000 at gormleys automotive. After getting it home there were certain repairs that we needed asap. The car was definitely in a previous accident as we could see when the paint chipped that there was the original honda white underneath. The car has 3 recalls. Lights come on that do not make sense and even though we didn't receive a manual, i looked things up on the internet. The engine belt rumbles, the suspension is way off, the leather seats and sidearms have ripped because they were replaced by cheap parts. The car loan is for 331.00 monthly and still is owed a siginificant amount on. Steward financial harasses with phone calls if you are an hr late on a payment. Unacceptable. I am disabled and can barely make ends meet. I do not want to pay for a car that runs like a hoopdee when its supposed to run like a honda. Turning it does not grab the road, stationary the engine rumbles. I am a female so i do not know to much about cars. What i do know is that i cannot afford to have repairs done on a car with such a large amount owed on it.
08 honda accord headlights dim while driving. When ever the car shifts up or down as well as randomly and while driving at a constant speed.
Have tried to get all 4 windows to roll down none of them will have had it tested and they cannot find out what the problem is to me this is a safety problem just in case the car doors won't open then you need to roll down the windows and you can't
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving, the abs, the vsc and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was also informed that the repair parts needed to be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 06/15/16*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 06/27/16.
My headlights and taillights flicker dim to bright approximately every 30 seconds when the a/c is on. This is a new 2008 honda accord ex 4cyl.honda has checked the vehicle and says this is normal.this is a safety issure to the driver and others.
Cars lights dim and blink everytime the cooling fan kicks on and off,this includes headlights,brake lights,all interior lights,a/c fan dims,radio gets softer. This is dangerous to drive at night. People think you are flashing them and jamming on my brakes. I also have problems with upholstry,side air bags,right seat track, out of line bumper and pealing paint. Honda has to do something with my 2008 honda accord ex coupe before someone gets killed. Please someone help me.
Vehicle passenger seat creaks and is not stable, lights on car continue to flicker and dim in and out when a/c and headlights are on. Very dangerous. Someone will think you are brightening them or stopping suddenly and will either cause a crash or road rage incident. Today eddie milan,general manager of sloane honda called me (can verify by cell phone bill) and "told me not to come back to sloane honda anymore" great attitude after multiple purchases and sending multiple customers. Honda refuses to admit they have problems>i will complain everyday that it gives me problems. I urge all consumers who have these problems to keep complaining until honda fixes this issue. Cars have problems. But flickering headlights and taillights are a danger.
Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on.this was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out.alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. When car comes to a stop the idle stops realhgigh and comes down as you sit at the light.the dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way system works.i drove two identical ones and while the cars were still of poor quality,the idle was the same as before they messed with car.other issues include bad seat tracks, bad upulstry, paint on bumpers improperly finished. Honda refuses to fix these issues. I am taking it under the lemon law and urge all others to do the same.
Exterior lights flicker noticeably when the a/c engages and disengages.this happens every 10-15 seconds.i have taken to my honda dealership, and they did not want to admit that this was an issue.
Ongoing isuueswith electircal system, lights flickering, accessories going in and out,seat uhpulstry and paint and seat frame. Had into another dealer and they said bad paint ,bad fabric and flickering lights are chacteristics of the 2008 honda accords.service manager varified all problems and then i get a call later to pick up car because they tried to fix the seat and couldnt so they ordered another seat frame.i picked the car up next day with fraudulent paperwork,wrong dates and mialege.i was wondering why seatbelt did not feal tight.i get home and see that when they took seat out to try and fix,mechanic did not install seat belt back on the frame and he distryed the syl plate taking seat in and out and now the bolt cover is also missing.dealer picked up car from and brought it back.did not send car back with paperwork or even an apolagy.they claim they ordered replacement parts to fix what they damaged.please email me and i will let you know anything youd like.honda was no help. Fourth time honda owner and last! hondas quality and attitude is so poor, i am going back to american cars.
4-cyl engine shutdown at traffic light while idling.car would not restart, windows and moonroof would open but not close, shift lever would not go out of "park". By some miracle driver and car survived rush hour traffic at dusk with assistance from police officer.car towed to honda dealer who replaced 50 amp fuse (actually a multiple fuse) labeled "ig".dealer advised by honda to giggle wires to try to duplicate problem.problem did not reoccur and dealer returned car after 4 days.old part not available.i doubt that the fuse was defective and suspect problem will reoccur.4300 miles on car, an ex.
Motor shuts down regardless of speed and can sometimes be restarted by applying pressure to the ignition switch key forward to restart if possible while on roadway.otherwise, must execute a quick response to losing power braking, steering and etc. And drive to safety at off road location.upon removing the ignition key from switch module, the metal key was extremely hot, starting engine back up often was not possible until ignition switch and key cooled down.this occurrence put an unreasonable risk on occupants due possible accidents.the nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 addressed this issue.however, rejection of applying recall to my vehicle, even though the situation was exactly identical to recall by honda dealer, who replaced switch at my expense and refused to consider that recall applied to the ignition unit as not on recall list.i questioned sensibility of this as my car's ignition switch was malfunctioning exactly as the ignition switch under recall.due to dealer's disposal and inability to retrieve replaced item, unable to compare part number to honda's list of bad switch components.i have placed a complaint with honda motors u.s.a., case #[xxx] which was rejected due that they don't show vin# is included in the recall.i questioned this with them as recall and actual events occurring with my auto were identical.they advised that refund of the $184.74 for replacing the ignition switch would not be possible even though problem was identical with recall as my vehicle wasn't included.
This started around april 1st of 2011. Everytime i start the car in the morning, i get a grinding noise that last less then two seconds. I think the starter is going out. This should not happen when the car is only 4yrs old. Thereshould be a emergency recall on the starters. The car was doing find when this problem started happening.
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 barelymissed 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 all car owners with these electronic systems that don't work.the second time my three year grandson was in the back seat.the dealershipsaid the electronic system sent a message that designated that there was anacceleration or malfunction.anyway i am sending this because i wanted mycar fixed and because it is a paper trail if someone gets killed in this car.i will no longer own a honda.this was my second honda and until this i was very satisfied.i now have a car paid for that i cannot drive.i do want the publicto be aware of this problem.[xxx]i don't have the vin number.my car is parted outside the dealership in sanford, n.c. Waiting for me to pick it back up.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
'takeda recall' i took my vehicle to honda buena park in buena park, ca for this recall, and i'm just finding out that the recall is still active.
V tec actuator makes griding noise when start a car for 2 to3 seconds
Vsa light came on while driving. Pulled over to the curb and turned off the engine and consulted the owner's manual. Restarted the engine and had a great deal of difficulty getting the transmission out of park. Had the car serviced the following day.
While traveling at high rate of speed on an interstate my vehicle struck a patch of black ice.the car's vehicle stability assist engaged, but i was unable to gain control, the vehicle spun repeatedly and left the roadway, striking a culvert and causing the side and side curtain airbags to deploy.i found out a week after getting my car back from repairs that the rear brakes were completely worn down to metal on metal with no prior warning and after only approximately 22,000 miles.i believe that this caused a significant safety issue and contributed to my accident.when the vehicle stability assist and brake assist function was engaged, i believe the worn state of the rear brakes as opposed to the almost new condition of the front brakes caused the back end of my car to swing around and spin out of control.this is a documented problem with the 2008 accords (on the internet), but amercian honda has yet to even admit that there is a problem.i am lucky that i was not severely injured or killed in that high speed crash.fortunately, the honda engineers that designed the airbags put more thought into their design than the engineers that designed a rear braking system that wears down after 20,000 miles.i currently have about 57,000 miles on my accord and have now replaced the rear brake pads and rotors twice.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vsa warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: mc david honda, irving, tx, where the actuator was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was about 157,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving, the abs, the vsc and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was also informed that the repair parts needed to be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 06/15/16*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 06/27/16.
While driving my 2008 honda accord the engine failed and the entire dashboard lost power as i was on the highway. The entire car lost functionality including the power steering and brakes i had to come to a complete stop and put the car in park and restart the engine buy turning off and on the ignition key.
2008 honda accord issues, spark plugs, battery light, and traction light indicator turn on and engine pulsates and stutters, door lock actuatorfail 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.
My vehicle was in park.when i tried to put it in drive, it would not move.i inserted a key beside the gear shift to release the gear shift.my vsa light, along with the ! warning light came on.when i looked in my car manual, it instructed me to take it to the honda dealership immediately.i took it to the honda dealership and they called american honda but could not figure out what was wrong with the car.the gear shift now locks at least once a day and is getting harder to release.it also makes a clicking noise.i went back to the honda dealership and waited 3 1/2 hours for them correct the problem.they again called american honda and their only recommendation is for me to pay $1200.00 to buy a new part.the honda dealership charged me $200.00 for their time.i was sent away with no repair to my car.i called american honda and explained that i am worried about my safety.the vsa light along with the ! warning light says in the manual "vsa systemmalfunction.vehicle has normal driving ability, but does not have vsa traction and stability enhancement; see dealer as soon as possible".i have went through 3 sets of tires this year and i think it is because of this issue.honda has already recalled the vsa in the 2005 honda pilot.in their recall statement, "during a vsa system malfunction, the amount of brake force applied could exceed the driver's intended input.unexpected brake activation could increase the risk of a crash."i am very disappointed that honda is not concerned about my personal safety even though they know their is an issue with their vsa system.i am very concerned about my safety and the safety of the passengers that ride in my car.
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.
Car rattles from cold starts. Honda dealership notified but cannot replicate, because it was driven there. Took honda many years to release a service bulletin, but what about us that are out of your warranty? called honda customer service, and even though the bulletin reads all 2008 accords, they keep repeating vin specific. Case #05211326. Honda step up and fix your mistakes. The date is incorrect, it has been going on for a while, did not save the date.
Purchased this vehicle in 2012, within 60 days of purchase i reported issues with oil consumption to honda and also to the dealership in which the car was purchased. Honda gave me a rental for two days while they reviewed the problem. We were then asked to bring our vehicle back for a total of 3 tests once every 30 days to have them measure the oil. In the meantime we kept putting oil in the vehicle in a more than normally expected rate. Even though they noticed it as a problem, the best they offered to do was fix it for $1500, however we never should have been responsible for the oil consumption problem. In 2016 honda reported a oil consumption recall for vehicles of which mine fit the orginal criteria. Four years latter honda is still telling us that they will fix it for $1500. This issue should be fixed without us having to pay for it considering this was a late identified problem of which we have had to foot the cost for even while having a car note. Honda should be responsible for fixing the oil consumption problems on the vehicles recalled.
Experiencing excessive oil consumption, per honda recall, it is due to piston o rings leaking oil into chamber causing excessive oil burning and causing engine knocks once the oil was consumed within less than 3 months.
Check engine light intermittently on and off from 02/2016 (codes p1009 camshaft position and p0341 camshaft position a circuit each time).car stalled a number of times when running stationary and in motion in august 2016.honda dealer on august 9 found camshaft timing chain stretched and in need of replacement.car had 41,059 miles on odometer and power train warranty of 60,000 miles or 5 years.repair cost $1,562.90.honda refused any compensation even though mileage well under 60,000 miles and the vehicle was in excellent working order including engine oil level.repair should have been covered as an exception under warranty.consumer reports magazine shows frequency of repair very poor for major engine problems for 2008 honda accord(obviously unknown at time of purchase 12/2007).major engine problems not cited for honda accords from 2005 through 2015 in consumer reports magazine.
Engine uses two to three quarts of oil between oil changes. The problem started around 60,000 miles. The check oil light does not come on. The engine will knock when starting when the oil is low.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated while the engine revved. The contact pumped the brake pedal multiple times before the vehicle resumed normal functions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine makes noise when starting up that goes away after around 5 seconds.was told atc actuator was bad.
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 problem with the accords v6 so it's best to change all of plugs which i agreed too and this will solve the problem.on 2/7/13 i took my car to southeastern honda for my routine oil change and again the service rep suggested my power steering fluid and brake fluid needed to be changed which i agreed too.on my way home the vsa, brake light and abs light came on in the car.as so as i was able to i took it back to southeastern honda, the same service rep said they hook it up and it was the spark plugs which was change back in august and it should not be occurring because all the plugs were changed and it's a defect in the engine.he will speak with the good will honda person because the car needs an engine.he called back a couple of days later and say it's the engine and i will be required to pay half for the engine.i left my car at the dealer for a week, paid a few dollars short of $3000.00 dollars and my engine vsa, brake and abs lights is still coming on.i googled this problem and alot of the hondas have this problem.i will like to know what is the status of this problem.
High oil consumption and engine cold making noise. Honda repaired this issue 2 times in the past under warranty, issue a extended warranty that expires and the issued has happended a third time.honda knows the issue is happening to the cars and all honda does it fix it until the car is out of warranty
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.
The engine rattles at cold start-up.since approximately september 1, 2015, the engine on my 2008 honda accord ex-l (4 cylinder) has created a loud rattle every time under cold start-up conditions.the noise goes away after approximately 2 seconds and the engine smooths out.i took the vehicle to a honda dealer for another issue in january 2016 and asked them to investigate the cold start-up noise, but they claimed that the noise did not occur when they started the vehicle.i questioned whether they tried to start it under cold engine conditions and they said they had.i recently took the vehicle to an independent service center and they were able to hear the rattle at cold start-up and suggested that the problem might be caused by a defective variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator.honda issued a technical service bulletin (09-010) but i have not been able to get a honda dealer to address the issue.
Aug 2015 heard a rattling noise from the engine. Checked the dipstick and the engine was almost out of oil.this was in between oil changes at 3700 miles.i took the car in and had an oil change.i received a notice from honda about oil consumption issues.i began the oil consumption test with the dealer.so far, twice it has been down .75 qts.over 5k miles that would place the engine down 3.75 qts or almost dry, but honda says that's normal and i should be adding oil myself. That is ridiculous!!! why send out the notice and extend the warranty then. Honda knows that this is an issue, but does nothing to fix the issue.i've read that it is worn piston rings do to a vcm timing issue.why is that the customers problem?the settled this owners of the v6, but told owners of the 4cyl to pound sand. This issue requires a recall.this is my first and last honda accord.
Subject: sudden unintended accelerationat 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 drive. The engine suddenly revved up and the car lunged forward, accelerating at high speed and out of control. I remember reacting by applying the brakes with all my might and engaging the hand brake without much effect.the car lunged forward about 100 feet and hit a concrete barrier which smashed the front and engine and totaled the vehicle. Luckily there were no other cars or pedestrians in the vicinity otherwise there would have been more severe consequences.when i regained consciousness, i had been transported to the fairfax hospital and had suffered severe trauma to the neck, throat, larynx and mouth area and was bleeding from a cut on the chin. Two days of intense examination at the hospital and several follow-up medical exams found no evidence of any physical or medical condition that could have possibly contributed to the accident. It must be noted that i did not receive any citation for the accident from the fairfax police.
2008 honda accord ex-lat cold start-up, engine rattles loudly for approximately 2 seconds. After investigation and consultation with honda repair technicians, it appears the problem is with the vtc actuator and honda has issued a tsb 090-010 to address this problem.
Vtc (variable timing control) actuator, horrible grinding noise at start up and i do know that honda is aware of this and has had many many complaints. That has got to be a 'lemon law' issue and i believe it needs to be fixed promptly. On a cold start, is when it makes the terrible noise. If it's driven for a while and then started up again, it is a 50/50 chance that it will make the noise again.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. Whenever the vehicle was started, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact turned off and restarted the engine, and the noise was gone. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Every single day when i start up my 2008 honda accord 4 cycl. Automaticfrom a cold start there is a horrible noise (rattle) from what sounds like the engine. The honda dealership in waldorf, md has tried to fix this problem 3 or 4 times. Now they say they won't try to fix it anymore, even though the problem still exists. I've been told by honda that it is the vtc actuator and it is a defective part. Til this day 5/15/15,i have not been able to get the issue resolved. The problem started about a year after i got the car. It is the only annoying and unnervingproblem with my honda. Why can't this issue be resolved? i found all these complaints in the honda technical service bulletin and have been fighting this issue with honda ever since.obviously honda knows about it.at cold start-up, customers may complain about a loud engine rattle that lasts for about two seconds.the probable cause is a faulty vtc (variable timing control) actuator. This applies to all 2008 accord l4 (two/four door) vehicles, 2009 accord l4 two-door vin 1hgcs19a000001 through 1hgcs19a004953, 2009 accord l4 four-door vin 1hgcp29a000001 through 1hgcp29a029528, and 2009 accord l4 four-door vin jhmcp29c000001 through jhmcp29c010096.parts informationvtc actuator p/n 14310-r44-a01vtc oil control solenoid valve o-ring p/n 15832-raa-a01
First incident was on 6/14/2015. I was driving on the highway as my engine light came on and the car started shaking. I pulled over and turned the car off because it smelled like smoke. As i tried to turn the vehicle back on it would not cut back on. The car had to get towed and repairs had to be done to the tune of $1,500.00. The battery, gasket, plugs & alternator had to be replaced. Second incident was on 7/17/2015. As i was making a left hand turn the car stalled &i was hit by another vehicle. All air bags deployed and burst. The right front wheel was pushed in.
This 2008 honda accord constantly misses mostly from cylinder 1 and sometimes just spits oil out of the tailpipe.the misses happen at idle, and almost 100% when attempting to pass making it extremely unsafe.it has had many sensors replace, its timing belt replaced, all coils, and sparkplugs many times.the mechanic says the spark plugs are laser irridium and should last 100,000 miles but are lucky to last 10,000 miles.i am not sure what documents to include but am just getting this complaint started.i have the accord at the mechanic today but it has been multiple repairs prior to this.
Takata recall, i took my car to the honda dealer on april 18,2016because of noise. They identified the vtc actuator as the problem and started that it is not covered under warranty. My honda accord has 37,000 miles on it.there are many complaints for this issue, starting several years back. Please force a recall. Thank you!picture sent from honda,gold part broken, silver was replaced.
I was on the highway and 30 minutes into driving my warning lights, check engine light is blinking, triangle with exclamation, car misfiring. I can't drive the car too far without it misfiring. I was left stranded. This is the fourth time this has happened where the car has left me stranded. I have paid for 3 alternators in 4 yrs because of oil dripping in
Every time are start my vehicle it makes a grinding rattling noise, this issue has been going on for some time now and the noise it makes seems to be lasting longer every time we start it. The vehicle is not moving, it is in park, it only occurs when i start it up.
My 2008 honda accord has been using oil way before the next oil change.this has only occurred the last two changes. The car does not leak or smoke.there hasbeen a class action suit regarding spark plug fouling indicating unusual oil consumption.my car has only 59500 miles and i believe the problem may be starting now. Honda extended a recall until nov. 2015, 8 years past the purchase date.i was never notified about this and because the problem hadn't begun until now, it is only a matter of time that my plugs will foul.other 2008 honda owners had rings replaced and other engine remedies to correct the premature oil consumption.i have had several new hondas, and never experienced this kind of problem.i first saw about the class action law suit, about a month ago, and several people had this problem.because of the low mileage i was not affected, until my recent oil change.i certainly don't believe the car should be using 2 or more quarts in less than 1000 miles.the dealer told me they would have to do an oil change and monitor the consumption and then he said only about 2 out a 100 have been warranted.i have taken good care of my vehicles and changed the oil regularly and never had a problem like this.had i had this problem arise a few months back, i may have gotten this taken care of.unhappy honda customer
When i start the vehicle in the morning after it has set all night it rattles for about 3 seconds. This is a problem that has been on going.
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When starting the car a loud clicking noise is heard. Oil consumption is 1 qt every 1230.00 miles.
At about 68,000 miles, i began hearing a disturbing mechanical rattle on cold starts. It got worse and worse until a recent trip to my honda dealer confirmed i have the vtc (?) valve rattleproblem, and it is "currently under review by honda." from my research on honda owners forums, this affects a large number of models from 2008 on, and has been a known issue for several years now. I was told this issue does not affect engine performance or longevity, but it is disconcerting to have sounds like this emanating from my engine every day (it now happens every time i start the car). A call to honda confirmed honda knows about the problem, but they are "still working on a solution" (i don't know for how many years now). And no, they won't do anything for me, no compensation or even a fix i could possibly pay for.i would like to get rid of the car before something else happens, but no buyer will pay market value for it with this condition. I am also worried about safety because this issue could cause an engine seizure while driving. The problem keeps getting worse and i no longer trust honda is telling the truth.
For 2 yrs my 2008 honda accord would make a loud rumble at a cold startup. I took my car to a few mechanics including honda and unfortunately the problem could not be detected. My car has 91,300 miles consumes excessive amounts of oil to a point of monthly oil changes.i received a recall notice and scheduled an appointment at staten island honda service center on sat. Nov. 15. I was told that honda would need to keep the vehicle for 2 days in order to fix the sticking piston recall and the air bag recall. I rescheduled for thur. Nov 19th 7:45 am so that i could get a rental car. I dropped my car off weds. Nov. 18th at 6:30 pm, so that i could go to work on time the next day and honda accommodated me. However, i was told by the manager that i would not be getting the recalls repaired because i do not qualify for the air bag recall even though when i look upmy vin # on the honda website it clearly states my car qualifies. I was also told that i would only be getting an oil change which i would have to pay for, they would need to monitor my car for 1,000 miles to see how much oil i consume. I explained that i had already consumed 60% in less than 4 weeks. I feel my vehicle is unsafe to drive my car rumbles on acceleration and jerks hesitantly while the oil light goes on spontaneously. I feel i am entitled to the recall repairs with no hesitance from the honda service center.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact noticed a pool of oil under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that there was an oil leak and a socket needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine would need to be removed to repair the oil leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
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 model vehicle are having this same issue. I've taken the vehicle to a local shop to have it looked at, but still don't have a resolve. Honda just recently lost a class action suit regarding the v6 models, but still won't admit to the issue with the 4cyl model. I have had estimates anywhere from $500 on up to a complete engine overhaul, which is far more than i can afford. Honda needs to take responsibility for this and fix the problem. I've owned many other honda's and this is the first i've ever seen do something like this. Please help! thank you
Vtc actuator failure. I get a grinding sound when starting my car. Almost every 2008 honda accord is experiencing this problem. Honda is aware and they have not recalled this issue.
This is a safety raised issue on a 2008 accord-lxp that i purchased used (which had about 29k originally when i purchased it as a certified honda accord) from herb chambers boston.since i purchased the car, i started hearing an odd grinding noise when starting the car on cold days - honda said just keep oil full. I then find out that a recall had been issued to fix the oil consumption, that honda had finally agreed there was an issue with the engine design and would fix it and at the same time would not cause other issues to emerge such as vtc and the timing chain issues.recently my engine light came on, i started researching the problem. It was the first time i knew about the following issues which i will be detailing/describing below.results were bad: a timing chain failure. My car has stopped in the middle of road causing a very dangerous situation which could led to me losing my life. Not, only that, when i tried to just drive the car a mile back to my house it was accelerating and decelerating by it self. In addition, i decided to take it to the dealership for a diagnoses, i almost ended up in couple accidents. The car was uncontrollable and won't stop and the brakes won't respond due to issues caused by oil consumption, to vtc actuator to a timing chain failure: the car keep accelerating and decelerating by it self on the road or highway.note: ideally the timing chain should not fail on 58k miles.simplified sequence of problems:oil consumption issue vtc (valve timing control) actuator timing chain (either loose or broken)safety issue
The engine makes a loud knocking noise as soon as the car is started and doesn't stop. I took it to the shop and once they got inside the engine they said half of the engine wasn't getting oil. I now have to get a new engine.
My car rattles severelyevery 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 causemajor 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.
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.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 beforeand the first time i took it in battery was fine and they check the battery today and they said it was no good but it happened a total of 4 times and there was a recall on the car and it happened to other people andwhich shouldn't happened cut off last night and no key in the ignition and battery died. Spoke to [xxx] store manager and spoke to service manager and refuse to change the battery. All they did was charge up battery. Cause they wanted me to purchase a battery for 159.00 which there is a problem. Because there was a problem few months after i bought the car. And brought in for same thing now less thana year. Honda told me that if you leave key in car that the car still is drawing power even though key is off.i kid you not my mom was in the car for five mins and battery died.honda of roanoke rapids don't care about customer service and doing what is right to satisfy the customer. Battery was going bad before.i will never buy a car again from them.and i have the power train warranty and american honda forced me to get it and wont cover squat. I was forced to take it by american honda or else they would approve my loan.this was honda of roanoke rapids.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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 roanoke dealership, and he dismissed it. He said it is common to put a quart of oil in the accord about every 1000 miles.i am in sales, and i drive about 900 miles a week. When this was first brought to the dealerships attention, i was just over 40,000 miles, and i was still under the factory warranty. I repeatedly brought this up to the same service manager, and he said he can do a consumption test, but it will take many miles to complete. He reassured me there was no problem.i bought this car based on its reputation of being a long-lasting vehicle with very few problems. Now knowing the honda/the roanoke dealership is lying, my trust in honda has been shaken.
While driving tensioner bolt broke leave vehicle without power steering or any power except for the battery until that died.it has happened twice in two years and i don't see a recall on this issue.
Check engine lit. Engine room 1500--2000. Computer indicate transmission sensor.i replaced it but doesn't help. Removed minus battery. Check engine disappears after 40 miles check engine appear again.
1. Excessive oil consumption.2. Rear breaks require pads changed after every 15k -17k ml of driving3. Battery failed after 1 1/2 of service, about 20k mi.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact heard a grinding noise coming from the engine when the vehicle was started. The failure recurred every morning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vtc actuator control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,838.
I began hearing a disturbing mechanical rattle on cold starts and started to become more excessive during the winter months. It was confirmed that the vtc actuator was the problem and i contacted honda america for a solution and assistance but they denied any goodwill service because of the age and miles on my car even thou its a common problem with every 2008 accord 2.4l kseries engine. My 2003 accord,sounds much better at start up than my 2008. Kind of sad since it's over 200,000 miles now. The grinding sounds so bad it has to be damaging to something in the engine.with so many complaints from all the 2008 v4 owners, i don't know why honda is acknowledging this problem and release a service bulletin but not a free replacement of the troubled parts. This is very frustrating given and i am very unhappy with honda's customer service.after speaking with casy with american honda this morning, he stated that a recall has not been made because it has not caused an immediate harm to consumers. So, if i understand him correctly, harm to a consumer has to happen before something is done to a known problem????
I am complaining about the excess engine oil consumption in my 2008 honda accord.i was told i have to pay $3,200 to have this problem repaired.honda corp. Said i would have to come up with $1,600 within 30 days to have the problem corrected.this is a problem honda has been aware of (according to the dealership).i recently found out about this problem.i feel i am now stuck with this vehicle and the problem.honda will not repair this problem saying they only recently became aware of the problem.now i have to constantly monitor my oil level because honda refuses to acknowledge there is a problem with all 2008 accords.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that her vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000. The current mileage was 152,000.
I had my car for a year since 8/13/2016 now my car is knocking ticking and when i accelerate it's loud in the morning i got all my oil changes transmission flush and engine flush i need help what's going on i went to get a diagnostics test yesterday (8/25/17) now my engine light is blinking on my dashboard plus the tpms light and also vsa indicator with the triangle with the exclamation mark in it i turned the car on this morning drove it to the store it cut off on me help it only let me go up to 25 mph
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed engine oil leaking onto the spark plugs. The technician stated that the spark plugs needed to be repaired. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer (meyer honda, 1268 central park dr, o'fallon, il 62269, (618) 622-0588), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 30,000 miles. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.
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, and put me on an oil consumption test.interestingly enough, there was an oil consumption recall on my car about a month later.the dealership updated the software to prevent oil consumption and i was sent on my way.about a month later, my car was still consuming oil at about a quart per 2290miles.that was the official honda tally at the end of my oil consumption test.i contacted honda through written letter and phone call saying that their recall/software update did not work and that my car was still consuming oil.american honda was unable to provide me with any documentation about what acceptable oil consumption on a car was, but in their words it was 1qt/1000 miles.no where in the bill of sale or owners manual does it say the owner will have to add oil during regular driving to keep the oil at acceptable levels.talking with both american honda and dealerships as well, they refuse to fix the problem and they are unable to provide any proof that consuming oil at this rate will not harm the car.i am currently adding about 1qt/1500miles to keep my car from running out of oil, and under the 5year 60k warranty, honda still has not fixed the problem.i have all of my receipts of repairs and routine maintenance from the dealership along with dated phone conversations to honda reps including case numbers.people need to know honda's malicious and greedy intent not to honor its warranty and fix its cars.mine still has yet to be fixed.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The dealer (cape girardeau honda, 385 siemers dr, cape girardeau, mo 63701, (573) 334-6919) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
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.
Check engine light blinking under normal driving.engine needs to be replaced.honda won't cover because car is 5 months out of warranty.only has 42,000 miles.was told excessive oil consumption even though i have noticed no excessive oil consumption.last week was told engine misfire issue and they replaced rings and pistions.
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.
Excessive oil consumption. I change the oil religiously every 3-4,000 miles even though the owners manual says 10,000.if i did not add oil, 2 qts every 1,500 miles it would be bone dry at 3,000. No blue smoke, no oil drips left behind
Excessive engine oil consumption for the past three years. This is a known issue.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it would not shift into gear.the vehicle was towed to the dealer but they have not diagnosed the failure. Nhtsa recall campaign number 11v395000(power train ) was related to the failure; however, dealer stated that the defect was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 79,300.
Vtc actuatorcar makes rattling noise at start-up and at other times.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While starting the vehicle, an abnormal knocking sound emitted from the engine. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. Also, while driving at approximately 60 mph, the knocking sound could be heard from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change which stopped the knocking sound. After 2000 miles the failure recurred, and the oil warning light illuminated. The contact replenished the vehicle with 2 quarts of oil, and the knocking sound stopped. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
While driving, oil light flickered, upon investigation noticed car had lost 3 quarts of oil .i had noticed a momentary rattle upon start up of engine that went away quickly. Honda stated they needed to replace the vtc actuator(o rings, head gasket, timing chain, cylinder repair) before they could do an oil consumption test. Upon research which indicates the actuator is an issue and they refuse to take responsibility . Honda did not want to service it under a recall notice.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine without warning. The contact took the vehicle to crown honda greensboro (3633 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9855) to have an oil consumption test performed. The vehicle was listed at 184,000 miles and, after 1,000 miles, the contact was informed that he used a quart and a half of oil during the test. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty due to its mileage. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the same dealer for another oil consumption test. The contact refused to have another test performed and informed the representative that he had pictures and documents regarding the original test that was performed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 177,000.
Vehicle engine has a rattle sound when turning on. Vehicle was stationary when that happened
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving on the interstate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repairedthe manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.updated 06/07/17/*lj
Car lights flicker on and off while car is in motion.at stop light or stop sign, car will just shut off, requireing the driver to put it in park and restart the engine.
Engine oil over consumption with in 2000 miles. Cracking sound also
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that at start-up, the engine rattled. Additionally, while driving making a left turn, the oil level warning light illuminated and flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to curtiss ryan honda (333 bridgeport ave, shelton, ct 06484) where an unknown actuator was replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle received oil changes at 3,000 miles interval and not 5,000 miles. The contact stated that due to the oil consumption the vehicle received oil changes at 2,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.*dt
Dealer replaced vtc actuator at 35000 miles now at 90000 miles and same rattle from vtc actuator.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to honda of plymouth (9 long pond rd, plymouth, ma 02360) where it was determined that the pcm needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 11v395000 (power train) as a possible solution however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
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 mentioned this to the maintenance experts at metro honda, but they still do not care. My concern is that this is a situation that is not on a recall list. What should i do?
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 showed no signs of burning oil of any kind.the service department said this was normal for this car and that there was nothing at all that they could do.
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.
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.
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.
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 noise. My oil light indicator would never light up-which is another malfunction.i took the car to honda for servicing and told them what the car was doing. They told me that they did not see anything and that if it persists to bring it back in. So immediately i?m thinking that maybe they are not changing the oil correctly?! so the next few months i kind of kept track of the oil and took my car somewhere else for the oil change to see if that made a difference.within the past year since then, i have had 4 oil changes with the other place and they did tell me that there is probably a honda malfunction going on because the car is not supposed to keep losing oil within oil changes and having to add oil!! i am going to take my car in again to honda and see what they are going to do. I just do not want to have the car engine blow up on me because of something honda should have repaired. If someone else has had any resolution to their honda place, please contact me at [xxx]thanks. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine oil consumption issue. The engine oil is burning way too fast and the engine makes a grinding noise. I took it to the dealer for several years and now that it is out of warranty they are saying its a oil consumption issue.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was restarted however the failure recurred on multiple occasions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nhtsa campaign id number: 11v395000 (power train) was not valid.the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Vsa/brake/check engine/and abs light.
Extreme oil consumption4 cylinder engineseveral quarts are consumedin less than 3000 miles of travel.
I have noticed that i am in need of oil changes more frequently than in the past. Historically, i went every 3,000 miles. Now, i notice the vehicle gets "sluggish" around 2,200-2,500 miles. I get an oil change, and everything is usually good..... For about another 2,200 miles. The vehicle is driven daily all open highway. 2 weeks ago, i got a full service oil change from a dealer. On 5/19/14 my check engine light went on, the vsa light, and the (!) light. I immediately pulled over and checked that all hoses were interact, i could not hear any air leaks, etc. I checked the oil stick and it was essentially bone dry! (the engine was warm) no oil slicks puddles in the driveway, parking spaces, nothing! i immediately put 2 quarts in at the gas station, fresh gas, and the everything turned off! is it possible to be burning oil that quickly? i hope not! i'll be monitoring this closely.
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.shtmlmy biggest concern is that the engine would stall during a long road trip across country which we've done in the past with other cars.
I purchased this vehicle in february 2015 and the issues which i have face are: poor(worn) struts, axle(output shaft) seal leak, vtc actuator which the dealer does not want to honor the warranty defect, and poor motor mounts. In addition,the struts caused one of the tires to pop due to a bump on the tire, and the passenger front tire had to be replaced because of the bump on the tire which again is due to the struts being bad.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord exl. While the contact started the ignition, a loud rattling noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions for the similar failure and the vtc actuator was replaced each time. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission shifted into the park position but the vehicle continued to coast. The contact shifted into reverse and noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact was then able to park but when the vehicle was placed into the drive position, the engine shut off independently. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission and front mask failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. The vin was not available.
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 had to add one quart of oil approximately every 900 miles.i notified my honda dealer and was advised to have them perform a software update.the update was accomplished but the rate of consumption has not changed. Honda dealer advised me that this rate of consumption is considered normal.considering that this engine holds 4 quarts and that the average oil change interval is 4,000 miles (according to the honda maintenance minder software), this means that i am replacing the entire contents of the crankcase between each oil change. I was then advised that honda can perform an oil consumption check that would require me to come back to the dealer every 1,000 miles (+/- 50) for approx. 1 year. After that time, honda would determine, based on the results of the tests and the age/mileage of my vehicle, whether they would take any action.this is clearly a defect in the engine, as i change my oil when indicated by the maintenance minder and can produce all the records to prove the car has been serviced properly.i seek the appropriate correction of this problem by honda.
The vehicle has good compression, but a strange noise is coming from the engine. It is also losing oil while leaving no oil markings. The vehicle has never missed an oil change, and was getting one when the mechanics said that the noise meant that the engine had problems. Multiple mechanics have told us to replace the v6 engine. The tire rods also need to be replaced, and the tsm light never goes off
The vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The mechanic explained that it was not merely defective, but was a design defect, for which there had been recalls for other/later models years. I confirmed this with a google search. I was told that, were the part not replaced, the damage could be catastrophic. Cost - over $600. I complained to honda of america, and sought reimbursement. They denied it, saying it was out of warranty. Car has about 88,000 miles and warranty was for 5 years and 30,000 miles. However, honda of america representative said he would sue honda if it were him. I should receive reimbursement, and there should be recall on this part.
At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. Have been told is a defective vtc actuator.
"takata recall" i purcahsed a 2008 honda accord in 2013. About a year and hald ago i started noticing that the car was burning alot of oil. On top of oil changes, i had to add 3-4 quarts a month. In sept 2015 i rcvd a warranty ext from american honda for sticking pistonsrings resulting in high engine oil consumption. I took the car to my local honda delaership and was told 3 failed attempts for a oil consumption test had to be done first before honda would fix rings problem. Took the car to honda in oct 2015 to start test 1. After that the car started acting funny. I would jerk alot, engine light would start flashing, it wouldnt accelerate properly. In feb 2016 it happened again and i got stranded because the car wouldnt accelerate. American honda wouldnt honor the warranty ext because i was over the allowed miles. They know there was an issue with these model cars and had only recently sent me a letter regarding it. I found out that a few of the cylinders were misfiring and after reserach found out it was due to the rings. They provided terribel customer service and they put a crappy on the street and did everything to avioid fixing it. And then informed customers so late after the case was settled.
Engine has a loud rattling noise at a cold start up.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact also indicated that the vtc actuator was faulty and caused the vehicle not to start occasionally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the actuator was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Car lost power and nearly stalled when sitting at a railroad crossing intersection.this was later confirmed to be a oil leak into the pistons that caused the engine to misfire.car would not run smoothly and nearly stall when driving up to 50mph.
The car is excessively burning oil. I have to add a quart of oil at least once a month. Before that i was getting oil changes frequently because the car was saying the oil was low.
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.
This is my second complaint about the oil consumption extended warranty. This issue began a year ago. On 8/15/2015, honda offered and extended warranty for the piston/vct issue that caused the car to consume too much oil.the extended warranty says.."if the vehicle is experiencing high oil consumption, contact any authorized honda dealer for and appointment to have it insepected and, if needed repaired.please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer for two full days to allow them flexibility in scheduling." this quote is right from the warranty. A year later and honda will not honor this warranty.what they do is make the car have a oil consumption test. If the car is not burning more than a quart in 1000 miles they say its not a problem. Honda mall of georgia claimed my car is burning 3/4 of a quart therefore this is not a problem.around 7/1/2016, i had my oil changed at gwinnett place honda.i am 1000 miles away from having my next oil change and the "grinding" noise hit my car again. My oil light came on. I checked and was down to 2quarts of oil. I had to add two quarts. Bringing car in today 9/7/2016 to start yet another oil consumption test.honda knows this is an issue, yet will not honor the warranrty!!!!! they extended the warranty to get nhtsa off of its back yet writes unwritten rules that protects them from fixing the issue.the extended warranty is useless unless they fix the issue.
At 90,000 car shook and was misfiring.codes pulled were p301 and 304.spark plugs 1-4 were replaced free of charge due to honda service bulletin 13-078 which extended the warranty to 8 years on engine misfires.my complaint is that the pistons and the piston rings were not inspected at that time.why not? who knows what condition they were in?the car was returned to us with spark plugs as band-aids!it happened again at 103,000 miles (which we paid for) and now at 128,000 the dealership says we need a complete lower engine rebuild to replace pistons 1-3.of course as a 2008, even though low miles, it's outside of warranty.i thought in buying an accord, i could drive it for at least 150,000- at least!i would like the warranty further extended, or at least for american honda corp to pay for half of the repairs as it's only 3,000 miles outside of the original service bulletin extended warranty of 125,000.if honda acknowledged something was wrong with this particular v6 vtec engine, why does the warranty expire?shouldn't there be a grace period or a compromise?we are getting punished for caring for our car and having low miles on it.many folks benefitted from the extended warranty because their cars failed within the 8 year time frame because they had high miles- higher than ours!what about those 08 accords that are still failing outside of the 8 year mark that have lower miles than the ones honda covered under warranty???c'mon american honda, take care of all your customers!i have purchased 6 hondas in my lifetime and am a loyal customer at my local honda service center with an extensive service history.on this car alone i've purchased new brakes, new starter, new alternator, drive train belts, water pump, new vtec spool valves, vtec solenoid, and every service as recommended by- at the dealership- and my accord only lasted 128,000?how?
I purchased this honda accord from automaxx of summerville in good faith from dealer stating that vehicle passed all their inspections (including brake system).i found out within 2 weeks later by taking it to a honda dealership, that the brakes, brake lines, caliper, exhaust system are all affected by severe, damaging rust.during inspection, inclusive were sticking caliper.i had front brakes replaced; but due to rust, technician had to bam & force brakes lose.i was informed of the risks with severe rusting causing parts to brake and fail.new brakes would not install properly after old, seated brakes came off.when vehicle is in motion and stopping, the brake system makes noise, and seems like something coming apart due to the insecure fitting of brakes/rotors/calipers, which all have a great build up of rust.this vehicle was purchased approximately 1 month ago in these conditions.it should be illegal to sell such vehicles that pose safety risk in brake system.honda inspection suggested that rust was so severe that car could have possibly been damaged by salt water/snow/ice or flood.car originated from up north.re-sale should not be allowed.
Excessive oil consumption of 1 or more quart every 1000 miles. Honda repeatedly fails to uphold it's service warranty extension of vehicles that qualify for excessive oil consumption.
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. Despite this being a manufacturer issue honda has forced car owners to pay for this repair with no true fix existing.
At cold start up car rattles loudly for a few seconds, i pin pointed this to the vvt actuator.
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.
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 valves within the engine. The failure continued after the repairs. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Have to top off engine oil every week.discovered problem last year when oil was almost drained out and fear it will destroy the engine if not addressed.
Engine is burning oil, american honda states i am not in tsb #11-033, but they just told me my passenger air bag is involved in the takata recall, transmission 1-2 shift doesn't feel right
Several years ago back in 2011, when purchasing the car from another owner, still under warranty, l complained to the honda dealership about the car running out of oil miles before the next oil change at 3000 miles. I did not know where the oil was going, there were no leaks. I was told that there was nothing on record, and there was nothing that they could do. I left the issue, changed my own oil, because, l could not afford to have the oil changed every 200 miles. I had to add a quart every 1000 miles, until the limit was meet to change the engine oil completely. Basically l left the problem alone. In august 2015, l received a letter from honda extending the warranty to 125,000 miles due the an oil consumption problem cause by bad pistons. Basically a manufacturers defect. I contacted honda usa and was told that even though out of warranty, l should do a oil consumption test. I did this. The car burned 2.2 quarts in 1975 miles. It was determined by the dealer that the pistons needed to be repaired. On 10-23-15 at 11:47 am, honda contacted me and told me that since my car is now 8000 miles out of warranty, that there was nothing they could do, and the repairs was on me to do at my expense. I find this to be very troublesome since it is not an issue that l started, but it is a problem from honda, when the car was made. I am very upset over this, and l am contacting you to see if l have any grounds to fight this matter. I use my car for work, and l love in the south, and have to drive to work every day. So mileage does accumulate. However, this issue should not have been an issue had honda would have recognized this problem earlier or done something before the cars that were purchased in 2008, could have been covered since the time goes back the furthest. I thank you in advance for whatever you can do in this situation.attached is the letter from honda.....updated 12/02/15 'consumer stated that they will do nothingmanufacture defected car is out of warranty.updated 05/22/18
The cold start generates the grinding sound from vtc actuator.the result of vtc actuator complete mechanical failure is catastrophic.the valves from the intake of either cylinder 2&3 or 1&4 will result in a tensioner to fail and a fantastic collision of the valve with the piston.honda should issue a recall as this is a part defect. The newly redesigned vtc accturator was released but honda america only replace this for certain customer as case by case.
3.5 v-6 engine rattling loudly
Terrible gas milage and massive oil burning. Took it into o'hare honda who replaced 2 oil pressure switches after they updated the vcm software. I also had oil consumption monitoring done and was told my car doesn't burn enough oil. It was monitored to burn 9/10ths a quart for every 1000 miles and was told it needed to burn at least a full quart for every 1000 miles for honda to offer an engine replacement. For the last 2 to 3 years i have been adding 2-3 quarts every oil change and i used to get 4000-6000 miles per oil change when i bought the car certified pre-owned (cpo). While under warranty i made claims to honda and they would tell me i am using the wrong oil. The dealer valley honda when i bought the car specifically told me that i needed to put the same quality oil into the car as the previous owner and according to their records the vehicle was only serviced by them and the only oil to put in the car was full synthetic 0w20 and that is all it has ever had. Please note oil changes every 4k to 6k miles at 80 dollars each seemed good, but now it's every 2k to 3k miles at the same price not to include the additional quarts at 10 dollars each costing me an additional 20 to 30 dollars each oil change and i am averaging 13 to 17 miles per gallon city/highway combined a far cry from the original 19 to 29 miles per gallon previously achieved as promised. All services done to the vehicle include: timing belt replaced, oil pressure switches replaced, fluid serviced and flushed; brakes, transmission, power steering, coolant system all of these were done on the same day, with a heavy bill of 1300 dollars. Timing was done because the engine oil consumption issue and because i was told the vehicle had over 100k miles and it was required. Currently i have 133k miles my 2008 accord ex-l v6 navi.
I have noticed that my 2008 honda accord (vn [xxx]) has been consuming plenty of oil. After reading about the millions of complaints i decided to ask how can i get my car fixed by the local dealer.two of my friends, personal and mechanics at the honda dealer have said i should contact the corporate company and ask for the recall issue.i have also followed the instructions from the site (http://www.hondaproblems.com/trends/excessive-oil-consumption/).i hope this letter will help me with my favorite auto company.if you have any questions, please contact me at [xxx] or via email [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Oil consumptiion, no leaks, no smoke, just oil during every 400 miles.
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 has been a complete disappointment. My honda dealer won't even return my call (i've called them 18 times) and when i go in person, they tell me they will have to consult with the manufacturer's specialist, who only stops in the dealership every 2 weeks. I've going in person to ask about this 4 times. Honda has offered a horrible customer service experience thus far.
My car was leaking fluid which i was unaware.my starter went out and the dealer said that the power steering fluid was leaking so bad if i did not repair it there could be an engine fire as well as damage to the alternator.he had to replace the entire power steering pump because he said that the leak was too bad to just replace the o ring and hose.i brought my car to moss motors in lafayette, louisiana for the repair.i believe that since i only had 70,000 miles on my car that this power steering system is an obvious defect and safety hazard.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems.the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
There's excessive oil consumption. I've changed spark plugs, pcv valve, throttle body but nothing helps.
Takata recall- transmission will mot go into reverse after alternator failure
I have always had a love/hate relationship with my 2008 honda accord ex-l (4cyl). Besides being recalled for the automatic transmission control module software update, premature brake/rotor wear (more than i care to count, honestly), battery/electrical issues, srs module failure that honda refused to fix/address/recall (i had to pay $600 out of pocket on that one), i am now battling with high oil consumption.... Consistently. Although, this has recently been voluntarily recalled for the issue, i am outside the 125k mile warranty term. I am currently at 172k miles. I religiously get an oil change every 3k miles. Every 2k miles i need to add a quart of oil. This has been an ongoing issue since around 60k miles. Honda and multiple mechanics confirmed there is no oil leak and honda insisted the car is not burning it..... Despite what other mechanics have told me. Yet, here i am "burning"a quart of oil every 2k miles. Just recently, after a few minutes of driving and after about 1500 miles after an oil change, my engine started making a "pinging sound." then the oil pressure light started flashing. I immediately pulled over and turned the engine off to find that the oil (per the dipstick) was low again! i understand the car is getting up there in mileage but the thing looks brand new and i have always kept up on the maintenance. There is no reason it should be "burning" the oil as quickly as it is for as long as it has. Very disappointed in honda not addressing the issue when i brought it to their attention several times in the past. Now they issue a recall and cut the mileage off at 125k? like i said, love/hate. I will not be purchasing another one.
Since last 5 years i noticed loud grinding noise at startup, only in the morning when i first start the engine. Noise does not happen on startups during the day and the engine runs fine. Just the annoying about 2 second long scratch noise at first start in the morning. But since last 2-3 weeks it has gone worst and get that noice even when i start driving and every time i slow down and start speed up again it get that noice like gear slipping or grinding noise until i reach to faster speed like above 30-35. Its happening every time now. On honda's website it defines problem as "engine rattles at cold start-up" just difference for me is now its happening all the time when i am driving. And i was waiting for hope to get recall notification since it's happening to all 2008 honda accord customers. Here is the link of honda website which has more information .https://honda.oemdtc.com/219/engine-rattles-at-cold-start-up-2008-2013-hondawhich even says the 2008-2012 all honda accord models has this problem. So before i schedule an appointment to dealership i thought to take this step to mention about common problem of particular 2008 honda accord to nhtsa united states department of transportation hoping i will get some kind of help or solution.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l which i bought new with 153000 miles. It started using oil several months ago. After my last oil change i checked the oil at about 1000 miles and it was over 2 quarts low which i replaced and checked it again after about 600 miles and found it to be over a quart low. I have the oil & filter changed ever 5000 miles and this should not be happening.
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).
When starting up my 2008 honda accord, i experience a very loud rattling noise coming from the vtc actuator. This is a very common problem among honda engines. Hundreds of thousands of people have experienced the same problem. Honda needs to own up to the fact that the actuator they put in my car is faulty and can lead to many more problems.
In 2008, i purchase a new honda accord v6 paid with financing $25,000.i purchase a brand new vehicle to not have to be bothered with someone else problems.when my car reached 100 thousand miles in the winter, i heard a loud knocking sound under the hood and i was loosing a lot of oil. I took my car to the dealer.my engine light was on and start blinking.the dealer pulled the dtc and the p0301 cold was present.a service bulletin 13-078and case # 312-cv-01377-s1 told me that would be no cost to me because i was a class member. This was from a class action filing that 1.5 million honda were defective because of a manufacturer defect.i was told this would fix my $25,000 investment honda i purchase and paid in full. Since then i went to the community honda dealership in orland park illinois and on april 2019 the p0301 code was present again something new and the p0420 dtc.i paid again for tune up which the 1st cylinder was fouled out again the third time this year.the director of the service department name bob stated for this repair again would cost me $8,000 and smiled.i said i could not afford that repair and because now that the first repair which i was lead to believe was going to fix the effect and did not.i was sold a lemon and i need honda to repurchase this vehicle and give me a brand new vehicle similar to the one i purchase for $25,000. The community honda service director would not warranty my tune up because he said i need piston rings again.i then contacted honda corporation and informed them of my issue with the vehicle i purchase with was a defect. Took two weeks for the regional director per dana honda rep stated no more assistance will be given to this defective vehicle which is a manufacturer defect that i would not have purchase if i had known.i then had to go to pep boys to avoid blowing the engine and catching a fire for repa
Purchased my accord new off the lot.1st problem came exactly 1 month later 2 sensors had to be replaced. Oil light consistently stayed on i was having to change or add oil all the time. Ive been to every honda dealer in san diego. Mission valley finally agreed to a oil consumption test but they assured me nothing was wrong. Their solution was anytime i needed oil i could stop by any honda dealership & they would be happy to top it off for me. Because of this oil problem & the sensor consistently staying on the car began to lose power & shot out the timing belt. My car has been in my driveway since last july2015. After sending honda numerous letters ron from honda motor co finally contacted me. Final result his recommendation was to take the car back to the dealership for another oil consumption test to be done & if theres any other problems i would have to pay out of pocket. Becausethe car was only covered for 60,000 miles. I'm so over this car & honda. I no longer feel safe driving a honda!
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that there was excessive internal oil leaking from the engine. The contact stated that the oil was repeatedly changed four or more times. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000. Updated 04/14/16*ljthe consumer stated oil had to constantly be added to the vehicle.
Recently i noticed that my engine is consuming more and more oil. I routinely get my oil changed every 3,000-5,000 miles as suggested in the manual. This last time, i was at the 2,000 mile mark when my oil light flashed; i say flashed, because the light did not stay on, rather it would go on only when i turn a corner. Clearly there is an issue as a class action lawsuit has been initiated by people who had to repair this defect themselves. First, consumers should not be responsible for spending hundreds of dollars a year to maintain oil in their car due to honda's error. Second, this issue can cause the engine to freeze/lock-up while operating which is a major concern while driving. I do not drive excessively either, i have a 10 minute commute to work. My car should not be burning oil this quickly. This is the second honda i have owned, my first was a 2004 and i never had issues with the oil. In fact, i would not receive a low oil notification until i was at 10,000 miles. Hondas have the reputation to last a lifetime; however, if this continues, i will be forced to purchase a new car that i cannot afford due to their error and refusal to acknowledge that this is a problem.
2008 honda accord ex-l v6. Engine failure. Heading home and car cut off. Pulled over and called my mechanic for a tow to his shop. His diagnosis was engine failure and he stated anew engine is the only fix. My mechanic runs a small shop in a small town and he tells it like it is. He recommended selling the car for scrap rather than investing in the new engine. I was upset. This is a nice car and is quite clean. But during my five years of ownership i have added oil every week to keep it topped off. Spark plugs fouled often enough to carry extras in the trunk along with a ratchet and socket. When they fouled i would pull over, change them and go on my way. I still own the car. But it is has too many miles and is too old for inclusion into the class action settlement. This isn't right and it's the first and last honda i will ever own.
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.
Rattling noise when i start my car i was looking and there's a lot a complaint an videos on the web with the same noise and is the same just when you cold started the car and i find out is the vtc is defective and i can affect the whole engine and there's no even a recall due the problem
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 exhibitinghigh oil consumption and poor gas mileage.odometer reading is approximately 40,000 miles.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex l v6 and the problem i'm is my car died before it died i was on the highway and it started jerking so pull off the highway and as i come to a stop light the battery lights come on light turn green as i hit the gas very slow to shift into gear then it dies and i note the battery and also the alternate is less then a yr old once i jump it off it started up no problem but once i put it in reverse it did not move i give it gas and nothing
I purchased a used 2008 honda accord ex-l 4 cylinder. Unknown at the time that these specific model cars have a history of excessive oil consumption. Although a class action lawsuit covered the v-6 models the 4 cylinder models were not. After purchasing before i even put 2,000 miles on vehicle it was almost out of oil with no signs of leaking. Finally took it to dealership and had oil consumption test done in august 2015. They decided the piston rings were bad. They did give me a 10% discount on the repairs. Shortly afterwards i received a warranty extension for 2008-2011 honda accords for 8 years of original purchase date or 125,00 miles. When purchased it had 135,000 and at time of repair 150,000. I tried calling dealership to complain since honda new about this problem long before the extension since they issued a service bulletin 12-087, 2012. This is my second honda i have owned and probably will be the last if they do not cover my repair bill of $1727.75. It is sad that a car company that makes a faulty car to take three years to issue a warranty extension that probably has about 50% of vehicles affected that do not meet the mileage criteria. Honda should issue a recall. I am a working man with a family and cannot afford to buy a new car with less than a 100,00 miles and then have a $1727.75 repair bill that i had to max a credit card out on, not to mention the extra money spent adding oil every 1,000 miles before repair was completed. If honda cares about their product they should resolve the issue not issue an extension after most of the cars are over the criteria for the warranty extension. I will be submitting my paperwork to see if they will resolve my case. I surely hope so. I will never purchase another honda after reading all the complaints and the class action lawsuit.
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 barelymissed 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 all car owners with these electronic systems that don't work.the second time my three year grandson was in the back seat.the dealershipsaid the electronic system sent a message that designated that there was anacceleration or malfunction.anyway i am sending this because i wanted mycar fixed and because it is a paper trail if someone gets killed in this car.i will no longer own a honda.this was my second honda and until this i was very satisfied.i now have a car paid for that i cannot drive.i do want the publicto be aware of this problem.[xxx]i don't have the vin number.my car is parted outside the dealership in sanford, n.c. Waiting for me to pick it back up.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise. Additionally, the vehicle burned oil excessively. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dublin honda located at 6300 dublin blvd ca 94588) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was irreparable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed and offered no assistance. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 180,000.
My model year 2008 accord coupe ex model has been burning oil for a long time. A few years ago i had the tsb completed on it that reprogrammed the computer and was supposed to fix the issue. As of now the car is still burning oil and has developed a new problem. My check engine light is on with error code p0341 which is for the cam position sensor. This is with combination of a loud rattle for a few seconds coming from the engine bay when the car is first started. I am concerned to drive the car and hope that honda could diagnose and fix this problem for me. I believe honda extended the engine warranty to 8 years and 125,000 miles.
I purchased my vehicle one year ago (december 2018) and have had a grinding noise upon starting the vehicle. This grinding noise occurs during or weather and cold weather. I went to a honda dealership where they ran an oil consumption test and came to the conclusion that the vtc actuator wasn't working properly and there was a high oil consumption. Honda is saying there was never a recall but this is and has been a well known occurring issue with honda's from years 2008-2012) and i have not been able to fix as the price to fix the vehicle would cost just as much as the price i purchased it for. I'm highly disappointed with a honda as i've heard excellent things about honda cars which is why i purchased my accord. If i had known of the issue i wouldn't have purchased it and i'd rather purchase a different car than to have to come out of pocket. I don't feel i have been treated properly throughout this process and i gabe honda the chance to make things right but no one is willing to cooperate. I will not be purchasing a new vehicle. I even thought to trade my vehicle in for a 2018 honda accord but if i feel i've been treated poorly why would i want to continue giving a company my business if i've been treated poorly? also my dad was considering purchasing a brand new 2021 honda civic but now i will lead him to a different brand vehicle as honda has not lived up to its name. And now to top everything off, my motor is going all due to the negligence of the honda dealer. If they would have fixed the vtc actuator problem my motor wouldn't be consuming so much oil and my motor would not have blown. I think it's a little outrageous that honda thinks it's normal for me to have to pay for an oil change at least once a month if not sooner when it was a known problem with thousands of honda's.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming a substantially abnormal amount of oil. The contact stated that he went to check the oil on several occasions and noticed that there was hardly no oil in the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they were unable to determine the failure. The dealer stated that there was a technical service bulletin for the vehicle but there was nothing wrong with the vehicle per se. The manufacturer was notified who recommended having the vehicle complete an oil consumption test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated, including the check engine indicator. While driving, the speed would not increase past 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Car burns excessive amounts of oil.known problem with piston rings.honda refuses to address issue.
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.
My vehicle's piston rings are damaged and my vehicle is burning oil.i noticed that after checking my oil one day that there was no oil on my dip stick.i had just recently gotten an oil change less than 2 weeks ago.i check my fluid levels frequently due to i just purchased this vehicle about 3 months ago.i took it back to walmart where i had the oil change done at and they performed another oil change and replaced the oil filter, where i was able to watch them do the entire process.about a week and a half goes by and i went to check the fluid level and again the dip stick was bare.there is no indication of any oil leaking underneath the vehicle, nor is there any oil present on the ground underneath the vehicle after sitting overnight.there is no white smoke coming out of anywhere, no oil burning smell, absolutely nothing visible to see what might be going on with the vehicle. I took it to a mechanic that is in town where they did a thorough examination of the vehicle and stated that the oil burning is being caused by the piston rings.they are in their opinion faulty piston rings that have developed an abnormal amount of deb-re on them and they need to be replaced.i feel this is something that should be in the recall list due to this vehicle only has 104,123 miles on it and the pistons should not have to be replaced.
The vehicle was running smoothly on the freeway, being driven at approximately 64 mph - there were no warning lights on (check engine, low oil, temperature..) -suddenly there was a metal clank from the engine compartment followed immediately by a plume of thick clear smoke that completely engulfed the car as the engine stalled and died - within a matter of seconds.the smoke cleared rapidly, and looking under the hood, nothing seemed to be amiss. No fire, no more smoke, no leaking fluids, but the engine was completely dead. Subsequent attempts to re-start it produced only the click of the starter - the engine refused to turn over.the car was towed to an auto repair shop where it was discovered that there was absolutely no oil in the engine which had caused it to seize. For the past 18 months the car has been burning quite a significant bit of oil.during that period, it needed at least two two quarts of oil between scheduled oil changes - there never was any oil leak. Two weeks prior to the incident, it was topped off with two quarts of oil when the low oil and check engine lights came on. When the engine was finally opened, it was discovered that the piston rod had snapped off when the engine ran dry of oil (see attached pictures).subsequent research has revealed that honda is aware of several problems involving excessive oil consumption for this particular engine configuration and model year (2008 3.5l v6 pzev). I have also discovered official several honda service bulletins that are relevant and pertinent to this issue. So far, my best attempts to get a resolution from american honda has produced no result even though i submitted documented evidence that the car was serviced regularly as per honda's recommendations and its long history of problems and repairs relating to excessive oil consumption.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph with cruise control engaged, there was abnormal ticking sound detected. Additionally, the sound volume increased while accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hillside honda (139-07 hillside avenue jamaica, ny 11435, (718) 866-4683) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cpu actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.
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 car to dealer, they replaced vtc actuator but it did not correct the problem.complained again and they performed oil consumption analysis only to tell me it was using less than one quart per one thousand miles and that was the industry standard.a few months later i became more irritated about the problem and complained again.they performed another oil consumption analysis to tell me it was using more than it was previously but less than one quart per 1000 miles and wouldn't do anything.currently the car has 100000 miles on it and yes, the warranty just expired and it's using one quart per 1200 miles.i wrote honda of america a letter and complained.they called but other than kind words, they did nothing.oh and have i mentioned the head lights.... They blink when the heat or air is on.i must not forget that the leather on both the arm rest and console has bubbled up but no signs of wear or damage around the bubbles.and let me not forget the most recent issue:now often times while setting completely still at a stop light and/or going down the road i hear a clicking sound in the steering column.i am not turning the steering wheel when i hear this noise.it just starts clicking, kind of like an electronic click coming from the steering column.oh what a piece of junk honda made when it built the 2008 accord.paid 30,000 for it and i'm sadly disappointed.
Engine vtc actuatorfailureon third 3rd replacement.high oil consumption1+ quart / 1,000 miles.
Honda recall. My car for some reason was covered under the power transmission recall even though my car is experiencing the same problem and codes other 2008 honda accord were the same year. My oil is going faster then i can put it in. It doesn't last a whole month. I have no oil leaks in my car at all what so ever. Its damaging my engine because i had no clue it was burning the oil that fast. It's not fair they only cover some 2008 honda accord. When they already were sued because if it.
Car sporadically dying (electrically and all) while in drive or in motion of forward driving (while going 30 + mph) and then just as sporadically turning itself back on. Makes chain dragging sound similar to worn brake pads but the sound will change pitches while driving between 0-43mph. After 43 mph it no longer makes odd sounds but as soon as deceleration begins it is at risk to either temporarily "die' or slightly jerk and almost "die". This has happened while driving up to 20 times within 3 miles and the first time it "died" was while pulling into a parking spot and fully stopping. It has not done it for the last couple days and local mechanic could not diagnose it as the battery was in great condition and everything appeared to be plugged where it should be.
2008 honda accord issues, spark plugs, battery light, and traction light indicator turn on and engine pulsates and stutters, door lock actuatorfail 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.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to repairs on vehicle and seeks reimbursement since vehicle still under warranty.according to the invoice, the fuel and check engine light illuminated. The technician found a misfire in cylinder #5. The cylinder 5 sparkplug was inspected and there was evidence of oil burning creating an ashy build-up on the plug.
I purchased this car last year and it had over 150000, as i checked the oil i noticed it was low i have added 1 qt in between every oil change. My second problem was during the winter on the real cold days the starter sounded like it was hanging up as described as the vtc actuator.my third problem is the warning light on the dash for the air bag has illuminated. I contacted honda today and they told me the light only comes on after it has been to the body shop? also i have received a claim form for a reimbursable deployment prior to feb 13 2014. I have not been in a accident and neither has the car. So if there is a claim for the air bag deployment why isn't there a recall for the air bag?
Wild emotion hard shifting hesitation and high rpms shifts around 456 rpmit doesn't seem to do this when the car is running cold versus after it's been on a trip and engine is warmer. On cold start the vehicle not in motion makes a loud noise not sure how to describe it
I was driving home from work and just pulled through an intersection when while i was accelerating i heard a loud rattling noise.i didn't think anything of it until i heard it again.when i got home i decided to check my oil level and found that there was practically no oil on the dip stick!!i put 2qts of oil in the car and the next morning took the car in to honda service.the rep informed me that it was normal for a 2008 honda 4cyl to require a qt of oil every 1 thousand miles. Really? this is not a 1975 car!! he said that this was within honda specs. Maybe honda make up a story and stick with it specs but that is not normal for a newer car!!i know that there was a fix for 6cyl models but honda needs to address this issue for 4cyl models as well. My engine could have seized on me costing thousands to repair.i was told by the rep that i can have the dealership do an oil consumption test. I must bring the car back in 1000 miles. This is nonsense.go to car complaints.com and see that vehicle owners have been experiencing this issue for years.if nothing is done to correct this issue this will be the first and last honda i buy.
From reading online, it appears i'm one of many who have a vtc actuator issue.honda service people never know what i'm talking about even though it's in a bulletin 09-010 from honda.engine has loud cough sound upon starting the car, after being off for 6 hours or so.this should be part of a recall & customers shouldn't be charged for this but that's obviously what they want to do to us.
Oil low at oil change.
General concerns. However i am concerned about the airbag, engine and brakes problem especially. Honda has not made us aware of any problems with this vehicle. Thankfully we have only had premature replacement of brakes. We are aware of consumer complaints only because we are concerned about our product which we assume to be safe and reliable . You can rely on our qualitymaintenance program, we have been alerted by mail of a pending suit we cannot benefit from class action because we have no incident to report. Honda corporate and dealers owe us consumers true and fair information and timely communications . Gmc had to kill people before they were found to be irresponsible. Consider this a complaint about brakes, failure to take responsibility, failure to notify, regarding other possible problems especially airbags.
Engine seized....mechanic found no oil in engine....oil life still showed 40%....no other warnings regarding low oil.
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 partnerships (fleet management provider and maintenance vendors).i had to pay out of pocket close to $640 for parts and labor. Seems silly as this was a safety related service. My engine light was on about 4 months ago and they said the light was on due to my catalytic converter, so they replaced and now the engine light is back on and this is due to airbag issue...updated 05-27-15
Vtc actuator makes loud rattle with almost every start. It is an engine problem on 2007 to 2012 honda crv as well as 2008 to 2012 accords. If this part fails, the engine will seize up and could cause the driver to lose control. Honda has verified the problem but since the vehicle is out of warranty at 75000 miles, they refuse to remedy the problem. Given case number 04825102 and contacted product concerns department but still refused to address problem. Vehicle has service notice 09010. Honda tech confirmed they have had may problems and even had to get a replacement part for their replacement part. This needs to be dealt with by honda, but they are not taking any responsibility.
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 incidents. I am being told that honda will not cover this as my car is no longer under warranty! this should be a recall! there is also an issue with engine oil being low but yet there are no leaks. This too appears to be a known issue. I was told at my last oil change that my oil level was extremely low but yet there were no signs of any leaks. This too should be a recall!
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed smoked underneath the hood without warning. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot, where an independent mechanic lifted the hood, and stated that the alternator was smoking. The vehicle was towed to moss motors (337-235-9086, located at 1407 la 728-8, lafayette, la 70501) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the alternator. Prior to that failure, the same dealer replaced the steering pump and the starter in 2015 when the steering pump leaked and destroyed the starter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and offered a forty percent discount towards the cost of the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
The engine burns oil to an excessive degree. I have to add approximately 2+ quarts of oil every 3000 thousand miles.
Excessive oil needed between oil changes.oil indicator light does not indicate low oil.
My car makes a loud rattling noise during cold start.
Engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds upon cold start. Online searches reveal this is a known problem with the vtc actuator and a tsb has been issues (nhtsa #10087883). Mechanic says could result in catastrophic engine failure if not fixed. I feel that honda should pay for this repair on my vehicle.
Dear sir/madam,we have been complaining to honda motors about noise coming up first time when we start car in a day.the cranking noise is so loud that my wife and kids are worried about the car situation and feel very unsafe.the noise generally occur when we start car first time in the morning.we contacted honda motors last year and they recommended us to take it to dealership. We went to two dealership and they could not find any issue when they start car first thing in morning. This is very unusual as we have been hearing noise every single morning since than when we start car first time.we do not know how to resolve this issue? with some google search i found out that failure of vtc is causing similar issue to 2008 honda accord models. Can you please guide us how to resolve this matter? we are worried about overall situation with our car for last one year. Appreciate your assistance.thanks/[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I received a letter regarding a warranty extension: sticking piston rings resulting in high engine oil consumption.when i took my car to the mission hills, ca honda dealer for repair, i was told that my engine light first had to be illuminated and then i would have to purchase 3 consecutive oil changes from this dealership before they would repair the problem.
Loud cranking noise when cold starting the car regardless of date of last oil change.honda informed me it was the vtc actuator, which is a known problem based on online complains, but still no recall.many people have this same complaint at varying degrees of mileage.
The cold start generates the grinding sound from vtc actuator. The result of vtc actuator complete mechanical failure is catastrophic. The valves from the intake of either cylinder 2&3 or 1&4 will result in a tensioner to fail and a fantastic collision of the valve with the piston. Honda should issue a recall as this is a part defect. The newly redesigned vtc accturator was released but honda america only replace this for certain customer as case by case.
The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing is broken according to my mechanic and is causing abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light is turn on and the car has stalled on me. And once when i have placed the car in the park position it has rolled on me... Updated 09/30/15
My 2008 honda accord ex-l started making a small rattle noise in december 2009, the car sales man said it was because the car needed to warm up and because the car was sitting for a while. A couple years later i brought the vehicle in and had it checked, but the dealer did not hear the sound. This was not documented by the honda dealership. In june of 2012, i brought the vehicle to the dealer again after i noticed the sound more frequently. They let the vehicle sit over night and informed me the next morning that the vtc actuator needed to be replaced. At this time i had exceeded my extended warranty of 100,000 miles. The vehicle was at approximately 105,000 miles when the dealership diagnosed the problem. On october 3, 2012 my oil light flashed on and then back off. I had my father to check the oil and there was absolutely no oil in the chamber. I immediately went and purchased 3 quarts of oil until the next morning when i was able to bring the vehicle to the honda dealer. I called sterling mccall honda and explained the issue that i was experiencing and was scheduled an appointment to have to vehicle checked first thing in the morning. After speaking to the rep, i began researching the issue and found that several complaints were on the exact same issue. (the rattle at a cold start up and oil consumption issues relating the vtc actuator.) after doing more research i obtained a service bulletin about the rattle at cold start up and found a court document relating to a class action lawsuit filed in march 2012 relating to the faulty vtc actuator. The next morning october 4, 2012 i brought the vehicle in, had the oil changed and asked for a goodwill consideration. After speaking to a honda service rep about the issue he stated that he doubt the possibility of getting a goodwill consideration because of the high mileage on the vehicle. I was not assisted in getting repai.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 65 mph, the engine began to rev excessively and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor failed due to the timing chain being defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
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 appointment with the service department of leith honda in raleigh,n.c., where the vehicle was originally purchased, on august 29th, 2013. The torque converter seal was found to be "leaking" and it would cost$ 1993.00to repair, which the dealer would not assume. This is historically been a long standing problem with honda vehicles, which eventually causes transmission slippage, extensive transmission damage, loss of power, causing the vehicle to suddenly stop. This potentially can lead to severe injuries and death . I consider this problem a critical safety issue, well known to the manufacturer and dealers. I am appalled and outraged by honda's lack of integrity and apparent disregard fo public safety..i am sure it is related to their "bottom line" i respectfully am requesting your agency to investigate my complaint and to review other owners complaints and horrendous experiences, on line. Please force them to acknowledge these defects and make them accountable to prevent future injuries and deaths, that likely will occur to unsuspecting honda owners.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle made a rattling sound when cold started. The failure was similar to the failure referenced in honda's service bulletin number: sb09-010. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
The check engine light kept coming up with the maintenance light and the oil level keptdropping.i took it to autozone and i got these coded p3497 and p3400. I did a research myself and found out that there was a recall on this issue as stated in honda's bulletin 11-033.the recall covers all accord from 2008-2010 which mine is included.i called accord to notify them about these but after they looked up the vin,i was told my car wasn't included.honda's bulletin says all 2008-2010 v6 accord so why is my car exempted?please kindly look into these issue.thank you.
2008 accord 4 cylinder has excessive oil consumption because of factory defect piston ring.
The contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that the oil indicator illuminated and there was oil leaking underneath the vehicle. The oil leak became more constant. The vehicle was taken to toyota south austinwhere it was diagnosed that an oil change was needed. The oil change was performed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where another oil change was performed and a new air filter was installed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,700.consumer stated the actual owner of this vehicle is my fiancei submitted the complaint on his behalf. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The vehicle was taken in for sevice under tsb 13-078. The vehicle was diagnosed that cylinders 1, 2, 3, and the piston rings failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, cyclinder 4 failed. Cylinder 4 was not replaced, but was included in the tsb. It was not reading an error at the time. As a result, the engine failed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
The engine of my honda accord 2008 started to having the rattle and scratching sound when it reached 32000 miles. The engine also started to fail as the rattle sound gets serious. I called honda usa multiple times, but they said that they will not cover this issue because the car was made in 2008 and i'm filing this complaint in 2016. I think honda usa is trying to avoid this defect of accord 2008, since numerous people have had the same issue.
On 12/22/2014, my 2008 honda accord lx (which has 98,300 miles on it) was towed into my local honda dealer.the reason for my having it towed into my local dealer was due to the fact that my engine failed while driving on a residential street drive two miles from my home.there was absolutely no indication whatsoever that my engine would fail as the check engine light did not go on, there was no oil light illuminated, etc.thus i was shocked when i was driving and tried to give the car some gas and the car did not accelerate ' thus i rolled to the side of the road and contacted a towing company.the service representative contacted me via phone and let me know that there was no compression in cylinder 2 and that i likely needed a new engine.the initial estimate would be $6,000 for a car with a blue book value of $6,500 (dealer trade in.)i have all service records and faithfully serviced my vehicle at the honda dealership.the service rep also explained that i was low on oil and i reviewed my receipts to determine that i changed my oil 2600 miles earlier.i am hoping that honda will provide goodwill to repair the vehicle as a 6 year old vehicle with 98000 miles on it should not need a new engine. Updated 3/10/16
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the engine seized and the check engine and service indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle, but it would not accelerate over 15 mph. The vehicle was taken to bianchi honda (8430 peach st, erie, pa 16509, (814) 868-9678) where it was diagnosed that the engine piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 121,000.
My car makes this rattling sound when i first start the car. I brought it into my honda dealership to have it looked and they said it is a known issue related to other honda accords but honda won't cover the cost to have it repaired. They gave me an estimate of $480 to have fixed. I've searched online and found that many honda accord owners have also faced this issue with the rattling sound. If it is a known defect and saftey issue, why hasn't honda issued a recall to fix it?
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.
2008 accord ex-l (4 cyl) started making a rattling sound on cold-starts at approximately 80k miles. Originally thought to be from low oil (seeing how this vehicle burns oil like it is its job), i always kept an extra quart on hand. After closely monitoring the rattle and having several mechanics look at it (including honda), no one could identify it until i had a mechanic at work look at it. I work for a fleet lessor. He identified it as the vtc actuator. I immediately called a buddy who is a parts manager for honda and he confirmed this was a known issue. A simple google search blew my mind! this has been a known issue for years and apparently has catastrophic failure results on engines! makes me feel really safe knowing that my accord has so many safety issues! premature brake/rotor wear, srs module failure (controls the air bag system), high oil consumption, inadequate battery cranking amps,transmission software recalls, etc. When this car dies, its gone and never to be replaced with another honda. Honda refused to warranty my car for the recent oil consumption recall because i am beyond their 125k mileage threshold even though they have me on record of the issue going back to 60-80k miles! not a happy honda owner.
Ever since i purchased the vehicle in 2010 i quickly realized that there was a high oil consumption problem with it because i have had to constantly put it more oil before the next oil change. Finally, in 2012 i took it a honda dealer to have it checked. But i was told there was nothing wrong and no recall. Again december 2014, last year, i had an oil consumption test done at the suggestion of honda buthe corporate gatekeeper told me i was out of warranty and my problem will not be covered. Guess what? september 2015, i received warranty extention notice for high oil consumption due to a sticking piston. The catch is that it was only for 125000 miles when i have already reached 153000 miles. I believe they should cover my vehicle because i was already in the system.
Loud rattling noise at cold start for 4 seconds from engine.
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.
I own a 2008 honda accord which i purchased brand new in 2008.after i reached about 75,000 miles i started having extreme oil consumption which then lead to me having to replace vtc actuator and piston rings costing me almost $2,000.i have taken my car in multiple times and they tell me there is no issues and honda refuses to do anything.i now can only go about 1,000 miles without having to replenish the oil.as many reports as there are of this known issue and honda refuses to support their customers, speaks loudly.
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to engine trouble. *ldthe consumer stated the actuator was the cause of the engine failure. The dealership and manufacturer failed to properly notify the consumer or remedy the failure.
Makes a loud noise on a cold start and then it goes away. Call the dealer and he said it was the vtc actuator issue.
Engine rattling noise vtc issue. It is very annoying especially on clod start in the morning. I live in a complex and many neighbors complained about the irritating noise that my car makes before it starts. I have taken the car to a technician and he mentioned me the problem is a manufactory issue. I found tremendous amounts of honda accord from 2008-2012 with similar issue. I would like to complain about the problem that i faced with to honda. In addition i have not done any repair regarding this problem so far and i was told that only honda can fix that.
My car is pulling codes 339, 303, and 302. Misfiring and from time to time the check engine light flashes and won't go above 30mph. Click link below for the information about a recall for all 2008 honda accord engines.http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/honda-service-bulletin-09-050/
8/11:certified pre-owned purchased from honda dealer at 35787 mioil changes: 3/15/2012: 41659mi; 9/6/2012: 48687mi7/1/13: 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 leak/excessive consumption despite last oil change being just 6000mi back3/18/14:oil pressure warning light flashes once and car was not started until i made an appointment with suburban honda on 3/20/20133/20/14: 62450 mi- within 0.25mi of my way to dealer, the oil pressure light flashes in the middle of a signal intersection and engine fails amidst heavy traffic thereby, compromising my safety. On 1st notice(7/13), dealer completely neglected my concerns for oil leak/malfunction which led to massive engine damage (estimate $8000). Negligence led to engine failure on road causing massive compromise to my safety. Death could have been imminent if my car stalled on a freeway. Honda has a design flaw resulting in excessive oil consumption noted by multiple customers.dealer did not recommend an oil consumption test despite oil levels reaching critical levels within 6000mi of previous oil change.i was informed accord consumes 1 quart of oil/ 1000mi and since my mileage was beyond honda limits, i'm to be held responsible. Dealer mentioned that 'apology' is what they can offer and that 'no cost will be on dealer since it is not their responsibility'. Official rep of american honda stated that this is purely a maintenance issue and that they do not possess ownership of dealer and have nothing to say reg irresponsibility of the official honda dealer. Honda's design flaw&irresponsible dealers neglecting this issue could result in severe bodily injury or death.
I have had to replace the vtc actuator twice in the last 5 yrs and now need to replace it again. At cold start the car makes a rattling noise. Honda has a bulletin but say nothing about helping owners replace them since it is a known issue.please help!!!
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?
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 my car is by checking it myself and/or when i start to hear the cylinders grind. I took my car into honda and asked them why my oil was getting burned up so quickly and they fed me a line of nonsense and told me it was because we sit in traffic so much. They basically were trying to get rid of me and tell me it was normal. After that experience i went to a jiffy lube a month later to get my oil checked again and when i brought it in they said that there was nothing in my engine that i had no oil in my car whatsoever. Honda refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem with my car. Even with the excessive oil use. Another problem i had is with the vtc actuator and i am starting to wonder if the two are intertwined.
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.
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.
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 provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 34,794.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. When the vehicle was cold started, a croaking noise emerged from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the failure occurred every morning for approximately four months. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
'takata recall' i had gotten into an collision involving a deer on 10/26/2016. I was going approximately 60 mph when i struck this roughly 110 pound deer. The impact was on my front bumper on the passenger side of my car. When i took it to get repaired i had no other choice but to go with my insurance's geico express facility since all the shops were full from hail damage vehicles. In the estimate and on the repair order i received from geico and amm collision. My vehicle never had the work done to the structure untill 2 months ago. It stated that there were 3 structural components that were worked on. The right rail assembly 4 hours or repair time 60810ta5a00zz (where front and rear panels connect, heavy buckle), the left inner panel 3.6 hours repair time 04695ta0a00zz(rolled with putter panel, includes time for brackets at the top of frame), and the right front panel (crushed,cost effective to replace)60659ta5a50zz. My vehicle was in the shop for only 2 business days but some how put 41 hours worth of labor into my car. I had gotten into another hit and run on 9/20/17 where my side airbags didn't deploy. Itook it back to amm collision where geico tried to total out my vehicle, falsify paperwork by taking off componants(transmission), undervalue then retain my vehicle. When i dropped my vehicle off back with amm collision i had taken pictures of patches of rust on structure componants and broken tack welds. Still today i have broken welds in my car. But the major concern was geico and amm collision trying to hide the fact that they didn't do the repairs to my frame for a whole year. And when i requested the photos of the repairs and measurements from the body alignment machine from the shop, i had the police called on me and i have a felony criminal trespassing warning at amm collision for asking for paperwork that they cannot provide.
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 noticecold rattle start on my engine and now is progressively getting louder. I did a look up online and my mechanic said itvtc ( variable timing control ) actuator was found to be defective. I think honda should replace this since my car now has 80k miles i might be out of warranty.
Takata recall, excessive oil consumption, vtc actuator loud grinding on start up cold or warm!!!!! honda would not fix because i was 15,000 miles over their grace period. I asked for good will and a big company that honda is sure won't go bankrupt fixing my car....but the girl i talked to was some what rude to me and just asked if i wanted the better business beau phone number. Their needs to be a class action law suit for the replacement of the vtc actuator, because sooner or later i will have engine failure and honda knows about the problem.i have read 90% of the 2008 4 cylinder accords have the problem and some of the newer models have the same problem.and i have heard they will replace the part, and soon after it does it again!!!! defective part!!!! i hope i can get some help, because honda knows about the problem and i cant afford a new engine when the timing chain goes and everything with it!!!!thank you.
Defective vtc actuaftor. Honda & dealer knew by 2011 that the part was defective and defectively designed, and should have recalled it. Now, in spite of being "out of warranty," they should replace or reimburse. I did replace and am seeking reimbursement, so far denied.
Defect in engine with vtc acuator. At cold start the engine rattles loudly for about 2-5 seconds. Honda claims there is still no fix for problem. See honda service bulletin 09-010.i feel vehicle will become unsafe to drive if there is an engine failure at highway speeds.
There is a loud grinding/rattling sound after a cold start up.
2008 honda accord ex-l with the check engine light on and off for the past year and a half.when i bring the car back to the dealer they say i have no oil in the engine.this goes on every other month and they have not solved the problem.my car is still fortunately under extended warranty, but is there more damage being done that once i reach my warranty the car will be worthless?the dealer and american honda have been useless in this matter and have told me to drive my car with every warning light on until they can figure out how to fix it.at what point in a car just a lemon?if i couldn't turn back time 2 years i would have never bought this car.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated as the vehicle lost power and stalled. The failure was experienced numerous times. The local mechanic performed a diagnostic but was unable to locate a failure however, the battery was replaced. The failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to lose power and stall sporadically. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated when driving at approximately 60 mph, there were unusual vibrations and the vehicle would abnormally veer toward the right. The dealer rotated the tires but the vehicle then began to veer toward the left. The dealer realigned the front suspension but to no avail. In addition, the brakes would sporadically squeal when depressed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the rotors twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 50 and the current mileage was 24,800. On july 26, 2010, the check engine light, vsa and an exclamation warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle began idling erratically and the vehicle kept wanting to cut as the consumer approached traffic lights. Upon inspection of thevehicle, it was determined there was a problem with the cylinder.the spark plugs and cylinder were replaced. Updated 08/10/10
Over the course of 3000 miles i had to add an additional 5 quarts of oil and while driving the headlights dim intermittently.
Small road debris can enter the engine compartment of a 2008 honda accord through a very wide air dam in the nose of the vehicle and puncture the air conditioning condenser.sudden loss of pressure in the condenser causes vapor to be emitted from the hvac ducts inside the car causing driver distraction.this is a dangerous condition at highway speeds.honda repaired the vehicle at owner cost buy does nothing to prevent the problem from recurring.
I have a 2008 honda accord at 48,000 miles maint has been done as required and recently the car has begun shutting off while driving stalling the engine.it is quite scary because today we were driving on the highway and all of a sudden it stopped.i am taking it to the dealer tomorrow but wanted to send in a complaint in the event that other honda owners are having the same issue.it could prove deadly if someone is not near a median where they can pull over to.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to turn the vehicle back on and then had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they also could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.
I bought a new 2008 honda accord exl-6 vehicle. I have 72,000 miles on it, mostly highway driving. I've had my rear brakes replaced twice. The dealer tried to tell me 30,000 is average for brakes. Also had all my spark plugs replaced. # 3 went bad and they suggested i replace all of them. Again, telling me 70,000 miles is average for spark plug replacement. I was charged full price for all work done, i've even paid for the extended warranty and that didn't cover the spark plugs either. I wouldn't even take my car to the honda dealer but since i foolishly paid for the extended warranty, i'm afraid that will become null and void if any other mechanic touches my car for any reason. First and last honda i will ever purchase. I'd like to know if there is anyway i can find out if i'm entitled to a refund for brakes & spark plugs. Just spent almost $600 having the two replaced.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 20 mph, the engine revved.the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence, but the engine "raced" the entire time.a few days later, the contact's wife started the vehicle and lightly tapped the accelerator pedal.the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, causing the vehicle to crash straight into a home across the street.the brake pedal was depressed, but they failed to work properly.the vehicle had not been moved since the day of the first incident.the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but they did not explain what caused the failure or defect.the current and failure mileages were 1,600.updated 07/15/08.*ljthe dealer stated the computer did not show any defects and the brakes were not applied. Updated 07/15/08
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and heard a loud growling noise emitting from the outside of the vehicle. There was also an illumination of the engine warning indicator. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred only when driving at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on eight different times for the identical failure. The arm bushings were replaced. On a separate occasion the vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v395000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm) however, the malfunction continued to occur after the remedy repair was performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 68,681.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l i picked up new in the fall of 2007. To date i have just over 30,000 miles. Today, (4/12/10) i took my car to my local honda dealership for an oil change. I was told that my rear brakes were at 5% and repair cost would be $330.00!!!i mentioned i paid an additional $2,200.00 for an "extended warranty "on top of the $28,000.00 sticker price back in 2007. Today i asked the honda advisor what does my $2,200.00 "extended warranty" cover? he said nothing mechanical. By this point i did not want to argue, but rather i paid the $38.13 for my oil change and left. Also with my previous oil change maybe 3 months ago with about 29,000 miles i was also told my rear brakes were somewhere around 15% and i think the honda dealership quoted me around $300.00. I am definitely a named party in the gibbs lawsuit as of 12/17/09. I have not paid to fix my rear brakes yet. Other problems i am having is my navigation freezes up, i have this rattling sound in my front drivers door, my front passenger door sounds like it is not closed all the way because i hear road noise, and twice now my wipers have continued to stay on even though i turned them off or the wipers will be "delayed" even though the wipers are off, my glove box is misaligned on the right hand side and at times when i am pulling into the garage with my foot off of the gas pedal, the car will accelerate forward a little. I am finished with this car!!!! my 2008 accord is my 3rd accord and by far the most obnoxious lemon i have ever owned. My 1986 and 2000 accords were more "honda" than my 2008 accord. I am thoroughly disgusted with honda's caring integrity.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed excessively large amounts of oil. He stated that there were two quarts of oil used for every 1,000 miles traveled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that they did not know the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired andthe manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 54,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
I purchased my certified pre-owned honda accord 2008 4cy from fischer honda with close 52,000 miles. I have noticed that the car's oil empties out before i am due for my regular oil changes. The car begins to make strange noises. I have mentioned this to two dealers and they don't know what is exactly going on. One dealer told me that i probably put bad gasoline in my car. Upon further investigation, i have noticed that a lot of honda accord 2008 owners are having this same issue and honda is not really doing anything to solve this issue. They are currently doing an oil consumption test on my car.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing oil and only noticed that when the oil and check engine light came on. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer several times, but the dealer was unable to find the source of the leak. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and confirmed that the vehicle was losing two quarts of oil every 200 miles. The manufacturer stated that they would look into the problem, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 94872.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle burned oil faster than normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed the vehicle was burning oil faster than normal but still in accordance with industry standards. The vehicle was not repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. The current mileage was approximately 37,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 55 miles per hour the contact noticed black smoke coming from the muffler. The vehicle began to consume excessive amounts of oil. The contact spoke with the dealer who replaced the oil gasket,the vtc oil control valve and the chain chassis ring. After the vehicle was repaired the vehicle continued to leak oil. The contact also stated that the engine rattled immediately after the vehicle was turned on. The dealer advised the contact to speak with the manufacturer for further assistance. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer who stated that the failures were normal. The manufacturer advised the contact to pay for the repairs. The current mileage was 88000. The failure mileage was 25000.
Check engine light went on. Got car serviced and general maintenance. Came back on. Mechanic couldn't figure it out but found vdap code. Over $1000 in repairs and check-engine light keeps coming back on. No one can figure out why the vdap code keeps reappearing and check-engine light has been reappearing for one and half years.
Above start date and mileage are estimates as this seems to have always been an issue. The engine sputters when accelerating through the first few gears. This is noticeable around the 20-35 mile per hour range, but may occur before or after that speed. It seems dangerous if acceleration is needed when the car will not respond. I have looked up honda service bulletins and it seems there a re a few that "might" fit the issue. One is related to an oil "leak" another to oil "consumption" as well as one related to engine "low power". I believe the oil issue exists regardless as i am checking it now and discovered it is always low. There are a couple of others that may or may not apply as it is hard to determine the exact problem and service bulletin. The vehicle has been to the dealer for this issue only for the dealer to not be able to determine the cause or identify the problem while at the shop. Early on while under warranty the vehicle was brought back to the dealer for this issue and some spark plugs were replaced. If i remember correctly they said there was a problem with the spark plugs. The issue has always remained even after the replacement of some spark plugs. They may not have replaced all of them and thus the issue at hand? i will have to ask the dealer for a service history if they have it since i may not have all the records. The car will go back again for this issue after writing this. I'm hoping for a positive outcome where it will not cost me a fortune as the car is now out of warranty but was brought in for this while it was covered.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the brakes were abruptly applied and the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the front and rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately 15,000 miles later, the failure recurred when decelerating. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised the contact that rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired a second time but again, the failure recurred while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph. The vehicle would shutter and the grinding noise had become increasingly louder. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle the contact noticed a loud noise for approximately two seconds. The contact checked the oil dipstick and discovered that there was no oil in the engine. The dealer advised having an oil consumption test performed and driving the vehicle for an additional 1,000 miles before confirming the failure. The contact was concerned about the oil consumption and the engine failing. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000 and the current mileages were approximately 43,000.
2008 honda accord exl with variable cylinder management engine. Consumer states that the ad says the transition between cylinder in the engine is unfelt. He states that is a lie the passengers can feel when the engine changes.according to honda,the system can activate and deactivate the engine's cylinders as needed to meet the demands of both acceleration and fuel saving. The consumer stated the engine constantly surges at highway speeds, even when on cruise control.
A/c blowing hot air, took to dealer, told that a rock or some debris hit the condenser and caused a leak, told repair not covered by warranty due to road hazard, like a windshield getting cracked, estimated $650 to replace condenser. Only had car for 1 yr, 18800 miles.
Went to turn on my ac last weekend and found that it was blowing hot.took the car to the dealership to get it fixed and was informed that the problem was with the ac condenser.was told that in all likelihood a stone had been picked up from the road and done the damage to the condenser.was dismayed to find that such damage was not covered under warranty despite it coming from a possible design flaw with the car.
I have a 2008 honda accord lx. When air conditioner compressor cycles the lights dim and then go back to normal as if you were flashing your headlights. Took to dealer and i was told honda is aware of the problem but has no plans of a fix. Also the transmission has a whine at slow speed. I took service manager for test drive. He kept the car over night and gave me a rental he acknowledged both problems and answer was the same for both.???????????????
My wife went to turn on the ac last week and found that it was blowing hot air. Took the car to the dealership to get it fixed and was informed that the a/c condenser damaged from rock chip. I was speechless to find that such damage was not covered under warranty due to a design flaw with the front bumper, there was no screen/grill protecting the condenser. Design flaw i say and they should honor the warranty.vehicle had 31,326 miles on it.
I purchased my 2008 honda accord in january of 2008. August 2008, my air stopped working. I took the car to honda dealership and they advised me that a rock or a pebble hit the condenser and that it is causing the freon to leak out. I took the car to another mechanic they advised me that honda is jerking my chain because that is not the case. I told the people at honda, that there is nothing protecting the condenser from the debris, it is poorly designed on that aspect. I told them that i am very disappointed, they would not try to resolve this issue with me at all. They are expecting me to cover the cost for this issue.
Cars lights dim and blink everytime the cooling fan kicks on and off,this includes headlights,brake lights,all interior lights,a/c fan dims,radio gets softer. This is dangerous to drive at night. People think you are flashing them and jamming on my brakes. I also have problems with upholstry,side air bags,right seat track, out of line bumper and pealing paint. Honda has to do something with my 2008 honda accord ex coupe before someone gets killed. Please someone help me.
We purchased a new 2008 honda accord exl in 2008. It has only 40,000 miles on it and my husband was driving and went to pass and the engine missed and and began to shudder and misfire and almost had a head on because he could not accelerate and had to find a way to get back into line. We took it in and the only thing to fix it was replace the spark plug which we did and car was fine for a few weeks but now it is doing it again. I feel it's a safety issue if in the middle of driving you cannot accelerate the vehicle.
My 2008 honda accord only have 25000 miles on it and recently when trying to slow down/braking the rpm/engine revs up and the car accelerate while trying to stop.i drove it last weekend for about 2hrs it happened over 5 times.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle seemed as if it would suddenly turn off so the contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle but the issue continued to occur once on the road. The contact called an authorized dealership and was informed that the valves did not feed properly and slipped causing misfires. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,800. The current mileage was approximately 57,000.
Engine stops running at idle or while driving, is difficult to restart. Dealer could not reproduce. No engine error codes found. Occurred on more than one occasion.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over and saw that the engine was on fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire; a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The fire department stated that the fire started because of the electrical fuel ignition in the engine. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint and stated that a representative would be sent out to investigate further. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 60 mph, the contact experienced excessive vibration in the steering wheel.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately three times and they switched and rotated the tires.the failure still persists.the current mileage is 6,000.update 10/01/08 *cw the dealer informed the consumer that the vibration was caused my a motor mount location problem that honda was aware of and was working to correct it.updated 10/03/08.
Variable cylinder management transmission unexpectedly surges in traffic.in heavy traffic, or slippery road conditions,a sudden unexpected surge in the car could result in hitting the car in front.
I have 34,000 miles on my 2008 honda accord ex, the engine has been revving when i reach approx 2,000 rpm and the dealer tells me this is normal.the car began making this sound only a few months ago, so it is not normal.i am also told that my rear brakes are already worn and need replaced asap.the cost of the brakes to be replaced is over $500, which seems a little steep, especially with honda already having settled the lawsuit over this models brake issues.
2008 accord with v6 vcm/grade logic transmission;car bucks and surges at speeds as the vcm goes in and out of mode;will not downshift even if floored at 30 mph;when on cruise control at highway speeds and on a decline, the car downshifts with such force that passengers are thrown into their shoulder harnesses.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 30 mph, the exhaust caps fell off the vehicle and were driven over.both passenger side tires were destroyed.the vehicle was towed to a dealer and that stated that her six cylinder vehicle had a four cylinder bumper.the contact has been going back and forth with the dealer for several days and does not believe they intend to exchange the bumpers.the powertrain was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 1,800.
1. No event caused failure.believe it is just a failure in equipment/material2. 2008 honda accord is burning an excessive amount of oil.one quart every thousand miles. Several oil changes have had almost no oil in the engine because the problem was unknown.the problem is constant and may be defective oil rings or something worse.3. What was suggested by honda was rebuilding the engine.
Car idles high and eratic since a new alternator was put on due to light(in and out) flickering along with fan and radio cutting out when a/c unit is used and cooling fans kick on and off.since then car idles high, surges went fron tacking 1100 cold to 1500. Went from warm idle at 600 and is now 8-900rpms.lights still do the same thing but they agree there was a voltage drop after two dealers said it was acharcteristic.after two month the cars going back in for a second seat track and a syl plate that was damaged.now along with a list of problems the front bumper is pealing in same spot on left and right side near headlights.i alreadt complained about the bumpers not fitting.dealer did idle relearn procedeure that did nothing.check fuel cap message comes on and check engine light was on.they claim after 20 years of driving and 4 hondas,i don't know how to put a gas cap on.worst car i ever had.the worst part is the attitude of the dealers and honda.i have been waiting for over two months for a rep,las time dealer snuck a note in that i refused to see the rep.i faxed them a demand letter to see the rep and another dealer was also supposed to set a meeting up.they claim he is out with a bad back(philadelphia area rep,)i am suing honda under the lemon law.i had enough.the suit was filed and my court date is in october,contact me with any questions or comments.car alo smell like a rotten egg.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle touch screen dangers.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags) and 09e063000 (equipment) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), 15v665000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Today i almost wreck because i could not see the turn signal on a 2008 or2009 honda accord because of the daytime running lights.the lights are next to the turn signal and are so bright they block the turn signal flash.
I own a new 2008 honda accord 4 cylinder.it has approx. 5,000 miles on it.the air conditioner has been working great.we get in our car to go and the a/c is blowing hot air.i call the honda dealer, we set up an appointment to carry the car in to have it checked out.they find that the condenser has a small hole apparently caused by a rock while driving down the road.this is considered a road hazard and therefore not covered under warranty.what is this condenser made of?????why-how- could this happen?how could a rock put a very small hole in this condenser? i think honda has a problem with this condenser.something is not right here!!! i have some questions about this being a road hazard. How many more times is a rock going to put a hole in this "thin" made condenser???how many more times can i afford this to happen???they charge me $98 for a diagnostic fee because this problem is not covered under warranty, otherwise it would have been free.they wanted to charge somewhere about $750 to replace the condenser if we file under our insurance and after the mechanic talked to someone else higher up, they decide if we do not file insurance, they will give me a break and charge me $279.do i file under my insurance and risk the chance of my insurance going up more or do i pay the $279?after deliberation, i chose to pay the $279. (i already have 2 teenagers on my insurance!!)they have to order the part and it won't be in til next week and then i will have to make another appointment to spend the day at the shop while my vehicle is repaired.my brand new car with no a/c and i live in louisiana.it's hot here people.it's july!!!this situation is making me even hotter!!!!!!like hot under the collar!!!
Bought a new honda accord 2008 in august 2008. This weekend the ac stopped working because a rock has made a tiny hole in the ac condenser. I am not happy with the response that the honda dealer said. He said that the warranty doesn't cover this. Is this my fault driving on the road. Where else should i drive? i have to pay a huge amount to get it working now. I want honda as a company responsible for this and want to sued it for making such bad designs. I am mentally affected by this incident which is no fault of mine. I don't feel comfortable driving now as some other part may break because i am driving on the us roads.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags) and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect respectively.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.the contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), 16v346000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Both remote controls lose range of operation within months of replacing batteries. This has become very frustrating, where i often need to be standing right next to the car to lock/unlock it. I actually reverted to using the remote of my honda remote car starter instead of the key remote itself (of which has its own set of problems).
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags),16v056000 (air bags) and09e063000 (equipment) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000, 16v056000, 15v665000 (air bags) and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.
Car locking/unlocking alarm on/off remote activator. When care purchased new, remote worked fine up to 30 feet from vehicle.after a year and seven months, the distance was reduced to one foot; then you still have to push remote several times. Honda replaced the remotes (warranty), now after only one moth the problem is beginning again.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *ln
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v061000, 16v056000, 15v665000 (air bags) and 09e06300 (equipment) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.updated 09/20/16*lj
I own a 2008 honda accord lx-p. On wed., sept. 16, i hit a piece of construction debris in the road. The metal punctured the front driver-side tire. When i stopped to inspect the tire and replace it with the temporary spare, i followed the procedures for using the standard-issue jack that came with the vehicle to get the damaged tire off the car. The jack, however, bent under the weight of the vehicle; then it slipped out from under the frame, causing damage to the metal below the door. The jack, which does not feature a slot (more of an indented plate) to fit neatly around the reinforced part of the frame, did not hold up the car.because i believe the poorly designed jack contributed to the damage, i contacted american honda customer service and started a case. Following the direction of my case manager, david kitchen, i visited the breakaway honda, where the parts technician commented that i did indeed have a "defective jack." he took pictures, gave me an estimate, then communicated this to david kitchen. This was on oct. 21, 2009.since then, i have fallen into a "black hole" with american honda customer service. I have left many messages for david kitchen, with very little response or feedback. I even sent a letter to hiroyuki yamada, coo of customer service, which he never acknowledged.finally, on january 19, 2010, i was informed by mr. Kitchen that my request for assistance to repair the vehicle was rejected by american honda because the honda engineers "could not verify the conditions under which i used the jack."i shared that this answer was unsatisfactory -- that i was told by the parts technician that i had a defective jack -- and requested another person within american honda to whom i could appeal. Mr. Kitchen said the decision was his and there was no opportunity for appeal. Mr. Kitchen has all photos, estimates and correspondence regarding this case. Four months of waiting on a relatively simple matter is inexcusable.
2008 honda ex-l accord coupe - during low light conditions (late evening/night) the headlights flicker every 10 -13 seconds. I constantly see other drivers gesturing at me as if i'm flicking my hi-beams at them. Honda says that this is normal and says there is no fix .this is the first new car i've owned that has this problem. The battery is a little bigger than a motorcycle battery. This condition i believe is dangerous to on-coming traffic. This could also lead to failures ofvarious other electronic control systems due to the fluctuating power spikes which could lead to devastating consequences while on the highway or freeway.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. Parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.
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 flickering lights.the flickering lights are a distraction to the driver and other drivers.
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 representative and was told this is "normal" and "within specs". I am not alone with this problem as i have found many others with the same problem and they were all told the same from honda representatives.i have owned over 50 cars in my lifetime and flickering lights, let alone on a brand new $27000 care should never be considered "normal."thank you for your time and i appreciate any feedback you would be able to provide. Sincerely,john kalapodis
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.
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 updated 03/19/08
2008 honda accord lx.all lights flicker when ac unit is running.
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 every2008 accord does the same thing. It is rather noticeable and very distracting not only to the driver but no doubt to other drivers that think i may be flashing my lights at them.
Voltage drop when a/c compressor turns on, resulting in headlights and taillights dimming/flickering.
Each time the air conditioner kicks in, the headlights dim dramatically.it happens every time the air conditioner compressor turns on.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states air condition blows out hot air *tgwthe consumer was informed by the dealer, a rock must have kicked up fromthe road and penetrated the condenser for the air conditioner.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle navigation system was defective. The contact mentioned that the light would stayed in dimmed position therefore, he could not see any of the directions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.updated 11/03/11*ljupdated 11/14/11
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems.the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
I own a 2008 honda accord lx-p. On wed., sept. 16, i hit a piece of construction debris in the road. The metal punctured the front driver-side tire. When i stopped to inspect the tire and replace it with the temporary spare, i followed the procedures for using the standard-issue jack that came with the vehicle to get the damaged tire off the car. The jack, however, bent under the weight of the vehicle; then it slipped out from under the frame, causing damage to the metal below the door. The jack, which does not feature a slot (more of an indented plate) to fit neatly around the reinforced part of the frame, did not hold up the car.because i believe the poorly designed jack contributed to the damage, i contacted american honda customer service and started a case. Following the direction of my case manager, david kitchen, i visited the breakaway honda, where the parts technician commented that i did indeed have a "defective jack." he took pictures, gave me an estimate, then communicated this to david kitchen. This was on oct. 21, 2009.since then, i have fallen into a "black hole" with american honda customer service. I have left many messages for david kitchen, with very little response or feedback. I even sent a letter to hiroyuki yamada, coo of customer service, which he never acknowledged.finally, on january 19, 2010, i was informed by mr. Kitchen that my request for assistance to repair the vehicle was rejected by american honda because the honda engineers "could not verify the conditions under which i used the jack."i shared that this answer was unsatisfactory -- that i was told by the parts technician that i had a defective jack -- and requested another person within american honda to whom i could appeal. Mr. Kitchen said the decision was his and there was no opportunity for appeal. Mr. Kitchen has all photos, estimates and correspondence regarding this case. Four months of waiting on a relatively simple matter is inexcusable.
Headlights flicker when fan switch is on. Flicker happens about every 20 seconds with a/c on and less with heat. Dealership says this is normal.
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder headlights consistently dim and brighten with the a/c on.this is not a minor change in illumination.it looks like you are lowering or dimming your lights and then immediately brightening them.this causes a misconception by others of an intent to pass or to ask them to dim lights if they are coming toward me.honda dealership is saying this is normal.i have never had a vehicle do this before.i have been driving for 35 years and owned numerous vehicles.this cannot be misconstrued as "average" cycling of the electrical system.the variation of the illumination and the occurrence rate is absurdly out of proportion.
I have a 2008 honda accord, 4-cyl.headlights appear to "flicker."i have seen other complaints of this problem, but they appear to be to a much greater degree than my problem.however, this problem could get worse and could cause an accident, i.e., another driver could interpret the headlight flicker as permission to pull out in traffic and cause a collision.
We leased a new 2008 honda accord and after a few weeks noticed that the headlights flickered.this was very annoying and when we asked the local honda dealer about it they gave us a document that states that it's normal.we didn't like that answer but there wasn't anything that we could do.2 years later and still constantly having the headlights flicker at night my wife drove the car at night and the lights went out for approximately 10 seconds.we contacted the dealer and they took a look at it and said they didn't notice anything other than the normal flicker.now my wife won't drive the car at night thinking this is gong to happen again and the dealer won't do anything about it.
Headlights, taillights, interior lights, radio fan motor all fade in and out when cooling fan comes on. This was in the shop for this today along with pealing paint, bad seat track, bad upholstery and damage that sloane honda did to my car in philadelphia, pa. Someone is going to get killed in these new 08 accords. Honda doesn't care. Murry cohen service manager at sloane threw me out of the service department,threatened to call the police and refused to give paperwork showing the car was there, but i have the rental agreement they signed for the day. They say all hondas lights go in and out,this is my 4th and this is the only one that does it. Honda customer service is no help. Don't waste your breath calling. My email isif you have similar problems. I will complain to this site every day and you all should too. 24590 + tax and tags down the drain. I am getting a lemon lawyer and hope you all do to.
I only have about 1,500 miles on my new accord and i've noticed that the headlights and interior lights blink each time the air conditioning compressor kicks in, about every 20-30 seconds.i've been in contact with the dealer several times, they said "its normal".this is a safety issue, because it is distracting to both myself and other drivers.also, other drivers think that i am flashing my lights at them.
Headlights flicker when auto climate control is engaged. Other drivers might think you are driving aggressively. This is very distracting on dark roads and dangerous.
My husband and i were on a trip and i didn't realize it, but people kept flashing us and i did not have my lights on. When we pulled over, my husband could not get out of his side of the door. It would not open. We were on the freeway, on a cold rainy day and visibility was bad, and not being able to have lights, or defroster work properly put us in a hazardous position. Later i found out as i took it to a mechanic was that our fuse box was not working correctly, and the lights on the right side only and the door and the defroster were not working. It cost me $951.09 to get this repaired on my 2008 honda accord. I think when people get in a car, and drive it especially in hazardous conditions, everything should work properly. I did see on several sites there was a recall on this, but i never received a recall letter, or was contacted by my dealer. I would like to be reimbursed for the $951.09 oh, and i also would like other honda owners to be aware of this problem. It could possibly prevent an accident, someone in dire situation that affects their safety. The car was being driven on a rainy day, and the defroster could not clear the windows, we could not put the heater on, could not roll the window down, could not get out of the car because the lock would not come up.regards,amy lowery
Just bought my 08 accord lx sedan 4 cyl 2 months ago, after 2 days, i noticed that the headlights start flickering every 20 - 30 sec aprox. I went to the "classic honda" dealer 2 times, they said "its normal".this is a safety issue, because it is distracting. Also, other drivers think that i am flashing my lights at them.
2008 honda accord. When the compressor comes on or the fan for the radiator the headlights and tail lights dim and then brighten back to normal. This occurs about every 30 seconds and is annoying as well as a safety issue. When driving on the highway at night with a car in front of you and the headlights blink the person may believe you are flashing your headlights at them. This problem is noticable to passengers as well. I have had many comments made asking why i do not get this fixed before some road rage occurs. I spoke to honda corporate and the dealerships and i have been told this is normal for the car, therefore there is not a fix available. This problem is all over the internet and do not know why nobody that can resolve the problem is.
2008 honda ex-l accord coupe - during low light conditions (late evening/night) the headlights flicker every 10 -13 seconds. I constantly see other drivers gesturing at me as if i'm flicking my hi-beams at them. Honda says that this is normal and says there is no fix .this is the first new car i've owned that has this problem. The battery is a little bigger than a motorcycle battery. This condition i believe is dangerous to on-coming traffic. This could also lead to failures ofvarious other electronic control systems due to the fluctuating power spikes which could lead to devastating consequences while on the highway or freeway.
Headlights and taillights flicker while driving with the a/c on.
Headlights dim when ac kicks on and off. They dim for a about 1 sec.
Today i almost wreck because i could not see the turn signal on a 2008 or2009 honda accord because of the daytime running lights.the lights are next to the turn signal and are so bright they block the turn signal flash.
Person pulled out in front of me and i struck her with front and edge of bumper. The side curtain deployed, but not the steering wheel airbag. I went forward and was hit in the chest on the steering wheel. This was on a 4 lane street leading out of town the speed was 35 mph
When i drive my 2008 honda accord ex-l i4 at night, with the a/c on, the headlamps flicker.
08 honda accord headlights dim while driving. When ever the car shifts up or down as well as randomly and while driving at a constant speed.
Intermittent headlight flicker on 4 cylinder honda accord 2008.oncoming drivers appear to interpret this as my trying to "signal" them.drivers that i follow also seem to think the same thing.i have noticed this in normal city and highway driving.i am very concerned that it will eventually lead to an accident if anyone misinterprets the flickering (which is very noticeable).
Head lamps dim and flicker every few minutes while driving. I am an ase certified master tech and l! tech so i under stand the cause. Honda uses a voltage sensing devise to turn off the charging system to lower the engine load sometimes and increase gas mileage. The problem is with the head lamps on the alternator can only be turned off briefly before the voltage falls too low and the charging system must turn back on. This leads to a constant flickering of all the lamps and sometimes confusion to other drivers who think you flashed your lights at them so they can turn left in front of you when really you did not. I think all these cars need to be reprogrammed to keep the alternator turned on when the head lamps are on, a simple fix that would make them much safer.
I to have a 08 accord exl 4 cyl and so far i have a list of things wrong with the car. 1. The famous vibration2. Terrible fuel mileage3.lights flashing to the extent that people are high beaming me [that's fun]4. Drivers seat jerks and moves real slow5. Wind noise on r/h front of car6. Hard starting in cold weather7. Gear shift rattles8. R/h front door rattles9. A banging in the trunk over moderate bumps or railroad tracks [there is nothing in there]10. Squeaking and sometimes grinding brakes11. Right front shock bangs at times12. When you push the accelerator about one third of the way the car bogs until about 3 thousand rpm's then doubles and triples in power.
Ongoing isuueswith electircal system, lights flickering, accessories going in and out,seat uhpulstry and paint and seat frame. Had into another dealer and they said bad paint ,bad fabric and flickering lights are chacteristics of the 2008 honda accords.service manager varified all problems and then i get a call later to pick up car because they tried to fix the seat and couldnt so they ordered another seat frame.i picked the car up next day with fraudulent paperwork,wrong dates and mialege.i was wondering why seatbelt did not feal tight.i get home and see that when they took seat out to try and fix,mechanic did not install seat belt back on the frame and he distryed the syl plate taking seat in and out and now the bolt cover is also missing.dealer picked up car from and brought it back.did not send car back with paperwork or even an apolagy.they claim they ordered replacement parts to fix what they damaged.please email me and i will let you know anything youd like.honda was no help. Fourth time honda owner and last! hondas quality and attitude is so poor, i am going back to american cars.
While driving at night, i noticed an intermittent, brief flickering of the headlamps.this flickering is distracting as it occurs fairly often (2-3 times per minute).
Takata recall, we bought this car for over 16,000 at gormleys automotive. After getting it home there were certain repairs that we needed asap. The car was definitely in a previous accident as we could see when the paint chipped that there was the original honda white underneath. The car has 3 recalls. Lights come on that do not make sense and even though we didn't receive a manual, i looked things up on the internet. The engine belt rumbles, the suspension is way off, the leather seats and sidearms have ripped because they were replaced by cheap parts. The car loan is for 331.00 monthly and still is owed a siginificant amount on. Steward financial harasses with phone calls if you are an hr late on a payment. Unacceptable. I am disabled and can barely make ends meet. I do not want to pay for a car that runs like a hoopdee when its supposed to run like a honda. Turning it does not grab the road, stationary the engine rumbles. I am a female so i do not know to much about cars. What i do know is that i cannot afford to have repairs done on a car with such a large amount owed on it.
The headlights on my 2008 honda accord sedan ex-l 4 cylinder flickers when a/c or heater are hold. Headlights are also too dim. It is a safely hazard to other people, oncoming cars sometimes think im highbeaming them when my lights flicker.
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 every2008 accord does the same thing. It is rather noticeable and very distracting not only to the driver but no doubt to other drivers that think i may be flashing my lights at them.
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 representative and was told this is "normal" and "within specs". I am not alone with this problem as i have found many others with the same problem and they were all told the same from honda representatives.i have owned over 50 cars in my lifetime and flickering lights, let alone on a brand new $27000 care should never be considered "normal."thank you for your time and i appreciate any feedback you would be able to provide. Sincerely,john kalapodis
I've noticed while driving at night that my headlights flicker every once in a while.haven't established a pattern or frequency of occurrence, but it happens enough to notice.oncoming cars think i'm flickering my headlights at them. I drive a 2008 honda accord ex-l.
Over the course of 3000 miles i had to add an additional 5 quarts of oil and while driving the headlights dim intermittently.
I have a 2008 honda accord. Its headlights flicker and arevery dim. This is a huge concern for me. I cannot see very far ahead of my car and it looks as if i am flashing my lights at others. Also my tail lights flickers which give the impression i am braking.*tw
I own a new 2008 honda accord ex-l 4cyl.whenever the headlights are on they have a very distracting characteristic of dimming momentarily and then returning to normal about every 15 - 20 seconds.it does not seem to matter what accessories are on or off.i was told by the honda dealership that they have heard of the problem but there is no fix at this time.
Car idles high and eratic since a new alternator was put on due to light(in and out) flickering along with fan and radio cutting out when a/c unit is used and cooling fans kick on and off.since then car idles high, surges went fron tacking 1100 cold to 1500. Went from warm idle at 600 and is now 8-900rpms.lights still do the same thing but they agree there was a voltage drop after two dealers said it was acharcteristic.after two month the cars going back in for a second seat track and a syl plate that was damaged.now along with a list of problems the front bumper is pealing in same spot on left and right side near headlights.i alreadt complained about the bumpers not fitting.dealer did idle relearn procedeure that did nothing.check fuel cap message comes on and check engine light was on.they claim after 20 years of driving and 4 hondas,i don't know how to put a gas cap on.worst car i ever had.the worst part is the attitude of the dealers and honda.i have been waiting for over two months for a rep,las time dealer snuck a note in that i refused to see the rep.i faxed them a demand letter to see the rep and another dealer was also supposed to set a meeting up.they claim he is out with a bad back(philadelphia area rep,)i am suing honda under the lemon law.i had enough.the suit was filed and my court date is in october,contact me with any questions or comments.car alo smell like a rotten egg.
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 flickering lights.the flickering lights are a distraction to the driver and other drivers.
About every minute or so the lights on my 2008 honda accord dim as i am driving down the road.it looks like i am flashing my lights.this happens when the fan kicks in, a/c or defrost is on.it is very distracting.
I just bought a 2008 honda accord 4cyl. The headlamps dim on and off every 20 seconds or so .it seems to dim when a/c compressor comes on. Honda websites said this is "normal"?
Headlights frequently dim and then re-brighten, causing a noticeable flickering when driving at night.this is very distracting at night, even well lit roads.honda has checked and says electrical system is operating normally and it may be, but some interface with the lights and the elp is incompatible if it causes such a noticeable flicker.we drove a honda odyssey with same system for 100,000 miles and never noticed a headlight flicker.
I bought a 2008 honda accord approximately four weeks ago,when driving the car (with a/c on) the exterior lights flicker approximately every 15-30 minutes.the dealership has not provided a solution. Lights flickering is an unsafe and unacceptable condition.other drivers do not know the flickering lights are not an act of aggression, nor is it safe for driver's to be exposed to continuous flickering lights.there are extensive postings on the internet regarding this problem. I would implore this agency to protect the safety of the public by researching this highly documented safety issue and requiringhonda to fix this faulty design.
New car less than 1000 miles on it the headlights flicker about every 15/30 seconds with the ac on/off every night. Honda says nothing is wrong and won't do anything.
Re: 2008 honda accord coupe 4 cylinderlow-beam headlights only project about 30-40 feet.according to dealer they are adjusted properly.possibly they are just too dim.it is very difficult to drive on the country roads that i travel that have no street lights, unless i use the high beams.
2008 accord headlights flicker.
While driving, headlights in normal position dim to point of not being safe to see and then they flicker to being normal low beams again. This process occurs at speeds from 0-70 and occurs 2-3 times a minute. This also occurs when bright lights are on. Please pressure honda to fix this very well known and ignored problem before someone is killed.what does it take? forums all over internet with same complains. Not isolated events !!!
On all 2008 accord ex-l 4 cylinder models, the exterior lights (most noticeable on headlights) momentarily dim (flicker) whenever the a/c compressor cycles on.this seems to be caused by the current draw of the two engine cooling fans.according to honda, this behavior is "normal" and is controlled by the eld (electronic load detector).in my opinion, this continual and noticeable change in headlight intensity is extremely distracting to me (as the driver).i have no idea how these flickers might be interpreted by oncoming traffic.i have owned many cars in the last 35 years and none has ever exhibited this extremely annoying and potentially dangerous characteristic.
We purchased a 2008 honda accord ex-l in april of 2008.when driving at night the lights dim when the a/c fan kicks on.i feel it is a dangerous distraction to the driver and other vehicles.other vehicles feel that i am turning on my bright lights and fear for safety of myself and family to another aggressive driver.the dealership and honda will not do anything about this and said the vehicle is acting normal.i would like to see something done with this.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex that the head lights dim considerably when the you have the heat or air condition on. I have been back to the dealer and they say this is normal for honda's. The problem is driving at night when you see this occur and think something wrong electrically and you are distracted. It's so noticeable that i have had cars in the opposite direction blink their lights at me. I have spoken with other owners and they have the same issue. I feel this is a veryserious distraction when driving. Is there any thing that can be done about this.
I recently bought a 2008 honda accord ex.every time the headlights come on while driving, they have a significant flicker and dim.i brought it to the dealers attention and he said it was normal.i've discussed with others that have a 2008 accord and they notice the same thing.it is a very annoying feature that supposedly is part of an eld-electronic load detector on this model.i've had prior accords without this problem.hoping that honda would do fix it.thanks.
Each time the air conditioner kicks in, the headlights dim dramatically.it happens every time the air conditioner compressor turns on.
Driving down the road at any speed the headlights dim every 10 to 15 seconds. Had the battery and alternator checked by a professional and both was good.seen many complaints about the exact same issue with the exact same year make and model vehicle.this is not a new issue.
I purchased a 2008 accord ex-l with the 4 cylinder engine in june of 2008. The headlights on this vehicle flicker or dim at night as ac or other fans cycle on & off. This is very distracting for me & must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road. I took it to the dealership twice in the past year and was told this is a normal characteristic caused by the electrical load detector (eld) system. They are not able or not willing to fix the problem. This could be a serious safely hazard. I wonder whether it is safe to drive a car that dims its headlights constantly. I do not understand why this cannot be resolved, and why honda does not consider this a major problem. Should honda be allowed to decide the dimming problem is normal?the other night on the way home i had someone pull off the road to let me pass, i can only assume it was because of my dimming lights. These lights are not safe and honda needs to fix this problem.
No accidents have occurred. However, my headlights flicker whenever i have my headlights on, about every couple of minutes. This happens each time i drive my car when the headlights are on.
2008 honda accord lx 4 cylinderl&r tail lights rear fender had to be repainted tail lights didn't fit properly into the body. Dealer stated this is a problem from the factory .tail lightsfog up after a car wash or rain storm . Brought to cury honda 4x .
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 car to dealer, they replaced vtc actuator but it did not correct the problem.complained again and they performed oil consumption analysis only to tell me it was using less than one quart per one thousand miles and that was the industry standard.a few months later i became more irritated about the problem and complained again.they performed another oil consumption analysis to tell me it was using more than it was previously but less than one quart per 1000 miles and wouldn't do anything.currently the car has 100000 miles on it and yes, the warranty just expired and it's using one quart per 1200 miles.i wrote honda of america a letter and complained.they called but other than kind words, they did nothing.oh and have i mentioned the head lights.... They blink when the heat or air is on.i must not forget that the leather on both the arm rest and console has bubbled up but no signs of wear or damage around the bubbles.and let me not forget the most recent issue:now often times while setting completely still at a stop light and/or going down the road i hear a clicking sound in the steering column.i am not turning the steering wheel when i hear this noise.it just starts clicking, kind of like an electronic click coming from the steering column.oh what a piece of junk honda made when it built the 2008 accord.paid 30,000 for it and i'm sadly disappointed.
Bought a brand new 2008 honda accord ex-l sedan.headlights keep going dim when air conditioner kicks on.it is very annoying and other motor vehicles think i am flashing them.this occurs at least once every 2-3 minutes.i have read numerous complaints in chat forums regarding this issue that is affecting other drivers of the same year, make, and model.
Accord lx-head lights dim/flash when ac compressor turns on.this is distracting as a driver.oncoming cars have "flashed me back" cause momentary vision loss due to high beams from other car.
Headlights flicker when ac switched on.
Headlights on the 2008 honda accord briefly dim/flicker every 18 seconds whenever the air conditioning is in use.
Headlights flicker often (every 20-30 seconds) when using air conditioning.
I own ahonda accord 2008 ex sedan with the 190hp v4 engine. The headlamps and tail lamps go dim when i accelerate the car and then decelerate -- not only annoying it happens so often that my night vision is disrupted -- the headlamps are marginal to begin with especially in wet conditions as they wash out.
2008 honda accord ex-l navi 4 cylinder.while driving at night with climate control on, as the a/c compressor cycles on, the headlights and all other lights dim noticeably. Honda dealer has stated this is "normal" for hondas, although my previous 2007 accord ex-l 4 cylinder did not exhibit this "feature".it is a safety issue and a defect with the automobile.other drivers notice this "dimming" and assume you are flashing your headlights at them.
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder ex-l w/navigation: while driving at night headlights flicker when the air conditioner is on. This occurs about every 15 seconds. The headlights become very dim and provide poor visibility and may also appear to other drivers that you are signaling them. It is a big distraction and makes the vehicle a safety hazard to drive at night while the air conditioner is engaged. The manufacturer does not readily offer a solution for this defect.
2008 honda accord headlights flicker when ac is on when fan cycles, occurs every 15-20 seconds. This is a major distraction. Drivers in front of me think i am flashing my lights at them. Took my car to honda and they stated this is "normal". This is not normal. I have owned numerous vehicles and have never experienced such a problem. Honda needs to fix this problem.
Purchased new 2008 honda accord 4cyl. In june 2008. After a week i drove the vehicle at night and noticed that the headlights and tail light momentarily dim every 30 seconds or so. Calledthe dealer and was told to bring the vehicle which i did. They ran diagnostic test and i was told every is functioning as designed. After doing a google search "honda headlight dimming" i came upon several forums that host a number of complaint from 2008 honda accord owners who have the same problem. Your web site shows at least 76 complaint for the same issue. My concerns are this:1.) no other car has this feature design causing the headlights and tail lights to dim .2.) on coming traffic thinks that they are being flashed causing many to gesture....3.) cars in font think that they are being flashed w/ high beams. 4.) very distracting to the driver 5.) cars behind you think you are tapping the brakes. 5.) some one passing you may think that you have flashed them to come back into the lane prematurely.i could go on and on.this is very dangerous and not normal. Please help. There have been successful lemon law suits filed against honda due to this issue. You are our government, your only purpose is to serve the people.please start an investigation into this potentially hazardous situation where a innocent driver is going to get hurt or killed by either another driver from road rage or a trucker that thought they were given the clear signal after passing to come back into the lane only to rub over a honda accord driver.
Some sort of electrical problem is occurring and causes the headlights to dim and fluctuate erratically. The sound in the stereo also gets lower often times and i wonder if this ties into the headlights problem.i feel unsafe driving the vehicle because it is a distraction and causes me to check my instrument panel and i really expect a vehicle to operate properly after spending so much money on it.
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.
1. No events led up to the issue.2. Headlights dim/flicker when the a/c cycles on/off.the dimming occurs on average every 20-30 seconds.3. No parts have been replaced to fix the issue.the honda dealership says there is no fix.
Headlights dim as air conditioning compressor cycles off and on.i have owned over 30 cars in my lifetime and this is the first time i have seen this.apparently honda claims this is "normal".it is distracting to the driver and to oncoming cars.i have the 2008 lx-p model - 4 cylinder.
My 2008 honda accordex-llights flicker or dim at night when all equip. Or ac is on very distracting for me must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road have been to dealer twice for this problem and they say it is normal i have an 2007 accord that dose not have this problem also have a 2003 acura tls that does not or have i ever had this problem in the 50 years i have been owning cars. What to do next??
Lights dim all the time driving down the road. Honda says no fix.
Headlights drastically dim when air conditioner or defroster is turned on.both bright and dims dim down and come back up, like you are flashing your headlights.this happens every 20 to 30 seconds, as the compressor cycles on and off.very hard to see at night when lights dim down.honda claims this is normal electronic load detector operation.problem is potentially dangerous, especially in rural areas.many complaints pertaining to this issue have already been made.i will not drive the car at night if air conditioner or defroster is needed.
While driving at night time the headlights flicker1 to 2 times per minute. If the a/c unit or heater/defroster are on it occurs 2 to 3 times per minute. Twice while driving with the defroster and windshield wipers on. The headlights stayed dim for 2 to 3 seconds. I took the car to the honda dealer were i purchased it. They said they already had other vehicles with this problem and there was no fix. I returned one month later, the service manager gave me the honda 800# and told me to call honda motor corp. The answer i get there is no recall.
Headlights blink out briefly while driving at night. This is a continuing problem not a singular incident.
Headlights on 2008 honda accord flicker and dim when driving at night. This happens approximately every 20 seconds.it is very distracting and is a safety issue.
Headlights flicker each time ac compressor comes on.vehicle is a 2008 honda accord lx-p (4cyl).really annoying and could be a safety issue.other vehicles flash their lights at me.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.whenever the headlights are activated, they suddenly dim every 15-17 seconds before returning to normal.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the headlights were supposed to function in that manner.the failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased.the current and failure mileages were 400.
'takeda recall' i took my vehicle to honda buena park in buena park, ca for this recall, and i'm just finding out that the recall is still active.
2008 accord i4 automatic transmission lx problem, lights dim and blower for heater/defrost slows. It occurs every 20 to 25 seconds. The change in the blower for the heater/defrost is such that it sounds as if you turned the blower speed down significantly and then turned it back up. At the same time the lights dim significantly. I have read many posts here of lights dimming with the a/c running and that honda says this is normal. This is dangerous because of the eye strain caused by the lights dimming and then brightening over and over again.
2008 honda accord exl coupe. The headlights dim slightly about every minute. It does not matter if i have air/heat/radio on - it does not seem to matter what speed/rpm i am traveling. I have not taken it to the dealer - from reading online, honda has been telling everyone this is a "feature" of the car.
Voltage drop when a/c compressor turns on, resulting in headlights and taillights dimming/flickering.
I purchased an accord exl on 2/8/09.while driving with the defroster or air conditioning on, the exterior and interior lights flash approximately every 30 seconds.we took it to the dealership and were told this is a normal characteristic caused by eld system.they are not able or not willing to fix the problem.this a serious safely hazard, as i drive highly congested roads daily and do not feel safe driving a car that flashes its headlights constantly.other cars do not know this is a normal characteristic.they will think i am an aggressive driver flashing them, and this could cause serious problems.i do not understand why this cannot be resolved, and why honda does not consider this a major problem.there seem to be many complaints about this issue, and i am not aware of any other cars that have this problem.please help us with this issue, as someone may end up seriously hurt due to this issue. You may contact me for my vin but i do not wish to post this information online.
My 2008 accords consistently flash/dim every 30 seconds when the auto climate control mode is on. This is a safety issue when driving on a dark road at night as one's eyes naturally look away from the road for about a second-- enough time to be dangerous. I complained to the dealer and they said all vehicles do this. I have never heard of any vehicle doing this.i asked when the service bulletin would be coming out, assuming there is one in the works given the widespread issue, but the service writer ignored my comment.i had to literally demand that the dealer write my complaint on the repair order, and at the end, with my repair order, the clerk handed me an article trying to explain away the issue or pacify me.(it was a honda article, which looked like it was from a repair manual or brochure, which stated that basically, if the customer complained to tell them its normal.) in "auto" climate mode, the air conditioning compressor/fan kicks on every 30 seconds (even in the middle of winter) and the lights seem to flash at that time.also,the steering pump makes a very loud whining/moaning noise at 1500-2000 rpms, and the steering in the vehicle has a shuttling/slipping sensation in the steering wheel upon turning.the dealer confirmed the steering issue and has ordered a new power steering pump which will hopefully remedy the issue. Finally, the driver's door handle, interior and exterior, does not open the door on occasion.this is also a safety issue as being able to exit the vehicle in emergency is critical. For such a highly touted vehicle manufacturer, honda needs to work on fixing problems with their cars on the road and finding a resolution, not just their reputation and/or their bottom line.also, honda needs to instruct its dealers to take its customer's complaint's seriously, not simply attempt to diminish the complaint (i.e. Headlights flashing) because it is a widespread issue.i am disappointed with honda's handling of the defects.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l. When driving with lights on both dim and bright lights flicker, like you are flashing them. It happens every 1 to 2 minutes especially when running the air conditioner. Dealer nor honda has any solution. This is a distraction which could cause an accident.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems.the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
2008 honda accord 4 cylinder ex sedan.i just purchased the car new on 06/14/2008.when driving it for the first time at night, i noticed the headlamps dim and then return to full brightness in sync with the air conditioner compressor clutch engaging.the dimming occurs every 20 to 30 seconds when the air conditioner is on.it is very distracting and not typical of any of my previous cars.dealer does not have a solution to this problem.
I just purchased a 2008 honda accord sedan. It is ex-l, 4 cyl. Auto. We have noted that the headlights would dim periodically by itself and then return to normal. This problems occurs at least when the fan starts to work, and the dimming is quite noticeable. It is very disturbing when driving in the night, and very dangerous when the light changes on the highway. The ac becomes less effective when this happens. I also worry that this frequent dimming will damage the electronic system. I have driven other cars including hondas, but never had similar problems.
The head lights dim at 15-30 second intervals. I feel this is a serious safety hazard. For example, i have had pedestrians walk out in front of me in parking lots because they thought i was signaling them to cross.
Headlights flicker out completely or dim severely when coming to a stop or the condenser for the ac/defrost kicks on.i have researched this and it appears to be an issue due to the electric load detector.although honda had said this might be normal i find that while driving my 4 yr. Old son around it is a safety concern and would like to have the problem looked into.
Headlights dim when the climate control kicks the air compressor on.occurs several times per minute and is distracting.dealer states is normal for i4 engine.
Lights dim (and entire dash momentarily losses power) frequently.
During night-time travel while using the air-conditioning or front defroster the head lights dim every 8-15 seconds when the condenser kicks on... It can be quite noticeable and other drivers think i am flashing my lights when this occurs. This is a safety hazard. I have not tried to correct the failure for viewing complaints here, honda has not acknowledged a problem and thus doesn't have a solution at this time.
Head and taillights dim every 20-30 seconds when a/c is running. This dimming mimics the flashing of your headlights that is the national signal to a semi truck driver that they have cleared your car and it's o.k .to proceed into your lane after passing you. This situation is an accident waiting to happen. It also could easily result in a road rage incident from a driver in front or behind you that thinks you are either flashing headlights or tapping the brakes. I have had the car back to the dealer twice for repair but they are not authorized to even attempt a fix as honda says that this is normal. I contacted honda corp in california and the case manager basically stated that this is normal and case closed. I have recently been told by service manager that honda is looking into the headlight issue and it has been put into extreme engineering(whatever that means). They said however that this is no guarantee that a fix will come. What is it going to take for you to put pressure on honda to fix this and to stop selling these cars until they fix this? does someone need to die first is that your criteria. Your whole purpose is to serve and protect the public. Please do what is right.
At night the headlights dim repeatedly while the car is at a stop.while drivingthe headlights flicker or blink every 15-25 seconds while the air conditioning is operating. This could appear as if i am flashing other drivers and can be construed as an aggressive act.i would not have bought this car had i known about this design flaw.however honda released a statement on their website that this flicker of the headlights is normal and was designed that way to increase fuel efficiency.
Takata recall, excessive oil consumption, vtc actuator loud grinding on start up cold or warm!!!!! honda would not fix because i was 15,000 miles over their grace period. I asked for good will and a big company that honda is sure won't go bankrupt fixing my car....but the girl i talked to was some what rude to me and just asked if i wanted the better business beau phone number. Their needs to be a class action law suit for the replacement of the vtc actuator, because sooner or later i will have engine failure and honda knows about the problem.i have read 90% of the 2008 4 cylinder accords have the problem and some of the newer models have the same problem.and i have heard they will replace the part, and soon after it does it again!!!! defective part!!!! i hope i can get some help, because honda knows about the problem and i cant afford a new engine when the timing chain goes and everything with it!!!!thank you.
2008 honda accord ex-l 4cyl auto. Headlights dim whenever a/c cycles. Cars at night sometimes think that i am flashing my lights at them.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated when the air conditioner was being used, the headlights would flicker from high to a lower level intensity. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the headlights was designed in that way and they were unable to do anything to the vehicle. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The current mileage was approximately 35,000.
I own a 2008 honda accord excel 4 cylinder. With the climate control on the headlights flicker. I have talked with many people and they all say this is not normal.
I purchased a 2008 accord ex-l with the 4 cylinder engine on 5/30/08. The headlights on this vehicle flicker or dim at night as ac or other fans cycle on & off. This is very distracting for me & must be for the other drivers that meet me on the road. I took it to the dealership twice in the past year and was told this is a normal characteristic caused by the electrical load detector (eld) system. They are not able or not willing to fix the problem. This could be a serious safely hazard. I wonder whether it is safe to drive a car that dims its headlights constantly. I do not understand why this cannot be resolved, and why honda does not consider this a major problem. Should honda be allowed to decide the dimming problem is normal?
Blinking headlights on my 2008 accord, with the air conditioner running at night each time the compressor cycles on (about every 30 seconds) the headlights blink. Honda states this is normal, i say it is abnormal and distracting. This is a design flaw that surely needs to be corrected. There are thousands of complaints on the internet about this. It breaks a drivers concentration and is frustrating.
All outside lights flicker whenever the air conditioner cycles on.this is a very visible flicker and i would consider a safety hazard.honda has been notified and says its a normal condition.driving the car at night has become extremely distracting.
Headlights flicker when air conditioning compressor engages..only on 4 cylinder 2008 honda accords.
The headlights flicker every 20-30 seconds, high and low beam.very distracting.
2008 honda accord headlight dims while driving down the road every minute or less.other cars think you are flashing them with high beams.this problem occurs when the headlight are on with the ac on at the same time.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.whenever the contact is driving at any speed, the air conditioner activates and the headlights flash on and off and then dim.the dealer stated that there were no failures listed regarding the headlights.the current mileage was 5,200 and failure mileage was 5,000.update 09/10/08 *cwthe consumer stated the headlights go dim when the air condition comes on. Updated 09/17/08.
Headlights flicker on 2008 honda accord ex sedan at night and does it constantly.can't count how many times it does it as its all the time.
Letter regarding the safe operation of his 2008 honda accord, feels the flickering head lights presents a safety problem other drivers may interpret as aggressive driving.the consumer stated the headlights flickered every 30 seconds.
The 2008 honda accord ex-l nav 4 cylinder suffers from poor headlight performance.while driving at night, the headlight intensity frequently fluctuates causing distraction and reducing nighttime visibility. My interpretation of the local honda dealership diagnosis is provided below.poor headlight performance is 'normal' due to the operation of the electrical load detector (eld).the function of the eld is to provide electrical system demand information to the onboard computer module.the onboard computer then uses the provided information to adjust alternator output which ultimately results in fuel savings. Honda is assuming that customers are willing to sacrifice normal headlight performance for the possibility of increasing fuel mileage. The operational design of one system produces a side affect in another system that results in a safety risk.risks of operating a vehicle with poor headlight performance are provided below. 1. Reduced visibility and driving concentration could result in a collision.2. Other drivers could mistake a headlight intensity fluctuation as aggressive driving behavior resulting in driver confrontation.
Headlights flicker when driving at night when accessories (radiator fan, a/c compressor, etc.) engage and disengage.engine rpm is around 2500-3000 (highway speeds).this happens every minute or two, sometimes more often.taken to dealership twice and have been told that this is normal and that all hondas do it.we had a 2007 model as well that did not exhibit this problem.
The headlights on my 2008 honda accord lx 4-cyl are very dim compared to other vehicles on the market. They pose a safety hazard for me as well for other drivers and pedestrians. In two different incidents the headlights almost lead to a severe accident. I would like honda to fix the problem by moving the headlights up which would provide a better view of the road.
Headlights dim noticeably, even at highway speeds, when fan or compressor kick on. Honda refuses to fix problem and calls it normal for the accord!
I purchased a 2008 honda accord last week, and drove it at night for the first time today. When the a/c cycles on, the headlights dimmomentarily causing a distraction every 20 seconds. This occurs at all speeds, and with low beams used only. Oncoming cars are thinking that i am flashing them as well!
I purchased a 2008 honda accord 4 cylinder in 12/07 and have a problem, with the headlights blinking every 15-20 seconds when the cooling fans click on.this is a significant blinking and someone could mistake me for "signaling" them.it has done it since new.
When the a/c is on, the headlights noticeably dim every time the compressor kicks on. This happens about every 30 seconds or so why the a/c and headlights are both on.i feel that this is a safety issue especially when driving at night to have the headlights noticeably dim is a safety concern and nhtsa should really consider a recall/repair of this item before someone really gets hurt.
08 accord ex-l; headlights dim while driving at night every 15 to 20 seconds.safety issue for driver and other vehicles.
2008 honda accord v6. I took it in for pre-mature rear brake wear at 25,000. The next week the engine surged and i crashed into a concrete barrier while parking.
There is a loud grinding/rattling sound after a cold start up.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to repairs on vehicle and seeks reimbursement since vehicle still under warranty.according to the invoice, the fuel and check engine light illuminated. The technician found a misfire in cylinder #5. The cylinder 5 sparkplug was inspected and there was evidence of oil burning creating an ashy build-up on the plug.
Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on.this was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out.alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. When car comes to a stop the idle stops realhgigh and comes down as you sit at the light.the dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way system works.i drove two identical ones and while the cars were still of poor quality,the idle was the same as before they messed with car.other issues include bad seat tracks, bad upulstry, paint on bumpers improperly finished. Honda refuses to fix these issues. I am taking it under the lemon law and urge all others to do the same.
Engine malfunction light came on.tightened fuel cap per om.days later took to dealer for service.dealer discovered that allegedly an animal had crawled above gas tank (below rear seat/frame) & gnawed away some of the plastic or vr valve attached to the gas tank creating a "pinhole" leak for fuel vapor & liquid....assembly requires replacement of whole gas tank.
Yellow sac spider blocking venting of fuel tankyellow sac spider built nest in evap system causing blockage and triggering a dtc code p2422 (evap cannister vent shut valve close malfunction). This problem has been an issue for 2008 and 2009 honda accords and a technical service bulletin 08-087 had been issued to dealers. Other car manufacturers, notably mazda and toyota, issued recalls to deal with yellow sac spider problems. Honda treated it as a warranty issue and might make a partial payment for out of warranty claims. The fix is to install a spring in the valve to prevent spider nests. A blocked vent line can cause excessive pressure in the gas tank leading to leakages or worse. Unless a spring is installed, any honda accord model years 2008 and 2009 can have this problem. Yellow sac spiders are found in 49 states, canada and mexico.
Engine oil over consumption with in 2000 miles. Cracking sound also
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 problem with the accords v6 so it's best to change all of plugs which i agreed too and this will solve the problem.on 2/7/13 i took my car to southeastern honda for my routine oil change and again the service rep suggested my power steering fluid and brake fluid needed to be changed which i agreed too.on my way home the vsa, brake light and abs light came on in the car.as so as i was able to i took it back to southeastern honda, the same service rep said they hook it up and it was the spark plugs which was change back in august and it should not be occurring because all the plugs were changed and it's a defect in the engine.he will speak with the good will honda person because the car needs an engine.he called back a couple of days later and say it's the engine and i will be required to pay half for the engine.i left my car at the dealer for a week, paid a few dollars short of $3000.00 dollars and my engine vsa, brake and abs lights is still coming on.i googled this problem and alot of the hondas have this problem.i will like to know what is the status of this problem.
Vtc actuatorcar makes rattling noise at start-up and at other times.
In 2008, i purchase a new honda accord v6 paid with financing $25,000.i purchase a brand new vehicle to not have to be bothered with someone else problems.when my car reached 100 thousand miles in the winter, i heard a loud knocking sound under the hood and i was loosing a lot of oil. I took my car to the dealer.my engine light was on and start blinking.the dealer pulled the dtc and the p0301 cold was present.a service bulletin 13-078and case # 312-cv-01377-s1 told me that would be no cost to me because i was a class member. This was from a class action filing that 1.5 million honda were defective because of a manufacturer defect.i was told this would fix my $25,000 investment honda i purchase and paid in full. Since then i went to the community honda dealership in orland park illinois and on april 2019 the p0301 code was present again something new and the p0420 dtc.i paid again for tune up which the 1st cylinder was fouled out again the third time this year.the director of the service department name bob stated for this repair again would cost me $8,000 and smiled.i said i could not afford that repair and because now that the first repair which i was lead to believe was going to fix the effect and did not.i was sold a lemon and i need honda to repurchase this vehicle and give me a brand new vehicle similar to the one i purchase for $25,000. The community honda service director would not warranty my tune up because he said i need piston rings again.i then contacted honda corporation and informed them of my issue with the vehicle i purchase with was a defect. Took two weeks for the regional director per dana honda rep stated no more assistance will be given to this defective vehicle which is a manufacturer defect that i would not have purchase if i had known.i then had to go to pep boys to avoid blowing the engine and catching a fire for repa
I purchased an accord exl on 2/8/09.while driving with the defroster or air conditioning on, the exterior and interior lights flash approximately every 30 seconds.we took it to the dealership and were told this is a normal characteristic caused by eld system.they are not able or not willing to fix the problem.this a serious safely hazard, as i drive highly congested roads daily and do not feel safe driving a car that flashes its headlights constantly.other cars do not know this is a normal characteristic.they will think i am an aggressive driver flashing them, and this could cause serious problems.i do not understand why this cannot be resolved, and why honda does not consider this a major problem.there seem to be many complaints about this issue, and i am not aware of any other cars that have this problem.please help us with this issue, as someone may end up seriously hurt due to this issue. You may contact me for my vin but i do not wish to post this information online.
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 flickering lights.the flickering lights are a distraction to the driver and other drivers.
I only have about 1,500 miles on my new accord and i've noticed that the headlights and interior lights blink each time the air conditioning compressor kicks in, about every 20-30 seconds.i've been in contact with the dealer several times, they said "its normal".this is a safety issue, because it is distracting to both myself and other drivers.also, other drivers think that i am flashing my lights at them.
Ongoing isuueswith electircal system, lights flickering, accessories going in and out,seat uhpulstry and paint and seat frame. Had into another dealer and they said bad paint ,bad fabric and flickering lights are chacteristics of the 2008 honda accords.service manager varified all problems and then i get a call later to pick up car because they tried to fix the seat and couldnt so they ordered another seat frame.i picked the car up next day with fraudulent paperwork,wrong dates and mialege.i was wondering why seatbelt did not feal tight.i get home and see that when they took seat out to try and fix,mechanic did not install seat belt back on the frame and he distryed the syl plate taking seat in and out and now the bolt cover is also missing.dealer picked up car from and brought it back.did not send car back with paperwork or even an apolagy.they claim they ordered replacement parts to fix what they damaged.please email me and i will let you know anything youd like.honda was no help. Fourth time honda owner and last! hondas quality and attitude is so poor, i am going back to american cars.
I have had 5 door actuators changed on my car - all doors and one door was twice.i have a 6th one out but i have not gotten it fixed.the dealership told me that "sometimes things happen". I tried to talk with honda, they did pay for most of them repairs but refused to admit it was a problem.the dealership never could tell me why it was happening, just kept replacing the actuators.i got tired of fighting with them, that is why the last one has not been replaced.this is my first and last honda.i was extremely disappointed with my service from honda.we bought the car brand new off the lot and it started within a year and a half of purchase.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the rear brakes had to be replaced four times within two years. The second time the brakes were replaced, the contact was advised by the dealer that the previous brake pads were inferior. The contact then spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the cable to the emergency brake would need to be released slightly, but there was no way to make the correction. The contact also stated that the door latches were also replaced several times. The failure mileage was 18,822 and the current mileage was 48,569.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while trying to unlock the vehicle, the key fob failed and would not open any of the doors on the vehicle. Also, the contact experienced failures with the rear brakes. When applying the brakes, the contact would hear an abnormal squealing noise. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that the key fob had a faulty part and the rear brakes were exhibiting the abnormal noise due to normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Few months ago my car locks started to lock, unlock, lock, unlock, etc every time when my driving speed passed 10 mph. Then i noticed that my driver side rear door was unlocking in few seconds after i locked my car doors. Last night my car locked itself (except driver side read door).this is definitely a safety issue for a single woman. Very unsafe to park in public places when you cannot lock the car doors.today i am at honda and waiting for the final bill for their repair. I told them that there are thousands of complaint of this issue, but the service technicians is not aware (???).
Driver side frontdoor automatic lock mechanism failed.
Both rear doors on my 2008 honda accord have defective doo handles on the inside. I can only open the doors from the outside. The first one quit working around mid august2010, and the other about three weeks after that.i am concerned that if there were a fire after an accident that someone in the bsack seat would not be able to exit the vehicle.
My 2008 accords consistently flash/dim every 30 seconds when the auto climate control mode is on. This is a safety issue when driving on a dark road at night as one's eyes naturally look away from the road for about a second-- enough time to be dangerous. I complained to the dealer and they said all vehicles do this. I have never heard of any vehicle doing this.i asked when the service bulletin would be coming out, assuming there is one in the works given the widespread issue, but the service writer ignored my comment.i had to literally demand that the dealer write my complaint on the repair order, and at the end, with my repair order, the clerk handed me an article trying to explain away the issue or pacify me.(it was a honda article, which looked like it was from a repair manual or brochure, which stated that basically, if the customer complained to tell them its normal.) in "auto" climate mode, the air conditioning compressor/fan kicks on every 30 seconds (even in the middle of winter) and the lights seem to flash at that time.also,the steering pump makes a very loud whining/moaning noise at 1500-2000 rpms, and the steering in the vehicle has a shuttling/slipping sensation in the steering wheel upon turning.the dealer confirmed the steering issue and has ordered a new power steering pump which will hopefully remedy the issue. Finally, the driver's door handle, interior and exterior, does not open the door on occasion.this is also a safety issue as being able to exit the vehicle in emergency is critical. For such a highly touted vehicle manufacturer, honda needs to work on fixing problems with their cars on the road and finding a resolution, not just their reputation and/or their bottom line.also, honda needs to instruct its dealers to take its customer's complaint's seriously, not simply attempt to diminish the complaint (i.e. Headlights flashing) because it is a widespread issue.i am disappointed with honda's handling of the defects.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the doors would lock and unlock independently. The contact mentioned that there were some occasions that he was unable to exit the vehicle because the doors failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, who decided to replace the door actuator as a temporary remedy. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 125,000...updated 11/14/12updated 11/15/2012
On thanksgiving night 2012, i went shopping and got back to my parents house around 11:00pm.i had gifts and food in the car and the power door locks locked on me automatically with me in it.i finally was able to open the passage door and got out.the car door locked again and i was not able to get into the car either by using the keyless entry nor by manually trying to unlock it with the key in the door lock.i had to let the food stay in the car over night as well as the other things i had purchased. I am so glad i did not have my niece with me.the next day, i had to spend $60.00 to get a locksmith to open the door.about 6 months later the automatic door locks that locks when you put the car in drive, keeps locking every time a make a stop and pull off again.this is driving me crazy too.this is truly a safety issue.i can only imagine if i had a child in the car, what would have happen.the local news featured a news story with a woman who is having the same problem with her honda crv about 3 months ago.this is a real problem that the honda manufacture needs to address either thru recall or extended warranty.enough is enough.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l i picked up new in the fall of 2007. To date i have just over 30,000 miles. Today, (4/12/10) i took my car to my local honda dealership for an oil change. I was told that my rear brakes were at 5% and repair cost would be $330.00!!!i mentioned i paid an additional $2,200.00 for an "extended warranty "on top of the $28,000.00 sticker price back in 2007. Today i asked the honda advisor what does my $2,200.00 "extended warranty" cover? he said nothing mechanical. By this point i did not want to argue, but rather i paid the $38.13 for my oil change and left. Also with my previous oil change maybe 3 months ago with about 29,000 miles i was also told my rear brakes were somewhere around 15% and i think the honda dealership quoted me around $300.00. I am definitely a named party in the gibbs lawsuit as of 12/17/09. I have not paid to fix my rear brakes yet. Other problems i am having is my navigation freezes up, i have this rattling sound in my front drivers door, my front passenger door sounds like it is not closed all the way because i hear road noise, and twice now my wipers have continued to stay on even though i turned them off or the wipers will be "delayed" even though the wipers are off, my glove box is misaligned on the right hand side and at times when i am pulling into the garage with my foot off of the gas pedal, the car will accelerate forward a little. I am finished with this car!!!! my 2008 accord is my 3rd accord and by far the most obnoxious lemon i have ever owned. My 1986 and 2000 accords were more "honda" than my 2008 accord. I am thoroughly disgusted with honda's caring integrity.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact recieved notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v056000 (air bags), 09e063000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified.
Headliner had to be replaced on my 2008 accord lx because raw edges were showing at weather stripping on all doors.original dealer had car all day for repair.three days later, the driver side sun visor fell on my head while driving on the parkway at high speed (knocked off my glasses).this could have caused an accident since i swerved after visor hit me.went to different dealer for repair and it took two tries before they attached visor properly.they admitted that 2008 accords now use plastic latch instead of 2 screws (civics still use screws), so it breaks easily.honda should acknowledge and change back to the metal screws.the pleasant attitude that honda is famous for is missing.
Driver's side door lock actuator does not work from the sale of the car.
Rear brakes on 2008 honda accord are getting stuck.i have a manual transmission and am force to leave the car in gear when i shut it off because the park brakes get stuck everytime i use them. When i went to the dealer and i was told that it was because it needed brake and rotors needed to be replaced.i had the repair done and the next day the same thing happened. Which confirmed what i thought originally that it was the emergency brakes.
At around 13k miles, the rear brake needed to be replaced.
The rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord have worn prematurely. It was necessary to replace the brake pads at 22,000 miles.
I have a 2008 accord and the brakes started squeaking at around 1000 miles so took it to the dealership and told me that everything was fine and it needed a break in period.then around 10k miles noise got so loud that i can hear it with the window up and radio on.now at 20k miles the dealership told me that i needed new brake pads for both front and the back.on my old toyota tacoma i did not needed new pads until around 70k miles.i think there is a problem with the brake design.there are a number of concerns on the web about the premature wear.
Rear brake pads are wearing down prematurely. I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l and have gone threw two pad replacements and one set of rotors replaced and am about to replace rotors again. I contacted honda to inform them that two mechanics have seen the brake pads from the front and the rear. They were amazed at how quickly the rear pads wear down. Honda response that the braking system was new and the braking power now has a 60 - 40 distribution. 60 % on the rear and 40% on the front. Every mechanic that i've spoke to about this stated that if the vehicle was rear wheel drive then they can understand "somewhat" but for a front wheel drive vehiclethe front brakes should be taking most of the power to stop. Never the less , honda stated that they are aware of complaints about the same issue and that they were correcting the issue but my case is not the same. Every online article i read showed the exact same issue i encountered. All i want is my brakes to be corrected before i die or any one of my kids die. Somewhere online i was told that a class-action lawsuit was filed with honda with regards to the brake wear.
2008 honda accord rear brake failure.
Premature brake wear on honda accord 2008 models. These new cars require expensive brake repairs (new rotors and brakes) as frequently as every 15k miles. Rear brakes are failing so soon after purchasing a new car.
Premature brake wear on the rear brakes at 20,000 miles.
Premature brake wear on honda accord 2008 models.these new cars require expensive brake repairs (new rotors and brakes) as frequently as every 15k miles.please see all the complaints at: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtmlthis is dangerous because there are so many other people who may not know that their rear brakes are failing so soon after purchasing a new car.having owned prior cars, needing to replace brakes every year is unheard of.
Transmission shifts hard on acceleration, causing hard jerks. When braking rpms is still high and engine is high. It is truly an unsafe situation. It seems the car doesn't know what gear to be in. And when you turn it does the same.
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. Despite this being a manufacturer issue honda has forced car owners to pay for this repair with no true fix existing.
Honda recall. My car for some reason was covered under the power transmission recall even though my car is experiencing the same problem and codes other 2008 honda accord were the same year. My oil is going faster then i can put it in. It doesn't last a whole month. I have no oil leaks in my car at all what so ever. Its damaging my engine because i had no clue it was burning the oil that fast. It's not fair they only cover some 2008 honda accord. When they already were sued because if it.
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.
Above start date and mileage are estimates as this seems to have always been an issue. The engine sputters when accelerating through the first few gears. This is noticeable around the 20-35 mile per hour range, but may occur before or after that speed. It seems dangerous if acceleration is needed when the car will not respond. I have looked up honda service bulletins and it seems there a re a few that "might" fit the issue. One is related to an oil "leak" another to oil "consumption" as well as one related to engine "low power". I believe the oil issue exists regardless as i am checking it now and discovered it is always low. There are a couple of others that may or may not apply as it is hard to determine the exact problem and service bulletin. The vehicle has been to the dealer for this issue only for the dealer to not be able to determine the cause or identify the problem while at the shop. Early on while under warranty the vehicle was brought back to the dealer for this issue and some spark plugs were replaced. If i remember correctly they said there was a problem with the spark plugs. The issue has always remained even after the replacement of some spark plugs. They may not have replaced all of them and thus the issue at hand? i will have to ask the dealer for a service history if they have it since i may not have all the records. The car will go back again for this issue after writing this. I'm hoping for a positive outcome where it will not cost me a fortune as the car is now out of warranty but was brought in for this while it was covered.
Wild emotion hard shifting hesitation and high rpms shifts around 456 rpmit doesn't seem to do this when the car is running cold versus after it's been on a trip and engine is warmer. On cold start the vehicle not in motion makes a loud noise not sure how to describe it
On 12/22/2014, my 2008 honda accord lx (which has 98,300 miles on it) was towed into my local honda dealer.the reason for my having it towed into my local dealer was due to the fact that my engine failed while driving on a residential street drive two miles from my home.there was absolutely no indication whatsoever that my engine would fail as the check engine light did not go on, there was no oil light illuminated, etc.thus i was shocked when i was driving and tried to give the car some gas and the car did not accelerate ' thus i rolled to the side of the road and contacted a towing company.the service representative contacted me via phone and let me know that there was no compression in cylinder 2 and that i likely needed a new engine.the initial estimate would be $6,000 for a car with a blue book value of $6,500 (dealer trade in.)i have all service records and faithfully serviced my vehicle at the honda dealership.the service rep also explained that i was low on oil and i reviewed my receipts to determine that i changed my oil 2600 miles earlier.i am hoping that honda will provide goodwill to repair the vehicle as a 6 year old vehicle with 98000 miles on it should not need a new engine. Updated 3/10/16
In 2008, i purchase a new honda accord v6 paid with financing $25,000.i purchase a brand new vehicle to not have to be bothered with someone else problems.when my car reached 100 thousand miles in the winter, i heard a loud knocking sound under the hood and i was loosing a lot of oil. I took my car to the dealer.my engine light was on and start blinking.the dealer pulled the dtc and the p0301 cold was present.a service bulletin 13-078and case # 312-cv-01377-s1 told me that would be no cost to me because i was a class member. This was from a class action filing that 1.5 million honda were defective because of a manufacturer defect.i was told this would fix my $25,000 investment honda i purchase and paid in full. Since then i went to the community honda dealership in orland park illinois and on april 2019 the p0301 code was present again something new and the p0420 dtc.i paid again for tune up which the 1st cylinder was fouled out again the third time this year.the director of the service department name bob stated for this repair again would cost me $8,000 and smiled.i said i could not afford that repair and because now that the first repair which i was lead to believe was going to fix the effect and did not.i was sold a lemon and i need honda to repurchase this vehicle and give me a brand new vehicle similar to the one i purchase for $25,000. The community honda service director would not warranty my tune up because he said i need piston rings again.i then contacted honda corporation and informed them of my issue with the vehicle i purchase with was a defect. Took two weeks for the regional director per dana honda rep stated no more assistance will be given to this defective vehicle which is a manufacturer defect that i would not have purchase if i had known.i then had to go to pep boys to avoid blowing the engine and catching a fire for repa
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at approximately 55 mph and attempting to change lanes, an abnormal noise emitted from under the front of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission misfired and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v395000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The mechanic explained that it was not merely defective, but was a design defect, for which there had been recalls for other/later models years. I confirmed this with a google search. I was told that, were the part not replaced, the damage could be catastrophic. Cost - over $600. I complained to honda of america, and sought reimbursement. They denied it, saying it was out of warranty. Car has about 88,000 miles and warranty was for 5 years and 30,000 miles. However, honda of america representative said he would sue honda if it were him. I should receive reimbursement, and there should be recall on this part.
The timing chain broke while driving at approximately 52 mph.this resulted in the destruction of the engine at 119000 miles on a car that has had all recommended services procedures performed. This vehicle has a timing chain not a belt.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that that vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v395000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that they would not repair the vehicle because it was not in warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 123,000.
September 14, 2008 and also about 8-10 days before that date i experienced a get up and go while my foot was on the brake.the engine rpms climbed and i had i all could do to stand on the brake.i was in traffic and on a slight uphill grade (4-6%) in both cases.the car was creeping forward inspite of my efforts to brake as hard as i could.iwas able to get the car into neutral before the light change.the car acted normally after that.my latest experience perhaps 100 miles later was much more dramatic.in this case the engine race was more violent and the car shuttered as i stood on the brakes.i believe the wheels were spinning and i was creeping uphill.i looked down to see if my foot was squarely on the brake as didn't want my foot to slip.my right foot was squarely on mid pedal.i do not drive with both feet.i have never had an accident and am very safety conscience. This time iagain was able to get the car into neutral.i did see the engine rpm near 5000 when i went into neutral.i engine was quiet and when the light changed i returned home with no problems.i left the car outside, fearing an incident in my garage.what would have happened on wet pavement or snow?i promptly contacted my honda dealer.after two days they have yet to reproduce this problem.they appear to have no answer.this is a low mileage car of less than 10,000 miles.i have had no problems with this car nor any of the others brought there.this is a great dealer.my family owns also owns hondas based on our excellent past history.>>>in summary: i no longer have any faith in this car's safety.why does such a dangerous fault have to be demonstrated by the dealer?do i have to have an accident before they will replace a sensor or some computer chip? until this safety malfunction is corrected i can no longer enjoy the car i paid for.
Defective vtc actuaftor. Honda & dealer knew by 2011 that the part was defective and defectively designed, and should have recalled it. Now, in spite of being "out of warranty," they should replace or reimburse. I did replace and am seeking reimbursement, so far denied.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission shifted into the park position but the vehicle continued to coast. The contact shifted into reverse and noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact was then able to park but when the vehicle was placed into the drive position, the engine shut off independently. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission and front mask failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it would not shift into gear.the vehicle was towed to the dealer but they have not diagnosed the failure. Nhtsa recall campaign number 11v395000(power train ) was related to the failure; however, dealer stated that the defect was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 79,300.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards tovehicle repair services at dealership and transmission replacement issues.the consumer stated she took the vehicle to the dealer for a 55,000 mile point inspection. However, the dealer performed other work she did not request. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle needed a new transmission. After the transmission was installed,the vehicle performed even worse.the vehicle shook in a violent manner.
Vsa brakeand abs light comes on after engine has warmed up.honda dealor has dtc 122-01 vsa selenoid valve malfunction cost for this defect in the vsa light per written estimate is $1639.00. This is a safety highway hazard. Contacted honda corporation customer service case# 04375940 and know one has know knowledge of the safety concern and fail to fixed and pay for this saftey highway safety need.refuses to have a supervisor contact me to discuss the class action powertrain covered til 6-2016 service bulletin 13-078. My car will not increase in speed stalls at 55 mph on high speed and speed limit on highway is 70 mph and can received a ticket for driving under speed limited that can cause a accident on the highways.
At 90,000 car shook and was misfiring.codes pulled were p301 and 304.spark plugs 1-4 were replaced free of charge due to honda service bulletin 13-078 which extended the warranty to 8 years on engine misfires.my complaint is that the pistons and the piston rings were not inspected at that time.why not? who knows what condition they were in?the car was returned to us with spark plugs as band-aids!it happened again at 103,000 miles (which we paid for) and now at 128,000 the dealership says we need a complete lower engine rebuild to replace pistons 1-3.of course as a 2008, even though low miles, it's outside of warranty.i thought in buying an accord, i could drive it for at least 150,000- at least!i would like the warranty further extended, or at least for american honda corp to pay for half of the repairs as it's only 3,000 miles outside of the original service bulletin extended warranty of 125,000.if honda acknowledged something was wrong with this particular v6 vtec engine, why does the warranty expire?shouldn't there be a grace period or a compromise?we are getting punished for caring for our car and having low miles on it.many folks benefitted from the extended warranty because their cars failed within the 8 year time frame because they had high miles- higher than ours!what about those 08 accords that are still failing outside of the 8 year mark that have lower miles than the ones honda covered under warranty???c'mon american honda, take care of all your customers!i have purchased 6 hondas in my lifetime and am a loyal customer at my local honda service center with an extensive service history.on this car alone i've purchased new brakes, new starter, new alternator, drive train belts, water pump, new vtec spool valves, vtec solenoid, and every service as recommended by- at the dealership- and my accord only lasted 128,000?how?
I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as i go to put it in reversethe battery light came on i then put my car in park and turned itoff then i turned it back on and the battery light was still on i decided to just go because i have to be at work in an hour as i am driving down i five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights turned off and i was now driving down i-5 in the dark. Fortunately i made it to my location parked my car and it completely died. I didn't open my hood and started checking my battery and my alternator etc. I confirmed my battery was fine and that my alternator had failed. I then notice fluid was leaking from the power steering pump to the alternator. Now my car is has no power and even if i get it jumpstarted it just dies.
My vehicle was in park.when i tried to put it in drive, it would not move.i inserted a key beside the gear shift to release the gear shift.my vsa light, along with the ! warning light came on.when i looked in my car manual, it instructed me to take it to the honda dealership immediately.i took it to the honda dealership and they called american honda but could not figure out what was wrong with the car.the gear shift now locks at least once a day and is getting harder to release.it also makes a clicking noise.i went back to the honda dealership and waited 3 1/2 hours for them correct the problem.they again called american honda and their only recommendation is for me to pay $1200.00 to buy a new part.the honda dealership charged me $200.00 for their time.i was sent away with no repair to my car.i called american honda and explained that i am worried about my safety.the vsa light along with the ! warning light says in the manual "vsa systemmalfunction.vehicle has normal driving ability, but does not have vsa traction and stability enhancement; see dealer as soon as possible".i have went through 3 sets of tires this year and i think it is because of this issue.honda has already recalled the vsa in the 2005 honda pilot.in their recall statement, "during a vsa system malfunction, the amount of brake force applied could exceed the driver's intended input.unexpected brake activation could increase the risk of a crash."i am very disappointed that honda is not concerned about my personal safety even though they know their is an issue with their vsa system.i am very concerned about my safety and the safety of the passengers that ride in my car.
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 model vehicle are having this same issue. I've taken the vehicle to a local shop to have it looked at, but still don't have a resolve. Honda just recently lost a class action suit regarding the v6 models, but still won't admit to the issue with the 4cyl model. I have had estimates anywhere from $500 on up to a complete engine overhaul, which is far more than i can afford. Honda needs to take responsibility for this and fix the problem. I've owned many other honda's and this is the first i've ever seen do something like this. Please help! thank you
Driver traveling speed limit on interstate 40 outside kingman, az. Driver drifted off the road, over corrected, and struck a wooden post at the end of guardrail, causing car to leave the roadway. The air bags did not deploy, leading insurance investigators concerned. Insurance adjustors felt the car could be fixed until a large hole was discovered in the transmission. Concern to all was that air bags did not deploy.
The engine of my honda accord 2008 started to having the rattle and scratching sound when it reached 32000 miles. The engine also started to fail as the rattle sound gets serious. I called honda usa multiple times, but they said that they will not cover this issue because the car was made in 2008 and i'm filing this complaint in 2016. I think honda usa is trying to avoid this defect of accord 2008, since numerous people have had the same issue.
I purchased this car last year and it had over 150000, as i checked the oil i noticed it was low i have added 1 qt in between every oil change. My second problem was during the winter on the real cold days the starter sounded like it was hanging up as described as the vtc actuator.my third problem is the warning light on the dash for the air bag has illuminated. I contacted honda today and they told me the light only comes on after it has been to the body shop? also i have received a claim form for a reimbursable deployment prior to feb 13 2014. I have not been in a accident and neither has the car. So if there is a claim for the air bag deployment why isn't there a recall for the air bag?
Replaced vtc actuator once and needs to be replaced again. Need a new redesigned vtc actuator to be manufactured.
Since last 5 years i noticed loud grinding noise at startup, only in the morning when i first start the engine. Noise does not happen on startups during the day and the engine runs fine. Just the annoying about 2 second long scratch noise at first start in the morning. But since last 2-3 weeks it has gone worst and get that noice even when i start driving and every time i slow down and start speed up again it get that noice like gear slipping or grinding noise until i reach to faster speed like above 30-35. Its happening every time now. On honda's website it defines problem as "engine rattles at cold start-up" just difference for me is now its happening all the time when i am driving. And i was waiting for hope to get recall notification since it's happening to all 2008 honda accord customers. Here is the link of honda website which has more information .https://honda.oemdtc.com/219/engine-rattles-at-cold-start-up-2008-2013-hondawhich even says the 2008-2012 all honda accord models has this problem. So before i schedule an appointment to dealership i thought to take this step to mention about common problem of particular 2008 honda accord to nhtsa united states department of transportation hoping i will get some kind of help or solution.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v665000 (air bags) and 11v395000 (power train) however the parts to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I purchased this vehicle in february 2015 and the issues which i have face are: poor(worn) struts, axle(output shaft) seal leak, vtc actuator which the dealer does not want to honor the warranty defect, and poor motor mounts. In addition,the struts caused one of the tires to pop due to a bump on the tire, and the passenger front tire had to be replaced because of the bump on the tire which again is due to the struts being bad.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise. Additionally, the vehicle burned oil excessively. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dublin honda located at 6300 dublin blvd ca 94588) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was irreparable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed and offered no assistance. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Purchased my accord new off the lot.1st problem came exactly 1 month later 2 sensors had to be replaced. Oil light consistently stayed on i was having to change or add oil all the time. Ive been to every honda dealer in san diego. Mission valley finally agreed to a oil consumption test but they assured me nothing was wrong. Their solution was anytime i needed oil i could stop by any honda dealership & they would be happy to top it off for me. Because of this oil problem & the sensor consistently staying on the car began to lose power & shot out the timing belt. My car has been in my driveway since last july2015. After sending honda numerous letters ron from honda motor co finally contacted me. Final result his recommendation was to take the car back to the dealership for another oil consumption test to be done & if theres any other problems i would have to pay out of pocket. Becausethe car was only covered for 60,000 miles. I'm so over this car & honda. I no longer feel safe driving a honda!
Automobile shudders violently when driven at a constant speed. Diagnosis from the repair shop is torque converter oscillation and recommends replacement of transmission
This is a safety raised issue on a 2008 accord-lxp that i purchased used (which had about 29k originally when i purchased it as a certified honda accord) from herb chambers boston.since i purchased the car, i started hearing an odd grinding noise when starting the car on cold days - honda said just keep oil full. I then find out that a recall had been issued to fix the oil consumption, that honda had finally agreed there was an issue with the engine design and would fix it and at the same time would not cause other issues to emerge such as vtc and the timing chain issues.recently my engine light came on, i started researching the problem. It was the first time i knew about the following issues which i will be detailing/describing below.results were bad: a timing chain failure. My car has stopped in the middle of road causing a very dangerous situation which could led to me losing my life. Not, only that, when i tried to just drive the car a mile back to my house it was accelerating and decelerating by it self. In addition, i decided to take it to the dealership for a diagnoses, i almost ended up in couple accidents. The car was uncontrollable and won't stop and the brakes won't respond due to issues caused by oil consumption, to vtc actuator to a timing chain failure: the car keep accelerating and decelerating by it self on the road or highway.note: ideally the timing chain should not fail on 58k miles.simplified sequence of problems:oil consumption issue vtc (valve timing control) actuator timing chain (either loose or broken)safety issue
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission hesitated and the rpms increased rapidly. The engine, vsa, and tire pressure monitoring system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The car did not want to move after it was put in gear. When the car did move it was very hesitant and wouldnot pick up speed at first, then would gradually pick up speed. The car is back at the dealership and first they said it was transmission sensor, then said it was the computer, after replacing that the car begin arough idle.
When i start my car (usually when it is off for 4~6 hours)it will make a screech noise.but if it has been off for less than that, then the car does not make the noise.i've taken the vehicle in today at the dealership and they said that the cause was the vtc actuator.the dealership is asking for an $800 charge to fix this.my car is now out of warranty. As of right now i understand that there is no recall from honda for this.i have done a google search on 2008 honda accord vtc actuator recall and have found that a lot of other people has the same issue as i do.
Check engine lit. Engine room 1500--2000. Computer indicate transmission sensor.i replaced it but doesn't help. Removed minus battery. Check engine disappears after 40 miles check engine appear again.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle speed decreased independently. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was towed to two different independent mechanics where they diagnosed for a new battery, and rebuilt ecu however, the remedy failed. The vehicle was towed to dealer (bell honda, 701 w bell rd, phoenix,az, 85023) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module software failed, causing the counter shaft bearing to hit against the speed sensor and all three parts need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure under the case number: 6198619, where they informed the contact that the vehicle was serviced under the nhtsa campaign number: 11v395000 (power train) as of september 26th of 2012, however the remedy failed. The manufacturer stated depending on what information the contact found out that they would escalate the case to a case manager, no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. ..updated 09/05/17
8/11:certified pre-owned purchased from honda dealer at 35787 mioil changes: 3/15/2012: 41659mi; 9/6/2012: 48687mi7/1/13: 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 leak/excessive consumption despite last oil change being just 6000mi back3/18/14:oil pressure warning light flashes once and car was not started until i made an appointment with suburban honda on 3/20/20133/20/14: 62450 mi- within 0.25mi of my way to dealer, the oil pressure light flashes in the middle of a signal intersection and engine fails amidst heavy traffic thereby, compromising my safety. On 1st notice(7/13), dealer completely neglected my concerns for oil leak/malfunction which led to massive engine damage (estimate $8000). Negligence led to engine failure on road causing massive compromise to my safety. Death could have been imminent if my car stalled on a freeway. Honda has a design flaw resulting in excessive oil consumption noted by multiple customers.dealer did not recommend an oil consumption test despite oil levels reaching critical levels within 6000mi of previous oil change.i was informed accord consumes 1 quart of oil/ 1000mi and since my mileage was beyond honda limits, i'm to be held responsible. Dealer mentioned that 'apology' is what they can offer and that 'no cost will be on dealer since it is not their responsibility'. Official rep of american honda stated that this is purely a maintenance issue and that they do not possess ownership of dealer and have nothing to say reg irresponsibility of the official honda dealer. Honda's design flaw&irresponsible dealers neglecting this issue could result in severe bodily injury or death.
When starting honda for the first time during the day or after it has sit for a while, it makes a noise or rough start up. I have done some research and found out what the issues is, it is vtc actuator. I have read numerous complaints about this issue. If i had known at the time that this was going to be an issue i would not have purchased this vehicle. But the sales man knew when to start the car away from us, didn't find out till the day after the purchase. We bought it used. The part is a bit pricey and honda should be responsible for this charge, since it is not the first car that has had this issue. It seems to be a bad year for the accord. I would like this to be fixed.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would make a loud noise intermittently when shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that a bearing or a race was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was made aware of recall nhtsa campaign id number 11v39500 (power, train). However, the vin was not included on the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
I purchased this honda accord from automaxx of summerville in good faith from dealer stating that vehicle passed all their inspections (including brake system).i found out within 2 weeks later by taking it to a honda dealership, that the brakes, brake lines, caliper, exhaust system are all affected by severe, damaging rust.during inspection, inclusive were sticking caliper.i had front brakes replaced; but due to rust, technician had to bam & force brakes lose.i was informed of the risks with severe rusting causing parts to brake and fail.new brakes would not install properly after old, seated brakes came off.when vehicle is in motion and stopping, the brake system makes noise, and seems like something coming apart due to the insecure fitting of brakes/rotors/calipers, which all have a great build up of rust.this vehicle was purchased approximately 1 month ago in these conditions.it should be illegal to sell such vehicles that pose safety risk in brake system.honda inspection suggested that rust was so severe that car could have possibly been damaged by salt water/snow/ice or flood.car originated from up north.re-sale should not be allowed.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While attempting to exit the vehicle with the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and dragged the driver's left leg. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the front driver's side door failed to latch due to the crash. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained left leg, head, and neck injuries, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2008 honda accord ex-l modeli-4 engine (2.4l) started excessively burn oil in engine after 2,000 mile with new engine oil changed.after new engine oil changed, even the indicator of oil viscosity indicate 60% remain (honda has the system), when oil checked, oil volume shows under minimum oil level.it make me very worry about engine oil consumption so quickly as unusual to compare other cars in my experience.when i went to check any evidence of oil leaking at 2-different local oil shop, we couldn't find any oil leaking evidence. This is 2nd time that happened. This is unacceptable to the customer. One of my college has 2008 honda accord coupe (2.4l), he has same problem. He is change engine oil every 2,000 mile due to burning engine oil issue (no clue of leaking)i checked this issue via web site and find thatthe article " american honda settles class-action suit over oil-burning claim for honda v6 engine only" on automotive news (oct.22.2013)but unfortunately, the article says thataccord vehicles with four cylinder engines are excluded from the settlement"i am wonder why honda accord 2.4l engine got this exclusion from engine oil burning so quickly.please investigate this issue on honda accord 2.4l engine asap. Update 9/15/15*cw.updated 11/28/2017
Engine is burning oil, american honda states i am not in tsb #11-033, but they just told me my passenger air bag is involved in the takata recall, transmission 1-2 shift doesn't feel right
Grinding noise presents when cold start the car, possiblely the vtc actuator failure
Intermittent sudden uncontrolled acceleration.when merging into highway traffic or passing, vehicle continuously accelerates even when no braking; revs go up to 5000 and stays there even when stomping on brakes in attempt to slow the vehicle down.only way to stop the sudden acceleration is to put car in neutral. Due to intermittent nature of problem, dealer could not fix during warranty period.scheduled dealer appointment twice in 2011 and 2013, both times problem could not be duplicated.
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 exhibitinghigh oil consumption and poor gas mileage.odometer reading is approximately 40,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. A police report was not filed. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v395000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,965. The vin was not provided.
When driving the 2008 honda accord to reverse and then accelerate forward, the transmission is making a noise (producing a dull sound like thump).brought this car to the dealer and they claim it is a normal characteristic of a design.the noise is not normal when there's a noise coming from the transmission.i wrote and called the american honda and they said the same thing.i was told they will inform the design team and engineers about my complaint and that i should hear from them (i am skeptical).
Transmission shifting is exceptionally harsh, especially at lower gears (2-3 and 3-4, and downshifting as well).when downshifting, car feels like someone has slammed on the brakes.car also feels like it is constantly hunting for the correct gear in the low 60s mph.this is probably the vcm.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. As she was driving 45 mph there was a grinding noise when shifting from second to third gear.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found the third gear grind synco was worn out. The dealer informed her that this was a part of the automatic transmission and it will be repaired under the warranty. She also stated that she had brake failure as she depressed the brakes when they extended to thefloor. The dealer had to replace the brake pads at her expense for $116. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to any of these failures.the failure mileage was 35,000.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states the vehicle was parked, no keys in the ignition, and gear shift in park, when it rolled into another vehicle *tgwthe consumer stated one month prior, the vehicle had been serviced for recall 11v395000. After the incident, the consumer contacted the dealer who performed the recall and they suggested she file a claim with her insurance company.
Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on.this was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out.alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. When car comes to a stop the idle stops realhgigh and comes down as you sit at the light.the dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way system works.i drove two identical ones and while the cars were still of poor quality,the idle was the same as before they messed with car.other issues include bad seat tracks, bad upulstry, paint on bumpers improperly finished. Honda refuses to fix these issues. I am taking it under the lemon law and urge all others to do the same.
Variable cylinder management transmission unexpectedly surges in traffic.in heavy traffic, or slippery road conditions,a sudden unexpected surge in the car could result in hitting the car in front.
Leaking fluid-took to local dealer who indicated transmission leak & needednew transmission seal.dealer said they did not know where to order part or when they would have one.we found out by calling corporate 1/2/09 "warehouse shut down through the holidays until 1/5/09 & a case # was filed".called dealer 1/8 for status & was told they "had seal & working on car, possibly ready that evening or next day" (1/9).dealer called 1/9 & left msg that car not ready before1/12.dealer called 1/12 to say they need to order a new transmission and could not say where they were going to get it.it is going on 18 days and counting and driving a rental since 12/31/08.
We purchased a new 2008 honda accord exl in 2008. It has only 40,000 miles on it and my husband was driving and went to pass and the engine missed and and began to shudder and misfire and almost had a head on because he could not accelerate and had to find a way to get back into line. We took it in and the only thing to fix it was replace the spark plug which we did and car was fine for a few weeks but now it is doing it again. I feel it's a safety issue if in the middle of driving you cannot accelerate the vehicle.
Transmission was leaking excessive transmissions fluid through the transmission block after only 1800 miles on a new 2008 honda accord. Local dealer service department recommended transmission be replaced under warranty. Honda usa customer service denied recommended transmission replacement. Dealer then suggested customer contact honda usa customer service to get transmission replaced. Honda technical service refused replacement and wanted a dye leak test over a one week period after acknowledging a wide spread concern with transmission leakage. Customer refused one week test due to upcoming long distance trip and left vehicle with dealer to conduct dye test. Dealer conducted dye test with only 60 miles (1 hour drive) to confirm leaking transmission block. Transmission was then replaced but only after needless inconvenience to the customer. There appears to be no current technical service bulletin available regarding this issue?
Transmission shifting is harsh and abrupt.when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and 4th to 3rd, it feels like someone is literally slamming on the brakes.when upshifting at those gears, there are often prolonged delays.in addition, while cruising in the low 60s mph range, the transmission is constantly hunting for the correct gear.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission began slipping.when traveling on city streets, the vehicle would jerk abnormally but not when driving on the highway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 117,000.
Transmission/vcm constantly continues to shift. Car cannot locate correct drive ratio. Very prevalent when driving 60 mph on level grade and no pedal movement. However, thetransmission and/or variable cylinder management constantly surging is noticeable at all speeds with no change in pedal force applied.also, when accelerating from a stop slowly and a sudden demand to increase speed, the transmission fails to downshift when the pedal is pushed to the floor and restricts the engine rpms.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states the vehicle was parked, no keys in the ignition, and gear shift in park, when it rolled into another vehicle *tgwthe consumer stated one month prior, the vehicle had been serviced for recall 11v395000. After the incident, the consumer contacted the dealer who performed the recall and they suggested she file a claim with her insurance company.
4-cyl engine shutdown at traffic light while idling.car would not restart, windows and moonroof would open but not close, shift lever would not go out of "park". By some miracle driver and car survived rush hour traffic at dusk with assistance from police officer.car towed to honda dealer who replaced 50 amp fuse (actually a multiple fuse) labeled "ig".dealer advised by honda to giggle wires to try to duplicate problem.problem did not reoccur and dealer returned car after 4 days.old part not available.i doubt that the fuse was defective and suspect problem will reoccur.4300 miles on car, an ex.
Vehicle pops out of third gear and acceleration is stopped abruptly due to this defect causing a significant chance of rear end crashes every time it occurs.vehicle is 2008 honda accord ex v6 6 speed manual transmission. This is a serious defect and fits the criteria for a safety recall on both concerns, i.e., "poses an risk to motor vehicle safety, and "may exist in a group of vehicles of the same design or manufacture, or items of equipment of the same type and manufacture". Honda knew of this problem in 2007 civic manual transmissions and ignored the problem and continued to put the defective transmissions in the 2008 accords and civics.finally after a consumer demonstration in california and coverage by the local media, honda issued a honda service bulletin 08-020 that replaces the defective transmission parts.i believe this should be a manufacturer recall based on the number of complaints listed here where the consumer writes that they believe it is a serious safety concern and that they were almost involved in an accident because of the problem.too many near misses to ignore.also, because it fits the criteria listed on this website for a like defect in a "group of vehicles".i hope it doesn't take a death or serious injury to require honda to issue a recall for the defective models.we all know money is the determining factor and basis for their decision and if left to them, they would never issue one.i am thinking to burn my new honda accord which has less that 7000 miles on it and is currently at first team honda in chesapeake, virginia with a bad transmission. I am so disgusted with paying over 32 thousand dollars and getting a lemon and vehicle that will need to have the transmission removed already.honda doesn't care about the consumer anymore, only the $$$.help for a recall please !i think i will construct a website to publicize this travesty and gain support for the burning of my honda. Maybe something like hondaburn.com
The warning light on the dashboard panel is warning that the passenger airbag as deployed.at the same time the "fasten seatbelt" warning stopped working and the seal around the passenger window is loose. Coincidentally, a relative also has a 2008 honda accord and the exact same things are happening.according to many internet entries, the same thing is happening to many 2008 honda accords. I cannot find information on a recall.it is a safety hazard, because some owners have reported the airbag deploying while driving.
At a full stop passenger exited the vehicle and shut the passenger front door and the side curtain airbags and front passenger seat side airbag deployed. The force of the airbags being deployed also damaged the back passenger door weather strip that creates a seal when doors close. Headliner is damaged as well. Seat belt on front passenger side has been deployed and is non functioning.
My airbag light stays on and the alarm doesn't go off when the seat belt isn't put on.i just began to have trouble starting the vehicle.now i can't start it and i've had to have it towed to my home.
Seatbelt light is continuously on when driving and when the car is started.this can be a safety hazard.when passengers are in the front and back seats of the vehicle, the light remains red, which means something is wrong. I travel a lot with grandchildren in car seats.this has to be addressed immediately.
I have not had an accident yet but my airbag light stays on all the time my seatbelt light does not come on at all that is with them on or off .i cared it to honda dealership where i service my car was told by the manger that this was a safety issue that this would be taken care of so they ask me to leave my car with them come back next day car is not fixed change of heart they say they will have to charge me over 600 dollars i have checked into it honda is suppose to fix seatbelt issues up to 150 thousand miles my car has 119 thousand miles i have so many reports about 2008 honda accords with this issue but they have not sent me anything about this problem please help with this thank you.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems.the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
Lightwas turning on off when turn on street. Lighton seat belt was also doing the same thing. I didn't know what it was so i took it to the dealer.they said it was the airbag doing all the problem . So they explained that there was a recall on this problem so they change it on time before any other serious accident can happen.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the air bags deployed without warning. The contact stated that immediately after the failure the drivers side seatbelt locked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v351000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 09/22/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The dealer found two impact marks on the undercarriage of the vehicle and states that is the cause of the air bag deployment. The impact that caused the marks occurred on 5/16/2014. The driver hit a double curb. The air bag spontaneously deployed on 6/29/14.updated 2/11/2015
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at 40 mph, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the software failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle struck a large plastic object in the roadway. The contact stated that the seat belt did not latch and came loose. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front and rear bumpers and headlights were replaced, along with a tire alignment. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle damage was repaired, but the seat belt failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Our 2008 honda accord srs indicator is on which alerts a potential problem with the airbag or seat belt tensioners per owner's manual.we took the car to honda dealer.it took them hours and charged us $157 but couldn't find the problem.they ended up suggesting either we replace srs unit $603+tax, and if problem still present then replace the gauge control module $555+tax.hereby we're reporting this issue and hope honda will recall the vehicle.
While driving, the side curtain airbag deployed with out there being any collision.
Srs light on
There was a premature failure of the srs module in our 2008 honda accord which, according to a local honda representative, renders the airbags useless in a crash or can cause premature deployment. At the time, my wife was pregnant and drove 100 miles roundtrip (highway) daily to work. I needed this part addressed asap. Multiple honda dealerships refused to service the vehicle in a timely fashion (inside a 2 week window), would not offer a complementary vehicle, and insisted on charging a diagnostics fee when i had already performed the diagnostics through work and associated partnerships (fleet management provider and maintenance vendors). Honda refused to warranty the part and i had to pay out of pocket close to $500 for parts and labor. Seems silly as this was a safety related service. ....updated 12/15/15 updated 7/06/17
After fixing takata air bag recall for honda accord 2008 sedan, srs air bag light started coming on and stays on even after the car is in drive mode. Gillman honda (sam houston pkwy, houston tx) wants to charge for detection and fixing of the issue. I have written about 2 weeks ago to honda motors america to address this issue since this is a "safety" issue but they have not responded yet. I request nhtsa to investigate since so many honda cars have "srs light come on" issues. In many cases as i have read on online forums and blogs the detection is 1. Driver side wire harness problem 2. Driver side seat belt buckle sensor.honda motors should cover this issue as a part of lifetime warranty and a safety recall should be issued immediately on honda cars with such know problems.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the seat belt light illuminated despite the driver and passenger both having the seat belts secured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the passenger's side detection system was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,021 and the current mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The dealer stated that the srs unit air bag was defective and would not deploy in a crash. The seat belt could be repaired according to the manufacturer's safety warranty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Riding down the road and my 12 year old daughter got tangled in the seat belt. We pulled into a gas station and tried to get the seat belt to release- it would not release. It kept eating any slack we gave it and kept tightening on her. It got to the point where she, nor i (because of the position) could hold her body weight up any more- it was starting to cut into her side. I yelled can anyone help we need to cut a seat belt and thank goodness a young man came over and was able to cut the belt off. I then took the car to the honda dealer who replaced the belt and filed a complaint with honda about the seat belt- they took the complaint-however they refused to tell me anything else. A supervisior from honda customer service- stated that the seat belt would be looked into and that i should hear if it was malfunctioning or what came of the inspection of why the belt locked up. I called today 3/23 to follow up with honda spoke to another supervisior - he told me that the part was upstairs in a box and that they do not open or touch the belt. That because it was under warranty they just keep it, he said he would look into it and contact me...i wait ...my issue is why did this happen- i know seatbelts are to protect us but this was dangerous- there was no way to release the belt other then cutting it. Safety issue especially for children.
Suddenly after 68000 miles, my honda accord 2008 has a warning light saying srs faulty (error code 15-078). When i took it to dealer they charged me $134 to diagnose this problem and telling me that the fault is with seat belt sensor. So, they wanted $1300 to fix this problem. I believe this problem is related to their srs bag recall and is a safety issue with faulty seatbelt sensor.honda is trying rip us off as i see at least 69 people reported on thenet of the similar problem. This tells us that this problem is not isolated or driving related or damage by the owner, but a faulty part and faulty system.hence, i request nhtsa to look into this problem also and force honda to produce safer vehicles and fix the vehicles already in use and on the american roads.
My 2008 honda accord ex coupe is a nightmare. Trying to use the defroster while warming up car,blower motor kept losing power. Lights in and out of car are still flickering when you have the lights on and cooling fan comes on. Honda says all hondas do it. This is my fourth and this is the only one with this electrical issue. Honda is rude , and doesn't care. Besides pealing paint, bad drivers upholstry,the passenger seat will not stay still and hass a bead creaking sound. My selling dealer that told me not to come backs service manager told me i weigh too much. I am 245 lbs now. When we had our 04 and 06 i was 300 and it was fine. When you accelerate and decelerations seat moves. I have a spinal cord injury and today this caused it to hurt even more. If anyone would like to email me about what we should do with our expensive nightmares. We should all get a rally of our junkers together and block honda headquarters and we will call the news to televise it.
While driving, the side curtain airbag deployed with out there being any collision.
I have had it with this car. And i have had it with honda. We purchased this car around february of 2013, and it didn't take me a week to start feeling this sharp pain in my back. It was at that time that i realized that the driver and passenger seat had both been manufactured in such a way that causes my back to feel extremely uncomfortable and painful. The only way i can describe the issue is that the seats have faulty lumbar support. Even when the lumbar support system is fully deflated, there is a massive lump at the bottom of the seat back that pushes my lower back outward, not allowing my upper back, neck and head to rest properly on the seat. It is to a point where driving is now getting more and more painful and it is affecting my daily drives. I find myself driving agitated, in pain and feeling like i'm in an extremely awkward position. It is even causing me pain even when not in the car now. It's getting out of hand. I've tried multiple seat cushions and seat adjustments. Nothing can fix this issue. It's uncomfortable, it's painful and it is dangerous. Honda of america has yet to offer me anything and are gladly pushing me around. I need out of this car, i need out of a honda. This isn't the only issue i've taken up with corporate and received absolutely no type of assistance. I have lost complete confidence not only in my car, but in the honda brand itself. I need help.
I visited the honda dealership in sterling, va a couple of months ago and had to get my brakes replaced.at that time i asked if they could fix my back driver's seat..(my daughter who is 10 got into the car one day and kicked the back seat by accident with her foot and it fell)i was told they could fix it and they could do it that day because they had the plastic clips in stock but it would cost an additional $197.00 (i can't remember exact amount) but i told them i was paying a lot of money already for replacing my brakesand i couldn't afford right now and told them i would be back. The guys tried to get the clip to hold (and i was very thankful)but as soon as i pulled out of the dealership it fell again. I was very happy with the service and there was one man in particular who was very helpful and i wished i had his name to tell you. So, i had an apt today at 9:15 and got there at early at 8:50.the guy finally came back to me about 10:30 or so and said they couldn't fix the back seat because the way this was built wasn't done properly and these this will just keep breaking.he said i would have to replace the seat back and the cost would be $335.00 plus tax and shop supplies.really?i said then why wasn't i told this when i was here a couple of weeks ago.why do i have to pay for something that is a defect in the first place?he said sorry i just fix the cars i don't make them.he was very nice a polite but i don't feel i should have to pay for this at all.i asked him .... Why didn't you tell me when i was here before and he replied because of my money restraints.that makes no sense!!! why before you can just replace the plastic clips and now all of the sudden you have to replace the whole back panel. I don't know what is going on but i would like for someone to call me and talk to me about this situation.i am not a happy customer.
Takata recall, we bought this car for over 16,000 at gormleys automotive. After getting it home there were certain repairs that we needed asap. The car was definitely in a previous accident as we could see when the paint chipped that there was the original honda white underneath. The car has 3 recalls. Lights come on that do not make sense and even though we didn't receive a manual, i looked things up on the internet. The engine belt rumbles, the suspension is way off, the leather seats and sidearms have ripped because they were replaced by cheap parts. The car loan is for 331.00 monthly and still is owed a siginificant amount on. Steward financial harasses with phone calls if you are an hr late on a payment. Unacceptable. I am disabled and can barely make ends meet. I do not want to pay for a car that runs like a hoopdee when its supposed to run like a honda. Turning it does not grab the road, stationary the engine rumbles. I am a female so i do not know to much about cars. What i do know is that i cannot afford to have repairs done on a car with such a large amount owed on it.
This car has the worst seats i have ever sat in. I have owned the car just over a month and my back pain is so bad that i am being forced to sell it to save my back. Honda should be liable for the back problems caused by these seats.
Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on.this was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out.alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. When car comes to a stop the idle stops realhgigh and comes down as you sit at the light.the dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way system works.i drove two identical ones and while the cars were still of poor quality,the idle was the same as before they messed with car.other issues include bad seat tracks, bad upulstry, paint on bumpers improperly finished. Honda refuses to fix these issues. I am taking it under the lemon law and urge all others to do the same.
The front headrests are unbearably uncomfortable because they stick so far forward that they give you a neck ache.we had to turn ours around in order to be able to stand driving the car or being a passenger.also, the power adjustable seat on the driver's side is designed so that you can't adjust the front of the seat low enough to take pressure off the back of your thighs.the seat padding also comes up too much on each side of your body causing hip pain.in order to try and be comfortable you have to try and put the seat back, but the back of the seat is poorly designed too.there's just no comfortable position with this seat!!!!!!!this seat needs to be recalled and another more comfortable one installed instead...both driver and passenger side.my 1999 accord has a super comfortable seat and head rest...why did they do such a bad thing in changing the design so drastically.i know i'm not the only one who is complaining about this..it's all over the internet.if i had known about this problem i wouldn't have bought the car, but only for that reason.other than that, it's a really nice model.somebody help me!!!
Oil consumption issue and grinding from timing chain at cold starts. Will become a major issue so why no recall?driver seat motor is dead
Driver seat lumbard too high.. Stick in center of back.
My complaint regards the design of the driver seat in my 2008 honda accord ex.the seat has what is called an "active head restraint" where the headrest is mechanically linked to a plate in the seat back.the plate in the seat back produces an excessive amount of lumbar support, even with the power lumbar control completely disengaged.in any seating position, the majority of the pressure is concentrated on my lower back.the other problem with the seat is the aggressive forward angle of the headrest.the headrest angle is not adjustable, and it forces my head to be positioned further forward than is comfortable, placing strain on my neck.this is an 8-way power seat, and i have had it in every possible position, but the combination of the lumbar plate and headrest angle produces discomfort and pain in my back, neck, and shoulders.i am fearful that the seat may cause permanent injury to my back and neck as i am experiencing the back and neck pain now even when i am not sitting in the car.the pain is affecting my sleep and posture throughout the day.i have never had back problems in my life before this.i had the dealer where i bought the car look at the seat and they told me that it was fine and felt normal.i have tried placing various pads on the seat back but that offers no relief.
There is a sharp metal edge that i assume is part of the internal seat frame that has sliced through the seat foam and the seat fabric on the driver's side seat and presses against the body of the driver. No injuries have occured yet, but i don't relish the thought of this being shoved into my shoulder blade if i were to get hit from behind.
Headlights, taillights, interior lights, radio fan motor all fade in and out when cooling fan comes on. This was in the shop for this today along with pealing paint, bad seat track, bad upholstery and damage that sloane honda did to my car in philadelphia, pa. Someone is going to get killed in these new 08 accords. Honda doesn't care. Murry cohen service manager at sloane threw me out of the service department,threatened to call the police and refused to give paperwork showing the car was there, but i have the rental agreement they signed for the day. They say all hondas lights go in and out,this is my 4th and this is the only one that does it. Honda customer service is no help. Don't waste your breath calling. My email isif you have similar problems. I will complain to this site every day and you all should too. 24590 + tax and tags down the drain. I am getting a lemon lawyer and hope you all do to.
While entering my vehicle all of the passenger side air bags deployed when the front passenger closed the front door.as a result my daughter received facial and ear injuries.my daughter was sitting in the back passenger seat.my car was started and in park.after this happened i researched on the internet and found dozens of other frightening incidents similar to mine reported involving 2008 honda accords.the next morning as soon as the dealership where i purchased the car opened i called the manager and was informed to immediately bring it in which i did.my daughter is experiencing headaches and ear ringing sensations.i have scheduled a doctor's appointment for her to be seen tomorrow morning.
2008 honda accord ex/4-door sedan/4-cylinder: bought new car 03/09; at considerably less than 10,000 miles rear brakes wore out prematurely, thereafter front brakes also wore out.had to pay for replacements due to american honda motor corp refusing to cover under warranty.they refuse any assistance or resolution.
"takata recall"honda usa does not honor the nhtsa16v-056 (corrosion of the ecu unit) air bag recall. They said they would send a remedy letter in the fall of 2016. Never received the letter, and closed their recall campaign. They will not replace the ecu unit unless it's corroded to a point where a warning light comes on. The whole point of the nhtsa 16v-056 recall is to replace the ecu unit, so no corrosion will occur in the future. Honda usa refuses to replace the ecu unit. They bully their dealers not to replace it too.i have never encountered a business that is this deceiving in my life. I' m stuck without any pull orpower to have them liable for this issue. Please ,i beg you , please help me nhtsa!there was a litigation that was settled in the past regarding premature wear on the rear brakes. They just replaced one set of rear brakes per litigation, but the actual defect was never addressed and never fixed. The defect is in their brakingsystem .i'm still driving with defective braking, with extremely high anxiety.honda usa deceived nhtsa and the customers again. Seats are so uncomfortable , it detracts attention away from driving safely on the road.
I have a 2008 honda accord i use for a 156 miles daily commute.at around 48,000 miles, part of the seat frame had cut through the padding and the seat cover.i noticed the edge was unfinished and rather sharp.i informed honda customer service and they agreed to share the cost of correcting the defect and replacing the damage material.i am very concerned that this could be a safety hazard if the airbags are deployed.
When i test drove the vehicle, it seemed comfortable enough. It wasn't until a 3 hour road trip a few months later that i realized how uncomfortable the front seats are. With the non-adjustable forward angle of the head restraints, nothing from the middle of my back to the top of my head touched the seat. Over time, this resulted in chronic neck and upper back pain that i attempted to relieve with chiropractor and massage therapy, but the relief was always temporary. After owning the vehicle about 2 years, i got so frustrated that i pulled the headrests out, wrapped them in a blanket, and ran them over with my vehicle until the rods were flattened. Now the head restraints are vertical, a much more comfortable angle for my body. I no longer experience discomfort and chronic pain from driving my vehicle. The active restraint system still works perfectly.as i understand the new regulations regarding head restraints, a manufacturer must either use a fixed angle head restraint or an active system that moves the head restraining forward in a rear collision. I am not sure why honda did both things. When i look at other new vehicles, the extreme forward angled head restraints are in every car i've seen and i will not purchase another vehicle with them. It should be possible to have both safety and comfort. I suggest revising the regulation to only active restraint systems or having fully adjustable head restraints and including information on proper adjustment. I believe there is no net benefit of these forward sloping head restraints. Any reduction in whiplash claims will probably be offset by a larger increase in therapy services and attempts to alter the head restraints. On several forums, people have indicated they turned the headrests backwards. In my car, that would have caused a dangerous backward angle offering no support to the head in the event of an accident. The active head restraint systems, on the other hand, are a good non-intrusive way to increase safety.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.after the contact entered the vehicle, the lumbar support pushed on her lower back in a very firm manner.it caused her legs to feel numb.she thought that she would get used to the issue; however, she did not.the contact had to visit the chiropractor because the seat threw her back out (direct relationship between the seat and her condition).she also felt that the driver's seat felt like wood or a bench, which made her uncomfortable.the contact consulted the dealer, but they referred her to the manufacturer.the manufacturer then referred her to nhtsa.the current mileage was approximately 420 and failure mileage was 10.
I hear a grinding sound every time i brake.i saw that honda settle a class action lawsuit regarding replacing or reimbursing for brake pads that wore out twice as fast. But i called honda and they told me my car was not covered by this. I have a proximately 54,000 miles on my vehicle.secondly, my vehicle vibrates or shakes a bit at higher speeds of 65 mph and above on the highway. Not sure if this is a common problem or should be addressed by honda. Finally, i develop backaches due to the discomfort of the seats which i suspect are not correctly or ergonomically designed. After about 30 to 40 minutes of driving i experience lower back pain which i normally never have.this dissuades me from driving for much longer distances as i remain stiff and need to rest in order to recover from the back pain after driving the vehicle.
Ongoing isuueswith electircal system, lights flickering, accessories going in and out,seat uhpulstry and paint and seat frame. Had into another dealer and they said bad paint ,bad fabric and flickering lights are chacteristics of the 2008 honda accords.service manager varified all problems and then i get a call later to pick up car because they tried to fix the seat and couldnt so they ordered another seat frame.i picked the car up next day with fraudulent paperwork,wrong dates and mialege.i was wondering why seatbelt did not feal tight.i get home and see that when they took seat out to try and fix,mechanic did not install seat belt back on the frame and he distryed the syl plate taking seat in and out and now the bolt cover is also missing.dealer picked up car from and brought it back.did not send car back with paperwork or even an apolagy.they claim they ordered replacement parts to fix what they damaged.please email me and i will let you know anything youd like.honda was no help. Fourth time honda owner and last! hondas quality and attitude is so poor, i am going back to american cars.
During a monsoon the passenger door was open and slammed shut by the wind. The passenger side airbag deployed while the vehicle was parked and turned off. The deployed airbag damaged the headliner and seat and misc other parts.
2008 honda seat has inadequate lumbar support.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the cushion on the driver's side seat was worn where the metal frame could be felt. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Vehicle passenger seat creaks and is not stable, lights on car continue to flicker and dim in and out when a/c and headlights are on. Very dangerous. Someone will think you are brightening them or stopping suddenly and will either cause a crash or road rage incident. Today eddie milan,general manager of sloane honda called me (can verify by cell phone bill) and "told me not to come back to sloane honda anymore" great attitude after multiple purchases and sending multiple customers. Honda refuses to admit they have problems>i will complain everyday that it gives me problems. I urge all consumers who have these problems to keep complaining until honda fixes this issue. Cars have problems. But flickering headlights and taillights are a danger.
I had just returned from the store in my 2008 honda accord ex/l. I pulled into my driveway placed my car into park and exited the vehicle as i normally would. But to my surprise when i closed my door i heard a loud pop! i turned around and saw my car filled with dust i opened my door and realized my airbags have deployed. Both driver side curtain airbags and the driver's seat side impact airbags were deployed. I didn't "slam" the door or close it any harder then i normally do. I took it to the dealer where i had purchased the car from and he told me i had to of slammed my door for all of them to blow off like they did "they don't just blow off on their own" " you slammed your door" i know how i close my door. I take care of all of my belongings. Is what i replied with. The service writer told me i was looking at $6,000 to get them replaced. I don't have 6 grand sitting around so after many headaches and the dealer trying to scam my insurance company andgetting mad that i tried to contact honda directly to resolve my issue they finally fixed my car....(it took them 2 months) and cost me a lot of money. I was given no help from honda even after i had found out that i was not the only person out there with this same exact problem. With that being said you'd think honda would do something about this. Apparently taking care of customers and doing what's right has fallen low on the pole for honda. I can promise i will never purchase a car from honda ever again.
Car idles high and eratic since a new alternator was put on due to light(in and out) flickering along with fan and radio cutting out when a/c unit is used and cooling fans kick on and off.since then car idles high, surges went fron tacking 1100 cold to 1500. Went from warm idle at 600 and is now 8-900rpms.lights still do the same thing but they agree there was a voltage drop after two dealers said it was acharcteristic.after two month the cars going back in for a second seat track and a syl plate that was damaged.now along with a list of problems the front bumper is pealing in same spot on left and right side near headlights.i alreadt complained about the bumpers not fitting.dealer did idle relearn procedeure that did nothing.check fuel cap message comes on and check engine light was on.they claim after 20 years of driving and 4 hondas,i don't know how to put a gas cap on.worst car i ever had.the worst part is the attitude of the dealers and honda.i have been waiting for over two months for a rep,las time dealer snuck a note in that i refused to see the rep.i faxed them a demand letter to see the rep and another dealer was also supposed to set a meeting up.they claim he is out with a bad back(philadelphia area rep,)i am suing honda under the lemon law.i had enough.the suit was filed and my court date is in october,contact me with any questions or comments.car alo smell like a rotten egg.
The leather interior of armrest and door armrest are blistering.the armrest has split with no wear what so ever on both.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord which was purchased brand new. He stated that both front seats bounced when they move back and forth. He felt that the seats were off track. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure and that they were working on a remedy. No repairs were made to date. The failure and current mileages were under 25,000. Updated 08/11/10. *ljupdated 08/11/10
My 2008 honda accord ex coupe is a nightmare. Trying to use the defroster while warming up car,blower motor kept losing power. Lights in and out of car are still flickering when you have the lights on and cooling fan comes on. Honda says all hondas do it. This is my fourth and this is the only one with this electrical issue. Honda is rude , and doesn't care. Besides pealing paint, bad drivers upholstry,the passenger seat will not stay still and hass a bead creaking sound. My selling dealer that told me not to come backs service manager told me i weigh too much. I am 245 lbs now. When we had our 04 and 06 i was 300 and it was fine. When you accelerate and decelerations seat moves. I have a spinal cord injury and today this caused it to hurt even more. If anyone would like to email me about what we should do with our expensive nightmares. We should all get a rally of our junkers together and block honda headquarters and we will call the news to televise it.
At a full stop passenger exited the vehicle and shut the passenger front door and the side curtain airbags and front passenger seat side airbag deployed. The force of the airbags being deployed also damaged the back passenger door weather strip that creates a seal when doors close. Headliner is damaged as well. Seat belt on front passenger side has been deployed and is non functioning.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver side head rest was not angled correctly. When she would sit in the seat, the head rest would push her head forward. She stated this would cause her to feel fatigued and cause a sore neck, affecting her ability to operate the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 9,700.
2008 honda accord with defective front seat headrests. Consumer states that the headrests are angled to far forward causing them to have to hold their heads forward and bent to sit in the seat.
Faulty headrest design.pushes the head of many drivers radically forward, making it painful and dangerous to operate the vehicle.prolonged driving causes neck and head pain lasting for days, from less than an hour of driving.
Cars lights dim and blink everytime the cooling fan kicks on and off,this includes headlights,brake lights,all interior lights,a/c fan dims,radio gets softer. This is dangerous to drive at night. People think you are flashing them and jamming on my brakes. I also have problems with upholstry,side air bags,right seat track, out of line bumper and pealing paint. Honda has to do something with my 2008 honda accord ex coupe before someone gets killed. Please someone help me.
I hear a grinding sound every time i brake.i saw that honda settle a class action lawsuit regarding replacing or reimbursing for brake pads that wore out twice as fast. But i called honda and they told me my car was not covered by this. I have a proximately 54,000 miles on my vehicle.secondly, my vehicle vibrates or shakes a bit at higher speeds of 65 mph and above on the highway. Not sure if this is a common problem or should be addressed by honda. Finally, i develop backaches due to the discomfort of the seats which i suspect are not correctly or ergonomically designed. After about 30 to 40 minutes of driving i experience lower back pain which i normally never have.this dissuades me from driving for much longer distances as i remain stiff and need to rest in order to recover from the back pain after driving the vehicle.
Bolt fell off frontbrake at dealer. Dealer repaired brakes free.
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 barelymissed 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 all car owners with these electronic systems that don't work.the second time my three year grandson was in the back seat.the dealershipsaid the electronic system sent a message that designated that there was anacceleration or malfunction.anyway i am sending this because i wanted mycar fixed and because it is a paper trail if someone gets killed in this car.i will no longer own a honda.this was my second honda and until this i was very satisfied.i now have a car paid for that i cannot drive.i do want the publicto be aware of this problem.[xxx]i don't have the vin number.my car is parted outside the dealership in sanford, n.c. Waiting for me to pick it back up.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When i apply my brakes i hear a grinding noise.it doesn't happen all of the time..it is intermittent.i have taken it to the honda dealership twice and both times they have told me they don't see or hear anything that might be wrong.they drive it for about a mile.naturally, it usually happens on the weekend when the dealership service department is closed.
1. Excessive oil consumption.2. Rear breaks require pads changed after every 15k -17k ml of driving3. Battery failed after 1 1/2 of service, about 20k mi.
I took my car in for an oil change and tire rotation and was told the rear brake pads needed to be replace. I found out that a lawsuit was settled in 2010 and people were informed of this. We never received any notice and when i contacted my local honda dealer i was told there was nothing they could do about because there wasn't a recall notice. When i contacted corporate i was directed to thelaw firms website that informed me it was to late to file a claim. What can i do about this? thank you.
General concerns. However i am concerned about the airbag, engine and brakes problem especially. Honda has not made us aware of any problems with this vehicle. Thankfully we have only had premature replacement of brakes. We are aware of consumer complaints only because we are concerned about our product which we assume to be safe and reliable . You can rely on our qualitymaintenance program, we have been alerted by mail of a pending suit we cannot benefit from class action because we have no incident to report. Honda corporate and dealers owe us consumers true and fair information and timely communications . Gmc had to kill people before they were found to be irresponsible. Consider this a complaint about brakes, failure to take responsibility, failure to notify, regarding other possible problems especially airbags.
08 honda accord ex l 4 cyl brakes continuously have issues with wearing unevenly. The issue seems to be more prevalent in the rear. The last time i had the brakes checked and "fixed" i had to take the car to the dealership 3 times because they could not seem to correct the issue with vibration of the car when the brakes were applied. Even after 3rd time going to the dealership there was still a slight vibration when the brakes were applied. When i spoke with the service manager about the issues with the brakes, i was told that it was known issue, but there was nothing more they could do to fix the problem.
It happened twice, both times i had tried to come to a complete stop and the car would suddenly start to accelerator, wouldn't stop right away, this could become very dangerous.
The 2008 honda accord models were subject to a class action lawsuit in 2010.the suit stated that rear brake pads on the vehicle wear prematurely.the problem with the lawsuit is that at that time most owners of the vehicles did not know or encounter a problem with the brake pads.further, the pads are wearing prematurely which in most cases will cause a need for the rotors to be replaced.thus the expense to the owner is higher.in some instances the owner is force to purchase new calipers which increase the cost even more.the vehicles are outfitted with an electronic braking distribution (ebd) system which might be the cause of the overall issue.when the 2008 honda accord models were built, honda installed smaller brake pads on the vehicles.the class action lawsuit covered a fraction of the cost to owners.as time goes by, more and more owners are now faced with much higher costs to replace all the rear braking componenets.i myself spent over $800.00 in april, 2014 to have new brake pads, calipers and rotors installed on my vehicle.that service was to replace the original equipment on the vehicle.i need to have the same braking components replaced in march, 2016 at a cost of over $800.00.the brake components should not need to be replaced after 23 months.the mileage between repairs was 10,000 miles.honda needs to be held accountable for poor quality for the ebd systems in the vehicles.
Early tear and wear of brakepads causing damage to drums.
"takata recall"honda usa does not honor the nhtsa16v-056 (corrosion of the ecu unit) air bag recall. They said they would send a remedy letter in the fall of 2016. Never received the letter, and closed their recall campaign. They will not replace the ecu unit unless it's corroded to a point where a warning light comes on. The whole point of the nhtsa 16v-056 recall is to replace the ecu unit, so no corrosion will occur in the future. Honda usa refuses to replace the ecu unit. They bully their dealers not to replace it too.i have never encountered a business that is this deceiving in my life. I' m stuck without any pull orpower to have them liable for this issue. Please ,i beg you , please help me nhtsa!there was a litigation that was settled in the past regarding premature wear on the rear brakes. They just replaced one set of rear brakes per litigation, but the actual defect was never addressed and never fixed. The defect is in their brakingsystem .i'm still driving with defective braking, with extremely high anxiety.honda usa deceived nhtsa and the customers again. Seats are so uncomfortable , it detracts attention away from driving safely on the road.
The brake pads are gone very rapidly on 56000miles only.honda service centre is asking them to replace at my own cost i have honda care plan as well but no luck .brake pad should go as longer as 70,000 miles.
Having tires replaced tech noted rear brakes worn to need replacement. Work completed on 09 sep 2011. Tires rotated on 29 january 2014. Tech advised brake replacement. Mileage 45,715. This is a known issue with this model/year accord. Less than 20k on second brake job - both sets rear brake failure of "normal" mileage given reasonable use.
Loud noise from rear brakes. Squealing, so pulled over. Then drove 8 miles home. Now in 2015 at 33000 miles on the odometer, i've had to replace the rear pads three times, had slides repaired and lubed, two sets of rotors, and now a rear caliber that honda replaced because i still had a warranty on them. They where found to be seized yet again 12/10/14 after being seized and serviced 5/12/14.each time i'd notice a smoking or weird noises coming from the rear brakes and then would schedule an appt.honda should recall these rear brakes or offer some kind of brake upgrade.
The takata airbags don't work well and also the brake doesn't work well sometimes
When applying the brakes - there is a really bad vibration/pulsing in the steering wheel and brake pedal. The car is a 2008 honda accord ex-l with 19,000 miles. Dealer wants to replace rotors .......... Car is out of warranty !!!!!looks like a known problem online for the 2008-2010 honda accord . Class action law suit was settled for millions of dollars. But the dealer said they were not aware of any problems or complaints for brakes ....i am going to replace pads and rotors on front and back .... With top shelf parts not cheap ass honda parts !!!!
Vsa/brake/check engine/and abs light.
I had to crashes and noone of the two accidents the air bags came out the supension dont know what itsactaly happen its really damage.and also the brakes of the car
Transmission shifts hard on acceleration, causing hard jerks. When braking rpms is still high and engine is high. It is truly an unsafe situation. It seems the car doesn't know what gear to be in. And when you turn it does the same.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 55 mph suddenly the rear driver's side wheel well was engulfed in smoke. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility. The mechanic stated both rear brake calipers were stuck in the rotors. The mechanic stated that the rotors, brake pads, and brake calipers needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 152,000.
Bolt from front brakes fell off at dealer while driving up to inspect brakes. Dealer repaired brakes free.
My wife and i purchased a 2008 honda accord (certified pre-owned) january 06, 2010.the mileage was 46,399. The honda dealer said the brakes were new. (certified pre-owned)we had to replace the brakes july 2011 at 53,096 miles. (6697 miles later)august 2012 we had to replace brakes rotors and calipers 68007 miles. At this time we were advised of a defect in the braking system by just brakes.. We contacted honda and they said since we were not the original owners and we did not take action sooner (prior 2010?) we would not be reimbursed for these repairs. (honda settles lawsuit over this matter??)we also had to replace the tires in august 2012 as well. Since the repair of the brakes and calipers we have not had any issues and the gas mileage increased.we have spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix a problem that honda has known about. A "certified pre-owned" honda should qualify for the reimbursement that honda has offered, even though we were not the original owners. Since we did not know about the "problem" until after 2010 (after the purchase of the vehicle) we could not had acted in time. It is my understanding there was a "safety bulletin" about this issue? if there was, why didn't honda/dealer notify us of this issue? or shouldn't they have fixed this issue before selling the honda as a "certified pre-owned" vehicle?i received a letter from honda yesterday about a defect (control arm) in the 2006, 2007 & 2008 honda civic and reimbursement available for this law suit. I would like honda to remedy the situation on my 2008 honda accord.
Takata recallsometimes my sideairbag signal blinks and when i press the brake paddle hardly it sounds like rough and also sometimes when i touch the door i feel little bit electric shock.
At 25,111 miles brakes were squeaking and wore down.rear brake pads were replaced and cleaned rotors still squeaked.paid $195.00.had a couple of services and complained about brakes but they told me since they were new they will squeak for a while until they break in.finally had enough of the squeaky brakes, went back in for service at 33,037 miles.brakes still squeaking.front pads 7.8mm rear pads 6.2mm.they recommended replace pads again!!and resurface rotors$249.00 special.did not replace!!at 60,601 miles had to replace rear brakes again charge $257.00.
Shoddy rear brakes.purchased certified pre owned, and rear brakes were replaced through certification process at approx. 45,000 miles.10/22/12 rear brakes, rotors and passenger rear caliper replaced at 62,000 miles.rear brakes, rotors and caliper should have lasted many more miles.front brakes fine.
I purchased this honda accord from automaxx of summerville in good faith from dealer stating that vehicle passed all their inspections (including brake system).i found out within 2 weeks later by taking it to a honda dealership, that the brakes, brake lines, caliper, exhaust system are all affected by severe, damaging rust.during inspection, inclusive were sticking caliper.i had front brakes replaced; but due to rust, technician had to bam & force brakes lose.i was informed of the risks with severe rusting causing parts to brake and fail.new brakes would not install properly after old, seated brakes came off.when vehicle is in motion and stopping, the brake system makes noise, and seems like something coming apart due to the insecure fitting of brakes/rotors/calipers, which all have a great build up of rust.this vehicle was purchased approximately 1 month ago in these conditions.it should be illegal to sell such vehicles that pose safety risk in brake system.honda inspection suggested that rust was so severe that car could have possibly been damaged by salt water/snow/ice or flood.car originated from up north.re-sale should not be allowed.
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 car to dealer, they replaced vtc actuator but it did not correct the problem.complained again and they performed oil consumption analysis only to tell me it was using less than one quart per one thousand miles and that was the industry standard.a few months later i became more irritated about the problem and complained again.they performed another oil consumption analysis to tell me it was using more than it was previously but less than one quart per 1000 miles and wouldn't do anything.currently the car has 100000 miles on it and yes, the warranty just expired and it's using one quart per 1200 miles.i wrote honda of america a letter and complained.they called but other than kind words, they did nothing.oh and have i mentioned the head lights.... They blink when the heat or air is on.i must not forget that the leather on both the arm rest and console has bubbled up but no signs of wear or damage around the bubbles.and let me not forget the most recent issue:now often times while setting completely still at a stop light and/or going down the road i hear a clicking sound in the steering column.i am not turning the steering wheel when i hear this noise.it just starts clicking, kind of like an electronic click coming from the steering column.oh what a piece of junk honda made when it built the 2008 accord.paid 30,000 for it and i'm sadly disappointed.
2008 honda accord issues, spark plugs, battery light, and traction light indicator turn on and engine pulsates and stutters, door lock actuatorfail 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.
I have noticed on 5 different occasions that when i apply the brake the accelerator is also activated.when i remove my foot completely off the brake and apply pressure to the brake pedal again it corrects itself.at first i thought it was caused by wearing my big snow boots and i was actually pressing both pedals at the same time.this is not the case as it has happened several times since then.i haven't taken my car in to the dealership yet because i know they won't be able to make it happen again for them.it happens at random times.
I am the original owner,my car has approx. 24000 miles, i havingbreak problemthat is developedapprox. Good 5000 miles ago. When the break is applied the fontend of the car starts vibrating and shaking, also can filled in the starring wheel.
Despite the recall a few years ago, honda still ignores the problem of rear brakes that wear out rapidly and therefore require frequent replacement.at just over 91,000 miles, i now have to schedule my 3rd rear brake replacement and it will be the second time that i must replace the rear rotors.honda refuses to acknowledge that their rear brakes are flawed and seem to not feel obligated to correct them.they also do not feel as though they should offer any financial assistance for the replacement of their substandard rear brakes.we are therefore forced into high rear brake and rotor replacement bills.perhaps it was their plan all along to bilk unsuspecting customers.this is a serious safety issue that honda needs to remedy immediately.
I had my car for a year since 8/13/2016 now my car is knocking ticking and when i accelerate it's loud in the morning i got all my oil changes transmission flush and engine flush i need help what's going on i went to get a diagnostics test yesterday (8/25/17) now my engine light is blinking on my dashboard plus the tpms light and also vsa indicator with the triangle with the exclamation mark in it i turned the car on this morning drove it to the store it cut off on me help it only let me go up to 25 mph
If you are driving at any speed over 40 mph and begin to stop; the steering wheel vibrates and the front end has a knocking sound. Taking the car in for servicemultiple times and having this issue noted. I have been told on three different occasion that my rotors are wrapped and need to be turned down. Having the rotors turn, soon as i left the lot . The issue still remained. The most offensive remarks made by a honda service rep. Is" i have poor driving habits." thinking i was going crazy, i asked a total stranger at my local supermarket driving a 2008 accord. They told me they also have been experiencing the same issue with the car andhonda's service dept. I have been dealing with this headache for now 71000 miles, and now refuse to purchase another honda ever. They probably could not give the car to me for free.
The brake pads are gone very rapidly on 56000miles only.honda service centre is asking them to replace at my own cost i have honda care plan as well but no luck .brake pad should go as longer as 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vsa and abs indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side speed sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the technician indicated that the vsa modulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The yaw rate sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
I own 2 honda'san accord and a pilot it is insane the visa modulator went bad on both them.a 1500+ part that also is associated with the abs and emerg brake.i have 2 relative who also have this problem. The more research i do the more this seems to be a faulty part issue. How is everyone e having this issue? very unhappy with the cost of this and being forced to utilize a dealership for this fix only. As honda does not allow any other mechanic to fix or reset this code. 121-01. &. 121-21
Losing braking power and pedal not functioning properly continually getting air in brake lines from faulty abs vsa modular pump this happens when stopped at a light and while in moving traffic
Vsa brake and abs light come on and off intermittently. Braking test with lights on show abs does not work. Numerous complaints on web sites about moisture entering the control module.no response from honda other than replace the $1200.00 module.
This is a safety raised issue on a 2008 accord-lxp that i purchased used (which had about 29k originally when i purchased it as a certified honda accord) from herb chambers boston.since i purchased the car, i started hearing an odd grinding noise when starting the car on cold days - honda said just keep oil full. I then find out that a recall had been issued to fix the oil consumption, that honda had finally agreed there was an issue with the engine design and would fix it and at the same time would not cause other issues to emerge such as vtc and the timing chain issues.recently my engine light came on, i started researching the problem. It was the first time i knew about the following issues which i will be detailing/describing below.results were bad: a timing chain failure. My car has stopped in the middle of road causing a very dangerous situation which could led to me losing my life. Not, only that, when i tried to just drive the car a mile back to my house it was accelerating and decelerating by it self. In addition, i decided to take it to the dealership for a diagnoses, i almost ended up in couple accidents. The car was uncontrollable and won't stop and the brakes won't respond due to issues caused by oil consumption, to vtc actuator to a timing chain failure: the car keep accelerating and decelerating by it self on the road or highway.note: ideally the timing chain should not fail on 58k miles.simplified sequence of problems:oil consumption issue vtc (valve timing control) actuator timing chain (either loose or broken)safety issue
Rear brakes failed at 21,000 miles. We purchased the car new and have very low mileage. The rear brakes needed to be completely replaced.
Have had to have the rear brakes repaired twice since i have owned this vehicle. Once at 57,000 miles and again at 140,000. While i realize that this is now a high mileage vehicle, the front brakes are still the original and when the rear brakes were repaired, the shop estimated i still had 70% life remaining for the front pads. The cost of the repairs at 57,000 miles were partially covered by a class action suit against honda at the time.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact was reversing from a residential driveway when the rear brake began exhibiting a very loud scraping metal noise. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the rear brakes would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 21,627.
The brake light continues to go on and off on the dashboard. I have changed my brakes, replaced the brake fluid and the problem persists. I have went to honda and they can only tell you the cost for the repair. I have seen quite a few complaints on other websites with the same problem.i have found multiple websites with the same problem for the 2008, 2009 and 2007 honda accord, i cannot understand how it's affecting a significant amount of vehicles for the honda accord and there is not a recall listed. Especially when it can cause hazardous driving conditions. The light comes on within a minute or two of driving and turns off after reaching 40 mph. Other times it stays on and the vsa light comes on.
My car has 21,000 miles on it when i discovered that the noise coming from the back of the car was my brake pad wear sensors.they started squealing 1,000 earlier but i did not know it was the wear sensors making the noise because they squealed while driving.there should not have been any brake drag unless the calipers were not working properly.i did find out on the inet that the slider pins were reversed and that was why there was drag on the brakes.this is a safety hazard and also causes less fuel efficiency since the brakes are being applied all of the time.i took the car to the local honda dealer at the request of honda customer service and the dealership told me that i had no brake pads left.i called honda back and they told me that my car was not on a recall list according to my vin but all of the articles that i read on the inet said that over 750,000 of all 2008-2009 and early 2010 accords and acura tsx had the slider pins reversed.there is a document issued by honda that comes with the new fixed brak pads for the rear wheels states that the slider pins needs to be reversed and the smooth pin should be on top.mine were originally installed at the factory reversed.here is an internet link explaining the problem along with the document that comes with their so called "improved honda rear brake pads for swapping the two rear caliper pins which were installed incorrectly at the factory.http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/2008-2010-honda-accord-premature-rear-brake-pad-wear-repair-guide/
I have been having problems with the brakes since it was purchased in march 2011. The brakes pads were replaced on the front and back twice since i bought the car. The rotors were turned this year. The car would not stop and constantly made noises. A week ago, i was involved in a car accident because my brakes failed.
My rear brake pads need replacement about every 25k miles. I even had the rotors resurfaced by the dealer at about the 25k mark in the front also until i upgraded my front pads but even with upgraded rear pads no difference at all still wear too fast.
We had to have the brakes repaired again.we purchased the vehicle as a certified pre-owned honda.we replaced the brakes last october 2011. 15,000 miles later, we had to replace them again?we took our honda accord to a honda dealer in ft. Worth (frank kent honda) for a recall repair and they said we needed new brakes.we took the honda to just brakes in ft. Worth and the manager said our honda has a caliper and brake problem associated with 2009 honda accords. The caliper causes the brakes to not "disengage" causing "friction" thus wearing the brakes down way too quickly?????really?? this is news to us? nothing was said when we bought the honda in january 2011. From huggins honda in ft. Worth.?nothing was mentioned by frank kent honda when they said we needed new brake pads?now i have read an article explaining a law suit over the brakes?why are honda owners not being told or warned about this???
Car caught fire doors locked would not let me out.car shut off no 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 noticecold rattle start on my engine and now is progressively getting louder. I did a look up online and my mechanic said itvtc ( variable timing control ) actuator was found to be defective. I think honda should replace this since my car now has 80k miles i might be out of warranty.
3.5 v-6 engine rattling loudly
Rear brake pads wore out at 25910 miles.
Purchased honda accord exlv6 in 02/08. Rear brakes started squeaking at 3k miles. Brought the car into bay ridge dealership in brooklyn ny and work was done to the rotors and/or rear brake pads numerous times. I have complained to the service mgr on every oil change and they're well aware of the situation. I was told everyone's waiting for honda to issue recall. I have sent letters to honda in 2008 & 2009 to file complaints . The issue is well documented online and in various magazines. Honda told me it was normal wear and tear, but that is not satisfactory. Aside from the noise, there is a real safety issue here as the braking distance seems longer. I was finally so frustrated that i went to a trusted local mechanic and was told the rear brake pads needed replacing immediately. Approx 18k miles. The ironic part is that he told me to make an appointment soon because he knows this will continue to happen and worried for my safety.
I was backing out of my drive way when i pressed the brakes to slow down and the brakes "grind'. The following week i took my 2008 honda accord to the dealer and i was told thebrakes "prematurely wear out" i asked about a recall and i was told that there is a class action suit so honda can not do a recall. I bought my car preowned from carmax in december 2009.
I have a 2008 honda accord and drive about 22,000 miles mainly highway a year. At 20,000 miles my rear brakes went out a year after purchasing. I was told i must have drove w/the parking brake on and brakes were replaced. Next, as time went on many others were having the same problems and dealerships were aware and agreed this was an issue but honda wasn't doing anything about it. I have now replaced my rear brakes a second time and called american honda i have 42,000 miles this time. I was told due to the highway miles i'm getting more out of the brakes then intended. The brakes are working up to specs is what was said but also said that honda knows this isn't right for the customer or for what a honda buyer is expecting but there will be no change. I was heading toward the mountains of chatanooga when i was going to hit the mark for replacement. I was afraid to drive the car and have the brakes go out. I thought to replace them before the noise i'd hear just incase i was on the mountains. I took the car in and my rotors were effected even though i hadn't heard any signal noise yet and the rear brakes needed replacement. The dealerships apologize and admit they've brought this to honda's attention but nothing is done about it. I could have been on those mountains with it going out but luckily i knew already it was a possibility and concern. For me, i'm going to have to replace the rear brakes yearly. It is still cheaper than me buying a new car in this economic time but awful to buy a trusted name like honda and have this safety concern each year that a company is aware of but won't fix or take on the cost of repair. I was told that the problem was handled in this years model but don't know that for sure. No one is thinking at 20,000 miles their rear brakes might go out while driving.this is a problem that i hope will be addressed. I was told to send my complaint here by a service mechanic at honda because he said he knows this is an issue not being addressed. *tw
I have a 2008 honda accord coupe.on 11/28/2010, while driving the vehicle,i heard a loud screeching sound coming from the rear tires, as i applied the brakes it felt like the vehicle was hitting bottom,i took the vehicle for service on 12/01/2010, and was advised i needed new brake pads. The vehicle has 24,046 miles. For the past three (3) years i have taken this vehicle for service to the same honda dealer, they never warned me that the rear brakes would require such frequent repairs.i was very upset to have to paid $250.00 for repairs. Thank you for your assistance.
2008 honda accords rear brake failing & rotors need to be replaced @16,000 miles. I was upset to find out that my almost new car needed brakes & rotors @16,000 miles. I have never had to have brakes replaced before 50,000 miles. I researched a honda accord web site & found alot of other honda owners were having the same problem & are being told it is their driving habits. Honda refuses to acknowledge that this is a manufacturer defect & can cause a vehicle crash. I find it odd that i took the car in for an oil change & they knew the brakes were bad. Scary stuff - a major car manufacturer refusing to admit they have a design problem. I called honda headquarters & they told me this is the first they are hearing about it. Not true! i found out that i was not the only person having this problem after researching it on line. Many others were filing complaints & being told the same thing. I paid to have the brakes replaced & the rotors resurfaced. I will not keep this car if this is what is going to keep happening. Someone will get killed because no one thinks they need brakes replaced so soon.
Mid-december at 28,000mi in my honda accord,i started hearing grinding noises when backing out of the driveway; went to the honda dealer so they could tell me what was going on.i was told that the rear brakes had 1mm and i needed to replace them as soon as possible. I asked them to cover this expense with an extended warranty i bought when i got the car and i was told that this would cover anything from bumper to bumper. They charged me $50.00 for the inspection (i paid for it) and told me that the estimate was $170.00 to replace them. My total bill was $180.00 dollars. This is a disgrace and honda needs to stand behind this mess up and honor their customers.
2008 honda accord, 3800 miles, brakes squealing. Scottsdale, az dealership said "defect" and changed the front pads. Online search indicates this is a widespread problem and honda motor corp is not taking responsibility. Customers report multiple trips back to their dealerships.
Premature wear on brakes on 2008 honda accord. Purchased car in 2007 and have had to replace brakes in 2008 & 2009 with less than 30k miles on it. Brakes are $200+ to be replaced and squeal and squeak even after replacing. Brakes are of poor quality and need to be recalled and replaced by honda motor corporation.
Back brakes are making a loud sound when i press on them. Car begins to shake as well. Many people are having the same issues.
I have 34,000 miles on my 2008 honda accord ex, the engine has been revving when i reach approx 2,000 rpm and the dealer tells me this is normal.the car began making this sound only a few months ago, so it is not normal.i am also told that my rear brakes are already worn and need replaced asap.the cost of the brakes to be replaced is over $500, which seems a little steep, especially with honda already having settled the lawsuit over this models brake issues.
I have 19000 miles on my car and the back brake needed replacing.the dealership replaced the back brakes and resurfaced the rotors due to premature brake wearing.according to carcomplaints.com there are many other 2008 honda accords that are having this same failure.i have a 2 year old and cannot and will not have her in danger to defective equipment on a brand new car.
I purchased a brand new 2008 honda accord ex 2.4l in may of 2008. Since then i have had numerous brake problems including early wear of the rear brake pads and warping of the rotors(starting at about 19,000 miles). My vehicle currently has 35,000 miles and under normal circumstances i do not believe that brake pads or rotors should deteriorate at such low miles.according to the 2008 honda accord rear brake pad settlement, i believe that all brake related problems such as rotor warp should be included as well.the rotor warp causes the steering while/car to shake while applying the brakes and causes excessive noise and instability in braking when braking on a decline (ie. Hill or mountain).
2008 honda accord ex6544 kmiles- had front brakes checked from squeal and said nothing wrong9724 miles- they changed front brakes and got 4 more mpg.21k miles- they say i have 1mm of back brakes left and may have rotor damage.no squeals or any signs of brake damage to the driver.
Premature rear brake wear on 2008 honda accord.my vehicle has only 1.5 mm remaining on rear brake pads with just 17,200 miles.honda claims this is a result of my driving style.in fact, this is a design flaw affecting thousands of 2008 honda accords.rear brake pads on a front wheel drive vehicle should not have to be replaced at 17,200 miles.this is a safety problem.
I have a 2008 honda accord and drive about 22,000 miles mainly highway a year. At 20,000 miles my rear brakes went out a year after purchasing. I was told i must have drove w/the parking brake on and brakes were replaced. Next, as time went on many others were having the same problems and dealerships were aware and agreed this was an issue but honda wasn't doing anything about it. I have now replaced my rear brakes a second time and called american honda i have 42,000 miles this time. I was told due to the highway miles i'm getting more out of the brakes then intended. The brakes are working up to specs is what was said but also said that honda knows this isn't right for the customer or for what a honda buyer is expecting but there will be no change. I was heading toward the mountains of chatanooga when i was going to hit the mark for replacement. I was afraid to drive the car and have the brakes go out. I thought to replace them before the noise i'd hear just incase i was on the mountains. I took the car in and my rotors were effected even though i hadn't heard any signal noise yet and the rear brakes needed replacement. The dealerships apologize and admit they've brought this to honda's attention but nothing is done about it. I could have been on those mountains with it going out but luckily i knew already it was a possibility and concern. For me, i'm going to have to replace the rear brakes yearly. It is still cheaper than me buying a new car in this economic time but awful to buy a trusted name like honda and have this safety concern each year that a company is aware of but won't fix or take on the cost of repair. I was told that the problem was handled in this years model but don't know that for sure. No one is thinking at 20,000 miles their rear brakes might go out while driving.this is a problem that i hope will be addressed. I was told to send my complaint here by a service mechanic at honda because he said he knows this is an issue not being addressed. *tw
While the country has been focusing on toyota recalls for slow action on defective parts there may be one other major car dealer with a safety issue that needs attention...honda.their '08, '09, and '10 models have defective brakes.honda canada admits it.honda usa has yet to issue a recall.do a google search for "honda accord brake problem".or check out this website:http://www.carcomplaints.com/recent_trends.shtmlyou can see that honda accord 2008 brake problems are by far leading any other problem (including toyota) and the 2009 model counts (which are still brand new) are making the list of most problematic rank #8.there are over 731 complaints of premature brake failures on the 2008 honda accord (as of 24 feb 2010), and honda has so far not issued a recall.please call honda into account for their negligence just like you did toyota.*this is a non-specific complaint.all mandatory fields of this online form may contain invalid information*
My honda accord sedan ex had rear brakes replaced at 25,744 miles. I started hearing a metal scrapping noise from the rear of my car when backing up.i brought my car into a honda dealership and was told by the service advisor that my rear brake pads had to be replaced.he told me that the replacement would not be under warranty as this is normal wear & tear.heasked me if i "brake lightly" as this may have been one of the reasons which led to this problem.believe me, i am a bit naive about cars, but i didn't think that i had the car long enough to have to have new bake pads installed, needless to say the rear versus the front.i found a web site carcomplaints.com on facebook http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accourd/2008/brakes/premature_brak_wear.shtml which had 313 & counting complaints regarding the same issue.i am hopeful that honda does the right thing and issues a recall to correct this problem (or at least supplement our repair bills.(avg $212.00).my fear is that a driver not address the scrapping noise they hear in a timely manner and have an accident due to the faulty brakes.thank you.
Purchased car and drove off the honda lot as new car on 4.3.2008.grinding sound at rear of car noticed at 17500 miles on or about 1.01.2009.took the car into honda, they had to replace work rear brake pads at a cost of $300.i complained and said it was too soon to replace them, honda said it was wear and tear and i had to pay.i researched this site and found 5 similar complaints.i am calling honda at 18009995901 to lodge a complaint and i urge you to do the same.
I would like to suggest that nhtsa investigate the braking system on the 2008 honda accord and other models with the same braking system.brakes seem to be experiencing premature wear and rotors are becoming warped at 30,000 miles or much sooner.hundreds of other 2008 honda accord owners have complained of the same problem on car related forums.i realize that brakes are typically a wear and tear thing, but the speed at which these brakes wear seems excessive.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord in 10/2007. I took my vehicle to the dealer today and found out that i needed to replace my brakes. My vehicle only has 16k miles on it. I inquired with the mechanic and he said this is normal wear and tear. I contacted honda customer service via telephone and was informed that honda was aware of an issue regarding "premature brake wear" on 2008 accords and have since remedied the problem with their 2009 models. When i inquired as to what could be done about my situation i was informed there was no resolution that honda could offer. I would need to pay for the brake replacements and if honda did offer some sort of incentive in the future i would be notified since a case was open for me. I furthered my research and googled premature brake wear on 2008 honda accords and was taken to the following linkhttp://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtmli found more than 230 complaints from consumers with the same issue and the need to pay for the replacements out of pocket, some having replaced 2 and 3 times already. Is it to much for me to ask that honda accept responsibility in this flaw and remedy the situation. If there is an issue withpremature wear and it was addressed in the newer models, shouldn't something be done about the existing models which have this problem.
Vehicle brakes wear extremely fast. 6 months into normal use, and the pads and rotors are of poor quality.new, and squealing after 1 month of use. Pressure on pedal must be used more as the breaks wear.
Brakes on my 2008 honda accord have prematurely worn - at 19000 miles thehonda dealer said my rear brakes needed to be replaced - they were at .338 and .336 - this is unheard of. Front brakes were at .8 and ok.it is my understanding that for 2008 & 2009 honda went to smaller rear pads and rotors and that's why they wear out so fast. This is a serious defect in workmanship.
Inspection of brakes at 28,000 were noted to be good wear, 60% remaining at tire rotation service.at 29,000 miles, loud noise was found to be totally worn rear brakes (only on the inside portion) unevenly worn and not found previously.new brakes replaced but now i expect the same unsafe wearing of this brake.not sure i am getting full braking control.
I own a 2008 honda accord exl-v6.the brakes on this car are unsafe and have failed repeated with premature wear on both front and rear brakes.i reported the issue to honda national hq when my car had only 20,000 miles, was given a case number, and nothing was done except to apologize for my inconvenience.now less than 9 months later the problem is occurring again. I just went on a website called www.carcomplaints.com and saw that almost 500 people have reported the same issue !something needs to be done and honda needs to take responsibility for this defect.
2008 honda accord:temporary brake lock experienced when brake is applied on bumpy road or entering to shopping mall parking lot from normal street.
2008 honda accord rear brakes wearing pre maturely.the rear brake pads are wearing completely out around 20k to 30k miles.the inner brake pads seem to wear 80% more than the outer brake pads.could become a safety issue for some.
Brakes started making noise.took the car in for an inspection.pads needed to be replaced with less than 25,000 on the new car.
Brake pad replacement and rotars resurfaced at 24k miles.
I have a 2008 honda accord.was told by dealer rear brake pads needed to be replaced after 15,000 mile service.cost me $200.dealer says that it wouldn't cover the cost and there's nothing they could do and that i should complain to honda corporate.i have filed a report with honda.totally unreasonable for a car's rear brakes to be replaced every 15,000 miles.
2008 honda accord rear brake pads replaced at 17,000 miles. I had the rear breaks replaced at a cost of 197.00.
Honda accord ex-l 2008.i had to replace rear brakes and resurface rotors at 25,711 miles at a cost of $410.49.i now have read that many others have had the same issue.they replaced the brakes with the same defective pads, and now the squeaking has started so i know they will need to be replaced again at 45,000. I am so frustrated!
2008 honda accord all models brake problems.this is a known issue with honda and there have been over 400 complaints on the website carcomplaints.com.numbers of people all over the world has complained to honda for this issue but nothing is being done.honda will not recall the premature brake wear on all 2008 honda accord models.my brakes have went out twice since i had my car and it has only been a year.this is a safety problem because when the brakes go bad they just go bad no indication or warning.honda is not owning up to the issue and they should be.nothing has been to correct this failure of the brake system. Honda just says they are looking into it or that they need more people to complain.the website should be proof alone that a numerous amount of 2008 honda accord owners are complaining of this exact same issue.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord exl automatic v6 in september 2007.on nov 14, 2008 the dealership informs me that the rear brakes are worn down to the rotors and need to be replaced at 29-30,000 miles.never have i replaced breaks this soon on a new vehicle.the mechanic informed me that several people with this same vehicle have experienced similar problems, and have replaced theirs with less miles.i am also informed that this is wear and tear which is not covered under warranty.after researching it on the web, there are several others with the same issue.the brake pads placed on these vehicle need to be investigated further.
Our 2008 accord had 29,000 miles on it when the brakes began squealing.the honda dealer checked it and said we needed new rear brake pads and the rotors needed turning.i called honda america they, like the dealer, said it was a wear and tear item.i had an independent mechanic to replace the pads.he said the rotors did not need turning.my mechanic said he had never seen pads wear that quick.it must be a defect in the pads.honda will not stand behind their product in this case.i am very disappointed.
I had a noise in the rear brakes of my 2008 honda accord, the car only has 17500 miles on it, i took it to the dealers service department they told me my car needed new rear brake pads. The rear pads didn't reach 60% of there recommended life, i fell this is a problem in the new hondas.
Rear brake pads wore out at approximately 20k miles. Dealer advised that this is normal wear and tear.
2008 honda accord lxp 4 cyl. Auto purchased 9/23/2007. Product/ manufacturing/engineering defect in rear brakes - premature rear brake wear. Rear brakes require new pads at approximately 22,000 to 24,000 miles. Consumers are unknowingly driving cars under warranty with rear pads below safety level. Neither the dealerships or honda are alerting customers to the problem. They're waiting until the customer hears a squealing noise indicating metal is rubbing against metal, to acknowledge the rear brakes are worn. This is a knowndefect. The: dealerships, honda worldwide, and american honda are aware of the defect. I drove the car for 6 months or longer with unsafe brakes. So are thousands of consumers. The rear pads were at 00mm at 30,840. Front pads at 7mm at 30,840dealerships are not taking a proactive approach to ensure the consumers' safety. The brakes should be checked at regular intervals as early as 10,000 miles. A consumer counts on the dealer and manufacturer to ensure known equipment and safety issues are corrected. The dealer and mfr. Cost for the part and labor without mark-ups is $50 to $75.consumers are being asked to pay for the ongoing repairs at a cost of $180 - $255 including the mark-ups.consumers expect that a newcar under warranty will have safe equipment and brakes. Consumers also expect that the honda dealerships and honda worldwide will absorb the cost of the repair. The consumer would have no expense during the warranty period at a low mileage were it not for theproduct/engineering defect. There should be no cash outlay by the consumer. **this is a safety issue and product defect issue.**
I am a victim of premature rear brake pads and possible worn rotors.i first started experiencing a loud screeching noise coming from the rear brakes in the summer of 2009. I also heard that noise everytime i put the car in reverse and started reversing. I brought the car in for an oil change in october 2009 and advised them of the situation. They claimed they heard nothing and to wait for the next service to observe the brakes. I came in a month later for a different service and advised them i still hear the squeaking noise from the brakes. They wanted me to resurface my rear rotors and change my rear breaks. I didn't understand how my car needed to have my rotors resurfaced and brakes replaced so soon. I had the car for a year so my brakes or rotors shouldn't be serviced this early. After i declined and was upset, they said to wait for my next service to do both service. Then i went to many websites like carcomplaints.com and other sites where i seen many other owners were experiencing the same thing. I couldn't understand how the rear brakes needed to be replaced under 15000 miles before the front brakes. I keep checking if there is a recall but nothing yet.
Our 2008 honda accord has needed new brake pads 3 times in 3 years.we had the new-improved brake pads added last year but one year later we are in need of new ones again.they are now paper thin.honda will not pay the full amount even though the new pads were said to last longer than the old.obviously this is not the case.we have a 4-year old daughter and purchased the honda with the intent of having a safe car.this is not safe and is uncalled for.the settlement that exists is not enough and there should be a recall of these brake pads.we do not expect to purchase another accord (or honda for that matter) again if this is how things are handled.the safety of drivers is supposed to be the number one priority but this is obviously not the case.
Honda accord 2008. I first noticed while driving in freeway. Started with metal noise coming from the back wheels. It was intermittent noise at first but got more frequent after a week. Then i would hear the noise when i am driving on city street and on the driveway. Took it to the dealer where i purchased the car. The guy said it is a premature brake issue, should not have happened at 21235 miles , usually after 40000 miles you would expect this. Asked why this happened, he blamed on my driving that i am too hard on my brakes and should keep distance with other cars. I have been a loyal honda customer for many years, never had this issue with any of my other honda models. Had to pay $250 to replace the brakes. I searched on the internet and noticed there are many other 2008 honda accord owners that experienced the same issue/failure mode. Honda needs to recall its 2008 accord and reimburse all its customers.
I own a 2008 honda accord exl, the rear brake pads are already worn out and i am not even at 20k.i have brought it to a honda dealer who says that i am not the first person to report this problem.i find that this is completely unacceptable especially for the kind of car i bought, a honda, which is supposed to be a trustworthy, reliable car and owner's should not be forced with replacing brake pads every 20k.i would think with so many unhappy owners honda would do good by them and make this right.at least have the brake pads available to purchase instead of paying 200$ bucks vs only being able to have honda replace them!not to mention this happens right before a 20k recommended service which costs $120.00 and that being right after i just spent $180.00 on the 15k service..absolutely ridiculous and i will definitely think about purchasing any more honda's down the road, if this is the way they are treating their customers who have been loyal and only expect the best from them!!
I recently brought my car a 2008 honda accord to the honda dealer for an oil change. The dealer told me my car needed rear brakes. I have less than 15,000 miles on the car please help not sure what to do to be a part of the class action lawsuit. It cost me almost $300 to replace the damage parts with resurfacing, labor and parts. I am very disappointed with honda.thank you
The 2008 honda accord has a braking system that wears too quickly.i am already due to change the rear brake pads and i only have 18500 miles on my vehicle.my brother also had to change his brakes on his 08 accord and honda would not repair for free.obviously this braking system is defected and not safe for the simple fact that no reasonable human being should have to replace brakes on their vehicle before 40-50000 miles.this is unacceptable and the vehicles should be recalled and repaired.
There was not indication of the failure prior to failure.failure of rear brakes and rotors occurred due to premature wear.i had to replace the rotors and pads, but calipers still sticking, meaning that i will be back shortly for another repair of rear brakes.told by dealership that they are seeing tons of this problem on the 2008 and 2009 honda accords, some with as little as 9k miles. I was told that they understand that honda does not how to fix this problem, an engineering issue with this new overhaul of the accord.i am very nervous about not having a reliable braking system.
2008 honda accord v6. I took it in for pre-mature rear brake wear at 25,000. The next week the engine surged and i crashed into a concrete barrier while parking.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l i picked up new in the fall of 2007. To date i have just over 30,000 miles. Today, (4/12/10) i took my car to my local honda dealership for an oil change. I was told that my rear brakes were at 5% and repair cost would be $330.00!!!i mentioned i paid an additional $2,200.00 for an "extended warranty "on top of the $28,000.00 sticker price back in 2007. Today i asked the honda advisor what does my $2,200.00 "extended warranty" cover? he said nothing mechanical. By this point i did not want to argue, but rather i paid the $38.13 for my oil change and left. Also with my previous oil change maybe 3 months ago with about 29,000 miles i was also told my rear brakes were somewhere around 15% and i think the honda dealership quoted me around $300.00. I am definitely a named party in the gibbs lawsuit as of 12/17/09. I have not paid to fix my rear brakes yet. Other problems i am having is my navigation freezes up, i have this rattling sound in my front drivers door, my front passenger door sounds like it is not closed all the way because i hear road noise, and twice now my wipers have continued to stay on even though i turned them off or the wipers will be "delayed" even though the wipers are off, my glove box is misaligned on the right hand side and at times when i am pulling into the garage with my foot off of the gas pedal, the car will accelerate forward a little. I am finished with this car!!!! my 2008 accord is my 3rd accord and by far the most obnoxious lemon i have ever owned. My 1986 and 2000 accords were more "honda" than my 2008 accord. I am thoroughly disgusted with honda's caring integrity.
2008 honda accord ex/4-door sedan/4-cylinder: bought new car 03/09; at considerably less than 10,000 miles rear brakes wore out prematurely, thereafter front brakes also wore out.had to pay for replacements due to american honda motor corp refusing to cover under warranty.they refuse any assistance or resolution.
I went to rick case honda with my '08accord, the service person showed me my rear brakes were worn. He stated i could have them replaced, due to a lawsuit and brake defect, then honda would reimburse me for the cost. I had the brakes done, called honda and they said that they are not reimbursing anybody. Now i'm out $160.
2008 honda accord coupe has completely worn rear brake pads at 26k miles. I strongly feel that honda should recall and replace at no cost to owner,.i strongly disagree that a class action lawsuit is just and fair to the owners of these vehicles and does not adequately compensate the vehicle owners but merely unjustly enriches a lawfirm.action by the nhsta is mandated here to protect the consumer from premature brake failure and undue economic loss.
Premature rear brake wear on my 2008 honda accord lx. Only 11,000 miles. This is not normal. Paid $250 just to get brakes replaced. Reported problem to honda and bbb but nothing has been done because they are saying that is normal wear and tear. However those brakes should at least lastfor another 20,000 miles before they need to be replaced. I found on the web many other consumers like me with the same problem. This is a very serious issue because if your brakes runout prematurely you might end up crashing and either dying or killing someone else, and as a result honda is going to suffer greatly. Please addressthis situation.
Premature brake wear on 2008 honda accords. The brakes on my 2008 honda accord needed to be replaced at 17,000. Honda claims this is normal wear and tear; however, any seasoned driver knows brakes should last much longer. After some research on the internet, it appears that this is a common problem among 2008 and 2009 accords.some are having to replace brakes at 9,000 miles.to me, this is a safety hazard. I had no idea my brakes needed replacing. There were no warning signs - no squeaking, no clicking, the car did not drive and/or brake any differently. Typically, i would not have the brakes checked at 17,000 miles for no reason. The problem was brought to my attention on a routine oil change.to me, this is a safety hazard.had i not hat that oil change, i would have kept on driving an unsafe car, with the risk of a complete brake failure. The dealership would not cover the cost ($270) because honda is not acknowledging that there is a problem with 2008 and 2009 accords. It is not safe to have this many cars on the road with brake issues. I elected to trade in the car, rather than dealing with having to replace the brakes every 17,000 and i did not want to drive an unsafe vehicle.
My car is 2008 honda accord model and started making squeaking and grinding noise sincesept.2010 it comes on and off as i was driving and getting worst everyday. It was so loud noise so i took it to hondawest here in las vegas,nv and they said my rear brakes were gone. So i had it fix and paid $249.12yesterday oct.4 it only have 21,394 miles .
Purchased a brand new honda accord in 2008 lx-p(2008). Rear brakes went out unexpectedly at a 15000 miles and again 30000. Created a very dangerous situation on both cases.
My 2008 honda accord vibrates very rapidly when braking at high speeds.i brought the vehicle to my local honda dealership and was told that all four brake rotors were warped at 29,500 miles.i then contacted american honda and told them my problem thinking there must be a defect in their brake pads to cause such a problem at 20,000 miles but was told this is normal "wear and tear" and there was nothing they could do about my situation.this is not the first vehicle i have been the owner of and have purchased many hondas beforeand i have never had a brake problem at 20,000 miles let alone one that shook the car so violently that i thought i would loose control and have a very serious accident.upon further research i have found many 2008-2010 accord owners are having the same problem and are being told the same thing from their honda dealers and american honda.butit seems the real problem is honda's new "organic brake pad" that heats up so much that it warps the brake rotor which causes the car to violently shake; this is why honda just came out with a new replacement brake padmade from different material from the original.
I have a 2008 honda accord and i am at 60,000 miles and this is the third time having to replace the rear brakes. The first time was at 24,000. It is all over the internet about the rear brake problems in 2008 honda accords yet honda will do nothing to fix this problem!!! we as consumers are buying what we think is a very reliable vehicle yet we are spending so much money for something they need to fix as a recall!!! you can look at carcomplaints.com for instance and see all the problems we are having!! can you please look into this and make honda do something about this? most cars have front brakes replaced several times before the rear one have to be replaced. Toyota is fixing their problems...why can't someone make honda fix this issue please?????
Rear brakes going out at 22,800 miles on 2008 honda accord.
Uneven wear on rear brakes @ 30,000.
Premature brake wear on 2008 honda accord.at about 13,500 miles, dealer said rear brake pads needed replacement.i protested and they said i could go until brakes were squeaking.had to have them replaced today at 19,653.there are many similar complaint on line.i think needing to replace pads every 20k miles indicates a product that warrants a recall.i've had hondas and other cars in the past with no similar problem.not do to being heavy on the brakes because, the dealer explained that hard braking makes use mainly of the front brakes.
My 2008 honda accord sedan ex had rear brakes replaced at 14,921, the rear brakes started to produce a metal-to-metal sound without any other type of warning from the sensor. I didn't think the rear brake pads are worn completely so i took it to the nearest honda dealership. The service advisor told me the rear brake pads are completely out at 14,921 miles. From my own personal experience and others friends/relatives, no front wheel drive car has rear brakes replaced within 15,000 miles. The service advisor was surprise to see the rear brakes worn out at 14,921 miles as well.in june 2009, my car reached approximately 29,000 miles and the same metal-to-metal noise came back and again, my rear brakes are completely worn out and needs replacement. I've gone through 2 sets or rear brake pads before reaching 30,000 miles.
My 2008 honda accord is having break problems. The back break pads have worn to 0 percent with only 24,000 miles of highway driving in 13 months. The accord does not break evenly as indicated by the front pads being at 85%. Honda needs to fix this probelm.
14,000 miles on 2008 honda accord xl v6 es, dealer replaced rotors within 3 wks of our purchase.4 wks later, stopping at light, brakes pulled me left into oncoming traffic.had car tested by dealer and svc manager, could not duplicate.worrisome!
I purchased my 2008 honda accord on last march.i was happy with the car, until recently, because i began to hear a squeaking noise from my rear brake system.i took my car to the dealership, and they said that it was the weather.they said the noise should go away when it warms up, and now we warming and i continue to hear the squeaking noise.something has to be done, because i only have a little over 13k miles on my car.i have heard and read many complaints about this problem, but honda refuses to do anything about.something needs to be done, because we as the consumer should be paying for anything that is out of our control.i feel honda should order a national recall on the honda accords to rectify this problem.
No accident but the brakes were bad and needed to be replaced way to early.
Rear brakes on 2008 honda accord with 37,000 miles has premature wear.premature failure of brakes cause safety concerns.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while taking the vehicle in for service, the contact noticed that the brakes were wearing down too quickly.the dealer stated that the parts on the vehicle were faulty.the contact feels this is a safety issue because the brake failure could lead to a crash.the current and failure mileages were 20,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the rear brakes wore out at 26,000 miles which was premature wear for the rear brake pads. The brake pads were replaced by the dealer. The contact stated that this was a known issue that the manufacturer should address. If the brake pads continued to become worn at very low miles a crash could occur. The failure mileage was 26,000.
I have a 2008 honda accord, my rear brakes go out every 15000 mi. I have found out that almost 200 other owners have had the same issue that i know off. Honda says its normal, however their is a problem with the rear brakes, but honda will not address it.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving approximately 60 mph, the brakes locked up.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the service brakes:hydraulic system, including the rotors.the failure and current mileages were 24,000.
I have encountered premature rear brake pad wear after 21500 miles on a 2008 honda accord v6 ex-l sedan.i purchased replacement pads for the front brakes, but was totally shocked when i found the front brake pads showing little to no wear.a quick check of the rear pads revealed the brakes completely worn down!we have never left the parking brake on the car, when in motion.i am 44 years old and have never witnessed a car wearing its rear pads before the front ones and especially when the fronts look new.also, i am wondering how this excessive brake wear has been affecting our gas mileage, as we have yet to achieve honda's mpg ratings even when running with cruise control on only 4 cylinders (eco mode one v6 ex-l).there are hundreds of complaints against honda for the 08-09 accord rear braking system and honda and their dealerships are blaming the owners for improper driving habits.girard gibbs llp and co-counsel filed a class action lawsuit in september 2009 against honda, related to the rear braking systems in the 2008-2009 honda accord vehicles. The class action lawsuit against honda seeks certification of a nationwide class on behalf of owners and leasees of 2008-2009 honda accord vehicles. The case is pending in the united states district court for the central district of california before judge morrow.also, apparently honda of america has been aware of this issue as the new safety design that comes standard with the car (vehicle stability assist, traction control, anti-lock, etc) has had an unanticipated affect on the life of the rear brake pads.at this point honda should be issuing a recall on all 2008-2009 accords to correct this issue.
Premature rear brake wear. Potential safety hazard, manufacturer ignoring problem. Honda needs to recall these vehicles immediately before someone gets killed.
I bought 2008 honda 2008 in feb 2008, replaced rear pads in oct 2008 at 22,000 miles.i spoke w/ service department where i bought my car.he told me they are having alot of problems w/ the 2008 accord's rear brakes and that it was not covered under warranty.had to buy new pads from dealer (b/c no aftermarkets were available). In sep 2009, squeaking from the rear brakes again, rear pads needed to be replaced at 41,000 miles.went to dealership again to complain, service manager said that they were an independent franchise and that honda would have to take care of my problem.he also stated that honda was aware of the problem and they were researching the problem.called honda corporation and the case investigator said the exact same thing as the service manager.i went to the nhtsa web site and saw that i am not alone.it appears that honda and its employees are towing the company line and stonewalling the consumer, because it will cost them money and hurt their reputation.the nhtsa needs to force honda to do the right thing and fix the problem before someone is injured or even worse, killed.these are brakes, the most important safety device on any car.
Rear brake pads wearing out prematurely on 2008 honda accord. Wore out twice so far .every 25000 miles they need to be replaced. Concerned that brakes are undersized for car. Recall needs to be issued.
I purchased my 2008 honda accord on 10/16/07. At 412 (10/30/07) miles i had severe brake squeal that only occurred under light to medium braking. I took the car into the dealership and was informed that the rear rotors were glazed over (as if the parking brake was on - which we do not use). They machined the rotors and replaced the pads. At 1441 (11/30/07) the rear brake squeal was back. The dealership then replaced the rotors and scuffed the pads (per honda's direction). Again at 2332 (1/22/08) i took it in for brake squeal. They informed me that the squeal was not load enough to determine where it was and that they did not have a fix even if they could find it. They told me to continue to drive the car until it got louder. I continued to drive the car and it continued to squeal with every braking attempt. At 16589 (2/20/09) i took the car in again to see if they had a fix. At that time i was told that the rear brakes were worn down to the metal (only the inner pads on both sides), the rotors were gouged and the dust boots had melted off allowing dirt to get into the pistons and leak brake fluid. This was not detected during my normal tire rotations. They replaced the pads, rotors and calipers and told me that the problem would be back (diagnosed by the dealership as premature rear brake failure). Four days after i got the car back the squeal was also back. Our car is typically driven by my wife with our 15 month old son in it. I am worried that since the squeal is always there that the detection level for this failure is very low. I consider this a major safety issue with this car and am worried about my wife and son along with all the other people complaining about this issue on carcomplaints.com. This is the number one complaint with all cars manufactured (new and old) in the last 90 days. Please thoroughly investigate this safety issue on the 2008-2009 honda accords. If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
The back brakes of honda accord 2008wear of so quickly that the consumer doesn't have the slightest idea about it. This premature wearout is causing unusual break distribution and almost meeting with accidents. They wear as soon as within the first 10,000 miles. I am talking of a brand new car with most highway driven miles.
Extensive and very fast rear brake wear on honda accord 2008.
My 2008 honda accord only have 25000 miles on it and recently when trying to slow down/braking the rpm/engine revs up and the car accelerate while trying to stop.i drove it last weekend for about 2hrs it happened over 5 times.
2008 honda accord 4cyl sedan rear brake pads wearing out in 18,000 miles.the dealership came up with some poor reasons including my driving skill level as to the reason why.not covered by warranty and honda replacement brake shoes are not available except at dealership. I found a website called auto beef where at least 55 others had similar experiences. Seems like they changed the rear brake design to a flawed one and don't want to admit they screwed up and can cause serious damage and likely injury left to its own resolution.
Honda accord (2008) rear brakes are worn to the sensorat 16,000 miles.no warning.
Rear brakes wore out early.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that rear brakes were worn. The rear brakes were replaced twice; at 22,000 miles and the second time the mileage was 37,000. The front brakes were functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs on the rear brakes. The dealer informed the contact that the wear on the brakes was normal. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000. Updated 05/18/10. *lj updated 06/03/10updated 06/09/10.
Premature brake wear and reduced brake efficiency.
I experienced the known issue of premature brake wear with the 2008-2009 accords.i heard a horrible grinding sound so i took my car in to the shop.they said i my rear brake pads were bad.so i googled the problem and found out it is a known issue and that it is going to keep occurring every 12-15,000 miles.apparently honda switched the rear brakes to use smaller (and apparently undersized) rotors & that's why the rear brakes are wearing out so fast.my rear brake pads were placed and honda charged me 1/2 the cost but the problem is that this is going to keep happening every 12-15,000 miles.
Premature rear brake replacement, 2008 honda accord v6, at 20,000 mile the rear brakes needed replacement.
My honda rear brakes were not working properly. I had difficulty stopping my 2008 honda accord. I had my brakes replaced at cramer honda of venice on 05/27/10. I was told about honda brake recall. I was also told that the new brakes i had installed in may 2010 for would last for at least 80,000, i was paying for the improved brakes. Well close to 40,000 miles later the "new improved brakes" are causing the same safety problems, difficulty in stopping. On 3/14/12,i was told by the by the honda service employee that when honda redesigned their brakes, for a smoother stop, they did not redesign the brake pad, causing them to wear much quicker and causing concerns. I bought honda for safety for my 3 young children. I feel the 2008 honda accord brakes still create a serious safety and liability concern. How many other honda accord owners are facing the same safety concerns?
My car was making a terrible noise ..i figured the front pads were due for replacement at 30,000 miles .took it to a shop which was open on sunday and found that the rear pads were completely gone . The front pads had little if any wear on them according to the sear's tech who did the work. He thought that the premature rear brake pad wear wasdue to defective spring. I have had no such notificationabout the problem from honda as of this date ... ..when i calledhendrick honda to complain /advise them of the issue ,they knew exactly what i was talking about...and said it more than likely would have been covered by the warrantybut since i had taken it somewhere else ,he could do nothing for me ...what am i supposed to do, ride on bad brakes just b/c they aren't open on sunday??? terriblecustomer relation. *dt
I own a 2008 honda accord with a little over 13,000 miles on it.the rear brakes are completely worn down and need to be replaced.i've done some research on the internet and have found that this is a huge issue with this particular car.honda needs to recall this, because it is an obvious defect in design that my local dealer refuses to fix under warranty.i have yet to call honda, but from what everybody else has said, honda will do nothing to fix the problem.
2008 honda accord premature rear brake wear-out at 17,000 miles.called honda of america and was told brake noise was a normal feature.told rep that if she wished me to remain civil she needed to stop the garbage.she opened a case number and told me to take to dealer.took to dealer who replaced rear pads and resurfaced rotors as "goodwill repair" - good for them!but this ridiculously fast - and widespread (do a google search on 2008 accord brake problems) - brake wear is a safety hazard that honda should address through a recall.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that the rear brakes on his vehicle became worn at 20,000 miles.he felt that this was a safety issue because the front brakes should be wearing out before the rear brakes.the current and failure mileages were 20,000.
Brakes 2nd issue with the same problem there was a recall in 2009 but honda never admitted that they were @ fault there is no way i can afford to go through this again 'im informing you of this time because i don't want to have an accident or incident honda should cover the repair costs and repair correctly i entered more info about this on beef. Www.carcomplaints.complease help2008 honda accord 20k first occurrence now 40k 2nd occurrence along with four new tires needed @ 30k this is unheard of this is my third vehicle and 2nd honda purchase brakes, brakes, tires.
Vehicle rear brakes suffer for premature wears. Every 15,000 miles (or less in some cases) brakes make a annoying noise. When bring the car to service, they said rear brakes are damage and need to be replaced. This have been happened twice in one year. Initially, service center personnel said this is due to normal use, but now they have a lot of complaints on this matter, and they are saying manufacturer is evaluating the situation.
Premature wearing rear brakes. Brakes have been replaced twice on my 2008 honda accord, once in march of 2009 and once in october 2009. Each set of brakes lasted only approximately 16,000 miles, which were mostly highway miles.honda says they are aware of the problem but refuse to remedy the situation.
2008 honda accord ex.rear brakes worn at 21,000 miles.logic prevents me from believing this is reasonable or customary.all miles are open road highway miles.owner does not know brakes are worn until there is a metal grinding sound..by that time brake pads need to be cut lessening life of rotors.dealership and company refuses to acknowledge unusual/premature wear and remedy issue.
2008 rear brake pads gone at 21,500 miles, mostly highway driving. I called the dealer where i bought the car from and was told that 1. It's not covered under warranty and 2. Honda put smaller pads. I owned 6 new cars never had this problem, very disappointing with honda and if they don't fix this problem i'll never buy honda again.
Premature failure of rear brake pads.
Honda premature rear brake wear. 2008 honda accord 2-door 4 cylinder auto trans. Has 16,696 miles and rear brakes wore out. Inner pads were metal on metal according to repair shop (pep boys) they did not want to work on the vehicle as they felt the rear brake calipers were defective. The said the dealer should replace the calipers under warranty.took to dealer next morning on aug 19 2009.got a story about how it is normal for rear brakes to wear out at 16,000 miles.they would not cover a safety issue under warranty.told rear brakes do not last as long as front brakes.told inner pads on the rear axle wear out faster than the outer pads due to this reason or that reason.dealer explained that this is not covered under warranty and then charged me for replacing rear brakes.i expect the current set of brakes to only last another 16,000 miles.researching other owners online and personal friends this is a pervasive problem.also car magazine motor trend had the same problem. Http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/oneyear/112_0910_2008_honda_accord_test_verdict/index.html.
I own a 2008 honda accord with 16,000 miles. Recently i took the car into the dealer for routine maintenance and was told that my rear brakes were gone and needed to be replaced. The dealer said that they were aware of no problems with rear brakes on the accord. I went on line and found hundreds of other having the same problem, some as early as 6000 miles. Honda offered to pick up half the cost, unit i told them that i was aware of a fix in the 2010 model. The dealer then acknowledged problems with early brake replacement on the accord. Honda then replaced them with the new pads that have springs added to stop the dragging of the pads on the disc. This is costing many people expenses that they should not be exposed to.
1. I purchased an 08 honda accord new2. Rear brakes wear down prematurely, have to be replaced every 15k miles3. Honda is denying the issue, and making the customer pay to replace.
Premature rear brake wear and defective tpms sensor.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord in may of 2008, and with 18,000 miles i already had to put new back brake pad on.the dealer also told me that my front brakes will need to be replaced about 25,000 miles.i have owned lots of cars, and i have never had to replace brake so often.
Premature rear brake pad wear.with 18900 miles on my 2008 honda accord ex 4cyl, the brakes started to squeal.i took my car to the car dealer where i purchased the car.the advisor informed me that this is normal and not covered under warranty.i did not agree with his assessment but i proceeded with his recommendation to replace the rear brake pads.i researched this issue on the internet and found the site, http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtmlafter reading the complaints on this site, i believe this is an issue that honda should acknowledge.i filed a complaint with honda corp and was given a case number.
2008 honda accord ex-l rear brakes worn out at 18,500 miles. I understand i can receive a partial refund through a class action suit filing. I did send off the receipt and completed the required form, but have not heard anything yet. Definitely have not receieved the $150 promised !dealer was aware of the settlement offer and said these new improved brakes should last much longer..........
2008 honda accord rear brakes wear prematurely. Had to be replaced at 27k miles.
Rear brakes had to be replaced at 22,000 miles at cost of $207.52.it is now 12,000 miles later and brakes are squealing again and will need to be replace again very soon.
Our honda accord v6 developed a loud "squeaking" noise in the rear brakes @ 16,720 miles. Took car to dealer & were informed that the rear brake pad(s) were bad & this was not covered under warranty??!! after being on line, discovering the many complaints on this issue i confronted our dealer w this info. They (said) they called honda district rep & were told to "split" the cost of repair 50/50. Better than nothing but it's quite obvious this is a flaw & should be corrected under warranty at no cost. Help us!
I have had my 2008 honda accord exl for a little bit over a year.about one month ago, i heard my car making some screeching noise.it was not persistent but it was enough to make me feel embarrassed to drive my car.about 2 weeks ago the screeching noise became such a problem b/c 95% of the time i'm driving both rear brakes seem to be making the noise.it sounds like someone is running a metal wire along a metal sheet and it seems like the brakes slip every once in awhile.i recently googled the issue and its to be a fairly common thing.i just called and made an appointment with the dealership to have them look at it.i also told them about the thousands of complaints i have read online and told them that i will not pay for any charges that occur.they acknowledged a brake problem for all 2008/2009 honda accord and said they should be resolving the issue 12/22/09 and that i should hold off until then and that it is not a safety issue.
Heard metal grinding noises; assumed it was the brakes. I took it in to honda for an inspection. I was told the rear brakes needed to be replaced. Brakes should not have to be replaced after one yr four months - especially rear only. Front brakes should go first on front wheel drive. Was told it was designed that way. Owned two other accords in past. Brakes last two - three years. We should be informed of this before purchase. Replacing brakes are expensive.heard same complaint from two other same model/year owners.
Our honda has less than 15,000 miles when i took it in for an oil change and was told thatrear brakes had only 2% left on them. I was told i would need to pay for the brakes since they were not covered under warranty. I refused to pay for the brakes and honda came back with an offer to pay 75% of the cost. Since brakes are a safety issue i felt i had no choice but to pay the 25%.another customer was replacing his brakes for the second time and he had only about 18,000 miles on his honda accord.i researched this problem and found out thatmany people are complaining about premature wearing of the rear brakes from mileage of 9,000 miles to 20,000. Honda does not seem in a rush to fix this problem or compensate the customer.honda needs to back up their claim of quality.
I purchase a brand new 2008 honda accord.the vehicle was purchase in december 2008. The vehicle was purchase at paragon honda in queens, new york. When the vehicle had approximately 9000 miles i had to replaced first the rear brakes at time of inspection, six months later the front brakes were down to the metal. I complaint to brooklyn honda i was told that they had no other customer complaints. Today is the 24th day of october 2011, the sensor on the rear brakes is giving the warning. The vehicle only has 18000 miles. No thought that honda made a mistake on the 2008 accord brakes, they do not want to accept the blame.
I have a 2008 honda accord with 33,140 miles on it, predominantly highway miles.the brakes started grinding.after an inspection, i'm told that all my brake pads and rotor are completely worn and all need to be replaced.this unacceptable.brake pads and rotor should not wear out after 33,000 miles.while honda admits there is a problem, they will do nothing about it.
I had to change the rear brake rotors on my 2008 honda accord ex- v6, while my front rotors and pads are perfectly ok and needed no repair or replacement at all. According to my experience with previous vehicles, i never had to get any work done on rear brakes even up to a mileage of 180,000. On this car i had to change not just the pads but the rotors as well just at 40,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change and was informed that the rear brakes needed to be replaced.the contact inspected the old rear brake discs and learned that the abs in the newer hondas will place more wear on the rear brakes because they have thinner pads.he would not have known about this had he not gone to the dealer.therefore, he believes that there are numerous honda owners that are unaware that the rear brakes are wearing between 20,000-25,000 miles, when it is supposed to be 40,000 miles.the contact believes that a recall should be issued and thicker brake pads should be installed.the current and failure mileages were 22,800.
The events leading to the failure came about when my husband notice the brake indicator noise coming from the rear of our 2008 honda accord ex v6 w/nav. He also notice the uneven feel of the brakes, during brake pedal application. We called honda to get a cost estimate about the repair and that's when the customer service rep informed us about a pending or completed class-action law suit against honda corp. We were asked not to say anything, as the rep directed us to get the repairs done and keep ourreceipt(s) for possible redemption at a later date. Had to replaced both rear brake pads, both rotors and both rear tires and an all-wheel alignment.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While having the vehicle inspected by the dealership, the contact was informed that the rear brakes on her vehicle were more than 90% worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 26,000.
The rear brakes of my 2008 honda accord have worn out prematurely. (32230 miles)the dealership stated it is normal for this car because the rear brake pads are built very small and thin.after checking the internet, it seems that the normal wear is between 20000 and 30000 miles.the average american driver simply can not believe that the problem they are having, such as noise and vibrations is due to rear brake wear at such low mileage.it is my opinion that the braking system on the 2008 honda accord is of poor design and possibly a safety issue.please give consideration to investigating the braking system of the 2008 honda accord.
I,like many others, have had issues with the rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord. I first had the brakes replaced at 23k and again at 41k. And, because i could not afford it last week, i must take the car back to get one of my rotors completely replaced (the others were able to be resurfaced). Apparently sometimes between 23k and 41k my brakes wore bad enough to cause an indention on my rotor. This is strange to me because i took my car to have the brakes looked at as soon as i heard them making the indicator noise both time, yet somehow my rotor was able to be indented b/c there was metal rubbing against metal... I'm no mechanic, but that sounds like a safety issue to me! i would just like whatever the issue is that is causing these brakes to wear down so quickly to be fixed. It is a safety issue, a quality issue as well as a financial concern (at least for me).
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.during a routine oil change, he was told that his rear brakes needed to be replaced. A service manager confirmed that the manufacturer was aware of the problem. No repairs were made and he heard a peculiar noise during brake application. The current mileage was approximately 22,000. Updated 10/26/09 the rear rotors were resurfaced and the rear brake pads were replaced. Updated 10/28/09. Updated 10/30/09
My 2008 honda accord was purchased in march 2008.i wanted a honda due to the reports of their reliability and safety.i took my car for an oil change in december of 2008 and was told that my rear brakes were so far gone that i was digging into my rotors.there was no warning at all.no squealing noises, no form of warning at all.i complained alot.honda ended up splitting it with me 50/50.at that time i had 25,476 miles on the car.i'm sure the brakes were shot well before that point.i took my car into the dealership this morning for another oil change.again, i was told that i need new rear brakes now.no warning once more.and now i only have 21,000 more miles on the car.how can it be acceptable to manufacture brakes that only last for 20,000 miles?my whole view of honda is changing rapidly.i called the dealership who referred me to honda directly.i called honda and got no where.i was told that because brakes are a "wear and tear" item that there is nothing honda "can" do.i asked to speak to a manager.the best i got was a rep that took my info and said someone would be calling me in 1-2 business days.again... Not acceptable.not only are their products going downhill, so is their customer service.i am thankful that my brakes didn't simply fail and cause a very bad situation.but who's to say that my brakes won't fail this time around unless honda does something to resolve this issue.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states problems with brakes *tgwthe consumer was notified by the honda rear brake replacement settlement administrator that a class action relating to premature rear pad wear in various honda models had been settled.he was given instructions about how to have the problem rectified. The repairs were made. However, the wear had caused damage to both rotors which had to be resurfaced at a cost of $90.00. The consumer sent a letter to corporate requesting reimbursement for his expense, but to date, he has not received a response.
Premature wear of rear brake pads resulting in replacement with 26,000 miles.
Rear brakes were replaced by the factory after only 9,000 miles.this problem has repeatedly occurred with the vehicle in question, and is a safety hazard.
Brake pads on 2008 honda accord sedan (4-cylinder engine) needed to be replaced at 25,000 miles, which i feel is premature.the brake pads should last at least 50,000 miles.
Honda accord 2008 rear brakes worn prematurely.after 30,000 miles, i was told by honda mechanic that my front brakes look like new (9 mm. Left), but both rear brakes needed to be replaced (1 mm. Left). Both rear brakes worn evenly. After searching few car forums, i found that i'm not alone having this problem. Brakes were replaced at my expense.
2008 honda accord lx, premature rear brake pad wear. The first time i had them replaced my car had 14,000 miles, just bought it 5 month ago. Second time was only 3 months later. Dealer states, "normal " the problem is that it's the same brake pad and only one side wears out. It is hard to believe that a new car needs brake pad replacements every three months. The front brakes are still good.
This incident involved failure of the braking system on my 2008 honda accord with no annunciation or warning that there was any problem with the braking system.fortunately, i was traveling at slow speeds with very little traffic. I had driven about a mile and a half and had multiple stops for traffic lights and/or stop signs with no indication that there was any problem with the braking system.i had just accelerated after leaving a traffic light and was traveling 25 ? 30 mph.i attempted to slow to make a right turn into a gas station parking lot. At the point of braking, i observed absolutely no slowing in response to applying brake pressure.there was little resistance on the brake pedal and i continued to depress the pedal. Still with no slowing in response to braking, i used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.after safely stopping, i attempted to better characterize the braking problem.i was able to repeatedly reproduce the failure, however did confirm that if the brake had been fully depressed and then a very quick pump to the brake, excessive and dramatic pressure was temporarily available.i phoned my husband for assistance and he was able to carefully drive the vehicle, using the emergency brake only to lynwood honda for investigation and servicing.we have been advised by lynwood honda that the abs modulator had failed, however, there were not faults recorded in the vehicle?s computer which is why no dashboard indication occurred.they also indicated that this was the second such case reported on the 2008 accord.i personally attempted to call honda of america customer service and was not satisfied with the explanation and / or action they were able to advice me they were taking as a result of this incident. Note that the vehicle has been maintained according to honda's recommended schedule and has been done exclusively by the lynwood honda service department.
I purchased a new 2008 honda accord from what is now known as bel air honda. I had less than 50,000 miles when i had two sets of rear brake pads replaced. The 2nd set was replaced with a 3rd. At approx. 37,000 miles and the replacement was at my expense. The first two times i was reimbursed for the install, but the 3rd time the dealer and honda said sorry this ones on you. I feel this expenditure should not have been mine to pay. In less than 50,000 miles i had two power steering pumps replaced. The 4th time the steering box also was damaged and it to replaced. This last time i was told this again was my expense so again their problem became mine. This time the dealer, bel air honda said lucky i bought the extended warranty or the cost to me would have been approximately $1,600.00. My worry is that i could have a steering or brake failure while on the interstate causing an injury to me or someone else. I have voiced my concernsto both american honda and bel air honda. They blame one another regarding the mechanical failures to my car. The dealer said honda sent them defective parts and honda said its a install problem. I have sent and spoke to many representatives of honda motors and there response to me amounted to them suggesting things will be getting better and hang in there. So i have a car that i feel unsafe driving that no oneseems to be concerned with. Their philosophy seems to be, get it repaired and maybe you'll have better luck next time. My honda is true and its been a total sad experience for me. Their the goliath and i'm david with no recourse to the total disregard to my on problem. Honda probably has a good track record, but if you are having a serious problem with their car like i have, you get no satisfactory help from the automobile giant. There is a lot more to this sorry situation, but i am or will go over the limit i am allowed in this complaint memo. Your help in getting my story told will be appreciated. Updated ivoq 09/07/11.
08 honda accord rear brakes started squealing at 28,000 miles. Dealer said pads were a honda problem and were 'soft' and dealer replaced them. I was concerned about the front brake pads because of problem with rear, and dealer said the front pads were fine. Then about 33,000 miles i started to get a shimmy in the front when i braked at highway speed (over 55 mph). It wasn't too bad at first, but progressively got worse. When the front started to pull to the left when i braked coming off the interstate, i told the service manager at the dealership and he said it's probably a warped rotor. Plus, the service manager said there had been other complaints. He said he would machine the front rotors, but i would have to pay for it. The cost is way beyond my budget.i have nearly 39,000 miles on the brakes and the shimmy is a major shake when i brake at highway speed and at low speeds it feels like i'm driving on rocks when i brake, although i'll be on a smooth service.the pull to the left coming off the interstate is so wrong for a 2008 car. I had it aligned twice just in case that was the problem, but i was assured the alignment was good, but the rotors were not. This was from a highly experienced mechanic not employed by honda. He also said he had talked to a number ofowners of honda accords of the 2008 or later model year and they had the same problem with brake rotors warping. That's the events leading up to the problem.the brake rotor failure occurs every mile i drive andthe consequences are it takes much more stopping distance when i apply the brakes, and if it's wet, even more stopping distance to safely operate the vehicle. Nothing has been done to correct the failure. Honda says it must be the way i brake, although most of my driving is on the interstate. I found out from other honda accord owners that have had the rotors turned that they have to do it again in 15,000 miles. This is a major safety issue, and honda needs to recall accords and fix them.
Owner of honda accord lx 2008. At 15,000 miles i experienced odd back noise (tinny, airy sound).dealer downplayed until test drive with me.checked brakes and informed me all 4 back pads were worn to the metal.replaced under warranty but i've since learned via internet that the rotors are too small so will probably have the same problem within a year.
At 22,000 miles our 2008 honda accord, v6 needed new rear brake pads. Honda u.s.a. Was contacted by my wife and she was told this is normal wear.at this rate we will need to replace these brakes 4 more times before the vehicle reaches 100,000 miles.the dealer replaced the pads for $300 since they too claim this is normal wear and not covered under the 36,000 mile warranty.the majority of the 22,000 miles were driven between our home and my wife's work (mostly freeway miles).i looked at one web site, carcomplaints.com and there are 517 complaints regarding premature brake wear for 2008 and 2009 honda accords,with a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.honda should recall these cars and fix the design defect that is causing this premature brake wear, and car owners should be reimbursed for premature repair work regarding this issue.because consumers are not expecting brake pad failure at such low mileage they may ignore the brake wear sensor noise or think it is something else.this could result in brake pad wear beyond safe limits.
Defective rear brake pads.2008 honda accord coupe exlwith 12k miles.the car was bought in may 2008 and only has little over 12k miles on it and the rear brake pads already needs changing.i called the dealer where i bought the car from and was told that honda had bought on small pads in the back but there doesn't seem to be a fix in for the small pads and the brakes are not covered under warranty. I also did a search on the internet for similar problems and found that a lot of customers are complaining about the same issue.i feel that either honda needs to find a fix for the problem by doing a re-call on all cars with the same problem or they need to cover the fix under warranty. I don't think i or any other consumer can afford to have their brakes fix every 12k miles during this hard economic times.please check the provided link from other consumers complaining about the same issue.http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtml.
My front rotors warped at around 17k miles and caused vibration when braking at freeway speeds.vehicle now is at 42k mile and vibration is occurring again similar to the 17k incident. Last week mechanic said pads were still 70%.rear pads have been replaced twice already since purchasing vehicle new.
I purchased a brand new 08 honda accord ex-l in march 08. Around 10k miles i started noticing during light braking the brakes would squeak. I figured the pads were just braking in and that the brake dust was causing the noise. After washing and waxing my accord i inspected and checked the brake calibers, pads and shims to see what caused the noise. I noticed that the rear brake pads had little to no pad remaining. I replaced the rear brake pads with less than 13k miles.i paid it no mind because i'm a mechanic, but now i'm concerned. I currently have 24k miles on it and again i'm experiencing the same brake squeaking noise. I have purchased eight hondas, three new and five used. I currently have four with over 850k miles on them total. Throughout my honda mania, i have never experienced such a honda deficiency. Today, i have read comments and complaints against honda dealerships and honda america. I'm totally over taken by this and can only assume honda will do the right thing soon and continue to provide premium products and services.
I started to hear squeaking at around 14k miles, at which point i found it suspicious and researched multiple similar occurrences online. I also received a letter from honda advising of the "potential" safety issue, which also recommended to have the brakes inspected. I made an appointment with the dealership, and asked if there would be a charge for this inspection/replacement, and they said that if the root of the problem with the brakes was not related to the issue that i would be charged.i did not like their response and argued about it, but at the end of the day had to sign a form to accept the disclaimer in order for the inspection to be performed.the problem was in fact related to the safety notice and was repaired at no charge.
Rear brakes have worn severely and prematurely. Once at 20,000 miles and the second at 40,000 miles. Both times the brakes were close to total failure. Brakes had to be totally replaced twice. Driving was under normal conditions and there were no indications of wear or failure until the end. This is a very common occurrence with this model car ('08 honda accord).
The brakes on my car started squealing at 16,000 miles.honda said the rear brake pads were worn down completely.in checking the web it appears to be a common problem with the rear brakes.this is a potential safety issue since nobody expects their rear brake pads to be worn down in 15 to 20k miles.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l.the brakes vibrate roughly when used and shake the entire car when stopping, this should not be a problem with a car with so few miles on it.it seams that the brakes have something wrong with them or they are wearing down way too quickly.
The brakes on my 2008 honda accord lx had to be replaced at 13,000 and again at 25,000 miles.this is crazy and i believe this is a defect.at anywhere from $160. To 250. Each time - it's a total rip off anddeceitful.
Premature rear brake wear on a 2008 honda accord ex-l. I had to change the rear brake pads at around 16, 000 miles.
Rear disc brakes on a 2008 accord exl v6 have worn out at only 19,328 miles.inner pads on each side of axle are dramatically thinner than the outer pad, possibly indicating a proportioning problem.rear discs should not wear out so quickly and there appears to be numerous 08 and 09 accord owners with similar complaints about the rear braking system needing repair/replacement on a very frequent basis.complaints to honda have only yielded an explanation that they are conducting an 'investigation' and no further information is available.
Brand new honda accord 2008 needs brakes at 16,000 miles, my wife and my kids i feel they are not safe, if at 16,000 miles the brakes need to be changed, i don't know what other issues i may face later on. I think there is something wrong with the brake system, and as we know that brake system is safety number 1 in cars.
I bought a new 2008 honda accord exl-6 vehicle. I have 72,000 miles on it, mostly highway driving. I've had my rear brakes replaced twice. The dealer tried to tell me 30,000 is average for brakes. Also had all my spark plugs replaced. # 3 went bad and they suggested i replace all of them. Again, telling me 70,000 miles is average for spark plug replacement. I was charged full price for all work done, i've even paid for the extended warranty and that didn't cover the spark plugs either. I wouldn't even take my car to the honda dealer but since i foolishly paid for the extended warranty, i'm afraid that will become null and void if any other mechanic touches my car for any reason. First and last honda i will ever purchase. I'd like to know if there is anyway i can find out if i'm entitled to a refund for brakes & spark plugs. Just spent almost $600 having the two replaced.
The first time therear brakes on my 2008 honda accord needed service was at 20,268 miles. The notified that the rear brakes were wearing unevenly. The dealer replaced the rear pads at no cost. I just replaced the rear pads at 53,347 miles for $214.50.
My honda rear brake pads were prematurely worn out . In last 2 and a half year i had less than 29,000 miles on the car. However rear brake pads were worn out and i could hear huge grinding noise from the back .i went to the honda dealer and have them replace the brake pads. However, it cost me $218.15 usd and lot of agony and issues while driving car.
The honda 2008 accord had a problem which is brake pads prematurely worn.there are 388 brake problem reports out of 527 total complaints about honda 2008 accord at july 2009.it is related the safety issue and honda should recall this manufacturer defect of brake.
Rear brakes worn prematurely.
Premature brake wear om 08 honda accord sedan.
I already have to replace the rear brakes at 17000miles on my new honda accord.the dealership charged me $400. I purchased a honda because of their reliability. This is unacceptable! i should not have to pay for new brake pads when it is a honda default!
Brake system wear premature at 14,000 miles. Front rotors warped and rear brake pads depleted.
I had to replace my rear brake pads at just under 23,000 miles.they were worn extremely unevenly on the inside only.the outside pad was not worn at all.now at just under 45,000 miles, they are in need of replacement again.same problem -- worn on the inside only.the mechanic thati go to told me that he suspects that there is something wrong with the calipers.it is unusual to see absolutely no wear on the outer brake pad and all the wear on the inner pad.the first time i had them replaced, i went to the dealer and was told that is how honda redesigned the braking system in the 2008 accord.i purchased a honda because of it's amazing reputation for reliability and am very disappointed that the brakes not working properly is not being fully investigated by honda.
Noise from rear of 2008 honda accord, mileage 28099.took auto to dealership findings "inspected and found the rear brake pads are just below min. Safety specs.dealership "installed 43022-ta0-a51 :set pad rr.
Premature brake and rotor wear had to replace within 46,000 miles.
Low maintenance cost to own.... Wrong!!! rear brake pads worn at 13,000 miles. I contacted honda of america, and boy! i got the run around. In 2004 i have purchased a civic around 22,000 miles i started seeing brake problem and also purchased a denali and no problems until 27,000 mile change pads.i have a 1 and the half and five year old boy, my concern is for the safety, malfunction in the r&d stage. Honda made a new modification on 2008 models braking system, without letting the consumer know.
My rear brakes had to replaced at 21,400 miles because of excessive wear on the inside brake pad - i had read other reports about this and my brakes had been squeaking since 4000 miles!
2008 honda accord rear brake failure.
The rear brakes on 2008 honda accord coupe wear out twice as fast as the front. That means the rear brakes apply more pressure to stop than the front. This, in my opinion is a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving, the abs, the vsc and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was also informed that the repair parts needed to be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 06/15/16*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 06/27/16.
The brakes on my 2008 honda accord have worn out twice prematurely ,the last time my rotors were gone and needed replacement almost $400 dollars at first the dealer service unit said it was normal. Later upon making a lot of disturbance at dealership withthe manager of service he admitted there was a known problem. He said payand submit to honda for refund. I called honda and they said to wait since a class action suit had been filed and no refund would be given at this time.
My 2008 accord ex has abnormal brake wear. At about 25,000 miles, we had to replace the rear brake pads. The wear was extremely uneven, and one side of the brake was worn before the other. The brakes wear out every time at about 25,000 miles, and the sensors go off much too early, at about 15,000 miles. To correct the failure, we replaced the rear brake pads, but it does not fix the abnormal wear. The brakes are also overheating extremely quickly, which is contributing to the abnormal wear.
I only have 19000 miles on my car and i already need new brake pads. I talked to honda and it is not covered under warranty. Also, i talked to another mechanic for a second opinion and he showed me the brake pads and rotors. The rotors were fine but the brake pads were almost completely gone. The inside pads were thinner then the outer pads which leads me to believe that there is a defect in my brakes. Also the bottom of the pads are thinner then the top of the pads due to a slightly tilting caliper. Yet this is not covered under warranty.
2008 honda accord.during normal service by selling dealer at 9,300 miles was notified that the rear brake pads need to be replaced.was told this was a problem with "this model".was not charged for this repair as was deemed a warranty issue.dealer has checked to be sure there has not been a re-design of pads- and there has not been.a check on consumer reports web site under the forum for honda shows this is a widespread problem. Although most got at least 12 to 15 thousand miles.i live in hills which may explain part of the difference.having to replace rear brake pads every 9,000 or 10,000 miles is a safety problem.had i had the car serviced somewhere other than the dealer it might not have been looked for or discovered.a recall is needed and it is irresponsible for honda to not have done so at this point.
My brakes on 2008 honda accord are worn to the metal. All my driving is highway miles, 130 per day to work and back, all highway, no stop and go. Gas mileage was not what it should be prior to brakes wearing down. Now that brakepads are worn down gas mileage is better than sticker on car when purchased. Seems like the calipers are squeezing the living life out of the brake pads, wearing them out.bad caliper design. And i'm a girl and can figure this out.
Was planning a long drive two days b/4 i heard a squealing. Had it checked by dealer who told me the rear brakes were worn out. What? after only 16,000 miles? there's only two times new rear brakes should wear out in that amount of time: never and never ever! three thousand of those miles were highway on a previous trip to florida and back. Dealer could not explain it. Said the car was engineered new for 2008. Bologna! the new car pads are too small for the car! new car rear brakes should last longer than the front brakes and both should last longer than 30k to 40k miles! if this is what one can expect from honda, maybe one should consider other makers of cars!
Rear brakes were replaced after 20,000 on 2008 honda accord.honda service indicated that 2008 model year change modified when rear brakes engage at stopping.2008 accords engage the rear brakes a fraction of second prior to front brakes preventing front dipping.this was done without enlarging the caliper/pad/rotor dimensions/capacity.
2008 honda accord ex-l v6 rear brakes wore out, needing to be replaced, at 15,000 miles.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord a year ago.with less than 30k miles i was faced with replacing the rotors and brake pads, costing a total of $400.i'm the mother of 4, so safety is paramount.my prior car was a 2003 honda civic in retrospect, workmanship was far superior to the accord.when i notified my local honda dealer i was bounced between sales and service.if i were to rate them on customer satisfaction, they would fail.i'm writing in hopes honda will recall this model and uphold their 'former' stellar reputation.signed a disgruntled consumer.
2008 honda accord lxp currently has 17000 miles. I am having 3 issues:0 miles to current miles:headlights power surge or "flicker" when a/c is engaged every 30 seconds-45 second.this is very distracting while driving at night.honda technician stated that this is normal because car is engineered to "save power" by doing this so no excessive strain is put on alternator.9750 miles:air conditioning system had to be evacuated of freon and recharged due to contamination of coolant.air conditioning still functions very poorly and intermittently blows warm air/cold air as it did before.honda states air conditioning system functions per specs.12500 miles- rear brake pads required replacement due to premature wear.car is carefully driven and maintained and i've never had to replace brakes this early on a vehicle. Dealer cost $154.
Rear brake squeaking. Rear brake pads worn uneven, and premature @ 28k miles.
I purchased a honda accord 2008 in january 2008.the car has less than 22,000 miles and the rear brakes were replaced on june 23, 2009.the car was in for general maintenance and tire rotation on 6/23/09, there was no mention of my brakes at that time.on july 10, 2009 there was a very loud screeching noise when backing up and it sounded like metal against mental, i was over fifty miles from my home.on my way home i placed a call to honda of bowie where i purchased the vehicle, and was informed to bring the vehicle in for service.on the next day the service advisor informed me it was my rear brakes and they had to be replaced.i questionned why are rear brakes going out on a car with less than 22,000 miles, and is it covered under warranty, when my husband has a chev with 66,000 and the rear brakes have not been replaced.when the tech check the brakes thereon the "brake condition" sheet(left rear 0mms and on the right rear 1mms), now i'm not sure what those #s indicate, however,on the inspection checklist the rear brakes required "immediate attention".there is obviously a serious problem with the brakes on the 2008 honda accord.
Premature brake wear on honda accord 2008 models. These new cars require expensive brake repairs (new rotors and brakes) as frequently as every 15k miles. Rear brakes are failing so soon after purchasing a new car.
Premature wear on bake brakes of 2008 honda accord.full replacement of back brakes at 23,000 miles.
Brakes in need of replacement after 19,000 miles.service manager says he gets 2 or 3 calls/day on this issue and we are lucky the brakes lasted to 19k.most only last 15-17k.service manager (and countless others found online) have made honda aware, but no recall, no notification to consumers, no coverage under basic or extended warranties.if this was peeling paint, no problem.these are brakes that last (according to service manager) a little over a year before replacement with normal driving!50% wear in 6 months!have never owned any other vehicle with this issue.
Rear brakes failed at 19,300 original miles. New brake pads needed to installed due to premature brake wear. Updated03/10/11
2008 honda accord according to repair records has had the front brakes repaired twice since i bought the car 7 months ago.being told all 4 rotors are warped but it is not a safety issue.i only noticed it because of the excessive shimmering and shaking when i applied the brakes.the fix was to refinish the rotors, but at some point this option will no longer be able because of the specs of the rotor so then i will be forced into replacing them at an approximate cost of $150 a rotor.how is it possible that any part of a system designed to stop your vehicle is not a safety issue.
Began noticing a grating sound to the rear of the car when braking.the car is a 2008 honda accord with only 29k miles at the time the problem was first noticed.
Vehicle required rear brakes replaced 3 times before 32,000 miles and 30 months. Brakes have never lasted the year between required inspection. First set replaced at about 12k, second set about 20k, third set at about 31k.
My 2008 honda accord lx-p began making a terrible screeching noise when braking and driving.sound was due to premature rear brake wear at 22,600 miles.honda said they are aware of the problem but currently won't cover the problem. They are calling this problem normal wear and tear.
My 2008 honda accord that isn't even 6 months old needs two new rear break pads and a new rotor. Honda wants $470 to fix it and none of it is covered through my warranty or my extended warranty. Am i going to have to replace my brakes every 6 months?
The rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord are wearing out far faster than seems reasonable. The first time they wore out was at approximately 14,000 miles while this second instance has happened at about 26,000 miles. The brakes start making a very loud metallic grinding noise and reduced braking power with almost no warning. Honda's solution to this problem is to simply say it's normal brake wear on the vehicle and then require that the rotors be turned and the brake pads be replaced, after charging an absurd diagnostic fee. The front brakes on the vehicle have yet to require replacement and were still shown as having around 60% life at the most recent check.
I have complained to honda numerous times about the brakes on my 2008 honda accord.the brakes were replaced within the 1st year of the purchase of this new vehicle.months later, they turned the rotors after my constant complaints.the brakes have continued to cause problems (squeeking, etc).i had this replaced today by a brake company.the inside of the pads were extremely worn, and the car only has 28,000 miles.another honda owner made me aware that they were replacing the rear brakes on 08 honda accords, so i called them and they are refusing to reimburse me as the brakes installed are not honda brakes.honda is not considering this a recall; however, they are fully aware of the rear brake problem (to my recent discovery).if these pads are wearing quicker than planned, they have the propensity to cause someone to not be able to stop. They failed to notify customers of this problem.if someone does not complain to them about their brakes, they have no way of knowing about the replacement.
Defective rear brakes on 2008 honda accordi purchased a new 2008 honda accord last may and have approximately 24,000 miles on it.after a little over one year of regular highway driving my rear brakes began to squeal and grind incessantly.my honda dealer admitted that the accords have been experiencing premature wear on the rear brakes but refused to service this as a covered warranty issue.i called american honda and they simply read what appeared to be a "canned" response that there were no recalls or service bulletins and that this was a "wear item" that the customer is responsible for.after conducting my own research online i have come across hundreds of similar complaints from other 2008 honda accord including many complaints filed with nhtsa.the proper operation of a vehicles brakes is critical to driver and occupant safety, and honda refuses to admit to or rectify what is clearly a systemic safety issue. I implore the nhtsa to investigate this issue and to recurrent accept responsibility to rectify this issue for the thousands of honda accord owners who may be driving unsafe vehicles.
2008 honda accord lx-p 4 door sedan with automatic transmission..has had brake problems from day one ( purchased new at tempe honda, tempe,az)....squealing from inner pads due to uneven pressure from calipers.....honda refuses to come up with a fix....this is the 3rd set of brake pads on a 25,000 mile vehicle driven 90 percent on the open highway........huge defect....
Premature rear brake pad wear-out on 2008 honda accord. Rear brakes replaced at 25,000 miles. Uneven wear between inner and outer rear brake pads.
Hello, i have a 2008 accord lx, this is the 4th accord i have owned. My concern is with the rear brakes. I am on my 3rd set ofrear brake pads and the car has 37,385 mi on it. The front ones have not been changed yet and they are the primary pads to stop with. I took it to the dealer at 19000 mi and after a long debate theyreplaced the back pads at no charge.i just replaced them for a 2nd time at 37,000 mi. I noticed that the piston on the rear caliper screws out when its used for braking. Every other caliper i have worked with when you push on the brakes the piston pushes on the rotor then releases. The piston on this accord screws out but does not screw back in causing the brakes pad to have great constant presure on the rotor. I as the dealer about it and they said there is no recall. Either way thebreaks should not have to be replaced every 19,000 miles especially if they are the rear brakes the front brake have not been replaced yet and still have plent of life left in the pad. In closing i want to let you know that this is not proper and to as if there is a recall or design change be made to this produce.
I have experienced premature wear of the rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord. I had to have them replaced by a dealership in harvey, louisiana in november 2010 and it cost $170.37. Apparently there should be some money available to my as the result of a settlement.
2008 honda accord, rear brakes completely worn out on the inside at such low mileage for the second time. Bf
When i am going at least 35mph or above and apply firm pressure to the brakes my car makes a rattling noise. It now occurs everyday when i drive the vehicle. I went to the dealership and they put new rotors on the vehicle at about 7,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the rear brakes were wearing quickly and were being replaced for a second time at a low mileage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was aware of the problem. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Rear brake pad(s) producing highly audible squeaks and have worn out prematurely, much like other complaints posted regarding the same.
Rear brakes wornout at 19,000 miles.highway driving 70%. Dealer said thiswas normal. 170.00 to replace.
The rear brakes wearing out significantly at low mileage.perhaps in the abs/traction control/stability control system; tweaked the rear brakes to engage earlier/harder than normal.i think american honda motor was trying to eliminate some front end nose dive when you applied the brakes.bottom line, rear brakes are wearing out at an excessive rate.
Rear brake wear.
Loud screeching noise coming from passenger side rear brakes. Screeching continued to get louder so i brought it into honda expecting the issue to be covered by the warranty. I was informed by the service technician that the rear brake pads needed replacing and the sensor was worn out. He said he has been replacing lots of pads on the new accords and that they seem to be prematurely wearing out. After searching the web i found that hundreds of other people have reported this defect.
Premature wearing of rear brake pads in 2008 honda accord - happened to me at 20,000 miles, with others it has happened with less mileage.safety concern - risk of brake failurehad to replace pads at my own cost - should be covered and problem corrected by honda due to design flaw and safety issue!
The rear brake pads on my 2008 honda accord are wearing too quickly.i replaced them after 23,760 miles.my co-worker had the same problem.
I have a 2008 honda accord w/ 23k miles on it. I've been told by boch honda that the rear brakes are 80% gone and honda will only pay half. Obviously, there is a safety problem and honda needs to address this problem and take full responsibility. Alsothe front disc brakes were replaced at 11k and 19k. Something is wrong. This is not normal. Please advise. Updated ivoq 05/26/10.
Pre mature rear brake wear on a 2008 honda accord.had rear brakes replaced at 12k miles.rear brakes again replaced with new rotors at 48k.worried about pre mature wear and how this would effect safety.including brakes that came wit vehicle this is the third set, seems to be a design error.have seen thousands of complaints on internet for same.need help to get honda corporation to fix problem before injuries to people occur.
The rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord are wearing out far faster than seems reasonable.honda's solution to this problem is to simply say it's normal brake wear on the vehicle and then require that the rotors be turned and the brake pads be replaced, after charging an absurd diagnostic fee.
Initial rear brake squealing after over night setting or use to parking lots, squeal would occur in reverse direction braking, as if brake was dragging.as timeprogressed a metal to metal sound was noted as if some metal part had come loose and would drag or rub in slight directional pressure changes. Applying brakes would temporarily silence , but would return when brakes were released.a slight pulling sensation was noted to either right or leftalong with a vibration when applying brakes. Rear brake rotors were resurfaced and pads replaced at a cost of $214.00 parts and labor.additionally, front brake rotors were resurfaced and pads replaced at a cost of $133.00 parts and labor.
I am writing about my 2008 honda accord and their rear brake premature wearing down of pads. Currently there are thousands of complaints on the internet. On carcomplaints.com there are 468 just on this issue alone. I am concerned for the safety of myself and others who are forced to drive around with faulty bake pads. I have spoken to honda's corporate office, and they are refusing to acknowledge that they have issues with their vehicles. The service manager at our dealership had even said himself that there are so many complaints that he receives all the time and that they are all regarding the premature wearing of the brake pads.
2008 honda accord with 21110 miles began squealing loudly from the rear wheels.honda dealer informed me that the rear brake pads needed replacing.no warranty coverage or reimbursement was offered.front pads were still at 50% wear.rear pads should last twice as long as front pads and certainly longer than 21k miles.
Took car in for oil change and found out rear brake pads and rotors needed replacement at 16,000 miles!
Honda accord 2008 model shows premature brake wear out on rear brakes. My car is at 29,000 miles, and the brake pads are gone, even wearing out the metal. I heard some intermittent squeaking noise from a couple months back, but when i brought the car into service, they said they couldn't hear any sound (i couldn't too during the test drive) and it would be better to just leave the car alone then start disassembling the car when there might be nothing wrong. They also said that a compound of moist and dust could make the squeaking noise occasionally. A few months later, the rear side started making a rumbling sound when i hit the breaks. I brought the car back to the service center, and the said the brake pads were gone leaving metal to metal contact for the brakes. They said there was a sensor that broke but how could i know the squeaking sound was indicating to replace the brake pads even when the service guy didn't pick it up? they say i have to pay just under $500 to replace everything that was damaged in the brakes, and no warranty would cover it. I don't think this is a one-time thing, and i found a ton of similar complaints in the internet. It's also weird that the front brake pads were fine, when they are usually known to brake earlier. This is a brake problem, which could potentially lead to serious accidents.
The rear brakes wear out permaturely and need to be replaced every 8,000 to 10,000 miles.this is a safety issue.
Premature brake wear on a 2008 honda accord lx.25773 miles on car. I took it into the dealer for squealing sound.. They said it was brake pads worn on rear brakes, and a rear rotor needing replacement. They said it was not covered under warranty, even though admitting other people have complained about premature brake pad wear. I feel this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I paid $347 on repairs for something that should have been covered because of honda's prior knowledge of the problem before they even sold the car to me 8/28/08.
We are a first time honda car owner.we purchased our honda accord lx after extensive research which included consumer reports.at approximately 18k miles, we were informed by the honda service department that our back brakes were down to 10% remaining on the rear brake pads.at 23k miles, the honda service department advised that the brakes needed to be replaced.i complained to no avail to the dealership and to honda america who advised that they stand by the engineering and workmanship of their product and this is a normal wear and tear item.our driving habits are daytime highway miles and for rear brake pads to worn out at 23k is ridiculous and non-standard for the auto industry.we own a 2000 infinity i30 which required its first brake pad replacement at110k miles, (actual need, not manufactures recommendation).honda has a good reputation for producing quality products; i hope they will seize this opportunity to build brand loyalty by doing what is right for the owners of their 2008 model year honda accord.if not, i will never buy another honda manufactured product.
The rear brake pads fail prematurely, causing a safety issue and loss of braking power.i've almost had several accidents as a result of not being able to brake properly.i've had the rear brakes replaced several times, each time as a result of lost braking power and substantial increase in stopping distance, including at intersections where my vehicle was almost in the way of opposing traffic.the odometer at the last repair was 56,075 miles, compared to 37596 miles on the previous repair, a difference of only 18,479 miles!then, before that, my mileage for my first brake repair was 18,258 miles, a difference of 19,117 miles!so far, the average difference between rear brake pad changes has been 18,618 miles.i noticed it because suddenly i was unable to stop and almost hit another car in front of me.currently i fear for my safety as i am nearing the 18,000 mile mark between brake pad changes.
Premature wear of brake system. Original brakes lasted almost 10,000 miles, (feb 09). (dec 09)need new brakes again at a little less than 21,000. This certainly seems as a design flaw. Other vehicles i have owned, including a honda,had brakes replaced at around 30,000 miles.
I own a 2008 honda accord ex-l and every since i have owned this car since the end of 2007 i have been experiencing rear brake problems every 3-4 months i have been having to replace rear brake pads and other owners of this same year accord have been experiencing the same issues and i can bring some of those owners to front with the same issues.the car is very hard to brake and salesman at some of the honda dealerships have acknowledged the problem but they do not want to do anything about this situation.i have a 10 month old child and this can be very dangerous with the issue of the rear brake pads and this to me is justification for a recall of the year of honda accords and just about every oil change the rear brake pads are needing to be replaced on top of having to pay a high car note i have to continue to pay car repair charges for this vehicle.
We have a 2008 accord ex-l v-6 with 20,000 miles and premature rear brake failure.rear brakes were wore down to the sensors.the dealer said, yes the brakes wear out quickly, but they are not covered.i understand the part as a wear item, but it is also a safety related item.the average customer can, and should expect the brakes to at least last until the honda specified inspection period which is the "service b".it is very unreasonable to have to replace brakes at every other oil change.plus the dealer could not tell me if the replacement pads will last any longer that the originals.apparently honda is working on a countermeasure, but no date of the effective date.rear brakes should outlast the front brakes or at least last as long as them.the front brakes are with in the wear period of the mileage.
This involves continuous brake rotor problems with my 2008 honda accord ex 6 cylinder car.at 42600 miles i complained to honda about a grinding noise when making turns.they replaced the rear pads/shoes and machined the rotors.at 61200 miles i complained to honda about scraping and clunking noises when backing up.they replaced the front pads and had to machine the front rotors because of warping.at 64200 miles i complained to honda about the same clunking noise when going in reverse and a thumping sound when braking.the tech found a right rear caliper bolt was loose.he retorqued the bolts.i'm seeing so many complaints online about the '08 accord brakes and i'm concerned this problem is going to keep occurring.i've never needed to have my rotors worked on in any car i've owned.
2008 honda accord premature wear rear brake linings internet shows hundreds of complaints occurred when honda went to discinstead of shoes - fortunately no incident happened.
2008 accord v6 3.5 rear brakes are dangerously thin and require replacement at 17000 highway miles.
2008 honda accord brakes are worn down to 1.6mm after only 16676 miles.car is in perfect condition and is well cared for and driven safely.seems like a design problem with 2008 honda accord rear brakes. Many complaints on the internet. Rear brakes should last 4 times longer ??
2008 honda accord has premature brake wear. Brakes need to be recalled. Honda needs to take responsibility for this defect!!! rear brakes wear out after only 20,000 miles.this is the second time i've had to replace rear brakes and rotors.
2008 honda accord had rear brakes completely worn down to the sensor at 18,000 miles.received information in mail from law firm that honda acknowledged issue in a class action lawsuit and will reimburse up to $150 in repair costs.this does not fix the safety issue of burning through a set of brake pads in under 20,000 miles as well as the repeated trips to the service department and inconvenience.sounds like a major problem that should be investigated.
Brakes for 2008 honda accord down to "squealers" with no notice at just over 24,000 miles.internet search found many, many complaints regarding this issue.took vehicle to local car dealer (honda east, cincinnati, oh).they are aware of problem but will not resolve/replace the defective brake pads unless person does all service work with them - even though car was purchased from them.car remains parked until local honda certified/independent mechanic can do repairs.
2008 honda accord needed rear brakes replaced at 33,152 miles.never had rear brakes bad before front brakes.(owned 14 new cars)more than 20,000 miles are highway, so don't understand the wear.am not a heavy brake user - i maintain good distance, coast before braking slowly.
Rear brakes wore out prematurely (22,000) miles.they were replaced but i could see how this could be more serious because you would not expect to be looking at this problem after only 18 months.
Premature failure of rear brakes on 2008 honda accord ex.
Premature rear brake wear on 2008 honda accord lx-p. Car taken for 20k mile service today, was informed rear brakes worn to 2mm while front brakes have 8mm. No mechanical defects advised by dealer, claim normal wear-and-tear. They are covering parts and labor under warranty except the brake pads. Cost to me is $75 in addition to the normal service changes of $148, total bill $213 plus taxes and fees.
I am concerned about me rear brakes in my 2008 honda accord ex v6.i had to replace them after owning the car only 6 months.i never replace the rear brakes on any other car that i have owned; always just the front brakes.i feel that this is a safety issue and that the brakes need to be recalled. The brakes also wore out only on the inside of both sides and not worn at all on the outside.maybe if they wore evenly they would last longer.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions, the rear passenger side tire began to squeak loudly without warning.the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was driven at any speed.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the brakes were worn down to the metal.the rear brake pads were replaced.the failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 27,000.updated 06/09/09.*ljupdated 06/09/09.
I have only 23,000 miles on my car and the rear brakes are failing on my 2008 honda accord.
Rear and front brake pad wear unevenly and very fast at low mileage. These brakes pad suppose to last about 80,000 miles.also brakes squeals and makes excessive noise which should not be present on brand new vehicle at low mileage.
Brake pads wore out prematurely for a second time after a year of being replaced. There's no reason for this when i'm driving 80% of the time highway with little braking. Reparation cost $200 and it is not cover under warranty.
I was driving on i70 from denver to leadville.on a downhill situation i hit brakes and the steering started shaking causing me to panic. I nearly lost control and drove over the edge of the mountain.took the car to honda and they said they were able to recreate it.they told me that the rotors would get too hot and warp, causing the steering to shake.they wanted me to pay them $400 to fix the problem.i don't have that money to do so.
While driving my vehicle it would make a loud screeching sound, the faster you drive the louder it would sound. It is very embarrassing on the highway, let alone when you drive very slow around your neighborhood to look for parking, the sound is alot lower but yet embarrassing and annoying. I never thought my brakes would need to be replaced with only a year and a half with the vehicle andi never thought my rear brakes would wear out at 16,400 miles. It cost me money that i did not have at the time.
I own a 08 honda accord. When i put in reverse a horrible screeching noise started. It would continue when i would brake also. I took it to a local shop to look at it. I only have 30k miles so figured something minor. They said it was the rear brake pads! front ones were never replaced and in good condition. 200.00 for new brake pads. Called the local honda dealer they said 250. I have done nothing further.
Metal rear brake rotor were unusually rusted and corroded on both the outer edge and inner areas. There was no corrosion on the area which was touched by brake pads.
Grinding sound while driving down the road.sound also correlates with foot touching brake.sound was coming from the rear brake area.never had brake problems from a car with this few miles with much of them being highway.
2008 honda accord-rear brake pads worn out at 22,300 miles. Service personnel admit there was no uneven wear, not caused by driving habits etc. Described by service mgr. As normal according to honda motor co. And not covered by warranty.
Noise from rear of car, taken to local honda dealer for inspection. We were told that the rear brakes were worn and needed to be replaced at 24000 miles!repair was made.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting a grinding noise when the brake was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the failure was located as the rear brake pads wearing prematurely. The dealer replaced the brake pads twice, but the failure was not corrected. The rear brake continued to make a grinding noise and wear prematurely. The contact also stated that the front brakes were exhibiting a grinding noise, but the dealer polished and scraped the front brake pads and the grinding noise was corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,096, and the current mileage was 42,920.
I took my 2008 honda accord into the dealer for routine maintenance at 22k miles.i later received a call that the front brakes were fine at about 8mm, but the rear brakes are under 3mm and that they fall outside the maryland requirement and thus need to be replaced.for most of the past year the brakes have squeaked.somewhere between 10k and 14k miles they resurfaced the brake rotors at no cost to remove the squeak.the rear brake pads have to be replaced.i have never had to replace brake pads anywhere near that low mileage for any of the previous cars i have owned.honda should recall this brake system.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that the rear brakes became worn at 15,795 miles.he felt that this was a safety issue because the front brakes should be wearing out before the rear brakes.the manufacturer stated that the failure was normal.the current and failure mileages were 15,795.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states problems with rear brakes *tgwthe consumer stated the rear brakes had to be replaced five times and the front brakes have never been replaced. The dealer informed the consumer they installed the pads with more metal and they should last longer.
2008 honda accord- purchased in dec 2007. Vehicle has 26,647 mi. Experiencing premature brake wear on passenger side rear. Notified national honda customer service. They gave me case number-n012009-03-2501439- are aware of the many complaints and "potential" brake issue but are not doing anything about it at this time. Warranty applies- which means there is no warranty for this repair. Will keep my complaint on file. Absolutely no reason for brakes to be worn with this low mileage which is mostly highway miles.
The rear inside brake pads on my 2008 honda accord, which has 25k miles, are severely worn and ihad to be immediately replaced.the rear outside brake pads, however, show normal wear for the car's mileage.an internet search of this problem indicated thousands of similar complaints affecting 2008 honda accords and represents a safety hazard that could lead to serious injury or death.
My 08 honda accord exl needed to be replaced with just under 24k miles. The inside rear pads were almost completely worn while the outside pads hardly had any wear at all. I googled accord brake problems and found a page on www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtml that,to date, has 358 complaints on the brake problems. While i understand that brakes are designed to wear out, they normally don't need to be replaced until there are 40,000+.miles and it isn't normal for one brake pad to be completely worn while the other has little wear. This is obviously a design flaw but,to date,honda hasn't announced a recall.the car has a system to notify you when you need service. So far i have received several code a's for oil changes but no code b which among other service items, reminds you to check the brake system. As i understand it, this system is based on mileage.since the system hasn't notified me to check the brakes, i would think that's because honda, rightfully so, expects brake pads to last more than 24k miles. This is a safety problem. I caught it as many other drivers have. But what about the driver that only uses the system to tell him when to get service? are a few going to have to die before honda announces a recall? i hope not.
Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent who is concerned about the brakes on her 2008 honda accord *tgwthe consumer stated the rear brakes were out prematurely and the rotors were extremely rusted. To date, the brakes were replaced twice by the honda dealer.
Audi brake warning at 30000 miles, brought vehicle following day to dealer service dept.service dept found it necessary to resurface to rotors and replaced pads.considering front brakes have 15000 miles left on them this should not have happened to the rear brakes.i consider this a manufacturer design flaw and should be recalled.warranty refused to pay for this procedure.what will happen in another 30000 miles and how many times can the rotors be resurfaced:
Honda accord, 2008, rear brake system defective.honda has knowledge of issue.rear breaks on 2008-2009 accords wear our before 25k miles.rear breaks replaced at 27k mile and now needed again at 55k miles.honda is aware of issue with there breaking system and will not recall their vehicles.they are paying for 1 time breaks as part of their class action suit, but will not fix the root cause of the issue.after the brakes are replaced 1 time its up to the car owner to keep paying for and replacing their brakes every 15-25k miles.this needs to be a recall issue and fixed properly, no matter what the cost to honda.rear brakes cannot go bad this quickly.please check forms such as carcomplaints.com for validity of claims from many honda accord owners nationwide.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While parked, the contact noticed an excessive amount of brake dust located on the rear wheels. The contact also stated while braking at any speed that it felt as though the rear brakes were pulling on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the brakes exhibited normal wear and tear. The rear brake pads were replaced. Approximately one year later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage is 50,000. Updated 03/24/11*ljupdated 05/02/11
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 65 mph the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and felt a vibration in the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and replaced the brake pads and the rotors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance approximately eight months after he replaced the brake pads and rotors. The technicians inspected the vehicle and stated that the brake pads, rotors and calipers needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was a defect in the calipers because the brake pads should not have to be replaced that often. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
My 2008 honda accord sedan with 15,000 miles (4 cyl, 5 sp manual, vin# [xxx]) was at the service at the boch honda for oil change. During the service it was discovered that rear pads and rotors were worn out completely. 0% of life left on both sides. Honda of america acknowledges that there is a problem and will pay only first $150 of the repair. Repair cost is $463. However, honda is paying 100% of the repair if car has less than 12,000 miles. Please investigate and advise. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While having my 2008 on the accord es in for its annual inspection the dealer informed me that my rear brake pads had worn to the point where they needed to be replaced.the mileage of a vehicle at this time was 22,000 miles.when i commented to the dealer that this seemed like exorbitant wear considering the vehicle was driven 80% highway during non-rush-hour they replied that this type of wear was normal for this make model and year vehicle.after some quick research on the internet i discovered that my issue is not unique.fortunately i have the knowledge and ability to deal with this issue.my concern stems from the many consumers who do not have the knowledge of the systems and thereby may be placing themselves at great risk.
Brakes had to be changed at 11,000 miles. Honda said it was normal "wear and tear."brake light came on at 24,000 miles, followed by a crashing shrill sound the day after.extremely loud, shrill sound with acceleration. Had to get car towed today following incident. This is a safety and quality concern and honda refuses to take responsibility for their defective vehicles.
Bought a 2008 honda accord new in june '08.rear brakes wore out after 25000 mi.i thought front pads were supposed to wear first but it seems, not. Very odd since 90% of my driving is interstate and my last car went 80k+ mi before my first brake job. Went on line and it seems many people are having the same issue.i hope nobody gets hurt here.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud whistling and scraping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the rear brakes needed to be replaced.the brakes were replaced, but the failure has recurred nine months later.through research, the contact discovered that this was a common issue and believes that a recall should be issued by the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 28,000.
2008 honda accord. After approximately 45,000 miles the rear brake pads were declared worn out by the local honda dealer, the front brakes however were deemed in "good condition" and needed no maintenance, we have discovered this rear brake problem, known tothe honda , is a known defect in materials, discovered through a class action law suit that has been settled out of court. The reason for the premature rear brake failure however is still unknown to honda owners. Despite the known defect honda has failed to recall these vehicles and has not notified the owners though its "honda owner link website" or any other official honda notifications. Honda states it relies on the company that brought the law suit to notify hondas customers. This would represent an attempt to shift responsibility to a third company for honda's known defect in its rear brakes. It is still unknown whether it is a material or system problem with the electronic brake distribution system. Many owners are unaware of this safety defect in their vehicles braking system. Honda dealers are also reluctant to discuss this problem. These vehicles need to be recalled for brake pad replacement and or ebd adjustments to prevent premature rear brake failures. Honda also needs to take immediate action to notify the owners of affected vehicles.
Rear brakes on a 2008 honda accord v6 prematurely wore out at 26,000 miles.
Abnormal rear brake wear. Rear brakes wore out at 30,000 miles.
I bought my used 2008 honda accord ex in march 2010 when the mileage was 18000. In 2 months, at 23000, i started to hear screeching sounds coming out of the rear tires when i pressed the brakes. Slowly, this problem started to worsen and the noise started to become more louder and it was sounding as metal with metal. This happened both when car was traveling at 40-50 mph and also when braking.this occurs all the time during the day. Initially it starts off as no noise but after 10 minutes at low speeds the noise starts to crackle and its very embarrassing especially when braking at the lights and at stop and go traffic.i took this to the mechanic and he said that the rear brakes have worn out and needs to be replaced. He changed the rear brake pads, brakes, motor and also flushed out the brake fluid. In total this cost me $700 including the labor.when i bought my honda, i looked at the reliability of the car and with such low mileage i did not expect it to give me any issues. Alas within just 3 months i have had to spend a fortune on the car.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the vehicle was purchased less than six months ago and the contact already has to install new brake pads.the brake pads are not holding and are wearing out faster than they should.the dealer advised him to purchase new brake pads because they were worn.the failure mileage was 21,456.
Rear brake pads are wearing down prematurely. I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l and have gone threw two pad replacements and one set of rotors replaced and am about to replace rotors again. I contacted honda to inform them that two mechanics have seen the brake pads from the front and the rear. They were amazed at how quickly the rear pads wear down. Honda response that the braking system was new and the braking power now has a 60 - 40 distribution. 60 % on the rear and 40% on the front. Every mechanic that i've spoke to about this stated that if the vehicle was rear wheel drive then they can understand "somewhat" but for a front wheel drive vehiclethe front brakes should be taking most of the power to stop. Never the less , honda stated that they are aware of complaints about the same issue and that they were correcting the issue but my case is not the same. Every online article i read showed the exact same issue i encountered. All i want is my brakes to be corrected before i die or any one of my kids die. Somewhere online i was told that a class-action lawsuit was filed with honda with regards to the brake wear.
2008 honda accord / premature wearing of rear brakes / vehicle has 19000 miles on it and the dealer tells me that the rear brakes need replaced / this is totally unacceptable due to the fact that the front brakes are fine / honda definitely has a design flaw here and they should be made to rectify the problem / there are many other complaints on the internet in regards to this issue.http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtml.
2008 honda accord w/ 36,000 miles. Noise from rear brake pad wear indicators. Rear brakes pads were wore down to wear indicator on one side of each rear disc with very little wear on opposite pad, "very uneven brake wear". Honda of greeley in colorado did brake pad replacement with no corrections or mentions of a problem with uneven brake wear. Front rotors at the same time had to be resurfaced due to warp, however there had not been enough pad wear to require replacement of pads.
Premature brake wear on honda accord 2008 models.these new cars require expensive brake repairs (new rotors and brakes) as frequently as every 15k miles.please see all the complaints at: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtmlthis is dangerous because there are so many other people who may not know that their rear brakes are failing so soon after purchasing a new car.having owned prior cars, needing to replace brakes every year is unheard of.
Took my 2008 honda accord to the dealer due to squeeky brakes, the told me i needed rear pads and the rotors need resurfacing......the car only has 13,500 miles on it !!!! what a joke. I have gone under numerous websites and have read the complaints of other consumers with the exact problem.....
Rear brake pads completely worn out. Front brakes pads still@ 75% good. This is unheard ofdue to the fact that most of the braking is on the front pads.
Rear brake pads are complety out after 15k miles. Thonda does not want to cover it on the warranty. Front pads are in perfect condition.
I have a 2008 honda accord with 28,000 miles on it. With such low mileage, i had to replace to rear brake pads. The dealer tried to tell me it was my driving, which i knew it wasn't. I found an internet site that lists complaints, and just from the one website, there were 85 complaints about premature rear brake pad failure on this car. It is a known honda defect! i called americanhonda and they said the company was working on a "fix" but had no other information. I will continue to monitor honda.com for updates. This is a honda issue that they need to take ownership of, and i expect to be repaid for my expenses. Hopefully my dealership will do something for me, but i won't hold my breath.i'm not sure if i checked the correct box "service brakes, air" because i've never heard them referred to as that, but this complain is about my rear brakes. Thank you.
My rear brakes were replaced today after only 21k of wear ( worn down to the metal indicators). I was handed the line just like everyone else who's had this problem that since honda changed over to 4 wheel disc brakes the rear brake pads are thinner and therefore wear faster (my front brakes hat 50% left!). I don't buy it. Why would honda, a manufacturer whose name is synonymous with "quality," make such an error in judgment. I have never in my life had to replace rear brakes before fronts. I'd never heard of such a thing until now. I'm glad i'm not the only person with this problem, however, i don't believe that honda cares enough to do anything about it.
2008 honda accord has a design flaw in thebrake system specifically rear brake pads wear out extremely prematurely and front brake rotors warp. *dtthe dealer advised the consumer there was only 5% rear brake pads remaining.the consumer stated there was never any indications of grinding or squealing.the dealer stated it was normal wear and tear and was not included under warranty. On november 13, 2009 the vehicle was taken to the dealership because a shimmy was felt on top of the steering wheel when the consumer braked at higher speeds. The consumers wife noticed a square tire feel when braking shortly after the rear brakes were replaced, but never mentioned it. The dealer found the rotors were warped and machined them.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated when driving at approximately 60 mph, there were unusual vibrations and the vehicle would abnormally veer toward the right. The dealer rotated the tires but the vehicle then began to veer toward the left. The dealer realigned the front suspension but to no avail. In addition, the brakes would sporadically squeal when depressed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the rotors twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 50 and the current mileage was 24,800. On july 26, 2010, the check engine light, vsa and an exclamation warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle began idling erratically and the vehicle kept wanting to cut as the consumer approached traffic lights. Upon inspection of thevehicle, it was determined there was a problem with the cylinder.the spark plugs and cylinder were replaced. Updated 08/10/10
Most of my driving is highway miles. At 29500 the rear brakes needed to be replaced already. The vehicle was not even 1 year old and the rear brakes go out first. Usually on my most cars front or rear wheel drive cars, the front brakes tend to go out faster than the rear brakes. After doing research it turns out, i am not the only problem with this issue on this car. Turns out as well the dealerships know of this issue as well. And the fact the part that needs to be replace the brake pads and resurfacing the router is all wear and tear products. So this does not cover the manufacture warranty. I would understand on a normal circumstance if the brakes naturally wore out that you would have to pay for the repair regardless. Which was what i expecting when i dropped of the car for the problems but for the rear brakes to go back this early and this soon and then charge the customer for 200-300 for the fix and no warranty, that's really silly.
2008 honda accord, that is not even a year old. I bought the car july of 08 andiimmediately noticed squeaky brakes. I was told that the brakes were just wearing in. It continued to squeak every once in a while when i would brake. A couple days ago i heard this awful screeching noise coming from my rear passenger tire. I called honda service and explained this to them and the lady told me to bring it in it was probably just a little rock stuck up in there, no big deal right! not!!! now they tell me you have to replace the rear brake pads, which would cost just under $200.00 for them to do. Instead i just bought the honda brand brake pad from the dealer for $65.00 and had my boyfriend install them. This is just a major inconvenience. There is no way that any rear brake pads should be going out on a brand new car that has only just over 20,000 miles on it. Every one that i talk to says wow that way unusual and not right at all! nothing can be done. Warranty doesn't cover this issue and there is no recall on the braking system. I am extremely disappointed with this!! it's just not fair.
2008 honda accord rear brakesi just spend a little less than $500 replacing my rear brakes and rotors on my 2008 accord. It is a new car and the brakes should be lasting a lot longer.
Rear brake pads prematurely worn out at 25,000 miles in 2008 honda accord and have to be replaced by the dealer. Upon inspection, both of the inner pads are totally worn out, whereas the outer pads are ok (within normal wear & tear). This problem, if not corrected in time, will lead to failure of the rear brake system and present a safety issue since most owners (myself included) would not expect it to fail that early under normal use.
2008 honda accord, premature rear brake wear. At 32,000 rear brakes were replaced for third time, first @12,550 miles and second @ 19,700 miles.
Premature brake wear on my 2008 honda accord. Where do i begin?purchased the car in june of 2008, a few months later i replaced my first set of rear brake pads at 30k miles. First indication of brakes starting to fade was metal on metal contact noise coming from the rear. I found this very odd and decided to take the car into the dealer. I was told by the dealer that "brake distribution was changed from a front bias to more rear bias and this is not uncommon.". I was also told this would not be covered under my extended warranty. I paid $200 for the pads and service altogether...and they said my rotors needed to be resurfaced as well....which i wasn't willing to do at 30k miles.flash forward to october 2010. I'm hearing the metal on metal grinding from the rear of the car again. This will be my 3rd set of rear brake pads in 80k miles. Another thing to note. The car was vibrating very seriously upon braking before i finally replaced the rotors. Which i did around the 50-60k mile mark.my extended warranty on this car has been all but useless. If it doesn't fix a problem as obvious as this.....what exactly does it fix?
2008 honda accord rear brakes:i am writing you about the thousands of online complaints on the new honda accord rear brakes.i was told my brakes were wore through on my new honda accord at 20k miles (i'm lucky most have failed sooner).i'm very concerned about the amount of complaints and the national press on the rear brake problem (consumer reports wrote and article about the issue in may 09) will your office please look into this before someone is killed or hurt.
Rear brakes gone at 25k and my car is only 1 yr old.none the less the repairs are not covered under warranty and according to local dealer ship honda decided to make the brake pads thinner.big mistake.this is my first honda and i am very disappointed.i will never purchase another one and apparently honda is not big on quality anymore.
I have a 2008 honda accord sedan ex-l v6 and the rear brake pads are wearing very prematurely.i'm being told that they need to be replaced immediately, and my mileage is only 30k.my braking ability has drastically reduced and i feel the car having trouble when i apply the brakes.the accord is a front wheel drive vehicle and the rear brake pads should not be a problem this early in the vehicle's life.my research has shown that this is a problem with all 8th generation honda accords.honda does not acknowledge the problem so this money comes out of my own pocket unless i sue or join a class action lawsuit, which is prefer not to do.this needs to be addressed and honda needs to work with the accord owners to rectify this issue.
I own a 2008 honda accord 4 door vehicle with a v6.the car is about 22 months old with aproximately 22,000 miles.the rear breaks failed.honda is calling it "premature wear" and paid for the majority of the repair.they are telling me they have neither a recall, yet they paid for it because it is known problem with the car.thye have stated they have no fix for the problem and i can expect the brakes to fail every 20,000 miles.
The rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord have worn prematurely. It was necessary to replace the brake pads at 22,000 miles.
2008 honda accord. Got only 25,000 miles. A couple of months ago, some weird noise came up and it is very annoying. I can not brake the car normally. Something is wrong with the brake system and it is very dangerous.
I brought my 2008 honda accord ex-l 4 cyl in for the second routine maintenance on july 7, 2009.i was subsequently informed that my real brakes were shot, that i needed replacement pads and my rotors turned. I was astounded, i only had 14,897 miles on it.my front brakes were worn down to 7 mm out of 8mm! my rear pads were worn down to 1 mm of surface pad! they were basically gone! the red line for rear brake replacement is 3 mm or 4/32 for disc brakes. My brakes never squealed at all! no warning! no nothing?..the service rep stated that they have been seeing these things as of late without any explanation or what might be causing it and that honda was aware of the problem.i told her that my understanding is that your front brakes primarily do the stopping of the car and that you should get at least 30-35,000 or more miles out of your rear brakes. ( my 2007 toyota camry has40,000 on the rears and will need to be replaced shortly.)she said the brake replacement would run about $ 230+, but she would talk with the service manager to see if they could offer something off on the repair job, maybe split the cost.she stated that the car was over the 12 month/12,000 basic warranty which would have covered this problem.they gave me a free rental; i went to my office and found this site and all the horror stories. I called the service rep, she said that they would split the cost of the repair.itold her what i found out and that this was not acceptable. I told the rep that i wanted to speak with the service manager and the owner of the dealership. That i don?t think that i should pay for anything, that they knew there was a dangerous flaw with this car when they sold it to me.she also mentioned that a honda service representative was there that day; i also wanted to speak with her.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord ex. There was noise present in the rear brake area. The mechanic stated that the brakes were worn and needed to be replaced at the owners expense. The brakes are not covered under the warranty. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 26000.
After noticing a squealing sound coming from my rear tires, i went to my mechanic to have it checked out and was told i needed new rear brakes.my 2008 honda accord only had 37,000miles on it and i had to replace the rear brakes pads for a total of $140 out of my pocket!
Premature brake wear.
I own a 2008 honda accord. My rear brakes were worn down and squeaking, so i brought my car to pacific honda. Pacific honda informed me i would be liable for the repair cost, since it was not covered under the car warranty.failure mileage was 24,985 miles and repair cost was $269.04.
Premature wearing of rear brake pads in 2008 honda accord -down to 30 percent as 12,500.with others it has happened with less mileage. Safety concern - risk of brake failure had to replace pads at my own cost - should be covered and problem corrected by honda due to design flaw and safety issue!
Vehicle mileage was 27,637.dated: 05/25/2009.the rear brakes where squeaking when the brake pedal depressed.i took the dealer.dealer said the rear brake pads were worn down to 3 millimeters.dealer resurface rotor and replaced brake pads.the brake repaired cost $194.39. Now the vehicle mileage 47,955.date: 04/08/2010.the brake has same problem like before.dealer said brakes need to repair again and cost $194.39.
You have many complaints aboutpremature wear out of 2008 honda accord rear brakes . Here is one more .my rear brakes are completely worn out after 8 mos and 25000 miles of highway driving. Front brakes are fine . Dealer and regional rep say nothing is wrong and say this is normal . I was even told that highway driving wears out rear brakes first .that is anuntrue statement . In over 45 years of car ownership of dozens of cars , many with rear disc brakes ,ihave never replaced rear brakes before fronts .this is a safety problem .it is a tragedy waiting to happen .about a month before this defect was found by an independent shop , the car was returned to the dealer with a complaint about a scraping sound - dealer said nothing is wrong with the carand did not inspect brakes .there is deception going on here and corrective action is needed right away , before people are killed . I could supply more details .i suggest your agency contact me for an interview .i have a formal background in quality and safety . I have managed a contract for dot and a joint venture between raytheon and ford .i have replaced the rear pads at my own expense - not at a honda dealer .there are not yet after market parts available so the pads were replaced with the same honda junk that came with the car .few drivers expect brakes to wear so early , and have no reason to have brakes checked .there are thousands of 2008 accords running around with bad brakes in all likelihood . Please act quickly .
2008 honda accord is on its 3rd set of brake pads and the rotors have been replaced too.only on the rear.
At roughly 6,000 miles, my 2008 honda accord began making high-pitched noises (which came from the rear of the car).i brought it into my dealership and they stated, "we could not replicate the noise that you heard."so i continued to drive it.at 22,000 miles, i had to replace my rear brake pads due to uneven ware.the driver side rear pads were okay, however, the passenger side pads showed uneven ware.the inside pad was completely gone.discussed what i had found with my new accord with dealership.they stated that my car was still under warranty, but because it was a brake pad issue, it was considered "normal" ware and tare...they wanted close to $300.00 for repair.i purchased new pads from napa auto parts and installed myself.i have my old pads as evidence and all receipts from bringing my car to the dealership (which they were unable replicate the problem).however, after further investigation online, this defect is surfacing all over the united states (carcomplaints,com, edmunds, etc.)this is a serious issue that is not being addressed and injuries will occur or worse if this is not rectified.
My rear brakes wore out prematurely on my 2008 honda accord at around 18k miles.honda needs to issue a recall on this, especially since the dealership has acknowledged the problem consistently exists.
My 2008 honda accord has experienced premature brake wear in the rear brakes.after only a year and 16,500 miles, the rear brakes are shot.the dealership told me this was "normal" and they needed to be replaced, which i did.after doing some research, i find that i'm not alone.i've found hundreds of complaints of rear brake problems and i'd like to add my voice to the chorus.i drive mostly on the highway and these brakes just should not have worn outthis fast! it's not just a money issue.premature brake ware is a safety issue.
On a 2008 honda accord brakes started to squeak at 24,000 miles (highway miles), took it to a honda dealer and they said that rear brakes are worn and need to be replaced. Asked why the brakes wore out with so little miles and they said it was due to the weight of the vehicle and that the brakes are a "soft pad". Rear brakes were replaced and rotors were cut. I paid for the cost of replacing the brakes.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel started to shake and the rear brakes made a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the rear brakes. Thefailure occurred five times. The vehicle was repaired four times. The contact stated due to the problem with the brakes the rotors also needed to be replaced the last time the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the brakes failed without warning making it difficult for the vehicle to stop. The manufacturer was contacted and reimbursed half of what was spent on repairs. The last time the failure occurred the brakes were repaired but the rotors were not. The approximate failure mileage was 300.
I have an '08 honda accord ex and due to the poor design and part quality honda uses for their rear-brakes i have to change the brake pads on the car with only 17,500 miles on it.at 15-20k mile life on brake pads is subpar quality and design of the system. This should be looked to protect consumers from speeding extra maintenance dollars on a poor decision/design by honda auto.
Took my new 2008 honda accord coupe ex-l v6 to my local honda dealership service department in early 2009 to investigate why my brakes consistently squeal extremely loudly at only ~15,000 miles, and they told me they didn't know, couldn't reproduce the problem, and even told me my brake pads were in excellent condition. I took the car back to another dealership a few months later for the same problem and they told me immediately that there was some kind of bulletin recently released by honda about this problem on 2008-2009 honda accords. They told me there wasn't yet any "technical service advisory" but were aware of the problem, and that it wasn't a safety issue. Since then, i have not heard anything more on the issue and have found hundreds of complaints on the internet about the same problem. This issue is extremely annoying, a major nuisance for a brand new car with less than 20,000 miles and brake pads in excellent condition. I would like to know why honda is not doing anything further to pursue a recall or notify their consumers as to the nature of the problem to prevent people from spending unnecessarily on new brake pads and rotors, which will not fix the problem. Thanks you.
My rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord are shot after 25,000 miles.i had to get the brake pads replaced and rotors fixed at a cost of $276.this seems very premature for a new car.i have never experienced this in any new car that i have owned.this needs to be fixed by honda but they just say it is "not covered by warranty".please help!!!
Rear brake pads on 2000-2009 honda accord wear out within 1 year or so -- 18 months in our case.usually rear brake pads last for many years.this is a serious potential safety hazard.honda has received many complaints aboutthis, but is still refusing to admit any problem through a tsb or recall. I don't think anyone is expecting to have their brakes be completely gone that fast. My wife had a near miss accident when traveling with our children because the pads were so worn out. Please use link to see more complaints.i am not alone in this.http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtml.
I am a first time buyer of a honda automobile. I purchased my honda for the reliability and quality reputation that they were to possess. I first noticed a loud scrapping noise coming from the rear of my car at 37,000 miles. I asked fellow automotive manufacturing employees what they thought it could be. The response was always it can't be the pads because of the low mileage. I took the car to the dealership. The dealership determined i needed to replace the rear pads and that the wear was normal. I was not satisfied with that answer, so upon picking up my accord i asked for the old pads. The inside pad was completely worn while the pad for the same wheel for the outside was quite the opposite with plenty of pad left. The dealership tried to explain the inconsistent wear due to a emergency brake cable engagement. I did not see the brake light on the dash lit up at all. Investigating this issue further because of my concern with faulty brakes, i have learned i am not alone. I will not tolerate replacing and paying for a problem that is clearly a manufacturing issue of poor quality and what may turn into a life loss if not understood. Safety is number one at honda manufacturing?
My 2008 honda accord (ex, v6 model) needed new rear brakes at 15,000 miles!rear brakes were replaced at the cost of $250.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. When applying pressure to the brake pedal he heard metal grinding. He had to use increased braking distances when decelerating. The rear brakes were replaced twice. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 20000. The current mileage was 53000.
I own a 2008 honda accord. It started to make some noise in the front right side. I took it to a mechanic and he told me that it wasn't my front brakes and advise me to take it to the dealer, i did. Much to my surprise they told me that i needed back brakes. I was shocked i only had 12,787 miles on my car, rear brakes generally don't go before the front ones and not especially at this low miles. I concern that it the brakes are wearing out this soon they have to be defective and i'm concern that someone is going to get hurt. Lets not wait till someone dies before doing this recall. As a consumer i didn't by this car so that i can continue to pay honda for repairs every year. I was told by the manager of service that i was going to need brakes every 12,000 miles. This is unfair and i feel that honda should be responsible to repair this problem that they are fully aware of.
Rear brake failure after less then 25,000 miles.
Would like to register a complaint and potential safety hazard for braking system on the 2008 honda accords. 2 repairs for the same problem on brake pads and rotors. One repair required at 1.3 years old second at 2.7 years old. Total failure in a quick stopping situation is possible. I for one do not want to find this out. Please investigate the current class action lawsuit against honda corporation of america and force them to address and correct this problem. Over 1100 complaints about this on car beef.com are we going to wait for something terrible to happen before this is addressed? dealer repaired 2 times at my expense. Honda is aware of this issue but will not correct permanantly. Excessive repairs bills charged to all owners of this vehicle.
Rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord full deterioration at 26k - 29k miles. Brakes making scraping & high pitched grindingnoises. Did research online and found class action lawsuit against american hondafor faulty warning brakes on 2008 - 2010 honda accords & acura tsx models. See this site for lawsuit info: http://www.girardgibbs.com/hondabrakes.asp and http://accordsettlement.com/index.htmamerican honda is hiding behind this settlement to make you think they are doing something about the issue. But honda dealers continue to install the older unreliable brake pads. American honda has a toyota like major failure waiting to happen. What will it take to get american honda to do a recall on this?i've owned or leased over 10 honda's since 1987. If american honda is not willing to face the real facts on this issue and perform a recall, then they leave no choice but to switch automobile brands.i'm assuming they are taking the stance of "do not fix it until it breaks" approach. Come on american honda,this is your wake up call. Have you not learned anything from toyota's after the fact recalls???
Improper braking system in 2008 honda accord led to the rear brake pads failing prematurely at 32,000 on a mainly highway miles driven car. The rear brake pads were replaced at owner's expense and 70% remained on front pads. Experienced shaking when stopping at approximately 33,000 miles and was told that the front and rear rotors needed to be turned. It appears that something is faulty with the braking system and the dealership and honda is trying to place blame on the consumer but most cars don't need these things replaced and the sequence that things are failing is pointing to a major defect. You can replace all day, but no one is revealing or fixing the real problem.
Had to replace front brake pads and turn rotors at 30,000 miles of highway driving. Just replaced rear brake pads and rotors at 60,000 miles with inside pad worn to metal and scraping rotors yet outside pads were virtually untouched.been driving 50,000 highway miles for years and never had to replace front brake pads before 60,000 miles or rear pads sooner than 100,000 miles.showed uneven wear on rear pads and scratched rotors jay wolff honda service manager who admitted that they have a problem with pre-mature wear on honda accord pads but said later it is just normal wear to get me to leave.
At 15,580 miles the rear brake pads on my 2008 honda accord exl v-6 sedan were worn down and needed to be replaced.the front pads are fine.i have driven various other vehicles and have never had to replace the brake pads after so short of a mileage.the service consultant at my honda dealer showed my the pad and they are very small.i was informed by my honda dealer that the pads are too small and they are wearing out faster.i believe this to be a defect in the design and i have also filed a complaint with american honda.i would never have checked my pads so early had i not been at the dealership.this is potential safety issue as well.i was lucky and caught the problem before an accident, but brake pads should not need to replaced on a 1- year old car with this low of mileage.
2008 honda accord ex: at 27,500 miles, the rear brake pads were worn completely down to the metal backing plate. The front pads showed normal wear, when inspected during a tire replacement. The car is used for commuting to work daily, 25 miles each way, over a mix of in town streets and freeway driving. This wear in the rear brakes is excessive and required replacement, but was not covered under warranty. A rear brake failure could cause an accident by causing an increase in stopping distance.
Premature rear brake pad failure on my 2008 honda accord.
Rear brake pads have prematurely worn out at 22000 miles and again at 46000.dealer admitted to knowing about the design flaw.i was charged $350 by the dealer to do the repairs.
The rear brakes of my 2008 honda accord are squealing badly at all times when driving. The car has 34,000 miles on it. The rear pads are almost completely gone. The car has had serious vibration issues with the brakes ever since new. When slowing down from highway speeds the car vibrates badly. One time it almost resulted in the loss of control of the vehicle because the vibration was so bad. I have seen hundreds of complaints about the rear brakes on the 08 accord. The common thread appears to be that honda is not admitting to a problem and is blaming the drivers mis use of the brakes as the cause of the wear. Not sure how so many people can be braking incorrectly? i have owned many cars and have never had pads wear out so quickly. Honda has a defect here no doubt about it. Are they waiting to become another toyota before they admit to using bad parts and/or a bad design of the rear brakes and/or maybe bad programming of the braking system? it appears that repairs have been done for free for many people and at cost for many others. Whether the repairs are done for free/under warranty, appears to depend on the person and their success with negotiating with their dealership. Honda needs to own up to the safety problem on their most popular car and devise a fix. Apparently they are not going to do it without a good swift kick in the pants by a law firm in the form of a class action suit or the government stepping in.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord lx, 3.2l in august of 2008.it currently has 22676 miles and i had to replace the rear brakes last week.i began hearing a squeaking noise the week before and took the car to my local honda service center.they informed me that the rear brakes were completely worn.i questioned the brake wear because of the low miles on my vehicle and the fact that it is a front wheel drive car.honda stated that they are aware the brakes are an issue, however it will not be covered under warranty.
I was told my rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord have worn down and need to be replaced soon.i have had the car for slightly less than 2 years and only have 23,342 miles on it.i purchased a new car form honda so this was not a used car.given the low amount of miles over this time period these brake pads have worn out faster than they should have especially since i have put much less than 15,000 miles per year on this vehicle.i have not replaced the parts yet as i just found out about it.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that during routine inspection, a technician concluded that the rear brake system needed to be replaced. He then added that brake failure is common with his model type and year. The vehicle was repaired at an expense of $ $251.18. The failure and the current mileages were 25,600.updated 10/21/09 updated 10/22/09.
On june 15, 2009, i detected the rear brake indicators sounding, i immediately took the honda accord to the dealership i purchased the car and was told the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle has 21559 mile and just at a year old.the service manager told me that this is common with 2008 honda accords and that it is not covered under the warranty.i have seen online that this is a common complaint with honda accords.the price to replace the rear brakes was 300 dollars.
I bought a 2008 honda accord brand new, in july 2008 & from day 1 it had squealing brakes. I have asked so many honda dealers as i move with my job & all of them were never able to fix it & the issue is so common with a lot of customers http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtmlthe link above is just a fraction of the large number of honda owners. I did file a complaint about this with honda last year & they cam back saying they did not have a fix at the moment. The issue did not stop there now i'm having premature brake wearout in less than 24000 miles my rear brakes wore out & i replaced them. I'm mad about the fact that every time you hit the brakes they squeal like !@#$%. Please help me with this. I'm paying a lot for this car & need some justice.
2008 accord ex coupe v6. Vehicle is driven daintily, mostly at highway speeds.at 26000 noticed a vibration in steering while braking from 60mph to 30mph. Took car to dealership.rear brakes pads were gone, and front rotors were warped.dealer replaced pads and machined and turned rotors.at 38000 miles vibration returned.took car to dealership.dealer replaced front and rear rotors were now warped.replaced front pads, rear pads, front and rear rotors.at 46000 miles vibration returned.sought an independent mechanic who noted that the rotors and pads were too small for a vehicle that heavy with electronic brake balancing and vehicle stability assist.installed aftermarket pads and rotors.issue has not returned.
2008 honda accord rear brakes had to be replaced at 16,000 miles.the inside pads were down to 2 mm thickness.dealer response was that this was "normal wear".the front pads were in very good condition.total cost for the repair was $249.00.
The complaint i had with the vehicle is that the brakes wore out way before what is usuallyexpected of their normal life.at 22,000 i could barely hear an audible high-pitched sound.at 25,000, when i took it in for routine servicing, i was informed that the brake pads wereworn down to less than 2/32 and that the rivets on the pads were scoring the rotors and it wasneeding a complete brake job.i felt this was rapid wear and after reading comments from other honda owners found there may have been engineering issues with the brake system stemming from an"enhancement" and redesign of the brake system.
This is for my new 2008 v4 honda accord lx:there was serious brake damage incurred from normal wear on the car requiring brake system replacement with only 14,423 miles on the car.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the rear brakes had to be replaced four times within two years. The second time the brakes were replaced, the contact was advised by the dealer that the previous brake pads were inferior. The contact then spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the cable to the emergency brake would need to be released slightly, but there was no way to make the correction. The contact also stated that the door latches were also replaced several times. The failure mileage was 18,822 and the current mileage was 48,569.
2008 honda accord, 4 door, v6 - premature brake wear.the rear brake pads on my car are now needing replacement at only 12,500 miles.i have called american honda and they say this is only a maintenance item and not currently a recall or warranty repair item.with brake pads wearing this quickly people will not be able or willing to pay for replacement/repair on a timely basis.this will lead to these cars being on the highway without adequate brakes.my wife and i are experienced drivers and have owned honda vehicles for 25+ years.we have never had this type of premature brake wear with honda or any other type of vehicle.the major issue is the potential for these cars to be on the highway with inadequate brakes.the inconvenience and tremendous cost of replacing brake pads this frequently will lead to this situation.this is a financial hardship that may lead to a dangerous situation for consumers.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex sedan with automatic transmission. The rear disc brake pads wore out before 28,000 miles & had to be replaced. The honda dealer stated that this is a common problem with many accords & at this time honda has no information when or if a redesign of the rear pads is being considered. This is not a warranty covered issue & owners pay full cost to replace the pads. The servicing honda dealer stated that more frequent brake inspections should be done than what may be considered normal.
I am an owner of a 2008 honda accord ex v6 with 26k miles.the rear brake pads on this vehicle wear prematurely.i contacted both the dealer and american honda corporation both of which told me that this was normal wear and tear and that in order to fix the brakes i would be responsible for the replacement cost.the cost itself is not my concern even though i did pay additional out of pocket expense to have the "platinum" warranty program. My concern is that this is a safety issue and being the mother of 2 young small children it is not acceptable that honda is not standing behind the safety of their vehicles.properly functioning brakes is not a amenity as they are treating it.the internet is plethered with individuals who are in the same position as i. These vehicles should be recalled and the proper brake pads should be applied.
Premature brake pad wear on my 2008 honda accord -- the rear pads need replacement at 25,000 miles.
My 2008 honda accord has rear brake pad failure after only 24k miles.looking online, this appears to be a consistent problem with owners of the 2008 honda accord.
Took my 2008 honda accord (15,039 miles) to be serviced for the second time since i purchased the car.i was told that the rear brakes were worn and needed to be replaced at a cost over $200"for a one year old car,how are the front brakes!?"i was told that the front brakes seemed to be fine.i expressed to them that this was crazy and that there is definitely something wrong here.i asked if there were any complaints about this from others.did not quite get a truthful answer so i decided to research online and sure enough.i am not the only one experiencing this problem.at the service shop i was also told that after this repair/change of rear brakes, i will have to repair them again at another 20,000 miles.i am very disgusted and think that honda should step up and do something for all the loyal honda buyers.either fix the problem or refund the customer.
I drive a 2008 honda accord ex-l v6. I have had to have the rear brake pads and rotors replaced at 23,364 miles. The rear brakes wore extremely premature for any car i have owned. Online forums and complaint websites show the same occurrences for the same make/model/year. Upon calling honda to complain, they do not wish to recall the problem, nor are they willing to refund me the $221.30 that i had to pay to make my car safe to drive. Honda said on the phone that they were aware of the problem and were yet to make a recall/reimbursement for the fault. I believe that honda had a reputation that exceeded many manufactures and thus i purchased a honda. This problem is unacceptable and unfortunate. Luckily i was able to have the problem fixed and was capable of paying for it. I would hate to see this be a problem that is unresolved and would be capable of causing someone else physical harm/death in brakes not working properly. I have never owned a car that has needed this sort of repair and have driven 4 other vehicles with at least 70,000+ miles on them.
On march 25, 2009, i purchased a brand new 2008 honda accord. Over the past few months, i've noticed brake noise smells, which i was sure couldn't possible be coming from my car because it was too new. When i went for my 5000 mile service check, the technician told me the brakes were showing some sign of wear, but were ok for now. I planned on having them checked again during the next oil change. On 12/29/09 when leaving work, my brakes did not stop my car on command as it usually does. I was going no more than 5 miles an hour when i stopped for oncoming traffic. I felt a dragging or scraping which told me it was time to get the brakes checked real soon. That evening, my son went on a grocery run for me. On his way home, he tried to stop for a stop sign, with the brake pedal to the floor, the car did not stop and rammed into a tree. My 9 month old accord is now totaled due the failing brakes. Is honda going to compensate me for this?
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the brakes made a squeaking noise when they were engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the entire brake system needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 16000 and the current mileage was 19000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 20 mph, she heard a thumping noise when she applied the brake.the contact stated that the thumping noise got louder as she continued to drive.the dealer stated the passenger side rear rotor caused the failure and made the replacement.approximately three weeks later the failure occurred again.the dealer stated that passenger side rear rotor caused the failure.in addition, they stated that she wasnt driving the vehicle enough because there was a lot of rust around the wheel.as of may 5, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 600 and current mileage was 825.
My honda accord 08 steering wheel vibrates and shakes as when i press on the brake traveling 60+ miles on the freeway. Honda dealer told me that i should replace the brakes and i did but still has the same problem. I feel unsafe driving my car on the freeway. And replacing brakes when my car has only 20,000 miles does not make any sense to me. My steering wheel started to shake when the car had less than 10,000 miles on it. What should i do??
Rear brakes failed at 16,000 miles and 48,000 miles after replacing the original brakes with ceramics on 2008 honda accord,premature wear.
Took car in for oil change at 20,718 was told my rear brakes need to be replaced. Service manager told us this was not under warranty and i was responsible for the brake cost. This seems to be a problem with the 08 accord. Honda needs to address the issue, brakes should not need replaced this soon.
Noise from rear of car.got contentiously worse.took to dealership, who said brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced.car only has 28,000 miles on it, and brakes were intended to last 70,000.
Rear brake pads on2008 honda accord worn out causing worn brake indicator to contact rear brake disc causing rotor damage after only 14,000 mile on odometer.honda dealer said that it was normal brake pad wear, however the front brake pad was not worn at all.everybody knows that the front brakes wear down much faster than the rear brakes pads.i had honda change the brake pad since i needed the car back on the road quickly.fast forward to the next year-i checked the brake myself and found the rear brakes worn out again. The wear pattern on the rear brake pad is very uneven. One side is completely worn down while the other edge of the same pad is not worn at all. This leads me to believe that this is a design flaw of the brake system,not the brake pad.i have replaced 4 sets of rear brake pad on my 2008 accord so far.i have tried using different aftermarket brake pads to no avail.i hope this complaint get heard by honda.many mad honda owner are out there complaining about the rear brake problem.
Honda accord 2008 has a brake problem (rear) pads simply disintegrate at 28,000 miles. Call to manufacturer honda on the telephone the representative confirmed a class action law suit but did not offer any solution like honda to fix the problem. No action was deemed necessary as it was not safety related. From when did not able to stop your carbecome a non safety related problem. My other car is a toyota and they did all in their power rectify the defects and pay a fine. Nhtsa definitely needs to bring honda down to reality and check on the numerous problems related to brakes. Brakes are definitely safety related and any outside chance that they fail should be a major safety violation. Please enforce the rules on honda and acura. They have a very secretive and defensive attitude. If they had paid for the brake service i wouldn't be writing to you.
My rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord are prematurely worn at 30k miles. The dealer says that the brakes are not covered by the warrant.
'08 accord ex-l 2 door. Inside rear brake pads shot after 15,000 miles. Outer rear pads look like new, so do front pads. Dealer says this is normal. This problem shows up all over the web by typing "08 accord brakes" dealer won't fix under warranty. I don't use the parking brake. This is not right. What do you say?
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. Whenever the contact would apply the brakes he noticed a screeching sound coming in the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurred while driving various speeds including approximately 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were 37000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. As she was driving 45 mph there was a grinding noise when shifting from second to third gear.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found the third gear grind synco was worn out. The dealer informed her that this was a part of the automatic transmission and it will be repaired under the warranty. She also stated that she had brake failure as she depressed the brakes when they extended to thefloor. The dealer had to replace the brake pads at her expense for $116. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to any of these failures.the failure mileage was 35,000.
The braking system of honda accord 2008 is wearing out faster and is risking the drivers who are unaware of it. The rear braking system is the issue and honda has not taken anydecision regarding this.
Rear brakes that need to replaced at 14,000 miles. 9 month old honda 2008 accord. This is the 4 door v6 version. I have lodged a complaint with honda america. I have never had to replace rear brake at less than 50,000 miles and rear disc brakes should never have to be replaced before the front brakes.
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes regarding airbag not deploying during accident *tgwthe consumer was hit on the left side by a small truck. The driver of the truck was traveling twice the speed limit. The consumer stated the brakes on his vehicle were defective.an engineer suggested that the front and rear brakes be replaced. But, when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, the rotors were cut down, which had already been done twice in the past. And the front was cut down once. The consumer stated the rotors are extremely thin now. The consumer stated at 5,000 miles, the brakes began to grind and rumble with a loss of braking ability.updated 01/14/11.
I am the owner of a 2008 honda accord 4-door lx-p sedan (automatic transmission), which was purchased in january of 2008.beginning in december of 2008, i detected an intermittent noise which can best be described as the sound of air moving through a straw when applying the brakes, which was sustained through subsequent acceleration until repeated application and release of the brakes caused the noise to cease.it was audible inside and outside of the car, and could not be isolated to one particular area of the car (rear or front), though it appeared to originate in the wheels area.this was reported to the dealer during visits for oil changes and tire rotations, as well as a separate visit specifically to assess this ongoing occurrence.i was repeatedly assured that they had not heard the noise, but had checked the brakes and tires and all was fine, there were no suspected or visible concerns.one day prior to my most recent service appointment of june 11, 2009, the noise changed (though was still very intermittent) and began to sound and feel like a grinding, metal-to-metal noise, as well as a vibration felt in the brake pedal.when inspected during the service appointment, i was told that they had discovered that the rear brake pads were completely worn and damage had been done to the rotors as a result.the rear brake pads on the newer honda accords (automatic transmissions) wear extremely quickly, at approximately 18-20,000 miles.they also wear unevenly, such that the inner pads wear much more quickly than the outer.the rear pads also wear much more quickly than the front.this problem is potentially dangerous and very costly.
2008 honda accord - went in for regular maintenance at 16,000 miles.rear brake pads at 2mm and was told they needed to be replaced.this is a front wheel drive car, the brakes were not making any noise or indication they were worn out.being charged by honda dealership $300 to replace.this seems to be a defect on the braking system by honda, why would rear brakes wear out so fast compared to front?
Rear brake pad wear which ruined the rotors at 21,000. I replaced and repaired the brakes only to have the same problem recur at 42,000 miles. I have not had to replace the front pads yet. This is clearly a safety issue although honda doesn't seem to agree nor have they fixed the quality of the pads. They continue to put the same defective pads on the cars. I cannot believe a recall has not been required. Toyota had to recall their cars when they accelerated when they shouldn't. Honda should recall their cars for not stopping when they should. Defective brakes should always be considered a safety issue.
2008 honda accord ex-l v6bought august 2008, brakes started squealing after 6,000 miles.car currently has roughly 11,000 miles on it.have had into dealership more than three times to rectify the brake squealing.honda claims there is nothing they can do.find others on the internet with the same problem.come to find out it is premature brake wear on the rear brake pads.honda corporate says that they and i are at an impasse and they won't do anything.in a nutshell, i'll be replacing brake pads every 12,000 miles just to maintain a safe vehicle!no deaths yet, but i won't let my 8 month old baby in the car anymore for fear that if my brakes do fail, i don't want her to be injured.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord coupe from honda of superstition springs in phoenix, arizona in january 2008. I have been very happy with the vehicle up until now. I recently moved to rock springs, wyoming and started hearing a strange noise when i drove my vehicle, so i took it in to get looked at. I came to find, that my vehicle, with only 20,000 miles on it, needed a new rear brake job. Rotors and pads. This cost me $496. The service advisor told me he has seen other vehicles of the same year and model with the same issue.honda would not cover this under warranty. I called my previous service advisor in phoenix, and he told me he has seen the same issue on newer accords. Front brakes are supposed to go first, but there is obviously an issue if newer accord owners have to drop this amount of money into their new vehicle for a complete rear brake job at such low mileage.
Considerable brake damage after 26k, had to replace drums, calipers,rotors and shoes to the tune of $546.00.7k later, the brakes are down 25%, they were installed by a honda dealer who said tough luck, its a friction item, not covered under any warranty by honda.looks like we have to have new brakes every 15-20k and its at our expense.time for honda to step forward or for honda to learn from toyota mistakes, maybe another 16.5 million dollar fine should be up for honda also.last time we buy this piece of garbage.signed - a former honda customer!!!
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond immediately. A couple seconds later, the vehicle slowed down. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000. The current mileage was approximately 23,000. Updated 06/03/10the consumer stated honda replaced the rear brakes free of charge as there have been several complaints of pre-mature brake wear. Updated 06/09/10.
I purchased an 08 honda accord in jan08.in aug 09 (7 months later) i was told by honda during an oil change that the rear brakes needed replaced.the car only had 19k miles on it.honda refused to cover the cost even though the car was 7 months old and stated that it was not covered under warranty.i paid $205 to have the rear brakes replaced.in may 09(9 months later), i took my vehicle to honda for an oil change and was informed that the rear brakes needed replaced.at this time, the vehicle had 39k total miles, which was only 20k miles since the last time i had brakes put on the vehicle the first time.i once again paid $215 to honda for the repair.i questioned honda about this issue and was informed that it related to driver habits and the fact that i lived in a congested area.i informed them that this was the only vehicle that i have replaced rear brakes on every 20k miles.i advised that the 2006 honda accord that i traded in with 94k miles had brakes replaced once, which was at the 80k mark.i also advised them that this was a commuter car and that i have had the same commute for 4 years, so the problem was not related to me or the congestion.immediately after driving the car away from the dealership after my second brake repair, i noticed that the steering wheel vibrated when applying the brakes and the car did not stop as quickly as it should.i took the vehicle back in to have it inspected by honda and was told that the brakes looked fine.however, the problem has continued.i am now at 59,000 miles and noticing that the car is making squealing noises when applying the brakes.therefore, this will be the 3rd time i am replacing brakes on a new car.honda will not own up to this safety hazard.i investigated trading it in, but was told by honda that the 09 & 10 models have them same part number.this problem will only continue to grow.unfortunately, someone will end up getting hurt before honda takes action.
Honda accord front brake rotors warped at 10000 miles. Honda dealer repaired. Brakes continue to squeal occasionally.
I bought a new 2008 honda accord in august 2008. I took it in to be serviced today for routine maintenance to the cramer honda of venice. My accord has 29,000 miles. I was told by ron, in the service department, that i had to replace my rear brakes immediately. They are not covered under warranty or recall. I was told my brakes were really, really, bad. I was told honda accord has defective rear brakes. Honda is aware of this problem but is not correcting it under warranty or recall because it has a class action lawsuit filed against them. I was told driving with these brakes could be deadly. They advised me i have to pay to have my brakes be replaced immediately. I have never had to replace brakes at 29, 000 miles. Honda told me the accord brakes are defective. Honda knows there is a risk with these brakes and have failed to correct such a problem.i have not been notified by honda of such danger. Why won't honda recall/replace their defective brakes when the risk of not doing so is deadly.
My 2008 honda accord started making a loud noise after 13,700 miles and specially when the car was put in reverse. The honda dealer determined that the rear brakes were worn-out. By the way mostof the mileage is highwaydriving.
2008 honda accord rear brakes.
My 2008 honda accord exl has 60,000 miles on it and i have just had to replace the rear brakes for the second time. Once at 35,000 once at 60,000. I have been told by three different honda managers that honda knows about this problem and refuses to do anything about it. The problem is that the design of the spring that is supposed to separate the pads after braking does not push the pads far enough to clear the rotors. This not only wears the pads much too quickly but also makes the engine work harder and hinders the gas mileage.
While traveling at high rate of speed on an interstate my vehicle struck a patch of black ice.the car's vehicle stability assist engaged, but i was unable to gain control, the vehicle spun repeatedly and left the roadway, striking a culvert and causing the side and side curtain airbags to deploy.i found out a week after getting my car back from repairs that the rear brakes were completely worn down to metal on metal with no prior warning and after only approximately 22,000 miles.i believe that this caused a significant safety issue and contributed to my accident.when the vehicle stability assist and brake assist function was engaged, i believe the worn state of the rear brakes as opposed to the almost new condition of the front brakes caused the back end of my car to swing around and spin out of control.this is a documented problem with the 2008 accords (on the internet), but amercian honda has yet to even admit that there is a problem.i am lucky that i was not severely injured or killed in that high speed crash.fortunately, the honda engineers that designed the airbags put more thought into their design than the engineers that designed a rear braking system that wears down after 20,000 miles.i currently have about 57,000 miles on my accord and have now replaced the rear brake pads and rotors twice.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was being serviced at an authorized dealer, the mechanic advised her that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The contact stated that she made an appointment for routine maintenance; however, the dealer cut the rotor and replaced the brake pedals. The approximate failure mileage was 35,266 and the current mileage was 35,269. Updated 09/22/10. *lj
Left rear tire starts making loud squeaking hissing whenever the brakes are applied. The car brakes do not respond fast enough.
2008 honda accord rear brakes wore out. Consumer states that honda has failed to remedy the failure. The rear brakes have been replaced twice.the consumer also stated the rotors were severely rusted. There was a squeaking noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer stated he/she was not sure whether the squeaking noise was due to the corrosion or the brakes pads being worn. Updated 07/08/10.
Heard noise on left rear of car.scheduled a service with dealer.dealer found rear brake pad had worn away.dealer resurfaced rotors and installed new pads.car is a 2008 honda accord with 18,879 miles.dealer stated this is a known problem with this car.called honda and filed a complaint, they also said the brake system on this car was changed and the rear pads do wear out sooner than expected.believe honda should step-up and cover this problem.honda complaint # n012009-09-2401386.
I had an oil change on 3/12/10 and was told i would need brakes at my next oil change in approx. 6 mos.in late march, my car had a loud scraping noise.i took it to the dealer on 4/6/10 and had to have my rear brakes replaced.iwas given a 50% discount on the repair but think that it should have been repaired under my extended warranty.i have found on the internet that the 2008 honda accord has the most problems with premature brake wear.i also have had problems with the leather seats peeling.i have also found that this is a common problem.i would like to have both of these items recalled.
Took car in to a honda service center for a"minor" service maintenance.was informed by the service manager rear brakes are worn and won't last till next oil change 3,000 miles. Since i use this for my job of visiting patients at home, i felt at risk if i didn't get brakes fixed.car mileage 24,000, owner of third honda accord, never had brakes replaced within a year and at such low mileage, not to mention back brakes.there are hundreds of complaints of early brake wear all over the internet.what is it going to take to recall and fix this problem for good.will someone be injured or hurt before honda is forced to recall for this problem? this is an expensive job and unacceptable to put lives at risk.
At 27894 miles, my 2008 honda accord ex-l's rear brakes were "completely gone" according to service tech's. I was advised that it was not safe for me drive one more week with the brakes in this condition.
Premature rear brake failure at only 25,000 miles. Sticking rear calipers causing excessive wear on brakes and decreased fuel mileage. Engine cooling fan causes headlights to dim at night every 30-40 seconds causing a major safety and visibility concern. Dealer refused to fix either problem under warranty.
Took my 2008 honda accord in for an oil change and was told that my rear brake pads needed to be replaced and that the disc/drums needed to be resurfaced. My car has only 17693 miles!i was shocked.i have been told that honda has a replacement part - 43022-ta0-a51and this is the one that was put in my car. Honda split the cost. If honda has a replacement part for the defective one, then they should pay for the whole thing.i do not believe that i should pay anything. There are honda owners on the road unaware that they are driving with defective rear brakes.
Premature wear of rear brake pads.the inner brake pad was completely worn out at 28,000 miles.the outer rear brake pad was not worn.this is a defect that honda designed wrong.the rear pads should wear out evenly.
I purchased a new 2008 honda accord lx-p in october 2007.six months later, brakes started squeaking.december 2008, the rear brakes needed replacement according to the dealer.four months and 4500 miles later, brakes squeaking again.brake pads need to be changed again.they wear out way too fast.never had this problem on any other vehicle (including other hondas i own/owned).google "2008 honda accord brakes" and you will find over 670+ complaints about the premature brake pad wear from carcomplaints from accord owners throughout the country.there is also a class action lawsuit on this very issue in california!please, please, please investigate this issue.honda more than has the resources to cure this manufacturing/design defect.
Premature brake wear on 2008 honda accord.brought my car (34,000 miles) to my mechanic for an oil change and tire rotation and was told my rear brakes were down to medal.i do primarily long distance driving.considering there are so many complaints on this and honda is offering a $125.00 rebate back for premature break wear, shouldn't there be a recall?this is a safety hazard.
During regular driving, 2008 honda accord has displayed excessive rear brake wear.over 38,000 miles, rear brakes have been replaced twice.this included new rotors as well as pads.
Premature brake wear on 2008 honda accord.rear brakes were worn to the indicators after only 15,000 mostly highway miles.there are hundreds of similar complaints for the 2008 and 2009 honda accords.
I am the original owner of this honda accord.at 28,000 miles, the rear brake pads are prematurely worn out.i was notified of this problem during annual state safety inspection.the inspector said the rear brake pads will need to be replaced within the next six months.there is no problem with the front brakes.
Premature brake wear on 2008 honda accord relating to current class action lawsuit.
My 2008 honda accord has the rear brakes failing after 16,000 miles.after doing some research i realized that honda is ignoring a systematic problem that requires a recall.this is a serious safety issue if thousands of 2008 hondas have brakes that fail every 15,000 miles.example link to complaints:http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear-2.shtml.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that when driving at speeds above 50 mph, the steering wheel would shake excessively.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the front rotors would need to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired.the current and failure mileages were 25,406.
2008 honda accord exl-v6 4 doorautomatic transmission- 8,310 current mileage the 2008 honda accord brake system is defective...see complaintshttp://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2008/brakes/premature_brake_wear.shtmli bought my car brand new on 08/20/08.within months of the purchase the front brakes were replaced and now the rear brakes have a continuous squealing sound.i brought the car in for service but the service rep at the dealer said that it was a known problem and not a safety issue so i should contact honda directly.i have made numerous phone calls to both herb chambers honda in burlington ma ,where i purchased the car, and honda corporation and they have both flat out refused to fix the problem but have both admitted that there is a problem with the brakes again reiterating that it's "not a safety issue".the do not have a time frame as to when a fix will be forthcoming.this is unacceptable!
2008 honda 4 cyl. Accord ex - premature brake wear.had to replace rear pads/rotors after only 25k miles, which were all highway miles.previously owned a 2000 accord, with exact same driving pattern and only replaced every 70k miles.at this rate, i would be spending an additional $3-4k in brake maintenance to get 250k miles! this needs a recall and/or reimbursement for the life of the vehicle.
I bought a new 2008 honda accord and drive it everyday to work.the trip is about 20 miles of highway and 5 miles of light city driving.after 23k miles we took our car so someone because the rear wheels were screeching.we come to find out that the brake pads were completely worn off.we talked to the vic bailey honda dealership ing spartanburg, sc and they said it was a known problem and that they'd cover 60% of the cost.i am happy they are paying for part of the cost, but i don't want to have to pay every 25k miles to get brakes replaced when they should last a lot longer.this should be a recall or something.
My 2008 honda accord has 21000 miles on the odometer but the rear brakes have already worn out. While doing some research online i have discovered this issue is common to this vehicle.
Honda engineers are held liable for the many brake problems on the 2008 accord model. A front-wheel drive vehicle should not have a rear brake pad wear down to nothing after only 18000 miles of driving. This is a safety hazard that will results in innocent people being hurt over a design flaw. The dealers know there is a problem but they are "sweeping it under the rug" just like toyota did recently. I fear for my wife and two children who use this car more than i do. How many people have to be hurt or killed in accidents before the nhtsa does something about it. Please respond with suggestions and/or comments.
Have always held honda in highest regards when it comes to service and manufacturing, but this within itslef is a travesty!!!!! how many people will have to lose their lives or be injured in a near fatal accident before this issue is addressed? purchased 2008 honda less than 1 year ago, premature rear brake pad wear, which is definitely a safety issue, heard suttle noises that indicated a defect in 2008 honda accord braking system @ less than 20,000 miles, with no indication that rear brakes needed servicing: @26,000 miles rear brake pads worn down metal to metal, two trips to the honda dealer before actually acknowledging repair needed and replacing pads
2008 honda accord rear brakes. Pads are worn to 30% at 12000 miles.
Premature rear brake wear. Rear brakes went metal on metal on rotors. Three month prior nys vehicle inspection performed and found not problems. Honda dealer pulled wheels to inspect brakes and found no problems. Dealer would write down on invoice if brakes were marginal and inform customer. Driving performed was mostly long distance thruway driving.
I bought a 2008 honda accord ex-l v6 coupe, and after only 13,000 or so miles i began hearing a terrible metal on metal scraping noise coming from the rear wheel well. I contacted my local honda dealer who indicated this is a known problem in this make and model car, but that it was not on recall "yet". After one day of driving with the noise i felt a noticeable difference in my vehicle's breaking and highway driving. I informed the dealer of this and was told that any abnormal brake wear will effect my vehicles stability assist system (sas) which controls the vehicle's traction, speed, acceleration, etc..when i took my car into a repair shop (not the dealer due to their absorbent prices) they notified me that my rear interior brakepad was worn down to the indicators. Unfortunately i had to pay out of pocket to get this fixed because honda informed me this was not covered by warranty and despite the fact that it is a known defect they are not covering the cost because a recall is not in place yet. I have checked several consumer websites wherein this has been noted as a continuous problem with this make and model vehicle. Every 12,000-15,000 miles or so the rear brake pads wear out prematurely. I am concerned due to the rapid pace that the brake pads wear out at and am fearful that my vehicle (and others like it) will loose stability and result in an accident if this problem is not resolved. The dealerships make excuses for this problem and when contacting honda america they act as if they have never heard of the problem before. Carcomplaints.com has 350 complaints and counting as of 7/9/09 so i find it difficult to believe that honda america has never been notified of this problem. I saved my old parts and the receipt/invoice from the repair place i went to and am expecting a recall to be issued (eventually) so that i as well as hundreds if not thousands of others can be reimbursed for this unnecessary expense. Does someone have to die to get a recall ?!
Premature and uneven rear brake disc pad wearseverely reducing braking effectiveness.
After 15,000 miles of majority highway miles the oem rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord ex-l 4 door v6 were completely worn out.the brakes were worn only on the inside pad.the outside pad looked almost brand new.honda informed me that this is normal wear and tear, but i have never seen rear brakes fail after 150000 miles on any vehicle before.the original cost for repair would have been $190, but the service manager admitted there is a problem with the pad and let me walk for only $70.the parts were replaced, but i know that they are going to go out just as quick.they told me that there is a flaw in the design and that honda is addressing the problem, but also said it is normal wear and tear.
2008 honda accord 30,000 miles and needs a rear brake system change for the second time. I already changed the rear brake system at 17000 miles at 15 months of purchase and now after 7 more months the honda asked me to change my rear brakes again.
Premature failure of rear brake pads.
Premature brake wear on 2008 honda accord. Had them replaced by own mechanic and found outmonths later honda was aware of the problem. Contacted them in1 day they agreed to reimburse us in full. They said honda was working to see how tocorrect the problem but would not to a recall because they do not consider it a safety issue. They said for now honda will continue to replace up to 3 years unlimited miles.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord in february 2008 and so far i have gone through 2 sets of rear brake pads in 28,000 miles.all the while my brakes continue to make noise (squeak and grind).i have had the car at the dealership 4 times over the last year trying to remedy this problem with no cure.the dealer insists that this kind of brake wear is "normal" for this car and the rear brakes need to be replaced every 15,000 miles.i find this incredible. I'm afraid that my brakes may fail without warning.this is clearly a design flaw by honda.rear brakes on cars should last for quite a while and not be replaced sooner than the front brake pads on a front wheel drive vehicle.
2008 honda accord had excessive rear brake wear at 16,877 miles.rear brakes had to be replaced and rotors turned.honda technician had no explanation for problem or whether honda was working on solution to problem.i was concerned about safety of using this vehicle.
I own a 2008 honda accord.my wife took the car into the dealership because it was making a noise in the rear.she was told the car needed rear brakes.the car only has 25,000 miles on it.when i talked to the dealer, i was told i was lucky to get 25,000 miles as he is replacing brakes at 15,000.i was told by a honda mechanic that the brake issue is due to the parking brake adjustment being inadvertently tightened by the car suspension.he said honda is aware of the problem and trying to figure out a fix.i had to pay to have the rear brakes replace, when honda knows there's a problem.
Rear brakes worn out and making very loud noise.
My 2008 honda accord needs rear brakes replaced. I was told at 18000 miles that i will need brakes next oil change. Now at 25000 miles noise is unbelievable. Never before on any new car that owned did i need rear brakes replaced at such low mileage of mostly highway miles. Reading through all the complaints about brakes i am shocked that there is no recall at this time. I hope that nhtsa is working for the people and not auto companies.
2008 honda accord, started making horrible scraping noise after just 15k miles.went to dealer for service and was told that the new 08 accords have alloy wheels and coupled with the salt in the air from living near the beach causes the noise.come to find out the rear brake pads were metal to metal and cost 287.01 to be replaced at my expense. I complained that the brakes should not be going out this soon and was told that it is my driving habits that caused the brakes to go out so soon.
Brake pads on car need replacingafter only $18,000 miles.
I have a 2008 honda accord and have only drive 15000 miles (mostly highway) and now i have to replace the brakes due to a manufacturing defect made by honda. The corporate office is aware of the problem and is "looking into it" but by the time they get finished with their investigation i will probably have spent one thousand dollars on brake maintenance. I hope your agency can look into this matter and pressure honda into correcting their defects.
It appears that the 2008 honda accord was equipped with defective/wrong fitting rear brakes.my accord was no exception.when your rear brakes are worn out at 15000 miles and they go before the front ones do, something is definitely wrong.honda will not accept any type of responsibilty.i only hope/pray that no one is injured or killed because of their defective product.
The rear inside brake pads on my 2008 honda accord, which has 23k miles, are severely worn and had to be immediately replaced. The rear outside brake pads, however, show normal wear for the car's mileage. An internet search of this problem indicated thousands of similar complaints affecting 2008 to present honda accords and represents a safety hazard that could lead to serious injury or death.
I own a 2008 honda accord with 24k miles on it.i took it to my dealer because i heard a metal grinding noise from the rear passenger wheel.the dealer notified me that the rear brakes on my vehicle had less than 2mm of brake pad remaining which i validated with a visual inspection.my front brakes had just over 8mm of brake pads remaining (normal wear).it is clear that this is a manufacturers default in either the brake pads or design.i am concerned that this could become a safety issue since it is not a reasonable deduction by most owners of a 2008 honda accord that brake pads would wear out within `20k miles and ignore the symptoms.the dealer charged me $150 to replace the brake pads.
My honda accord coupe (2008) rear brake pads wear out about every 15,000 miles as it starts to make the noise from the sensors.my car is approximately 32,000 miles, 1 1/2 years old, and have changed the rear brake pads twice in contrast to the front brake pads that have never been changed.i am the only driver of the car and usually drive on highways.i complained about this on the dealer as this is very unusual.they said that honda engineers were investigating as they have been noticing a very large amount of customers with cars having this kind of issue every 15k to 20k miles.they also specified that if a recall was to be done they will refund my money.the interest thing about this is that when you hit the brakes the car has a tendency to lean to the front which would make you think that the car uses front brakes the most rather than the back ones.by opening this complain i will like raise awareness and if possible an investigation as my believe is this is not normal.each replacement will be approximately between 100 to 150 dollars.
Brake pad failure.
I had my rear brakes replaced on my 2008 honda accord at 34000 highway miles because they were worn beyond the sensor which i never heard. I never replaced the rear brakes on my last car even after 1400,00 miles and i read on line that this is a big problem on 2008 and 2009 hondas. Honda told me the rears wear faster than the fronts now and their mechanic said he often replaces them at 15,000 miles.
I have a 2008 honda accord that has premature brake ware. I have 34,000 miles on the vehicle and i have needed to replace the rear brake pads twice and the rotors once! this is completely unacceptable. I have owned several cars in my life, and have never seen a brake system designed so poorly. I have found online that honda knows of this issue, but they are refusing to implement a fix and recall this model, which would be the ethical thing to do. They need to own up to the design flaw and come up with a solution. We all know how important good brakes are to the safety of everyone on the road.
I have a 2008 honda accord, purchased new in august of 2008.it has 20244 miles.the rear brakes are failing need new pads and the rotors need to be turned.it appears to be a common problem.this is exceedingly early and i think that it is a design or manufacturer's defect.
I only have 9000 miles on my 2008 accord and my mechanic told me with in 2000 miles i will need the rear brakes replaced. I noticed i am not the only honda owner with this problem and that there are hundreds of complaints of rear brakes with premature wear. Does some one have to be injured or killed before something is done. Please some one has to step up to the plate and fix this serious problem with the honda accords because the honda co. Sure is not going too.
Brakes on a 2008 accord coupe wore out in the rear much earlier than expected. I found them to need replacing at 21,400 miles. Brake pads were worn down and needed replaced. They are too small for the size and weight of this vehicle. This is a safety hazard that is being ignored by honda.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the brakes would squeal and the vehicle would vibrate abnormally whenever the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there were no failures within the braking system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a voluntary recall involving the rear brake pads. The technicians replaced the rear brake pads. After the repair the contact experienced a failure with the rear brakes. While driving at any speed and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would hesitate to stop and exhibit an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rear brake pads were replaced a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 mph he heard a loud grinding noise near the right rear brakes when they were engaged. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced both rear rotors and brake pads.the failure mileage was 16,760 and the current mileage was 16,810.
I bought a 2008 honda accord on november 30, 2007.my brakes started squealing shortly after. Squeaky brakes do not indicate a defect so i waited until my first oil change at 8k miles but the squeaking did not go away. I complained to the service rep who said they visually inspected the brakes and everything looked fine. They suggested it would go away. At 12k miles and my second oil change, i had the same complaint. Again they inspected the brakes and said they looked fine, and that it could be a piece of rock stuck in there somewhere, and it would cost if they were to do a thorough inspection. This trend continued to my fourth oil change where the tech suggested that my brakes would be due for replacement during my next oil change. I couldn't wait until the next oil change because my brakes were squealing to the point of embarrassment. Within the same month, i had the rear brakes replaced. The tech agreed that it was time and it wouldn't have made it to the next oil change. I paid just under $200 for this service. It hasn't been a month and my front brakes are also squeaking to the point of embarrassment. I think this is absurd for a new car. I have spoken with the service manager, a sales manager, and one other person who is above both of them. They are all telling me the same thing. I insisted that it wasn't normal for *new* car brakes to start squeaking and to *keep* squeaking. I also mentioned that i do mostly highway driving so the brakes should not wear out that fast. The sales manager had the audacity to tell me that the brakes on this model are known for squeaking and it is normal for them to continue squeaking. They then offered to inspect them for $30 or service them for $240, which i declined.i have read the warranty documentation and have decided to follow the advised procedure, hopefully to a fair resolution. My only regret is not starting this process sooner.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. During a routine tire rotation he was advised to have the rear brakes replaced since they were worn out prematurely. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would take no liability for the repairs. The dealer stated that a technical service bulletin is dated january 10, 2010 for the exact failure. No repairs were made to date. The current and failure mileages were under 25,000.
Premature rear brake failurei purchased a new 2008 honda accord v6 automatic transmission coupe on 8/2/08.i had the car serviced on 4/8/10 to change the oil, rotate tires, and a brake inspection.on this date, the car has 17,420 miles on it.the dealer informed me that the rear brakes had reached their service limit and had to be replaced immediately.the dealer reported that the front brakes did not need replacing and had "9.0mm to sensor" remaining.the total cost of rear brake replacement after a 15% parts and labor discount was applied was $229.46.i was shocked because i have never driven the car in a manner that would warrant premature brake failure.on my previous 1999 honda accord coupe, i did not have to replace the brakes until 65k miles.the dealer explained that honda is aware of the problem and that honda had issued a technical service bulletin for the rear brakes.i contacted honda customer service by calling 1-800-999-1009 and was told that no technical service bulletin has been issued for rear brake problems.i was given a reference number and was advised that a honda representative would be in contact with me within 2 business days.by chance, i found an article in u.s. News and reports dated april 8, 2010 "honda settles lawsuit over accord brakes."the article states that the brakes of 750k late models of accord and acura tsx are wearing out twice as fast as they should.the article also states that the nhtsa has received 350 owner complaints to date.there is no mention that the root cause of the premature brake failure has been addressed.i am requesting that the nhtsa investigate to determine if this is a brake distribution issue, design defect, poor quality, or any combination of the above.i am deeply concerned about the safety of this vehicle.
Rear brakes that need to replaced at 17,430 miles. 13 month old honda 2008 accord.
Honda accord 2008 sedan lx... There is a "metal grinding against metal" sound from the rear. Went to authorized dealership only to be told that the rear brake pads are gone. I purchased this car new in april 2008. It has done only 13k miles. The dealer admits that it's very early to have rear brake pads worn out. Looked online and found many consumers of 2008 accord facing the same issues. It's high time honda wakes up and acknowledges the fault. I cannot keep spending usd 300 every 10k miles to have the pads replaced, which on other cars need replacement once every couple of years.
I had to replace pads and rotors on all four wheels.i've only had my honda accord for nine months and have only put approx. 9,000 miles on the car.i was told by the honda service mgr. That the unreasonable wear was due to a defective design that caused "excessive force to be applied to the vehicle's wheels".he also told me that the brakes on the 08 honda accord were wearing out more than twice as fast as they should!then i found out about the class-action suit against honda and the 20008 honda accord ex-lv-6 sedan.
Bought my 2008 accord in october 2007. Shortly after buying i noticed the brakes squeaked upon stopping especially in rain and cold. I never had it looked at, because to be honest the brakes worked and i didn't want the headache of taking the car in to be looked at. Then at roughly 23,500 miles i started hearing a high pitched noise and upon braking it would feel like sand was grinding in my brakes. It came and went for a few days, so i had the car looked at and was told i needed new rear brakes. Goodyear didn't even have the brakes available so to make it less expensive i picked the brakes from honda and goodyear put them on. It's been about two months and even with the brakes working i still have a squeak when stopping, especially in the cold. It's sooo '!@#$% annoying. This is a new car, a nice car, and i shouldn't have this problem. It's to the point where i regret buying the car. This is my third accord in a row, and my last two were definitely better cars, even if i bought them used. Never have i had brake issues like this.
Scrapping metal sound in rear of car. Had to have rear brake pads replaced. Was informed around 26k miles that the brakes were less than 25% and had to replace them 5k miles later.
2008 honda accord lx-p purchased in august, 2008 now requires complete brake pad replacement after only 20,026 miles on the rear brakes.strange that rear brakes would require replacement on a front-wheel drive car after so few miles.after researching online, thousands of people are seeing the same exact issue.some only after 6,000 miles.
Owning 2008 honda accord rear brakes needed to be replace under class action suit dealer replacement would be 450.00 and reimbursement 150.00. This doesn`t sound like good customer relations .. I could buy pads for 38.00 and replace them myself as i have done for years as a fleet mechanic.if store bought pads prematurely wear out they have limited lifetime warranty for replacement. The only thing ...stopping ....u and your family from serious injuries would be good brakes..honda needs to come up with better idea for future car buyers alsorear shock had broken dealer did replace with no problem.
Defective rear braking system.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact statedthat he could smell an unusual odor coming from the rear brakes. The dealer confirmed the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised due to weight istribution, the rear brakes would wear sooner than the front brakes. The manufacturer deemed the failure as normal wear and tear. No assistance was offered. There were no repairs made to the vehicle at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 15,145 and the failure mileage was 15,136.
2008 honda accord with 20k miles needs rear brake pads, due to defective brake pads.honda of america does not see this as a safety issue and will not recall or replace pads as warranty; they just want their $120.there are hundreds of similar cases on the internet.don't you think faulty brake pads are surely a safety issue?i have been in the automotive service industry for over 20 years and am a ase master tech.this is just ridiculous and something needs to be done about it as soon as possible.
2008 honda accord brake failurepremature barke wear.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine servicewhen he was told that the rear brakes needed to be replaced.the failure and the current mileages were 18,000.
2008 honda accord - premature brake ware.at 23,000 the brakes began to squeal.. I took it to kuni honda on arapahoe rd.- they said they were well below tolerance.. I didn't believe them because it only had 23k on it.i picked it up from them, with no repair, and took it to just brakes for the second opinion.they confirmed the need for the brake repair.i had them do it.i am now in negotiations with honda customer service for reimbursement for $144.00.
Rear brakes wore out prematurely at 29,000 miles.
The rear calipers on a 2008 honda accord seized up and caused premature destruction of the brake pads and damaged rotors..this has rendered the car unsafe according to a service tech of my own and the dealership.the caliper repair will be covered under warranty but honda will not cover the cost of the damaged brakes and rotors.this problem occurred with less than 30,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.two weeks after the vehicle was purchased, the contact heard a screeching sound when she applied the brakes at 15 mph.the dealer stated that the noise was normal due to the material used for the brakes and that the sound would eventually go away.the brakes and pads on the vehicle were completely worn out at 8,000 miles; however, no brake failure has occurred.the screeching noises coming from the rear of the vehicle never ceased.the contact can currently hear the noise even when the brake pedal is not being depressed.the dealer stated that the rear brake lining on the rear passenger side was down two millimeters, which meant that new rear brakes were needed.the contact also believes that the brakes were stuck on the calipers, causing the brake pads to wear more quickly then they should.this would mean that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect.the contact believes that the vehicle should not be experiencing brake issues at such a low mileage.she spoke with the manufacturer and they refused to acknowledge any failure or provide assistance with the repairs.the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 20,000.updated 3/13/09 updated 03/17/09.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact noticed that there was premature brake wear in the rear of the vehicle. The rotors and brake pads were replaced at 19,600 and less than a year later, the rear brakes need to be replaced again. The dealer was contacted but provided no further assistance. The manufacturer informed the contact about a class action settlement that would enable him to receive a refund and the contact mailed in the necessary forms and was awaiting a response. The vehicle was not further repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 19,600.
Premature rear brake wear out on 2008 honda accord. Occurs on most 08 accords at 15,000 to 30,000 miles.consequence: some people would not replace because it would be totally unexpected to have the wear at low mileages. Accidents have resulted.
2008 honda accord ex 4cyl. W/ 23k has extreme brake wear in rear. Inside pad is good, outside is down to metal.
On 2008,2009 and potentially 2010 honda accords , braking distances are may longer due to the overloading of the rear brakes. This overloading of the rear brakes causes premature wearout (18,000 to 27,000 miles) of the rear brakes. Due to a failure to balance the loads in the brake system, front brakes may not performing their proper braking function. This is causing the rear brakes to carry additional braking loads and wear out sooner.
Ever since i purchased my 2008 accord, i had noticed a 'squealing' sound upon acceleration, that seemed to be coming from the rear wheels. It was faint at first, and would come and go, so i didn't think anything of it, especially since my vehicle was new. Visually, though, i thought my rear wheels had a 'rusty' appearance on the inside of the wheel well. As time went on, the noise became more consistent, and was audible during deceleration, too.not to mention, i began to hear a 'grinding' sound.i took my vehicle into the dealer, with the assumption that whatever the cause, my extended warranty would be useful, if there were any needed repairs.the dealer told me that i had worn down the brake pads so badly that the pads, rotors, and calipers needed replacement.in addition, the master cylinder and piston were damaged (due to the brake situation), so that needed replacement too.i asked why the brakes would even need replacement at such a low mileage, in the first place, especially since almost all of my miles are highway miles, and they told me that it was very common, and since i was 'negligent' the cost would not be covered under the warranty, and, therefore, i would be charged $1,667.00 for the repairs.my vehicle is in their shop right now, as of course, they don't even have the parts to fix it, and the vehicle "is too dangerous to drive."maybe i should have been more proactive and went with my gut when i thought the 'squealing' sound was strange, but i just figured a brand new car wouldn't have any problems.unfortunately for me, i was completely wrong!
While driving on an interstate my car increased my normal braking so bad that the car completely stopped on a winter road, causing the cars behind me to almost hit me. I wasn't able to accelerate right away so i shut the engine off and back on, then i could release the brakes. It happened a second time 2 miles ahead. This was pretty annoying, scary and dangerous. The car is now at the shop, i'm waiting for the dealers call to see what they found.. Honda's website (http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=4110 ) reads: "another key vsa function is recognizing emergency braking situations and almost instantly applying added braking force. This brake assist feature is controlled by a special logic in the system that determines when the pedal stroke and speed exceed a typical range - as they would in a panic stop...vsa is calibrated to function in a near-transparent manner, and in many cases a driver will not even be aware of its operation." well, these were not "panic stops" at all and i was very aware of its operation so was the people driving behind me. Honda accord coupe 2008-v6 at5.
The rear brakes on my 2008 honda accord needed replacing after 19,000 miles. When i asked the service rep at honda< i was told that this was common on this year and model.i asked do they know why? they didn't have an answer. I contacted honda national customer service in writing. They responded about 3 weeks later by phone and was told that they contacted the honda dealership, where i had my car serviced, they stated thatthey didn't know of any other problems. Honda cutomer service, said they knew of no other complaints about rear brakes. *dti told customer service tha ti have never replaced rear brakes on any of my previous cars before 45,000 miles and thart front brakes normally wear out 2 to 1 to rear brakes. My car had1ml left on the rear and 9 ml left on the front brakes. I was told that under normal wear honda expects their rear brakes to last 30,000 - 40,000 miles again i asked them to explain why these brakes wore out, i was a prepared statment, saying something to the effect that they would track brake problems over the next 2-3 years and if they have a problem, will get back tome.i feel honda has a problem with wear of back brakes on 2008 accords.
2008 honda accord with 17000 miles. When braking, the car shakes violently, even more dangerous when roads are wet.took car to dealership for repair, they said the brake shoes were great, but the rotors needed to be resurfaced.my issue is that rotors should not need to be resurfaced after only 17000 miles.the 2008 honda accord has some type of problem regarding it's braking system, and you need to find out what it is before people are hurt due to this issue.
Brought car in dealership for squeaky brakes at approx. 4,000 miles.after the inspection, was told rear pads needed to be replaced and were covered under 12,000 mile warranty.a few days later noticed squeaky noise coming from the front.brought car back and front pads were replaced.a few days after that, noise came back, and dealership replaced both brake pads and rotors.two weeks later noise was back again and need to bring back to dealership. Also considering writing to honda regarding lemon law claim.
Premature wear on 2008honda accord rear brakes. Rear brakes are having to be replaced before the front brakes and the vehicle is only a year old and the mileage is 26,000. Honda dealership insisted this is not a safety hazard and not fixing the problem or recommending customer have it fixed. Recall
I have leased my 2008 honda accord coupe with vsa for 13 months with 15,900 miles currently. Visited the dealership service department for the recommended 15,000 mile service. Told the rear brakes need replacement, the service tech stated " this is a common problem on the accord, we can have the brake service completed for you in 45 minutes". I stated "if this is a common problem i would gladly have the brake service completed if honda paid for the parts". Service tech said i have to check with the service manager. A few minutes went by and the tech returned, "the service manager said because the vehicle has vsa, that the brakes wear out very quickly and that honda would not offer to cover the cost of parts. But, because this is a leased vehicle do not put on after market brake pads at another service site". No where in the honda vehicle manual is it stated that there would be early brake wear and required replacement if your vehicle has vsa.i am in the process of contacting honda america by phone, by fax and by certified letter. As honda drivers we should have been made aware of this problem and should receive the work and parts gratis by honda.
Rear brake rotors warped prematurely at only 9104 miles, causing the vehicle to shake violently and making it difficult to come to a safe stop.rotors were not replaced by honda, but resurfaced instead.they also did not replace the pads.these repairs occurred on 07-23-2009.rear brake pads will also need to be replaced soon, as noted by the extremely rapid wear that is occurring (current mileage 13,320).
Premature wear on rear brake pads on 2008 honda accord; vehicle at 18,100 miles!
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 40 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise as if the brake pads were striking the rotors.the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that they were receiving numerous complaints about the noise for her type of vehicle.they suggested that the braking mechanism could be the cause of the failure or either the rear brakes were faulty.the vehicle only has 17,000 miles and the brakes were supposed to last for 12,000 miles.in addition, the calipers were locking and not releasing.the dealer stated that they would not repair the brakes because the vehicle was not under warranty.furthermore, the rear brakes were previously repaired on the vehicle.the additional repair was made at the contact's expense.the failure mileage was 17,701 and current mileage was 17,834.
2008 honda accord had began to make a strange noise while driving.the noise was coming from the rear brakes.*dtthe rear brake system was in need of replacement at 20,000 miles.
Brake noise cause for me to take to the dealer. The dealer advised we needed new rear brakes. This car has 31,000 miles.
Rear brake pads needed replacement after 13,000 miles on 2008 honda accord lx p. No change in driving habits. Previous owner of honda accord( 2005) and did not have pads replaced during ownership/lease. Replaced parts at my own expense and was told by dealership and honda customer service is not a defect and not a safety issue. Old part is available.
My wife and i are age 55+ and are responsible drivers.we own a 2008 honda accord with approximately 22,000 miles.at about 18,000 miles, and within the 3 year warrantee period, we contacted honda regarding a pulsation experienced when the brakes were depressed.we were told the problem is related to warping of the brake rotors.honda indicated that this was not covered under the warrantee.we have just discovered that honda has been subject to a class action lawsuit regarding the brakes on our vehicle.the problem we have experienced appears to be directly related to the issue in this lawsuit.we are requesting reimbursement for replacement of brake rotors and pads. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)*ln
Took car in for 15k work.car had actual mileage of 19k.was told i needed rear break padswas told this was normal for this car.i have had 2 other honda accords with 3 year leases and never had to touch the brakes.the brake pads were wore down on one side, was ok on the other sidewas told this model (2008 accord) now has disc breaks, were other models had drum brakes.brake pads were replace, i do have the old parts.i feel, to replace brake pads after 19k miles is not correct.most of my driving is highway.
I to have a 08 accord exl 4 cyl and so far i have a list of things wrong with the car. 1. The famous vibration2. Terrible fuel mileage3.lights flashing to the extent that people are high beaming me [that's fun]4. Drivers seat jerks and moves real slow5. Wind noise on r/h front of car6. Hard starting in cold weather7. Gear shift rattles8. R/h front door rattles9. A banging in the trunk over moderate bumps or railroad tracks [there is nothing in there]10. Squeaking and sometimes grinding brakes11. Right front shock bangs at times12. When you push the accelerator about one third of the way the car bogs until about 3 thousand rpm's then doubles and triples in power.
2008 honda accord- rear brakes have been replaced four times, along with the rotors once.i have 70,000 miles (mainly highway mile) and they are having to be replaced almost every 20,000 miles.
Early premature rear brake wear.
We purchased a 2008 honda accord exl in 09/2008.vehicle is used to commute to work and majority of the miles are highway.vehicle is driven normally.at approx. 17500 miles, we were told the rear brakes need to be replaced because of wear on the brake pads.front brakes are fine.talked to other honda accord owners who are experiencing the same problem.the rear brakes are defective and of poor quality.honda dealership is willing to pay 1/2 of the service charge.
I purchased my honda 2008 accord lx 4dr/4cyl in january of 2009.while driving it after 17,000miles i had odd brake noises from the rear of the car.when i took it to the dealership they told me my rear brake pads had worn to nothing.this is an alarming rate for rear brake pads.on all other cars i've owned i haven't had rear brake pads wear out before 40,000 miles.i had to have these replaced again at 32,000 miles.i believe there is something wrong with the rear brakes that is causing premature wear.my car has 37,000 miles on it, and the front brakes still have 8mm on them (only a wear of 2mm).shouldn't a front wheel drive have the front do most of the braking?why is the rear brake pads wearing so quickly while the front are still fine?this is incredibly frustrating and makes me fear for the safety of my wife on the road, as the rear brakes could be worn to nothing at any time.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated the rear brakes were wearing out prematurely. The dealer replaced the rear brakes accordingly. The manufacturer was contacted and advised there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.
Premature rear brake pad wear, at under 23,000 we had to replace the rear brake pads because we were told they we worn out and not covered by warranty, after checking i found out this is an issue with the 2008 accords and there is suppose to be a fix for this with new v springs asked the dealer about this and they said they could not do this repair or change.
2008 honda accord. Rear brake noises. Inspection revealed inner rear pad gone @27,000 miles.
2008 honda accord had a problem with the rear brakes.*njthe consumer was informed the rear brakes were completely worn down.
I have 2008 honda accord which i purchased it new in 2007. I changed the back brakes after 12,000mile and i took it to service dealer after 6500 mile for oil change and they told me i need new back brake again(this is after changing the brake 6,500 mile ago). I received the letter from honda company that there was the defect and it was fixed and they pay for my last brake change. Now i have a problem with brake and the problem was not fixed. Do you have any recommendation or suggestion in regards to this problem. Thank you!
Premature rear brake pad wear on 2008 honda accord exl v6. Multiple websites stating that this is a common problem some stating that honda corp. Is aware but is not willing to do anything about it. I had to replace rear brakes @ 25,000 miles which are 90 percent freeway miles. This is not acceptable. I recommendyoudo a google search to see how many people are affected by this problem.
Squealing noise from rear brakes after 26,000 miles.inside rear pads excessively worn.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, he was advised that the rear brake drums were defective. The dealer stated that the drums were wearing prematurely and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 20,800.
Had to have brakes replaced at roughly 22,000 miles. The brakes started squeaking around 15,000 miles. Had the car checked and was told that the car needed rear brake pads. I was told that this is a design flaw of the 2008 honda accord. Very dissatisfied with honda.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact engaged the brakes but there was no response. He then attempted to reengage the brakes and the vehicle began to decelerate.the failure would occur sporadically over a period of eight months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer then reviewed the vehicle computer system and was able to locate the failure but the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 34,600 and the current mileage was 39,000.the vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the vehicle was purchased on june 21, 2008.the contact noticed that the rear brakes were squealing.in may of 2009, he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the brake pads.he believed that it was too premature for the brake pads to be replaced.the failure mileage was 17,450 and current mileage was 17,700.
Rear brakes squealing on honda accord 2008 after tire rotation.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the brakes were abruptly applied and the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the front and rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately 15,000 miles later, the failure recurred when decelerating. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised the contact that rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired a second time but again, the failure recurred while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph. The vehicle would shutter and the grinding noise had become increasingly louder. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle the contact noticed a loud noise for approximately two seconds. The contact checked the oil dipstick and discovered that there was no oil in the engine. The dealer advised having an oil consumption test performed and driving the vehicle for an additional 1,000 miles before confirming the failure. The contact was concerned about the oil consumption and the engine failing. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000 and the current mileages were approximately 43,000.
I have had 3 rear brake jobs on my 2008 honda accord with 46,447 miles which is only 15,482 miles per each set of pads. At $209 per repair that is $627.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while exiting a ramp he heard aloud squealing noise during brake application. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions for identical failures. The technician was unable to determine the cause of failure.the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 500.the current mileage was 20,000.
Just spent 256.77 getting new rear brake pads on my honda accord 08 that only has 22,000 miles on it. Last week i started to hear a noise that sounded like metal scraping metal and as the week went on i heard the noise more and more. Today when i heard it was my rear break pads i was shocked. Two weeks ago i paid two hundred dollars to get my car serviced and they didn't mention anything wrong with my break pads, but now my break pads were 95 to 100% worn. That doesn't seem possible that nothing was wrong and then they were almost gone. The service guy told me that they would not have noticed this during servicing.why then was there a check saying my break pads were fine on my service form?? did they just check the box and not look. What did they do at my service appointment? i paid for an extended warranty, but that did me no good. This seems to be a large problem for 2008 honda accords so what are we owners going to get from honda?
Honda accord 2008 brakes problem.
Premature wearing of rear brakes on 2008 honda accord.i already had to replace them once at 12,000 miles and just took it in again for service and they are telling me that i will have to replace them again soon.
2008 honda accord brake failure.
I have had my 2008 accord ex-l w/navi in for brake service five times.27,042 miles.i believe this problem is very wide spread based on the number of complaints on line.it's possible there are many vehicles out there with bad brakes due to owners having no idea there is a problem with their brakes so soon in the life of the car. First incident was in the first week of ownership. Dealer had to replace rear rotors (warped).2000 miles.dealer (cary autopark honda) failed to put bolts in calipers which fell off causing major safety hazard. I had to nurse the vehicle to another dealerfor repairs.the service manager from cary auto park, never returned my calls about this problem.vehicle has been in two more times for warped rotors, front and rear. I have gone to five different dealers hoping for some reasonable final solution to this very real problem over the year i have owned this car (cary auto park crown honda southpoint, asheboro honda).on 7/31 i was informed that all rotors needed to be resurfaced and the rear pads needed replacement. Dealer was leith capitol blvd in raleigh nc.honda was not going to cover $500 cost but the dealer would cover re-surfacing as goodwill. The rears would have to be paid by me. It was likely i would need to replace the rear pads every 12k miles. I have never needed to replace brakes sooner than 100k! i called and left honda in ca a voice message. As of today, honda has not returned my calls. I have traded the car in at a significant loss in equity. My confidence in the safety of the vehicle and the integrity of honda service makes me unable to continue to drive the car on a daily basis. With all the posts on the nhtsa for brake problems i believe there needs to be a forced recall. It's outrageous. I will never go with another honda product, nor can i recommend anyone i know to take a chance either.
My 2008 accord's rear inner brakes wore prematurely and inconsistently with the rear outer brakes. Inspections of the outer brakesby the dealer service technician led them to assume that the inner brakes were sound, when they were not. While driving at a high rate of speed the car began making a horrible screeching sound and caused me to weave through traffic to get to the side of the road. The dealers service center informed me that this was a common problems for 2008 honda accord's between 16k and 30k miles and that honda, although being made aware of this issue on multiple occasions, was doing nothing to fix this. We replaced the brake pads, but were informed that the dealer does not normally check the inner brakes when performing routine inspections at oil changes. They allowed to keep the brake pads for our records.
My step daughter bought 2008 honda accord, brand new. At 17,870 miles we had to replace the rear brakes( 06/09/08). At 34,648 miles ( 02/05/09) the rear brakes had to be replaced again. Now, at 53,575 miles, 01/05/10, the rear brakes have to be replaced for the third time. I took the vehicle back to the dealer where the vehicle was bought from and was told that american honda knew of the problem but it was a wear issues and the replacement would be at our cost. I contacted american honda and a case file was opened. On 01/04/10,i spoke with jay pasquin, case manager and he stated he would look into this problem. I haven't heard back from him as of 01/06/10. Now the vehicle shakes when the brakes are applied.
Rear brake pads prematurely wear out every 15,000 miles.
2008 honda accord brake rotors had to be resurfaced at 14,000 miles and again at 22,000 miles.dealer and manufacturer are not willing to be responsible for this problem on a car that is mostly highway driving and requires comparatively little use of the brakes.suspect poor quality metals in the rotors as every car or truck ever owned has lasted 60,000 + miles before requiring this work.
The brakes on my car wore out around 18,000 miles and needed replacing.my car now has about 50,000 miles and the brakes need replacing again.my previous car did not need a brake change until 110,000 miles.
Car purchased 11/21/08. On or about 12/10/08, brakes began to make a loud, squeaking, squealing noise, and began to fade, esp. Going aroundcorners,uphill, and on parking garage surfaces. I am very concerned about them fading and having to release and re-brake from any speed. They are loud, getting louder, persistently loud and fading and very often, braking inadequately from all speeds ! car has been in 4 times to dealer and dealers records will indicate that they supposedly repaired and finally replaced parts. I spoke to american honda ( manufacturer's main office) on march 12, 2009 and was told incredibly, that they did not know how to fix the problem, would not do anything further to try to fix the problem, were not interested in having the area representative see the car in person, and had no replacement, recall or buyback program for this problem!!!i feel very unsafe and upset in this car!
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the rear brakes were faulty at 17,000 miles.the dealer replaced the rear brakes for free, but the contact is concerned about the brakes failing so soon while a child is in the vehicle.the current and failure mileages were 17,000. Updated 05/19/09 updated 05/20/09.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud squeaking noise in the rear of the vehicle whenever the brake pedal was depressed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rear brake pads were failing.the brakes were repaired at the cost of $200.the contact called the manufacturer and a report was filed.the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 16,200. Updated 6/18/09 updated 06/22/09
Honda accord 2008 - rear brake failure after only 15,000 miles.other cars i had lasted 40 to 70,000 miles.it can lead to brake failure as users aren't expecting brake pads to wear out so soon. *dtif not a recall, at least a warning from honda to all buyers is warranted, in my opinion, so they can keep an eye or replace with longer lasting pads pronto.thanks. *dt
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while trying to unlock the vehicle, the key fob failed and would not open any of the doors on the vehicle. Also, the contact experienced failures with the rear brakes. When applying the brakes, the contact would hear an abnormal squealing noise. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that the key fob had a faulty part and the rear brakes were exhibiting the abnormal noise due to normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that she heard squeaking when applying pressure to the brake pedal, and then the vehicle began to shake. The break failure could lead to increased stopping distances, which increased the risk of a vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician replaced the rear brake pads. The failure mileage was 19,800 and the current mileage was 20,700.
Brakes have pulsating when braking and require heavy pressure to be applied to stop.even though car is only 1.5 years old with 18,000 miles, service dealership states new brakes and machining rotors is needed.
Rear brakes pads worn out in less than 25000 miles and at that time damaged the brake disk and weak braking occurred. The noise of the rear brakes were present from 10,000 miles and were ensured brakes were ok.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord in february 2008.i started experiencing break noises around 10000 miles, i contacted honda regarding the concerns.honda assured me that this was because the breaks get wet during rain and washing.wrong, after i refused to accept this as an answer, at 12,000 mi i demanded a recheck by honda.i was then informed that a rock was enlodged in the wheel.liar, at 13,000mi, after another trip to honda because i was now hearing grinding noises when backing out of the driveway, honda replaced the back break pads and stated that they were completely gone.approximately 26,000 miles the same exact noises started again, i drove another 2,000miles and decided to have them checked again at honda.i was insulted by honda insinuating that i was a bad driver.i responded that i have been driving since the age of 13 and that was an insult because i am now at the age of 44 yrs old.i then stated that i have alot of highway miles on my vehicle because my daughter is out of town in college and i visit her often, this is why i purchased a honda because i always heard that they were reliable and dependable and good on gas, not.i have owned oldsmobile, gmc, chevy, cadillac, mazda, mitsubishi's and have never experienced this type of bull.then honda svc mgr and general mgr insisted that i pay for a break job because honda was generous to replace them the first time at 13,000 miles and the car was under warranty.duh, i purchased an extended warranty and i was told that this would cover anything from bumper to bumper.honda then came back 5 hrs later with a phone call stating that they would try to contact honda to see if they would cover half the expense.this is not good enough for me because the way it looks, i will be replacing brakes every other oil change.this is a disgrace and honda needs to be pulled on the red carpet to stand behind this mess up and honor their customers.maybe if the recession affect them then they will change.
Brake pad failure, honda accord 2008.
Brakes on a 2008 accord coupe wore out in the rear much earlier than expected.i found them to need replacing at 27,500 miles.brake pads were worn down and needed replaced.they are too small for the size and weight of this vehicle.this is a safety hazard that is being ignored by honda.
Driving on highway and noticed terrible screeching noise from my rear brakes; took to dealer and they said i need new brakes! the car is 1 year old - a 2008 honda accord - primarily highway driving. I have owned many cars in my lifetime and never had to replace rear brakes at 24k miles.
Rear brake pads prematurely wear on 2008 honda accord at 20,775 miles.paid nearly $200.00 for the pad replacement.
Premature back brake wear on new honda accord.had to replace brakes and rotors at 19,000 miles.
Today when i had the car serviced by honda dealer, was advised that the rear brakes needed replacement at 19,000 miles.the majority of my driving, at least 80% is highway with very little stop and go. I have been driving for 40+ years and i never had this problem.my last car, a toyota camry, di not replace rear brakes until 90,000 miles.honda claims this is normal wear.
2008 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems.the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
2008 honda accord has chronic rear brake issues.i have approximately 31,000 miles on a 2008 accord and my rear brakes have needed replacement twice.i have not had to replace the front brakes.honda says that this is normal wear and tear, but i disagree.there are numerous complaints online about the same issue.i think that honda should issue a recall for this part of the car.it is a safety issue.most people are not looking to replace brake pads at 15,000 miles and this can easily lead to major safety issues.
Back brake pads failing on 2008 honda accord at very low mileage. I began to notice a vibration at 25,000 miles. When i had the vehicle checked by the dealer, i was notified that my back brakes had deteriorated to the point that it was not safe to drive. The rotors had been damaged. The front brakes were still in excellent shape. The back brakes should never wear out before the front brakes. It is generally two pairs of front brakes for every pair of back brakes. Honda acknowledged that there is a problem with the back brakes and that they were receiving hundreds of complaints. They changed the braking ratio and the rear brake pads are wearing out at an alarming pace. However, the dealer refused to replace the brake pads, even though the vehicle was still under warranty. I checked with several other individuals in my area who own the same vehicle and they had all experienced the same issue with rear brakes. One individual's rear brakes went out at 15,000 miles. The braking issue was never mentioned when i purchased the vehicle, even though honda has been aware of the problem. Drivers don't anticipate rear brake issues at such low mileage. There is a great potential for injury with this problem. Owners don't know they should be watching for rear brake problems at low mileage.
I have a 2008 honda accord lx with only 17,800 mi.i heard my brakes squeal and brought it in to the honda dealership for inspection.i was informed my rear brake pads were worn and needed to be replaced.that is absurd since 90% of my driving is on the highway.this needs to be looked into because honda should not be producing a car that needs brake replacement every 18k.
The contact owns 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that she had to replace the brakes and the rotors twice in less than a year. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who told her that the the brakes and the rotorshad to replaced again. Manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired a third time. The failure and current mileage was 59,000.
Second honda accord had premature brake pad wear at 19,224 miles.
I took my car into the dealership regarding a strange noise to find out that my rear brakes and rotors had to be replaced.this totally took me by surprise since my car only has 19,897 miles and only has had the car for 16 months.when i stated to theservice tech that "seems very early to be replacing rear brakes" he stated that on this model that is what they are seeing since this model car is heavier. I think this is a ridiculous statement and honda needs to really make some changes. I also stated i had a 2005 accord and never had as much problems than i have had with this vehicle.i will not be keeping this vehicle and dropping more and more money into a vehicle that for years has been stated to be a reliable car.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.when the brake pedal was depressed at any speed, the brakes made a very loud grinding noise.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the rear brakes were worn prematurely.the brake pads and rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred 20,000 miles and six months later.the vehicle is currently in the shop having the brake pads and rotors replaced again.the contact believes that a recall should be issued.the failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 38,000.
Interior rear brake pads wearing out extremely prematurely.front brake pads and rear outside pads are all fine.likely problem is in the rear brake caliper piston.honda states that the brake pads are a wear and tear item and not covered.however, uneven brake pad wear is indicative of a mechanical issue and, in the case of brakes, a major safety concern.
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. The contact was driving at 65 mph when the left rear wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to skid. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the caliper had locked up. The dealer also stated that there was a class action lawsuit for the brake pads but not the calipers. The current and failure mileages were 37,873.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving he heard a grinding noise, but he did not have problems with the vehicle stopping when he applied the brake. He took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that both rear caliper were rusted and it was because he didn't drive the vehicle enough. The dealer stated that they could remove the rust.he took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated the calipers were build with defective metal and that is why the calipers rusted. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000, and the current mileage was 21,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while applying pressure on the break, she experienced squealing and reduced breaking capability. Break failure can cause an increase in the vehicles stopping distance which increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and a technician concluded that the calipers and rear break system needed to be repaired. As of current date no repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 12,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The rear wheel bearings and brake rotors began functioning at a higher temperature than normal which caused the rear brakes to prematurely wear down. The vehicle was never taken to the dealer to be inspected or repaired. The manufacturer informed him to contact the attorney generals office in louisiana in order to receive a refund on the brake pads due to a class action law suit that was settled. The vehicle was never repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 17,000. The current mileage was 46,000.
The contact owns 2008 honda accord. The rear brake pads have worn out prematurely. The dealer advised the contact that he would be liable for the repair cost since there were no recalls or warranties for the brakes. The contact will notify the manufacturer of the failure and the cost. The failure mileage was 27,900.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states rear brake pad problems. *tgwthe dealer informed the consumer they rear pads would not to be replaced soon.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact stated that the vehicle has reduced braking capability.he took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that the rear brake pads had premature wear.they further stated that there were other reports of identical failures.the contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the failure and current mileages were 26,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord which was purchased brand new in 2008. He stated that there was premature wear on the rear brake pads at 21,000 miles. A local automotive dealer stated that the brakes should not wear until 60 to 70,000 miles. A dealer stated that the manufacturer was investigating the issue. No repairs had been performed. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current was 21,252.updated 11/17/09updated 11/1/8/09
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.the contact took her vehicle to the dealer for an oil change and was informed that the rear brake pads were worn down to 2 millimeters.upon leaving the dealer, she noticed that the rear brakes where squeaking when the brake pedal was depressed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rear brake pads were worn.the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $159.74.she filed a complaint with the honda manufacturer, but no compensation was offered.the contact feels that the rear brakes are faulty because she uses the front brakes more than the rear.she further stated that the pads should not have worn down due to the low mileage on the vehicle.the failure mileage was 24,310 and current mileage was 24,480.updated 07/20/09 updated 07/21/09.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord purchased march 2008. The rear brake pads were replaced four times in a period of two years. The front brake pads and rotors were replaced once on the vehicle. A representative of the manufacturer stated the brake pads only last for 2500 miles. There were no recalls listed for the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000. The current was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while test driving the vehicle, the front end shook while the brake pedal was depressed.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they installed new rotors and brake pads.the failure remained and the vehicle was returned to the dealer for the second time.the dealer stated that the rotors needed to be turned.the failure still persists.the current mileage was 1,300 and failure mileage was 317.
My car was leaking fluid which i was unaware.my starter went out and the dealer said that the power steering fluid was leaking so bad if i did not repair it there could be an engine fire as well as damage to the alternator.he had to replace the entire power steering pump because he said that the leak was too bad to just replace the o ring and hose.i brought my car to moss motors in lafayette, louisiana for the repair.i believe that since i only had 70,000 miles on my car that this power steering system is an obvious defect and safety hazard.
The car was brand new and the steering was to hard to turn, so we took it to honda on centinela ave. Near ladera heights, they wanted to charge us $1200.00 to replace it. A couple months later we took the car to santa monica dealer 18th street. They stated the power steering pump was leaking and the rack needed to be replaced. They said that i have to pay $1200.00 but honda accord america was going to give me a 50% discount. I paid 50%. Then when driving back to my house, i heard a lot of noise, like something was loose. The noise got worse, when i was turning left, right or going into a deep area. So i took the car back and they said, they cannot hear the noise.i took the car back and now they are saying that nothing is wrong with the car. They said the struts are damaged and power steering hoses are liking all over. Car only has 30,000 miles, i don't really use it that much. This is a lemon car. Can something be done?
Speed secer is bad and the air bad need to be replace or check outlight keep coming onit been in the shop every two week there something wrong
I purchased a new 2008 honda accord from what is now known as bel air honda. I had less than 50,000 miles when i had two sets of rear brake pads replaced. The 2nd set was replaced with a 3rd. At approx. 37,000 miles and the replacement was at my expense. The first two times i was reimbursed for the install, but the 3rd time the dealer and honda said sorry this ones on you. I feel this expenditure should not have been mine to pay. In less than 50,000 miles i had two power steering pumps replaced. The 4th time the steering box also was damaged and it to replaced. This last time i was told this again was my expense so again their problem became mine. This time the dealer, bel air honda said lucky i bought the extended warranty or the cost to me would have been approximately $1,600.00. My worry is that i could have a steering or brake failure while on the interstate causing an injury to me or someone else. I have voiced my concernsto both american honda and bel air honda. They blame one another regarding the mechanical failures to my car. The dealer said honda sent them defective parts and honda said its a install problem. I have sent and spoke to many representatives of honda motors and there response to me amounted to them suggesting things will be getting better and hang in there. So i have a car that i feel unsafe driving that no oneseems to be concerned with. Their philosophy seems to be, get it repaired and maybe you'll have better luck next time. My honda is true and its been a total sad experience for me. Their the goliath and i'm david with no recourse to the total disregard to my on problem. Honda probably has a good track record, but if you are having a serious problem with their car like i have, you get no satisfactory help from the automobile giant. There is a lot more to this sorry situation, but i am or will go over the limit i am allowed in this complaint memo. Your help in getting my story told will be appreciated. Updated ivoq 09/07/11.
2008 honda accord ex-v6 steering wheel vibration at different speeds and in different situations occurs intermittently, never seems to happen at dealership. Concerned that it could lead to loss of control or catastrophic failure. Honda dealer denies existence of generalized problem with model.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that he noticed fluid leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering column and steering gear box were both leaking, and the steering gear box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 60 mph, the contact experienced excessive vibration in the steering wheel.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately three times and they switched and rotated the tires.the failure still persists.the current mileage is 6,000.update 10/01/08 *cw the dealer informed the consumer that the vibration was caused my a motor mount location problem that honda was aware of and was working to correct it.updated 10/03/08.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change when he was informed that there was a power steering fluid leak. The contact was also informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) however, the contact's model year vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,500.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate heavily and shake.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they have been unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.they have rotated the tires and also replaced them; however, the failure still persists.she took the vehicle to michelin ntb and, after a test drive, they stated that the failure could stem from the suspension or transmission.michelin could not determine the cause of the failure as well.the contact believes that a crash could occur because she is unable to control the steering at high speeds.the failure mileage was 8,200 and current mileage was 8,300.updated 11/25/08.*ljupdated 11/25/08.
1)headlight projection very poor.difficult to see100 feet ahead.this is exacerbated by a draw on the electrical system that makes the headlights dim while car is in motion.i will not drive the car at night or at night while it is raining.i feel that the car is dangerous and on several occasions i almost hit pedestrians walking or on a bicycle.this occurs on a daily basis and is constant.the honda dealer inspected the issue once and stated that there was no defect, but that the car operates to normal specification and id comparable to all 2008 honda accord 4 cylinder models.this issue was prevalent since i took delivery of the new car in july, 2008.2.)since taking delivery of this vehicle and to the present date, there is a wobble/wheel shimmy in the suspension at various speeds and different degrees of severity on a daily basis.on the first repair attempt the dealer replaced several tires and performed a high tech wheel balance using a hunter 9700 road force balancing machine.the problem was not corrected.on the second visit the dealer test drove the car and stated that the issue is a characteristic of the vehicle and other honda accord 4 cylinder models with the same engine, transmission and suspension.conclusion:this car is dangerous, exhibits very poor steering and ride as it wanders and shimmies all over the road.this problem combined with poor headlight projection and dimming headlights make this vehicle a major hazard on wheels.
I was driving the car on my way on 101 and power steering got failed while the car was running on 101.i was about to hit a car after but some how i realized that steering is responding late failed and i controlled the car .i was with my wife and son so thank to god for saving me on that day.i was under honda care warranty so they covered all repair cost.
Vibration/shimmy in the steering wheel.took vehicle to purchasing dealer twice.dealer could not fix shimmy.dealer said that's the way honda is making them.shimmy starts ~ 60 mph and continues through 75 mph.shimmy is intermittent and varying in intensity depending on vehicle speed and load. Took to 2nd dealer and verified problem.2nd dealer also verified other 2008 accords having the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed smoked underneath the hood without warning. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot, where an independent mechanic lifted the hood, and stated that the alternator was smoking. The vehicle was towed to moss motors (337-235-9086, located at 1407 la 728-8, lafayette, la 70501) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the alternator. Prior to that failure, the same dealer replaced the steering pump and the starter in 2015 when the steering pump leaked and destroyed the starter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and offered a forty percent discount towards the cost of the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as i go to put it in reversethe battery light came on i then put my car in park and turned itoff then i turned it back on and the battery light was still on i decided to just go because i have to be at work in an hour as i am driving down i five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights turned off and i was now driving down i-5 in the dark. Fortunately i made it to my location parked my car and it completely died. I didn't open my hood and started checking my battery and my alternator etc. I confirmed my battery was fine and that my alternator had failed. I then notice fluid was leaking from the power steering pump to the alternator. Now my car is has no power and even if i get it jumpstarted it just dies.
2008 honda accord has wheel shimmy/vibration at 60-70mph.wheels oscillate violently and car wanders all over road (this is a replacement vehicle)i originally leased a 2008 honda accord in april 2008 and drove it for 4 months with same exact problem.$ attempts were made to fix original car to no avail.dealer won't even attempt to test drive or repair the replacement vehicle--has arranged appt. With district parts & service manager.
2008 accord coupe purchased 3 months ago, 4800 miles; whining sound that worsened over a week. Power steering fluid level well below the lowest acceptable level. Replaced with honda power steering fluid. No signs of leakage under car. The honda service department examined the car today and says the steering rack must be replaced. They confirmed that honda will cover all charges. Not what i expected of my first honda.
2008 accord coupe purchased 3 months ago, 4800 miles; whining sound that worsened over a week. Power steering fluid level checked well below the lowest acceptable level.no signs of leakage under car. Honda replaced the rack and pinion steering in warranty. Not what i expected of my first honda.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.typically, when driving between 60-70 mph, the steering wheel vibrates.the failure occurs every time the vehicle is driven; however, it will begin before reaching 60 mph on occasion.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer 6 or 7 times for this failure.the dealer was able to duplicate, but not correct the failure.the current mileage was 6,200 and failure mileage was 30. Updated 07/29/08updated 08/01/08
I bought my 2008 honda accord coupe ex-l v6 mt on july 08. Since the first 300+ miles, i am getting steering wheel vibration when the car reach 55 - 75mph+. I went to the dealer to check full alignment, 4 wheels balance, i even did the hunter 9700 road force for all wheels and tires. And, i am still having the same problem. This is a almost $30,000 car, i do not think it should has such a lemon car.
Steering wheel and car vibrates over 55 mphgas sloshes in tank at stops (car moves from weight of gas moving in tank).
My 2008 accords consistently flash/dim every 30 seconds when the auto climate control mode is on. This is a safety issue when driving on a dark road at night as one's eyes naturally look away from the road for about a second-- enough time to be dangerous. I complained to the dealer and they said all vehicles do this. I have never heard of any vehicle doing this.i asked when the service bulletin would be coming out, assuming there is one in the works given the widespread issue, but the service writer ignored my comment.i had to literally demand that the dealer write my complaint on the repair order, and at the end, with my repair order, the clerk handed me an article trying to explain away the issue or pacify me.(it was a honda article, which looked like it was from a repair manual or brochure, which stated that basically, if the customer complained to tell them its normal.) in "auto" climate mode, the air conditioning compressor/fan kicks on every 30 seconds (even in the middle of winter) and the lights seem to flash at that time.also,the steering pump makes a very loud whining/moaning noise at 1500-2000 rpms, and the steering in the vehicle has a shuttling/slipping sensation in the steering wheel upon turning.the dealer confirmed the steering issue and has ordered a new power steering pump which will hopefully remedy the issue. Finally, the driver's door handle, interior and exterior, does not open the door on occasion.this is also a safety issue as being able to exit the vehicle in emergency is critical. For such a highly touted vehicle manufacturer, honda needs to work on fixing problems with their cars on the road and finding a resolution, not just their reputation and/or their bottom line.also, honda needs to instruct its dealers to take its customer's complaint's seriously, not simply attempt to diminish the complaint (i.e. Headlights flashing) because it is a widespread issue.i am disappointed with honda's handling of the defects.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving between 60-70 mph, the front end vibrated and was felt through the steering wheel.there were no warning indicators.the dealer stated that the failure was normal.the failure mileage was 37 and current mileage was 1,350.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph she noticed a growling sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the power steering fluid was low and would have to be filled. After the power steering fluid was filled the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician stated the alternator would have to be replaced. The failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. The mechanic stated there was a power steering fluid leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
2008 honda accord ex v/6 steering wheel vibration and shake at highway speeds 55-80 mph...........tires balanced 4 times..........tires replaced and roadforced balanced again ............still have wheel shake at speeds.....
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the rear wheels began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was no way to adjust the rear alignment. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the contact was also advised that the upper and lower control arms, as well as the knuckle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
I took delivery of 2008 honda accord coupe (4 cylinder automatic) in august of 2008.from day one i experience a steering wheel and suspension/drivetrain vibration & shimmy at speeds between 45-65 mph.the dealer replaced tires and wheels, and balanced four wheels during first service visit.on the secondand last offered service visit for this defect, the dealer determined that the vehicle was "operating as designed".they did not state that they could not verify the complaint and stated they would not make anymore attempts to diagnose or repair the problem.
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My honda accord 08 steering wheel vibrates and shakes as when i press on the brake traveling 60+ miles on the freeway. Honda dealer told me that i should replace the brakes and i did but still has the same problem. I feel unsafe driving my car on the freeway. And replacing brakes when my car has only 20,000 miles does not make any sense to me. My steering wheel started to shake when the car had less than 10,000 miles on it. What should i do??
2008 honda accord ex sedan - steering wheel shakes/vibrates at highway speeds (60-65 mph).i fear that this creates a safety hazard since front wheels are continually shaking.the car has been to the dealer 3 times and the problem was not repaired.currently car has 1,200 miles.the problem has been experienced since it was picked up at the dealer.the dealer will not take any further action based on instruction from honda.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that during maintenance of the stabilizers by an independent mechanic, he noticed that the rack and pinion would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 31,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the steering wheel was not aligned properly and failed to control the vehicle properly. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the wheels were not aligned adjacent. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts needed to be replaced and the wheels needed to be aligned.the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred multiple times.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Constant vibration in steering wheel tried balancing, alignment, different wheels but still had the same issue.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The steering column began vibrating while driving 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, and a technicianbalanced and aligned the tires, cut the rotors and replaced the brake pads; however, none of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure and current mileages were 26,860.
I purchased a new 2008 honda accord from what is now known as bel air honda. I had less than 50,000 miles when i had two sets of rear brake pads replaced. The 2nd set was replaced with a 3rd. At approx. 37,000 miles and the replacement was at my expense. The first two times i was reimbursed for the install, but the 3rd time the dealer and honda said sorry this ones on you. I feel this expenditure should not have been mine to pay. In less than 50,000 miles i had two power steering pumps replaced. The 4th time the steering box also was damaged and it to replaced. This last time i was told this again was my expense so again their problem became mine. This time the dealer, bel air honda said lucky i bought the extended warranty or the cost to me would have been approximately $1,600.00. My worry is that i could have a steering or brake failure while on the interstate causing an injury to me or someone else. I have voiced my concernsto both american honda and bel air honda. They blame one another regarding the mechanical failures to my car. The dealer said honda sent them defective parts and honda said its a install problem. I have sent and spoke to many representatives of honda motors and there response to me amounted to them suggesting things will be getting better and hang in there. So i have a car that i feel unsafe driving that no oneseems to be concerned with. Their philosophy seems to be, get it repaired and maybe you'll have better luck next time. My honda is true and its been a total sad experience for me. Their the goliath and i'm david with no recourse to the total disregard to my on problem. Honda probably has a good track record, but if you are having a serious problem with their car like i have, you get no satisfactory help from the automobile giant. There is a lot more to this sorry situation, but i am or will go over the limit i am allowed in this complaint memo. Your help in getting my story told will be appreciated. Updated ivoq 09/07/11.
I to have a 08 accord exl 4 cyl and so far i have a list of things wrong with the car. 1. The famous vibration2. Terrible fuel mileage3.lights flashing to the extent that people are high beaming me [that's fun]4. Drivers seat jerks and moves real slow5. Wind noise on r/h front of car6. Hard starting in cold weather7. Gear shift rattles8. R/h front door rattles9. A banging in the trunk over moderate bumps or railroad tracks [there is nothing in there]10. Squeaking and sometimes grinding brakes11. Right front shock bangs at times12. When you push the accelerator about one third of the way the car bogs until about 3 thousand rpm's then doubles and triples in power.
2008 accord coupe purchased 3 months ago, 4800 miles; whining sound that worsened over a week. Power steering fluid level well below the lowest acceptable level. Replaced with honda power steering fluid. No signs of leakage under car. The honda service department examined the car today and says the steering rack must be replaced. They confirmed that honda will cover all charges. Not what i expected of my first honda.
Headlights, taillights, interior lights, radio fan motor all fade in and out when cooling fan comes on. This was in the shop for this today along with pealing paint, bad seat track, bad upholstery and damage that sloane honda did to my car in philadelphia, pa. Someone is going to get killed in these new 08 accords. Honda doesn't care. Murry cohen service manager at sloane threw me out of the service department,threatened to call the police and refused to give paperwork showing the car was there, but i have the rental agreement they signed for the day. They say all hondas lights go in and out,this is my 4th and this is the only one that does it. Honda customer service is no help. Don't waste your breath calling. My email isif you have similar problems. I will complain to this site every day and you all should too. 24590 + tax and tags down the drain. I am getting a lemon lawyer and hope you all do to.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l i picked up new in the fall of 2007. To date i have just over 30,000 miles. Today, (4/12/10) i took my car to my local honda dealership for an oil change. I was told that my rear brakes were at 5% and repair cost would be $330.00!!!i mentioned i paid an additional $2,200.00 for an "extended warranty "on top of the $28,000.00 sticker price back in 2007. Today i asked the honda advisor what does my $2,200.00 "extended warranty" cover? he said nothing mechanical. By this point i did not want to argue, but rather i paid the $38.13 for my oil change and left. Also with my previous oil change maybe 3 months ago with about 29,000 miles i was also told my rear brakes were somewhere around 15% and i think the honda dealership quoted me around $300.00. I am definitely a named party in the gibbs lawsuit as of 12/17/09. I have not paid to fix my rear brakes yet. Other problems i am having is my navigation freezes up, i have this rattling sound in my front drivers door, my front passenger door sounds like it is not closed all the way because i hear road noise, and twice now my wipers have continued to stay on even though i turned them off or the wipers will be "delayed" even though the wipers are off, my glove box is misaligned on the right hand side and at times when i am pulling into the garage with my foot off of the gas pedal, the car will accelerate forward a little. I am finished with this car!!!! my 2008 accord is my 3rd accord and by far the most obnoxious lemon i have ever owned. My 1986 and 2000 accords were more "honda" than my 2008 accord. I am thoroughly disgusted with honda's caring integrity.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while the driver's side door was locked, the contact leaned on the interior of the door with very little force and the door opened.the door would also become stuck on a regular basis.there were no prior warnings.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and repaired for the malfunction.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 10,300.
Headliner had to be replaced on my 2008 accord lx because raw edges were showing at weather stripping on all doors.original dealer had car all day for repair.three days later, the driver side sun visor fell on my head while driving on the parkway at high speed (knocked off my glasses).this could have caused an accident since i swerved after visor hit me.went to different dealer for repair and it took two tries before they attached visor properly.they admitted that 2008 accords now use plastic latch instead of 2 screws (civics still use screws), so it breaks easily.honda should acknowledge and change back to the metal screws.the pleasant attitude that honda is famous for is missing.
2008 honda accord ex with a couple issues. One issue is water setting around the door seals when it rains and there are water stains. Paint seems to scratch easily.
Paint chipping and weather stripping disintegrating.
Whenever the vehicle is exposed to water, water leaks in through a sunroof drainage tube, entering the vehicle adjacent to the rear, passenger side airbag. Per honda, it was caused by a leaf entering the drain, and is something i risk happening anytime this sunroof is open, operating under "normal use." as confirmed by honda, because their sunroof cassette design allows for this, there is nothing i can do to mitigate the risk, and there is no way i can be aware that it has happened until the damage is done. Additionally, nowhere in any manual does it warn owners of this risk, the possible effects, and actions to take. Per honda, it may occur again, but all i can do is wait and see if it happens again, in which case they'll 'fix' it the same way, and at the owner's expense. The drains were disassembled and cleaned, and it was confirmed that no damage had yet occurred to the airbags, electrical, upholstery (mold), or metal (rust/corrosion). Honda is not able to provide any recommended maintenance actions (in addition to their standard recommendations, which do not address this issue), thus the problem is likely to continue to occur.
Metallic grey paint and sealer has begun to blister and peel away on the hood and trunk. Defect begins as a raised discoloration and then grows in size until sealer and paint just peel away exposing the primer. Many more spots are now appearing and soon will become the same.condition is similar to a cancer and soon will envelope the painted surfaces.
Subject: sudden unintended accelerationat 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 drive. The engine suddenly revved up and the car lunged forward, accelerating at high speed and out of control. I remember reacting by applying the brakes with all my might and engaging the hand brake without much effect.the car lunged forward about 100 feet and hit a concrete barrier which smashed the front and engine and totaled the vehicle. Luckily there were no other cars or pedestrians in the vicinity otherwise there would have been more severe consequences.when i regained consciousness, i had been transported to the fairfax hospital and had suffered severe trauma to the neck, throat, larynx and mouth area and was bleeding from a cut on the chin. Two days of intense examination at the hospital and several follow-up medical exams found no evidence of any physical or medical condition that could have possibly contributed to the accident. It must be noted that i did not receive any citation for the accident from the fairfax police.
Waved on as clear to go by the person looking the only way traffic could be legally coming; my wife proceeded to attempt to cross an intersection. Unbeknownst to her and the person that waved her in an all clear manner was that someone was speeding down the middle or turning lane in the same direction that stopped traffic was facing and hit her at an estimated speed of 50 mph.he hit her front driver's side and spun her around striking the vehicle a second time. No airbags deployed and my wife was taken in a c-collar by ambulance to a local hospital.when the eye injury was discovered to be beyond the scope of the er team at the initial hospital she was transported downtown to a trauma center to have her eye evaluated for retinal tear or other trauma. No airbags deployed. Not front or side curtain not passenger nor driver's side. My wife's head hit multiple times,door window twice and steering wheel to the best of her recollection.black eye and visual disturbance that has yet to resolve five days later.culpability aside i am concerned that the airbags on our vehicle did not deploy in a crash of that magnitude. .. Updated 02/19/15 .......updated 12/15/15 updated 9/21/2017
In decemeber 20012 i was in bad accident the was not a fault of mine. My car was struck twice on diver side.i was driving home i received a fracture wrist and two fingers. My arm was burned from from the air bag. I still have scar andi still have to wear my wrist brace from time to time. At the time i was clear that they had a recall on air bags until i placed my info in to the site. I do have pictures i just have to find them or contact my attorney who handle my accident case.
Person pulled out in front of me and i struck her with front and edge of bumper. The side curtain deployed, but not the steering wheel airbag. I went forward and was hit in the chest on the steering wheel. This was on a 4 lane street leading out of town the speed was 35 mph
I have been having problems with the brakes since it was purchased in march 2011. The brakes pads were replaced on the front and back twice since i bought the car. The rotors were turned this year. The car would not stop and constantly made noises. A week ago, i was involved in a car accident because my brakes failed.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated the rod on the trunk fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 255,119.
I parked on my driveway, which slopes upward. I pushed open the door to the maximum extent. As i exited the car, the door closed by itself, hitting me on the shoulder and injuring the shoulder. (i am now getting medical treatment for the injury.) both the front driver and front passenger doors frequently close on their own, but this was the first time i was seriously injured. After my injury, i asked friends if their doors did this, and tested their doors. Even parked on a very slight upward slope, my door has a tendency to close on its own. At that point i realized there was a problem with my car; the door was not supposed to close like this. I plan to take the car to the dealer as soon as i can to see if the door mechanism can be fixed on both sides.
'takata recall' i had gotten into an collision involving a deer on 10/26/2016. I was going approximately 60 mph when i struck this roughly 110 pound deer. The impact was on my front bumper on the passenger side of my car. When i took it to get repaired i had no other choice but to go with my insurance's geico express facility since all the shops were full from hail damage vehicles. In the estimate and on the repair order i received from geico and amm collision. My vehicle never had the work done to the structure untill 2 months ago. It stated that there were 3 structural components that were worked on. The right rail assembly 4 hours or repair time 60810ta5a00zz (where front and rear panels connect, heavy buckle), the left inner panel 3.6 hours repair time 04695ta0a00zz(rolled with putter panel, includes time for brackets at the top of frame), and the right front panel (crushed,cost effective to replace)60659ta5a50zz. My vehicle was in the shop for only 2 business days but some how put 41 hours worth of labor into my car. I had gotten into another hit and run on 9/20/17 where my side airbags didn't deploy. Itook it back to amm collision where geico tried to total out my vehicle, falsify paperwork by taking off componants(transmission), undervalue then retain my vehicle. When i dropped my vehicle off back with amm collision i had taken pictures of patches of rust on structure componants and broken tack welds. Still today i have broken welds in my car. But the major concern was geico and amm collision trying to hide the fact that they didn't do the repairs to my frame for a whole year. And when i requested the photos of the repairs and measurements from the body alignment machine from the shop, i had the police called on me and i have a felony criminal trespassing warning at amm collision for asking for paperwork that they cannot provide.
The paint on my black 08 honda accord is beginning to peel on the hood.it just started this week and is about the size of a 50 cent piece or a bit larger.i understand that honda is not interested in correcting the problem.my 1998 civic never had this problem even after 224,000 miles and 12 years.what a shame the honda corp is under an obligation to take care of the problems that they create but without a class action suit i doubt that we will see any help with this problem.
Car caught fire doors locked would not let me out.car shut off no brakes.
I noticed a spot on the hood that had worn away to the gray.i took it to honda and they told me it was my responsibility.fast forward to a few days ago and another spot is wearing.the paint is not good quality.my car was only 3 years old when the first incident occurred.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the plastic over the passenger and drivers side grab handles were fractured. In addition, the door would swing back and forth when opened and the contact was concerned that the failure would cause injury. The dealer advised that the component was not under recall or covered by the warranty. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Driver side frontdoor automatic lock mechanism failed.
My 2008 honda accord ex coupe is a nightmare. Trying to use the defroster while warming up car,blower motor kept losing power. Lights in and out of car are still flickering when you have the lights on and cooling fan comes on. Honda says all hondas do it. This is my fourth and this is the only one with this electrical issue. Honda is rude , and doesn't care. Besides pealing paint, bad drivers upholstry,the passenger seat will not stay still and hass a bead creaking sound. My selling dealer that told me not to come backs service manager told me i weigh too much. I am 245 lbs now. When we had our 04 and 06 i was 300 and it was fine. When you accelerate and decelerations seat moves. I have a spinal cord injury and today this caused it to hurt even more. If anyone would like to email me about what we should do with our expensive nightmares. We should all get a rally of our junkers together and block honda headquarters and we will call the news to televise it.
Car idles high and eratic since a new alternator was put on due to light(in and out) flickering along with fan and radio cutting out when a/c unit is used and cooling fans kick on and off.since then car idles high, surges went fron tacking 1100 cold to 1500. Went from warm idle at 600 and is now 8-900rpms.lights still do the same thing but they agree there was a voltage drop after two dealers said it was acharcteristic.after two month the cars going back in for a second seat track and a syl plate that was damaged.now along with a list of problems the front bumper is pealing in same spot on left and right side near headlights.i alreadt complained about the bumpers not fitting.dealer did idle relearn procedeure that did nothing.check fuel cap message comes on and check engine light was on.they claim after 20 years of driving and 4 hondas,i don't know how to put a gas cap on.worst car i ever had.the worst part is the attitude of the dealers and honda.i have been waiting for over two months for a rep,las time dealer snuck a note in that i refused to see the rep.i faxed them a demand letter to see the rep and another dealer was also supposed to set a meeting up.they claim he is out with a bad back(philadelphia area rep,)i am suing honda under the lemon law.i had enough.the suit was filed and my court date is in october,contact me with any questions or comments.car alo smell like a rotten egg.
Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on.this was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out.alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. When car comes to a stop the idle stops realhgigh and comes down as you sit at the light.the dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way system works.i drove two identical ones and while the cars were still of poor quality,the idle was the same as before they messed with car.other issues include bad seat tracks, bad upulstry, paint on bumpers improperly finished. Honda refuses to fix these issues. I am taking it under the lemon law and urge all others to do the same.
Ongoing isuueswith electircal system, lights flickering, accessories going in and out,seat uhpulstry and paint and seat frame. Had into another dealer and they said bad paint ,bad fabric and flickering lights are chacteristics of the 2008 honda accords.service manager varified all problems and then i get a call later to pick up car because they tried to fix the seat and couldnt so they ordered another seat frame.i picked the car up next day with fraudulent paperwork,wrong dates and mialege.i was wondering why seatbelt did not feal tight.i get home and see that when they took seat out to try and fix,mechanic did not install seat belt back on the frame and he distryed the syl plate taking seat in and out and now the bolt cover is also missing.dealer picked up car from and brought it back.did not send car back with paperwork or even an apolagy.they claim they ordered replacement parts to fix what they damaged.please email me and i will let you know anything youd like.honda was no help. Fourth time honda owner and last! hondas quality and attitude is so poor, i am going back to american cars.
Cars lights dim and blink everytime the cooling fan kicks on and off,this includes headlights,brake lights,all interior lights,a/c fan dims,radio gets softer. This is dangerous to drive at night. People think you are flashing them and jamming on my brakes. I also have problems with upholstry,side air bags,right seat track, out of line bumper and pealing paint. Honda has to do something with my 2008 honda accord ex coupe before someone gets killed. Please someone help me.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The driver side door arm rest cushion fabric tore. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have it inspected. The vin information was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000 and the current mileage was approximately 22,000.
Both rear doors on my 2008 honda accord have defective doo handles on the inside. I can only open the doors from the outside. The first one quit working around mid august2010, and the other about three weeks after that.i am concerned that if there were a fire after an accident that someone in the bsack seat would not be able to exit the vehicle.
The trunk lid since new will barely stay up. It has come down on our heads multiple times. At some point someone could be seriously injured. We reported this problem to the dealer who told us honda was looking into it but there was no fix available. I should have reported this long ago.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.typically, when driving between 60-70 mph, the steering wheel vibrates.the failure occurs every time the vehicle is driven; however, it will begin before reaching 60 mph on occasion.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer 6 or 7 times for this failure.the dealer was able to duplicate, but not correct the failure.the current mileage was 6,200 and failure mileage was 30. Updated 07/29/08updated 08/01/08
I to have a 08 accord exl 4 cyl and so far i have a list of things wrong with the car. 1. The famous vibration2. Terrible fuel mileage3.lights flashing to the extent that people are high beaming me [that's fun]4. Drivers seat jerks and moves real slow5. Wind noise on r/h front of car6. Hard starting in cold weather7. Gear shift rattles8. R/h front door rattles9. A banging in the trunk over moderate bumps or railroad tracks [there is nothing in there]10. Squeaking and sometimes grinding brakes11. Right front shock bangs at times12. When you push the accelerator about one third of the way the car bogs until about 3 thousand rpm's then doubles and triples in power.
The honda accord 2008 model started to clunk heavily in the front suspension when the weather was hot, anything above 85 degrees.when the front end was lifted or weather cooled, the sound went away.steering became sloppy and felt unsafe.this summer when weather was very hot, the clunk became very loud and metal scraping on metal was apparent, especially on start, stop and any bumps.honda issued a service bulletin dated sep. 17, 2013, bulletin 12-082 that describes this problem and attributes it to ball joints that become unlubricated in high ambient temperatures.of course metal on metal contact without lubrication in the ball joint quickly destroys the ball joint, affects steering adversely, fatigues the metal and could lead to breakage.i attempted to have honda north america pay for the repair of this part that they acknowledge is defective in their service bulletin 12-082, but they were not willing to pay for the complete repair.i had new ball joints put on and it steers well and clunking is gone.was not willing to let it go on longer and risk breakage at detriment to myself and family.this is a part that should be recalled/repaired at honda's expense and poses a safety risk.
I purchased this vehicle in february 2015 and the issues which i have face are: poor(worn) struts, axle(output shaft) seal leak, vtc actuator which the dealer does not want to honor the warranty defect, and poor motor mounts. In addition,the struts caused one of the tires to pop due to a bump on the tire, and the passenger front tire had to be replaced because of the bump on the tire which again is due to the struts being bad.
The vehicle has good compression, but a strange noise is coming from the engine. It is also losing oil while leaving no oil markings. The vehicle has never missed an oil change, and was getting one when the mechanics said that the noise meant that the engine had problems. Multiple mechanics have told us to replace the v6 engine. The tire rods also need to be replaced, and the tsm light never goes off
I purchased new tires about a year ago.tires had less than 30,000 on them.back tires still had 90% tread but getting a vibration.took car to the body shop and was told that the rear end of my vehicle was badly out of alignment.. I could see it with my naked eyes.the problem is that the rear tires can not be aligned.there is no way to adjust the camber on the back tires, so no matter what you will always have vibration and alway unevenly where your tires.only way i can see to fix this, is to install adjustable cambers, but if this is a desig flaw and honda already acknowledged it with a service bulletin addressing there honda civics, then why should i have to pay for the fix.i am totally disgusted with honda.
My wife and i purchased a 2008 honda accord (certified pre-owned) january 06, 2010.the mileage was 46,399. The honda dealer said the brakes were new. (certified pre-owned)we had to replace the brakes july 2011 at 53,096 miles. (6697 miles later)august 2012 we had to replace brakes rotors and calipers 68007 miles. At this time we were advised of a defect in the braking system by just brakes.. We contacted honda and they said since we were not the original owners and we did not take action sooner (prior 2010?) we would not be reimbursed for these repairs. (honda settles lawsuit over this matter??)we also had to replace the tires in august 2012 as well. Since the repair of the brakes and calipers we have not had any issues and the gas mileage increased.we have spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix a problem that honda has known about. A "certified pre-owned" honda should qualify for the reimbursement that honda has offered, even though we were not the original owners. Since we did not know about the "problem" until after 2010 (after the purchase of the vehicle) we could not had acted in time. It is my understanding there was a "safety bulletin" about this issue? if there was, why didn't honda/dealer notify us of this issue? or shouldn't they have fixed this issue before selling the honda as a "certified pre-owned" vehicle?i received a letter from honda yesterday about a defect (control arm) in the 2006, 2007 & 2008 honda civic and reimbursement available for this law suit. I would like honda to remedy the situation on my 2008 honda accord.
Takata recall as part of the airbag think my car is one of the recalls honda garage in greenfield mass. Could not tell me.also brought my car today to have it test drive because feel like the front in has problems with noise an vibration feeling they test drove it said looked at it in the garage an told me it looked fine i just dont feel like it drives like it did before just want to send this as back up because if it brakes or ends up back in want to make it known an worried about the airbags.
I had to crashes and noone of the two accidents the air bags came out the supension dont know what itsactaly happen its really damage.and also the brakes of the car
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for routine maintenance. The technician detected that the front passenger side sway bar link was fractured. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,200.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate heavily and shake.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they have been unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.they have rotated the tires and also replaced them; however, the failure still persists.she took the vehicle to michelin ntb and, after a test drive, they stated that the failure could stem from the suspension or transmission.michelin could not determine the cause of the failure as well.the contact believes that a crash could occur because she is unable to control the steering at high speeds.the failure mileage was 8,200 and current mileage was 8,300.updated 11/25/08.*ljupdated 11/25/08.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the steering wheel was not aligned properly and failed to control the vehicle properly. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the wheels were not aligned adjacent. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts needed to be replaced and the wheels needed to be aligned.the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred multiple times.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
3.5 v-6 engine rattling loudly
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated when driving at approximately 60 mph, there were unusual vibrations and the vehicle would abnormally veer toward the right. The dealer rotated the tires but the vehicle then began to veer toward the left. The dealer realigned the front suspension but to no avail. In addition, the brakes would sporadically squeal when depressed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the rotors twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 50 and the current mileage was 24,800. On july 26, 2010, the check engine light, vsa and an exclamation warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle began idling erratically and the vehicle kept wanting to cut as the consumer approached traffic lights. Upon inspection of thevehicle, it was determined there was a problem with the cylinder.the spark plugs and cylinder were replaced. Updated 08/10/10
I took delivery of 2008 honda accord coupe (4 cylinder automatic) in august of 2008.from day one i experience a steering wheel and suspension/drivetrain vibration & shimmy at speeds between 45-65 mph.the dealer replaced tires and wheels, and balanced four wheels during first service visit.on the secondand last offered service visit for this defect, the dealer determined that the vehicle was "operating as designed".they did not state that they could not verify the complaint and stated they would not make anymore attempts to diagnose or repair the problem.
Vibration/shimmy in the steering wheel.took vehicle to purchasing dealer twice.dealer could not fix shimmy.dealer said that's the way honda is making them.shimmy starts ~ 60 mph and continues through 75 mph.shimmy is intermittent and varying in intensity depending on vehicle speed and load. Took to 2nd dealer and verified problem.2nd dealer also verified other 2008 accords having the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. Whenever the contact would operate the vehicle and travel over a rough terrain, the contact would notice a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 20 mph. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 31000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord (na).the contact heard a cracking sound coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle.while driving at various speeds, he must hold the steering wheel tightly to prevent the vehicle from veering to the left.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the rear struts failed.the dealer replaced the rear bolt and strut; however, the cracking noise still persists.the contact notified the manufacturer, but they did not provide any assistance.the vehicle is currently at the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 500. Updated 11/20/07
I am the owner of a 2008 honda accord 4-door lx-p sedan (automatic transmission), which was purchased in january of 2008.beginning in december of 2008, i detected an intermittent noise which can best be described as the sound of air moving through a straw when applying the brakes, which was sustained through subsequent acceleration until repeated application and release of the brakes caused the noise to cease.it was audible inside and outside of the car, and could not be isolated to one particular area of the car (rear or front), though it appeared to originate in the wheels area.this was reported to the dealer during visits for oil changes and tire rotations, as well as a separate visit specifically to assess this ongoing occurrence.i was repeatedly assured that they had not heard the noise, but had checked the brakes and tires and all was fine, there were no suspected or visible concerns.one day prior to my most recent service appointment of june 11, 2009, the noise changed (though was still very intermittent) and began to sound and feel like a grinding, metal-to-metal noise, as well as a vibration felt in the brake pedal.when inspected during the service appointment, i was told that they had discovered that the rear brake pads were completely worn and damage had been done to the rotors as a result.the rear brake pads on the newer honda accords (automatic transmissions) wear extremely quickly, at approximately 18-20,000 miles.they also wear unevenly, such that the inner pads wear much more quickly than the outer.the rear pads also wear much more quickly than the front.this problem is potentially dangerous and very costly.
Owning 2008 honda accord rear brakes needed to be replace under class action suit dealer replacement would be 450.00 and reimbursement 150.00. This doesn`t sound like good customer relations .. I could buy pads for 38.00 and replace them myself as i have done for years as a fleet mechanic.if store bought pads prematurely wear out they have limited lifetime warranty for replacement. The only thing ...stopping ....u and your family from serious injuries would be good brakes..honda needs to come up with better idea for future car buyers alsorear shock had broken dealer did replace with no problem.
2008 honda accord rear brake failure.
I have leased my 2008 honda accord coupe with vsa for 13 months with 15,900 miles currently. Visited the dealership service department for the recommended 15,000 mile service. Told the rear brakes need replacement, the service tech stated " this is a common problem on the accord, we can have the brake service completed for you in 45 minutes". I stated "if this is a common problem i would gladly have the brake service completed if honda paid for the parts". Service tech said i have to check with the service manager. A few minutes went by and the tech returned, "the service manager said because the vehicle has vsa, that the brakes wear out very quickly and that honda would not offer to cover the cost of parts. But, because this is a leased vehicle do not put on after market brake pads at another service site". No where in the honda vehicle manual is it stated that there would be early brake wear and required replacement if your vehicle has vsa.i am in the process of contacting honda america by phone, by fax and by certified letter. As honda drivers we should have been made aware of this problem and should receive the work and parts gratis by honda.
I have honda accord 2008 and this are 2nd recall from american honda motor co. I had first recall was rear brake pad problem and didn`t qualified get refund fixed problem. And,now i have 2nd recall notice from american honda motor co.,there are nose mask problem.since i had 1st recall that may have take care of matter from honda co. I was very disappointed.i will never buy honda car in my future and my entire family and freinds all i refer my people.that's all i have say and even i have warranty on my car i will not fix it.
Experiencing excessive oil consumption, per honda recall, it is due to piston o rings leaking oil into chamber causing excessive oil burning and causing engine knocks once the oil was consumed within less than 3 months.
Inside the right side of the door pen mark
I began hearing a disturbing mechanical rattle on cold starts and started to become more excessive during the winter months. It was confirmed that the vtc actuator was the problem and i contacted honda america for a solution and assistance but they denied any goodwill service because of the age and miles on my car even thou its a common problem with every 2008 accord 2.4l kseries engine. My 2003 accord,sounds much better at start up than my 2008. Kind of sad since it's over 200,000 miles now. The grinding sounds so bad it has to be damaging to something in the engine.with so many complaints from all the 2008 v4 owners, i don't know why honda is acknowledging this problem and release a service bulletin but not a free replacement of the troubled parts. This is very frustrating given and i am very unhappy with honda's customer service.after speaking with casy with american honda this morning, he stated that a recall has not been made because it has not caused an immediate harm to consumers. So, if i understand him correctly, harm to a consumer has to happen before something is done to a known problem????
This vehicle's headlights drop in intensity approximately every 20 seconds.it does not matter if you are idling or going 70 mph.this causes an unsafe loss of lightingand forward vision while utilizing the headlights during night time driving.it also appears to other drivers as if you are flashing your lights at them.i have numerous honda vehicles and none of them do this.i have been told by the dealer that this is a normal function of the lights.i do not notice it when the bright lights are on.the decrease in light intensity is consistent when the radiator fan kicks on, drawing power.
I purchased new tires about a year ago.tires had less than 30,000 on them.back tires still had 90% tread but getting a vibration.took car to the body shop and was told that the rear end of my vehicle was badly out of alignment.. I could see it with my naked eyes.the problem is that the rear tires can not be aligned.there is no way to adjust the camber on the back tires, so no matter what you will always have vibration and alway unevenly where your tires.only way i can see to fix this, is to install adjustable cambers, but if this is a desig flaw and honda already acknowledged it with a service bulletin addressing there honda civics, then why should i have to pay for the fix.i am totally disgusted with honda.
2008 honda accord, routine 25,000 maintenance at dealership. Dealer tells me the rear brakes need replacing. Dealer tells me this is common problem in 2008 accords. Not covered by warranty. Honda is not taking responsibility.
Is making a very loud rattle noise for about 2 second at cold start-up as i see that is common problem with honda cars
Takata recall as part of the airbag think my car is one of the recalls honda garage in greenfield mass. Could not tell me.also brought my car today to have it test drive because feel like the front in has problems with noise an vibration feeling they test drove it said looked at it in the garage an told me it looked fine i just dont feel like it drives like it did before just want to send this as back up because if it brakes or ends up back in want to make it known an worried about the airbags.
Air bag light stays on . Light will not reset. Srs unit failure. Replaced srs unit.
The door panels of all accords ive noticed the inside door panels peels very bad. I took my car to maaco and he said he have seen quite a few like that. It cost me 572.00 to repair it with real leather. And the leather seats peels also. I have always kept my cars up inside and out.it upsets me so much because these cars are so pretty and easy to maintain as far as maintanence
See attached file for more complete explanation. Honda service center is recommending i install 2 new axles. This car 2008 honda accord has only 55,000 miles on it and has not hit anything. Complaint filed with honda and ftc. Details in attached document.
Door lock, rear passenger side, automatically unlocks when i lock the doors.this has happened before on the driver side, rear door and was replaced due to recall.
Oil consumption issue and grinding from timing chain at cold starts. Will become a major issue so why no recall?driver seat motor is dead
Very loud noise for a few seconds when starting the car.. Took it to the mechanic shop he said it was the vtc actuator and few other things..
Car sporadically dying (electrically and all) while in drive or in motion of forward driving (while going 30 + mph) and then just as sporadically turning itself back on. Makes chain dragging sound similar to worn brake pads but the sound will change pitches while driving between 0-43mph. After 43 mph it no longer makes odd sounds but as soon as deceleration begins it is at risk to either temporarily "die' or slightly jerk and almost "die". This has happened while driving up to 20 times within 3 miles and the first time it "died" was while pulling into a parking spot and fully stopping. It has not done it for the last couple days and local mechanic could not diagnose it as the battery was in great condition and everything appeared to be plugged where it should be.
While playing music the rear deck lid rattles really bad with the bass from the music.
2008 honda accord - 4 door:at approximately 7:47 am on friday, june 4, 2010, i was turning into a parking space in an open air lot, with the wheel turned hard to the left, i went to put my foot on the brake and the car lurched forward as if i was pressing on the accelerator.i could not figure out what was happening and when i looked down at my foot, it was on the left side of the brake pedal.even slamming down on the brake did not prevent me from smashing into the nissan xterra in the parking spot in front of mine and pushing the suv forward quite a bit.there was no floor mat issue obstructing the accelerator, it was several inches away in its usual position.hopefully, this will be the only failure.i called the police who filed a report.my insurance company told me to get an appraisal of the damage.no one was in the nissan, but damage was done to his vehicle as well.luckily no one was injured.
Transmission stalling.
I purchased a brand new 2008 honda accord ex 2.4l in may of 2008. Since then i have had numerous brake problems including early wear of the rear brake pads and warping of the rotors(starting at about 19,000 miles). My vehicle currently has 35,000 miles and under normal circumstances i do not believe that brake pads or rotors should deteriorate at such low miles.according to the 2008 honda accord rear brake pad settlement, i believe that all brake related problems such as rotor warp should be included as well.the rotor warp causes the steering while/car to shake while applying the brakes and causes excessive noise and instability in braking when braking on a decline (ie. Hill or mountain).
I was driving on the interstate and heard a loud sound and saw that the sunroof/moonroof glass exploded. Nothing hit it. No one was driving in front of me. I know it exploded because it puckered out almost in a volcano shape. Glass was everywhere.
While sitting in the car the interior sun visor mounting unexpectedly came loose and the visor suddenly dropped.had this happened while the vehicle was under way this could have caused an accident.i understand that this was a problem on some toyota vehicles and several other honda owners have experienced similar issues.
My model year 2008 accord coupe ex model has been burning oil for a long time. A few years ago i had the tsb completed on it that reprogrammed the computer and was supposed to fix the issue. As of now the car is still burning oil and has developed a new problem. My check engine light is on with error code p0341 which is for the cam position sensor. This is with combination of a loud rattle for a few seconds coming from the engine bay when the car is first started. I am concerned to drive the car and hope that honda could diagnose and fix this problem for me. I believe honda extended the engine warranty to 8 years and 125,000 miles.
I hear a grinding sound every time i brake.i saw that honda settle a class action lawsuit regarding replacing or reimbursing for brake pads that wore out twice as fast. But i called honda and they told me my car was not covered by this. I have a proximately 54,000 miles on my vehicle.secondly, my vehicle vibrates or shakes a bit at higher speeds of 65 mph and above on the highway. Not sure if this is a common problem or should be addressed by honda. Finally, i develop backaches due to the discomfort of the seats which i suspect are not correctly or ergonomically designed. After about 30 to 40 minutes of driving i experience lower back pain which i normally never have.this dissuades me from driving for much longer distances as i remain stiff and need to rest in order to recover from the back pain after driving the vehicle.
2008 honda accord ex with a couple issues. One issue is water setting around the door seals when it rains and there are water stains. Paint seems to scratch easily.
Honda put a recall on my car. They would delete or fix the recall. Nose mask, i never had a nose mask. They wasted a lot of my time. I went to honda dealership twice. They just told me to call 1800-999-1009. They told me it is nhtsa's fault. Please investigate this case. Delete "the incompleted recall"from my vehicle's record.
Honda will not fix their recall nor delete the recall. I need this recall off my record.
Watet leaking on the driver side curtain airbag
Rear brake pads completely worn on 2008 honda accord.
Vtc actuatorcar makes rattling noise at start-up and at other times.
I have a 2008 honda accord that was purchased in feb 2011. I have never had any major issues with this car in the past, besides replacing brakes. However, in the past year, i have noticed that my oil is burning much faster than it used to. I go to the dealer to have my oil changed per their instructions when the oil meter says 15%. However, i noticed that my car was running odd, even though my oil meter said 60%. I checked my oil dipstick to find that it was completely dry october last year, even though i just had an oil change 2 months before. I had to buy two quarts of oil to fill it back up. I suspected that the dealership (honda of columbia) did not actually fill my oil, but charged me for it. I went to the honda dealership in columbia, who insisted that they did fill my oil in october. Since that incident, my car has had to have frequent oil changes, due to the oil burning out quickly. I had an oil consumption test started in july 2019 at 147,384 miles and it showed my car burned a quart of oil in 2000 miles (149,230). The honda dealership told me that it was 'normal' to burn one quart in 2000 miles because my car has many miles. Therefore, i had to buy another quart of oil to add to my car. I checked my oil yesterday (at 150,300 miles) and i have burned another quart. This time it was 1000 miles for one quart. It is concerning that my car has started to burn oil quickly when it did not before.
I have replaced my leather seats twice and they are the ones from the dealer and they don't last buy a year and i am having to replace it.also, i have replaced my console top compartment twice before the 36,000 miles on my car.then they dealer ship said after that the warranty is only one year.the leather seats are expensive
The car jerks into gears especially 2nd!
Honda makes very bad transmissions. I have a 2008 v6 accord and transmission broke down at 151,000- miles. Also radiator went broke at 152,000
Takata recall can't make contacts 1-833-619-7579 or 920 238 6810 or by www.safercar.gov to find if car is for recallor 1-888-327-4236
Takata recall. Honda contacted me again regarding the takata airbag inflator. I traded this car into an acura dealer approximately 10 years ago. I have contacted honda by phone and mail 5 or 6 times yet they still haven't corrected this. Somewhere someone is driving a dangerous vehicle. I sure they could find this car if they followed up correctly. They are obviously not very concerned about safety.
Door locks and key fob do not work correctly. Batteries have been replaced 4 times. Honda supplied batteries leaked. I've been locked inside my car. Door does not unlock when car stops and engine off. Must use toggle , sometimes key fob to open frcar locks from inside and cannot get outom inside. Works correctly sporadically.,had to use key in lock, not fob, today when getting into car. Trunk opens sporadically when using fob. Must hit buttons many times before fob responds. Bad back cannot bend to hit floor lever to open trunk.this happens when car still, all kinds of weather.
2008 honda accord ex/4-door sedan/4-cylinder: bought new car 03/09; at considerably less than 10,000 miles rear brakes wore out prematurely, thereafter front brakes also wore out.had to pay for replacements due to american honda motor corp refusing to cover under warranty.they refuse any assistance or resolution.
The car is excessively burning oil. I have to add a quart of oil at least once a month. Before that i was getting oil changes frequently because the car was saying the oil was low.
Both front driver and passenger side air bag curtains that connect to the roofare leaking water into the vehicle when it rains. I'm aforesaid this could affect my airbag in the event of an accident. I never realized this is why my driver seats are wet when it rains.
Oil low at oil change.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. The contact also stated that while stopped, there would be an increase in the engine rpms up to 4,000. In order to stop the failure, the contact released the brakes momentarily before depressing them. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred randomly. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.updated 5/7/12
I first noticed losing power on acceleration on a full stop...then it turns sluggish to accelerate more when it reaches 60-70 mph even pressed hard on the gas pedal...it's like losing power.
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 barelymissed 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 all car owners with these electronic systems that don't work.the second time my three year grandson was in the back seat.the dealershipsaid the electronic system sent a message that designated that there was anacceleration or malfunction.anyway i am sending this because i wanted mycar fixed and because it is a paper trail if someone gets killed in this car.i will no longer own a honda.this was my second honda and until this i was very satisfied.i now have a car paid for that i cannot drive.i do want the publicto be aware of this problem.[xxx]i don't have the vin number.my car is parted outside the dealership in sanford, n.c. Waiting for me to pick it back up.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes to inform of several experiences such as sudden acceleration with vehicle *tgwthe consumer stated all of the incidents happened while trying to slow the vehicle down to a stopped position and have occurred in parking lots, driveways and in traffic.the consumer stated on two of the several occasions, the consumers father experienced sudden acceleration while pulling into a residential driveway and pulling into a parking space. The incidents the consumer experienced happened when she attempted to make a left turn at an intersection, pulling into a parking spot, approaching a stop sign at an intersection as well as driving behind other vehicles which were slowing to stop and trying to exit a parking lot.in all cases, the consumer and her father removed their feet from the accelerator then placed it on the brake to slow to a stop. However, while applying the brakes, there was a sound andmotion of the vehicle revving up and accelerating, propelling the vehicle forward as if it were fighting the brake pedals command stop. So far the consumer has been able to control the vehicle.
Wild emotion hard shifting hesitation and high rpms shifts around 456 rpmit doesn't seem to do this when the car is running cold versus after it's been on a trip and engine is warmer. On cold start the vehicle not in motion makes a loud noise not sure how to describe it
My 2008 honda accord only have 25000 miles on it and recently when trying to slow down/braking the rpm/engine revs up and the car accelerate while trying to stop.i drove it last weekend for about 2hrs it happened over 5 times.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving 20 mph, the engine revved.the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence, but the engine "raced" the entire time.a few days later, the contact's wife started the vehicle and lightly tapped the accelerator pedal.the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, causing the vehicle to crash straight into a home across the street.the brake pedal was depressed, but they failed to work properly.the vehicle had not been moved since the day of the first incident.the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but they did not explain what caused the failure or defect.the current and failure mileages were 1,600.updated 07/15/08.*ljthe dealer stated the computer did not show any defects and the brakes were not applied. Updated 07/15/08
The contact owned a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign when it suddenly accelerated. The vehicle did not stop when the brakes were applied and it continued to accelerate up to 70 mph. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a truck while attempting to avoid other vehicles. In order to remove the driver from the vehicle, it had to be cut open. The driver suffered severe injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 39,000. The vin was unavailable.
Transmission shifts hard on acceleration, causing hard jerks. When braking rpms is still high and engine is high. It is truly an unsafe situation. It seems the car doesn't know what gear to be in. And when you turn it does the same.
When making turns the car surges.
This 2008 honda accord constantly misses mostly from cylinder 1 and sometimes just spits oil out of the tailpipe.the misses happen at idle, and almost 100% when attempting to pass making it extremely unsafe.it has had many sensors replace, its timing belt replaced, all coils, and sparkplugs many times.the mechanic says the spark plugs are laser irridium and should last 100,000 miles but are lucky to last 10,000 miles.i am not sure what documents to include but am just getting this complaint started.i have the accord at the mechanic today but it has been multiple repairs prior to this.
My car is pulling codes 339, 303, and 302. Misfiring and from time to time the check engine light flashes and won't go above 30mph. Click link below for the information about a recall for all 2008 honda accord engines.http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/honda-service-bulletin-09-050/
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle speed decreased independently. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was towed to two different independent mechanics where they diagnosed for a new battery, and rebuilt ecu however, the remedy failed. The vehicle was towed to dealer (bell honda, 701 w bell rd, phoenix,az, 85023) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module software failed, causing the counter shaft bearing to hit against the speed sensor and all three parts need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure under the case number: 6198619, where they informed the contact that the vehicle was serviced under the nhtsa campaign number: 11v395000 (power train) as of september 26th of 2012, however the remedy failed. The manufacturer stated depending on what information the contact found out that they would escalate the case to a case manager, no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. ..updated 09/05/17
V tec actuator makes griding noise when start a car for 2 to3 seconds
When accelerating to merge into highway traffic, car uncontrollably rapidly accelerates and revs up to 5000 rpms. Braking no matter how hard, nor pumping brakes did not stop car - may have prevented it from going faster, however; but revs remained high. Only way to regain control was to switch transmission to neutral and then back to drive.when problem first occurred, rapid pumping of brakes decelerated car and allowed to regain control; however, brake pumping did not work recently.problem is intermittent and thus, dealer could not replicate even when complaint occurred during first year of ownership - and in fact, did not recur for more than 1 year after warranty expired.
On 12/22/2014, my 2008 honda accord lx (which has 98,300 miles on it) was towed into my local honda dealer.the reason for my having it towed into my local dealer was due to the fact that my engine failed while driving on a residential street drive two miles from my home.there was absolutely no indication whatsoever that my engine would fail as the check engine light did not go on, there was no oil light illuminated, etc.thus i was shocked when i was driving and tried to give the car some gas and the car did not accelerate ' thus i rolled to the side of the road and contacted a towing company.the service representative contacted me via phone and let me know that there was no compression in cylinder 2 and that i likely needed a new engine.the initial estimate would be $6,000 for a car with a blue book value of $6,500 (dealer trade in.)i have all service records and faithfully serviced my vehicle at the honda dealership.the service rep also explained that i was low on oil and i reviewed my receipts to determine that i changed my oil 2600 miles earlier.i am hoping that honda will provide goodwill to repair the vehicle as a 6 year old vehicle with 98000 miles on it should not need a new engine. Updated 3/10/16
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated thatwhile attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated with the brake depressed, causing him to crash into a building. A police report was filed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired.the current and the failure mileages were 25,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle revved and the rpms increased, while the vehicle was in the park position. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate properly when the accelerator pedal was depressed and moved at a very slow pace. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,400.
It happened twice, both times i had tried to come to a complete stop and the car would suddenly start to accelerator, wouldn't stop right away, this could become very dangerous.
When operating the vehicle, i can't excede 30 m.p.h. On level terrain.maybe 15 m.p.h. Going up hills with 4 way flashers activated.accelerating with gas pedal has no effect.dashboard vcs light is on and engine symbol.problem is intermittent and if vehicle is operating correctly, service technician can't find any faults.this condition is frightfulthis problemexists under normal driving conditions over city streets and expressways. I've observed that when engine is idling, depressing the accelerator will maximize the r.p.m. To only 3,000 several times, i've turned the engine off and restarted with operation normal but dashboard engine symbol indicated.
I to have a 08 accord exl 4 cyl and so far i have a list of things wrong with the car. 1. The famous vibration2. Terrible fuel mileage3.lights flashing to the extent that people are high beaming me [that's fun]4. Drivers seat jerks and moves real slow5. Wind noise on r/h front of car6. Hard starting in cold weather7. Gear shift rattles8. R/h front door rattles9. A banging in the trunk over moderate bumps or railroad tracks [there is nothing in there]10. Squeaking and sometimes grinding brakes11. Right front shock bangs at times12. When you push the accelerator about one third of the way the car bogs until about 3 thousand rpm's then doubles and triples in power.
Owns a 2008 honda accord. The vehicle suddenly accelerated while driven up hill. The driver lost control the vehicle turned over. The engine caught on fire. There was no injuries. The vehicle was towed. The insurance company investigated the failure however she didn't received the investigation report.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated, including the check engine indicator. While driving, the speed would not increase past 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The car did not want to move after it was put in gear. When the car did move it was very hesitant and wouldnot pick up speed at first, then would gradually pick up speed. The car is back at the dealership and first they said it was transmission sensor, then said it was the computer, after replacing that the car begin arough idle.
We purchased a new 2008 honda accord exl in 2008. It has only 40,000 miles on it and my husband was driving and went to pass and the engine missed and and began to shudder and misfire and almost had a head on because he could not accelerate and had to find a way to get back into line. We took it in and the only thing to fix it was replace the spark plug which we did and car was fine for a few weeks but now it is doing it again. I feel it's a safety issue if in the middle of driving you cannot accelerate the vehicle.
While driving at about 60 mph on the highway, then tapping the brake to slow the car down, suddenly the rpm display console show the needle revup from 1.5 to 3 , and engine roar lightly when brake is tapped to slow down to get into the ramp.when braking again while entering into the ramp, the rpm get down back to about 1.5, and the engine is idle back to normal.it happen every time while trying to slow down the car at about 55-65 mph to get in the exit.
Vsa brakeand abs light comes on after engine has warmed up.honda dealor has dtc 122-01 vsa selenoid valve malfunction cost for this defect in the vsa light per written estimate is $1639.00. This is a safety highway hazard. Contacted honda corporation customer service case# 04375940 and know one has know knowledge of the safety concern and fail to fixed and pay for this saftey highway safety need.refuses to have a supervisor contact me to discuss the class action powertrain covered til 6-2016 service bulletin 13-078. My car will not increase in speed stalls at 55 mph on high speed and speed limit on highway is 70 mph and can received a ticket for driving under speed limited that can cause a accident on the highways.
Speed secer is bad and the air bad need to be replace or check outlight keep coming onit been in the shop every two week there something wrong
Turned into a parking space in a parking lot, in motion at slow parking lot speeds, when burst of unintended acceleration occurred. Pushed down on the brakes, but the brakes did not end up stopping the car or even slowing down the sudden acceleration. This made me then go to turn the car off with the keys, but not before the car already had went beyond the parking space bumper and into the wall. A wall window was broken and the front of my car was ruined. Air bags did not deploy. Insurance did not check the car for error codes and filed off the situation as a total loss, paying off the rest i owed on the car with the deductible.
Subject: sudden unintended accelerationat 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 drive. The engine suddenly revved up and the car lunged forward, accelerating at high speed and out of control. I remember reacting by applying the brakes with all my might and engaging the hand brake without much effect.the car lunged forward about 100 feet and hit a concrete barrier which smashed the front and engine and totaled the vehicle. Luckily there were no other cars or pedestrians in the vicinity otherwise there would have been more severe consequences.when i regained consciousness, i had been transported to the fairfax hospital and had suffered severe trauma to the neck, throat, larynx and mouth area and was bleeding from a cut on the chin. Two days of intense examination at the hospital and several follow-up medical exams found no evidence of any physical or medical condition that could have possibly contributed to the accident. It must be noted that i did not receive any citation for the accident from the fairfax police.
I was traveling in my new-used 2008 honda had set cruise control after leaving out of a small town back to my house on 259 north out of ore city texas i set the cruise at 72 it jammed and would not disengage it took me off the road and i hit an embankment knocking me out hearing the stories and seeing the pictures that were took of me and my car it was bad i've contacted honda corp with no help as my insurance co has washed there hands of this complaint they were both asking for an inspection of the car i've tried all i know have contacted 10 or so product liability lawyers but none seem to be willing to help they all say it would take 300.000 to a million bucks to rep me sad that life is all about money and i guess since one of then told well since your on ss already and not a "wage" earner or supporting rug rats that its not worth it really sad i have sustained a lot of bodily injuries burns broken left arm not usable again cant be amputated would not help from taking all these drugs or more now cant drive because of themthis is not right need some help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008 honda accord drivers windshield wiper drags the water it was suppose to wipe away back into the operators field of vision. Starts at 40 to 45 mph with steady rain and worsens as the vehicle speed increases, at 70 it is bad.dealer says that it does it on all accords and there is no fix.
Lights go dimand then brighten back up very often like every few seconds, other drivers think i'm flashing them this action seems to be very un safe for drivers.also when raining the wipers pull the rain water back down the windshield about half way down the drivers side from the a frame.
My sun visor broke on the driver side and is now hanging and impairing my vision while driving. The internal mechanism that keeps it in the up position has broken internally.
I was driving and the driver's side visor flopped down obstructing my view.this had happened on the passenger side a few years ago and after i had it replaced the recall came out.please let me know if honda will replace it.it is very dangerous to drive along and have the visor fall.it will not stay up, only partially so it falls about 3 inches.
2008 accord i4 automatic transmission lx problem, lights dim and blower for heater/defrost slows. It occurs every 20 to 25 seconds. The change in the blower for the heater/defrost is such that it sounds as if you turned the blower speed down significantly and then turned it back up. At the same time the lights dim significantly. I have read many posts here of lights dimming with the a/c running and that honda says this is normal. This is dangerous because of the eye strain caused by the lights dimming and then brightening over and over again.
I have a 2008 honda accord.each of the past 3 months, the windshield wipers have failed to work properly during use.each time, they would be working and would stop.honda service technicians replaced the windshield wiper motor after the 1st and 3rd incident.i believe they modified the bearings after the 2nd incident.the parts appear to fail about every 30 days or so.
1)headlight projection very poor.difficult to see100 feet ahead.this is exacerbated by a draw on the electrical system that makes the headlights dim while car is in motion.i will not drive the car at night or at night while it is raining.i feel that the car is dangerous and on several occasions i almost hit pedestrians walking or on a bicycle.this occurs on a daily basis and is constant.the honda dealer inspected the issue once and stated that there was no defect, but that the car operates to normal specification and id comparable to all 2008 honda accord 4 cylinder models.this issue was prevalent since i took delivery of the new car in july, 2008.2.)since taking delivery of this vehicle and to the present date, there is a wobble/wheel shimmy in the suspension at various speeds and different degrees of severity on a daily basis.on the first repair attempt the dealer replaced several tires and performed a high tech wheel balance using a hunter 9700 road force balancing machine.the problem was not corrected.on the second visit the dealer test drove the car and stated that the issue is a characteristic of the vehicle and other honda accord 4 cylinder models with the same engine, transmission and suspension.conclusion:this car is dangerous, exhibits very poor steering and ride as it wanders and shimmies all over the road.this problem combined with poor headlight projection and dimming headlights make this vehicle a major hazard on wheels.
2008 honda accord sedan. While driving in a steady rain at 55 mph and above the rain water collects on the windshield near the driver's side a-frame pillar. The windshield wiper removes the water from the windshield but because of the design of the a-frame pillar it allows the rain water to return to about 1/4 of the driver's viewing area thus obstructing the view until the wiper returns to remove the water. This process continues until either the rain lets up or speed is reduced. Having this obstructed view is a hazard for the driver. I was told by the salesperson when i bought the vehicle the a-frame pillar was redesigned so that wind would be funneled away from the driver and passenger front side windows but this redesign does not allow water to be completely removed from the windshield. I have also experienced this hazard at other times than the november 29, 2008 incident.
2008 honda accord lx i4 automatic transmissionproblem, lights dim and blower for heater/defrost slows. It occurs every 20 to 25 seconds. The change in the blower for the heater/defrost is such that it sounds as if you turned the blower speed down significantly and then turned it back up. At the same time the lights dim significantly. This is dangerous because of the eye strain caused by the lights dimming and then brightening over and over again.
While driving at night time the headlights flicker1 to 2 times per minute. If the a/c unit or heater/defroster are on it occurs 2 to 3 times per minute. Twice while driving with the defroster and windshield wipers on. The headlights stayed dim for 2 to 3 seconds. I took the car to the honda dealer were i purchased it. They said they already had other vehicles with this problem and there was no fix. I returned one month later, the service manager gave me the honda 800# and told me to call honda motor corp. The answer i get there is no recall.
While driving i went to put my visor down to block the sun and it popped out, dangling by the electric cord. I had to hold it up while driving, otherwise it hung right in front of my face.
4-cyl engine shutdown at traffic light while idling.car would not restart, windows and moonroof would open but not close, shift lever would not go out of "park". By some miracle driver and car survived rush hour traffic at dusk with assistance from police officer.car towed to honda dealer who replaced 50 amp fuse (actually a multiple fuse) labeled "ig".dealer advised by honda to giggle wires to try to duplicate problem.problem did not reoccur and dealer returned car after 4 days.old part not available.i doubt that the fuse was defective and suspect problem will reoccur.4300 miles on car, an ex.
I purchased a 2008 honda accord and the lights continuously flicker whenever i use the ac or heating.the flickering is so prevalent that i'm afraid that others drivers may think i'm flashing my lights at them. This is a physical safety issue as i'm afraid of road rage as well as the fear that the car will ultimately stop functioning due to the amount of power that appears to be being used when the flickering happens.
Events - normal driving.how often - every time driving the automobile.what was done? nothing.dealer stated this is normal performance of the vehicle.description - headlights dim while driving the automobile.i stated to the dealer that i am concerned about, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.however, the dealer stated that this is a normal performance for the honda accord.i am fearful of driving this car at night due to the amount that the headlights dim.
2008 honda accord drivers windshield wiper drags the water it was suppose to wipe away back into the operators field of vision. Starts at 40 to 45 mph with steady rain and worsens as the vehicle speed increases, at 70 it is bad. I have pictures. Blade replaced 3 times, arm replaced once, no help. Honda has been notified. Honda is stonewalling me by not contacting back after their initial call, threatening to assume the concern is repaired after sending me a letter that said in 10 days they assume the complaint is no longer a concern. Poor customer service. Other people with 2008 accords have the same problem. (edmunds carspace)
Sun visor will no longer stay up. Creates visibility problem
The plastic sun visor split at the seam.now it will not fold up flat against the ceiling, causing it to be a visibility issue.the visor will not fold all the way out, therefore blocking more of the road than preferred.since it will not fold up either, it sticks out directly at my head.this visor breaks about every 10,000 miles, with below average use of the visor (less than 10 times a week).
My husband and i were on a trip and i didn't realize it, but people kept flashing us and i did not have my lights on. When we pulled over, my husband could not get out of his side of the door. It would not open. We were on the freeway, on a cold rainy day and visibility was bad, and not being able to have lights, or defroster work properly put us in a hazardous position. Later i found out as i took it to a mechanic was that our fuse box was not working correctly, and the lights on the right side only and the door and the defroster were not working. It cost me $951.09 to get this repaired on my 2008 honda accord. I think when people get in a car, and drive it especially in hazardous conditions, everything should work properly. I did see on several sites there was a recall on this, but i never received a recall letter, or was contacted by my dealer. I would like to be reimbursed for the $951.09 oh, and i also would like other honda owners to be aware of this problem. It could possibly prevent an accident, someone in dire situation that affects their safety. The car was being driven on a rainy day, and the defroster could not clear the windows, we could not put the heater on, could not roll the window down, could not get out of the car because the lock would not come up.regards,amy lowery
Vehicle sun visor, when being lowered, snapped and something inside appeared to break rendering the visor unable to return to the up position.same thing happened about two years ago to the drivers side visor and this is the passengers side.i replaced the first breakage myself at a cost of about $90 for replacement.i am getting tired of replacing honda's poorly designed safety equipment.vehicle is a 2008 honda accord lx-p.this is a well maintained adult driven car which was bought new.my sixth new honda and maybe my last.honda says not covered except for three years initial warranty. One breaking may be a fluke but when both break within two years, poorly designed part.when partially in the down position, they create a distracting and potentially dangerous condition.
Sun visor falls down, obscuring vision.bought car brand new, visor started falling down within first 4 months of owning. Repeatedly reported to dealership, was always blown-off as "that's not covered and nothing we can do about it". Have inquired at different dealers; unable to get rectified. This is a safety issue.the dealer also blew me off when i kept reporting to them something was wrong w/brakes, from day one --as well as i repeatedly tried to get them to explain and address why my airbag light kept going off and on intermittently from day one.both of those issues turned into recalls!but still cannot get anyone to listen to me that the sunvisor constantly falling- again, from almost day one - is in fact, a safety issue, or even get them to fix this!
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the sun visors failed to stay in the up position. The vehicle will be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The vin was unavailable.
My 2008 honda accord ex coupe is a nightmare. Trying to use the defroster while warming up car,blower motor kept losing power. Lights in and out of car are still flickering when you have the lights on and cooling fan comes on. Honda says all hondas do it. This is my fourth and this is the only one with this electrical issue. Honda is rude , and doesn't care. Besides pealing paint, bad drivers upholstry,the passenger seat will not stay still and hass a bead creaking sound. My selling dealer that told me not to come backs service manager told me i weigh too much. I am 245 lbs now. When we had our 04 and 06 i was 300 and it was fine. When you accelerate and decelerations seat moves. I have a spinal cord injury and today this caused it to hurt even more. If anyone would like to email me about what we should do with our expensive nightmares. We should all get a rally of our junkers together and block honda headquarters and we will call the news to televise it.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states when driving with lights on, when defroster or air kicks on the lights dim *tgwthe consumer also stated there was a problem with the window.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.on one occasion, the sunroof opened on its own.when the vehicle was first taken to the dealer, they were unable to duplicate the failure.the second time at the dealer they changed the frequency on the remote, but the failure still persists.the vin, engine size, and powertrain were unknown.the current mileage was 2,400 and failure mileage was 2,000.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord.while driving at an unknown speed, the sun roof cracked.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found no defects on their part.the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 5/28/09 updated 05/29/09.*ujb
While driving in moderate rain showers,water pools on drivers side windshield. Very noticeable at speeds of 50-70 mph.windshield wipers operating at any speed actually pull the pool of water from the left side of the front pillar into the drivers vision on the downstroke.
North america tires model primacy mxv; tires under 5 years old have dry rot
Vsa brakeand abs light comes on after engine has warmed up.honda dealor has dtc 122-01 vsa selenoid valve malfunction cost for this defect in the vsa light per written estimate is $1639.00. This is a safety highway hazard. Contacted honda corporation customer service case# 04375940 and know one has know knowledge of the safety concern and fail to fixed and pay for this saftey highway safety need.refuses to have a supervisor contact me to discuss the class action powertrain covered til 6-2016 service bulletin 13-078. My car will not increase in speed stalls at 55 mph on high speed and speed limit on highway is 70 mph and can received a ticket for driving under speed limited that can cause a accident on the highways.
Low tire pressure light on dashboard stays lit constantly (years!); even after brand new, properly inflated tires are installed.on florida turnpike friday 7/27/18 very fortunate that tire made noise so i pulled over, as tire inside sidewalls rubber was disintegrated/gone with steel threads showing!tpms dash light is known defect to honda; but they want to charge $90 to tell you that!i'm extremely lucky to not be in hospital or morgue today!
The vehicle has good compression, but a strange noise is coming from the engine. It is also losing oil while leaving no oil markings. The vehicle has never missed an oil change, and was getting one when the mechanics said that the noise meant that the engine had problems. Multiple mechanics have told us to replace the v6 engine. The tire rods also need to be replaced, and the tsm light never goes off
Both wheel bearings required replacement around 120k miles. Loud humming noises coming from the rear of the car. Changed out both hub assemblies and now it sounds quiet again. Seems a bit premature to have to change out the parts.
Make : hondamodel : accordmodel year 2008other essential information - i want to bring to your attention that the inside of the honda alloy wheels are not sealed or painted from the factory.the wheel is already corroding the aluminum with pits with metal missing.after 2 more winters the salt on the roads will dangerously weaken the wheel strength leading to failure at speed.this is a real hidden danger that i thought should be looked into since honda dealer sees no problem with the corroding aluminum. If the wheels where simply painted or clear coated from the factory on the inside like they are on the outside then this would not be become the hidden danger this type of wheel will present to the unsuspecting public.
First incident was on 6/14/2015. I was driving on the highway as my engine light came on and the car started shaking. I pulled over and turned the car off because it smelled like smoke. As i tried to turn the vehicle back on it would not cut back on. The car had to get towed and repairs had to be done to the tune of $1,500.00. The battery, gasket, plugs & alternator had to be replaced. Second incident was on 7/17/2015. As i was making a left hand turn the car stalled &i was hit by another vehicle. All air bags deployed and burst. The right front wheel was pushed in.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord coupe. The contact stated that the wheel rim on the vehicle which was manufactured by honda was defective. The manufacturer uses a clear coat on their wheel rims which causes water to enter underneath, which has caused corrosion. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and could not diagnose the failure, but claims that the contact applied chrome cleaner to the wheel rim which may have caused the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. He then took the vehicle to a tire company to inspect the wheel rim and they informed him that they were defective and should be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired for the wheel rims. The failure and current mileage was approximately 6,350.updated 3/8/11 the consumer stated no cleaners or chemicals have been used on the rims. The consumer believed there was a defect with the rims. Updated 08/08/11
The tpms light on the cluster panel turns on at highway speeds. I've routinely checked the tire pressure for past three months on cold mornings and warm tires. The tpms light turns off on it own after an hour of highway driving or once you switch the engine off (it doesn't come back on until you drive at highway speeds again for at least 30-60 minutes).
I purchased new tires about a year ago.tires had less than 30,000 on them.back tires still had 90% tread but getting a vibration.took car to the body shop and was told that the rear end of my vehicle was badly out of alignment.. I could see it with my naked eyes.the problem is that the rear tires can not be aligned.there is no way to adjust the camber on the back tires, so no matter what you will always have vibration and alway unevenly where your tires.only way i can see to fix this, is to install adjustable cambers, but if this is a desig flaw and honda already acknowledged it with a service bulletin addressing there honda civics, then why should i have to pay for the fix.i am totally disgusted with honda.
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord coupe. The contact stated that the wheel rim on the vehicle which was manufactured by honda was defective. The manufacturer uses a clear coat on their wheel rims which causes water to enter underneath, which has caused corrosion. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and could not diagnose the failure, but claims that the contact applied chrome cleaner to the wheel rim which may have caused the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. He then took the vehicle to a tire company to inspect the wheel rim and they informed him that they were defective and should be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired for the wheel rims. The failure and current mileage was approximately 6,350.updated 3/8/11 the consumer stated no cleaners or chemicals have been used on the rims. The consumer believed there was a defect with the rims. Updated 08/08/11
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