2008 Honda Accord Owner Complaints

The tire tread came completely off, separating from the side wall.

NHTSA ID

11748743

Incident

Jul 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While attempting to register the vehicle, the contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E063000(EQUIPMENT). The contact indicated that the vehicle could not be register at local DMV office due to the incomplete recall; the contact indicated that the part listed in the recall was not installed onto the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11739317

Incident

May 21, 2026

CV Axle broke without warning. Minimal safety risk, had to push the car across traffic to a parking lot. Had the vehicle towed to independent garage for repair.

NHTSA ID

11739106

Incident

Apr 17, 2026

My daughter was in a accident on the freeway which was pretty bad the car is totaled and she was injured because the air bags never came out.

NHTSA ID

11734820

Incident

Apr 22, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale on Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 130,000. While cleaning the vehicle, the contact located a receipt that showed the mileage at 233,553. The seller blocked the contact’s phone calls. The Police Department was contacted, but no assistance was provided. It was later discovered that the Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 290,000.

NHTSA ID

11729650

Incident

Apr 1, 2026

Mileage

290,000 mi

Took my car to dmv and was told about 3 recalls JY4 / 16V-056 SAFETY E-063 R21 / 09E-063 SAFETY V-395 R89 / 11V-395 SAFETY 2008 HONDA ACCORD LX Recall Title SRS NO COMMUNICATION RECALL 08-2010 ACCORD NOSE MASK SECONDARY SHAFT

NHTSA ID

11726048

Incident

Mar 14, 2026

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

NHTSA ID

11692866

Incident

Aug 1, 2025

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

NHTSA ID

11686443

Incident

Sep 10, 2025

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, an abnormal burning odor leaked through the air vents into the interior cabin. The contact stated that his girlfriend was sitting in the front passenger seat during the failure. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road after a fire appeared from under the driver's side of the hood. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, but was unsuccessful. The local fire department arrived on scene to extinguish the fire. The source of the fire was undetermined. A police report was filed. The contact fractured the fire extinguisher emergency glass with his hand and was injured. The contact did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a local independent tow lot, where it remains for further investigation. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

NHTSA ID

11683625

Incident

Aug 16, 2025

Mileage

200,022 mi

On August 6, 2025, I scheduled an appointment at Ball Honda, located at 2135 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 (Tel: 619-259-5865), for a recall service on my 2008 Honda Accord, Since I was unable to attend, I sent my son to take the car in, However, the Honda representative refused to perform the service, stating, "The recall was for vehicles purchased new, and they came with a nose mask," without checking the VIN or verifying whether my vehicle was actually affected by the recall.

NHTSA ID

11679229

Incident

Aug 6, 2025

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

NHTSA ID

11666278

Incident

Jun 4, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 109,363 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 203,684.

NHTSA ID

11657492

Incident

Apr 29, 2025

Mileage

203,684 mi

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

NHTSA ID

11647803

Incident

Mar 12, 2020

Seatbelt defecto

NHTSA ID

11629786

Incident

Dec 9, 2024

Engine is making rattling noise at cold start... I see it being reported by 1000s of 2008 honda accord sedan owners. My car mileage is only 120k. I need Honda dealer to fix it as this is a Honda company issue

NHTSA ID

11614954

Incident

Sep 16, 2024

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she reversed the vehicle into her driveway and exited. After five minutes, an abnormal odor of smoke was detected. There were sparks detected in the engine compartment, and the vehicle caught fire. The fire consumed the engine area up to the dashboard. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment  or police report filed. The insurance towed the vehicle to a tow lot and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

NHTSA ID

11608773

Incident

Aug 14, 2024

Mileage

163,000 mi

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off in the driveway, she was informed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that she noticed flames coming out from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle burned significantly and was propelling burning particles. The fire department advised the contact to exit the residence and to stay in the backyard for safety. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact was unsure whether the police arrived at the scene and whether a police report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle had melted. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

NHTSA ID

11605393

Incident

Jun 14, 2024

Mileage

163,000 mi

No singal from driver front impact sensor picked up on my bluedrive scanner during live day and full vehicle scan

NHTSA ID

11594978

Incident

Jun 18, 2024

Unknown

NHTSA ID

11583822

Incident

Apr 18, 2024

Very, very common issue on 8th generation AND 9th generation Honda Accords (as well as other Honda models from this era). ABS modules throw solenoid codes (usually consisting of VSA, ABS, traction control, and parking brake lights on the gauge cluster). Sure, the vehicle's ABS may still operate, however this is still a problem and generally not safe. My 2008 Accord EX-L V6 w/ Nav recently had this problem and I have resolved it by swapping over a used part. Honda wants to charge $2500 on average for both the part and labor. What the problem is, is that the circuit board in these modules have been using the wrong gauge of wire according to many mechanics. According to my mechanic, this thing can be triggered with something as simple as an automated car wash. Honda generally makes great, mostly reliable vehicles that are fun to drive. It's a shame that these modules have not been engineered correctly. I hope that the NHTSA can take initiative and force Honda to do a recall on these Aisin modules and fit the cars with better engineered ones. Brakes are an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY in cars and it is IMPERATIVE to have a reliable ABS system. Again, this is a widespread issue and hopefully can be resolved by the NHTSA, working with Honda. Thank you.

NHTSA ID

11581504

Incident

Feb 19, 2024

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

NHTSA ID

11571265

Incident

Mar 11, 2021

The car caught on fire near the passenger front wheel, my home security camera, detected motion ( the flames) no modifications were ever done to my car The fire department wasn’t able to determine the cause as 7 minutes passed before they arrived. The surveillance camera picked up motion 40 minutes before the fire when a car drove down my street. Yes it was 13 years old but it was regularly maintained by my mechanic and in excellent condition as I can provide pictures and full footage of the entire incident. If my vehicle had been parked in my garage it could’ve burned down my house !! Fortunately it was parked on the curb in front of my house

NHTSA ID

11541793

Incident

Feb 7, 2021

UNKNOWN

NHTSA ID

11535948

Incident

May 4, 2023

I received several letters notifying me of an urgent recall for my Honda vehicle. I’ve attempted to get this issue fixed many times. However, the dealership stated that the repair will take a few hours to repair. Since I work Uber and DoorDash, I requested a loaner vehicle to use while my car is being repaired. They stated that they can’t provide that and If I want to I can rent a vehicle at $45 a day. Also, I will have to pay for my Uber ride from the dealership and back. There should be no reason why I should be responsible for lost wages or any expenses relating to a recall that is entirely out of my control.

NHTSA ID

11530408

Incident

Jul 5, 2023

Driver side air bag hasn't been replaced but is on recall. No risk yet. Having dealer confirm the problem on 2/18/2023. No warning lights

NHTSA ID

11507720

Incident

Feb 16, 2023