2008 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews Page 5

Great Car - Bad Brakes

Written by: Omar on 07/14/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This car is great in all aspects except for the brakes. I have replaced the brakes in less than 35K miles.

Favorite Features

Motor power and interior comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Change the brakes system.

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Got a bad Honda

Written by: Not so Happy on 07/10/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is the third Honda I have owned and by far the worst of the three. There has been a problem with fuel injectors going out, I have had the #4 injector replaced twice already. There is a very annoying vibration in the car at highway speeds that the dealer can not correct or identify.

Favorite Features

I love the style, the comfort and size. Navigation and bluetooth are nice, Although they need to bring back the touch screen navigation.

Suggested Improvements

Work out the bugs, bring back touch screen navigation system.

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Disappointed

Written by: panda on 07/08/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I bought a Honda because I thought it would be reliable. So far the A/C system broke twice. The second time I was told that it was caused by road debris and the warranty would not cover it. I had to shell out $724 + tax. A call to American Honda was no help. It seems there are lots of Honda owners with this problem. The condenser is vulnerable to damage. I also had problems with the rear brakes. The inner pads wore out at less than 20,000 miles. They claim the caliper slider got corroded. No warranty coverage. Rear trunk lid rattles. Lots of road noise. Yes, the paint chips easily. No mirror defroster on this. The warranty is good for nothing. Anything that goes wrong is not covered.

Favorite Features

The handling is good.

Suggested Improvements

This car needs a redesign of the A/C condenser so it is not easily damaged. Needs better quality control from the factory. Needs defroster for mirrors. Better noise control. The trans sometimes doesn't upshift when it should.

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Questioning Honda

Written by: ASIANGIRL on 07/08/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I was so happy when I first got my new accord. Soon after I bought it, I started experiencing some issues. First my remote didn't want to work most of the time. Then even when I didn't press on the gas it would start gassing while I was in park. Then I had to replace my rear brake pads. I have kept up with my service but when I start the car it makes a rattling noise. I owned a 94 Honda accord before this and I was never disappointed. Wondering if I should just trade the car in to protect my family.

Favorite Features

speaker system, great interior

Suggested Improvements

Better rear braking system, we shouldn't have to replace pads after just a year!

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Great Except Brakes

Written by: Bham Honda on 07/03/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

We have owned Accords since 1983, all have been great cars. I have bought 9 Honda's since 2005. But like everyone else, the rear brakes are a real headache. Numerous problems with rotors and pads and dragging the parking brake. 97% of our miles are interstate, so we don't use brakes much, I can't imagine how many problems I would have if we urban commuted. Honda has been stonewalling the brake problem for months, if you are out of warranty, too bad. Even if you have had repairs under warranty that didn't fix the car right. They just don't care.

Favorite Features

Power, fuel mileage, standard Michelin tires on EXL, XM.

Suggested Improvements

The continual brake problems really take away from the enjoyment, Honda's attitude toward it is even worse, not the dealer, but Honda national. This will be out last Accord, I will not keep fixing brakes every 8-12k miles.

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Best car ever owned

Written by: rickmoitoza on 07/01/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I just got back from a 3000 mile road trip from California to Sandpoint Idaho. The Honda was very comfortable to drive and averaged 32.5 miles per gallon. I have the v6 - manual sticker said 25 hwy, 22 in town... I get 27 in town. This car is the best I have ever owned.

Favorite Features

performance and gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

none

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Rear brakes

Written by: ml on 06/29/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Great car but rear brakes went after one year! I called the dealer and they would not cover it. My mechanic could not believe the brakes had to be replaced. He actually bet me money it was not my brakes, he lost!

Favorite Features

Style

Suggested Improvements

Brakes! Also difficult to turn off the child locks. Still can't figure it out!

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High cost of Ownership

Written by: bobs on 06/29/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

2nd set of brakes at 50,000 miles. NEVER ever had this problem with any car I owned, let alone Accords. No change in driving habits. At $700+ a brake job, it adds up. Miss my 2004 Accord. Sold with 200,000 miles 1.5 years ago and I still see it around town. At year end, I'll look at the Lexus.

Favorite Features

Roomy.

Suggested Improvements

Build and quality not there. Used to be a solid feeling auto. Not now.

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a/c-heater rattle

Written by: sewh on 06/24/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Had the car a year. Great gas mileage for a v-6. Terrible rattle in a/c- heater area, sounds like a Ping-Pong ball bouncing around inside when a/c is on. Noticed it a couple months after buying & after several trips to dealer, they duplicated noise and replaced heater sub-assembly. Noise went away, until couple weeks ago and it's back. Very annoying. Hoping to hear from someone experiencing same problem - looking for help.

Favorite Features

exterior design, gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Switch for heated seats in bad location.

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Not worth it

Written by: Rick on 06/21/2009

Vehicle

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Right from the start, I began having problems. The driver's seat does not adjust properly and the factory and dealership would not change it which gave me lots of back aches. Gas mileage is horrible on highway at 21 mpg. Driver's seat does not go back far enough. Engine performance is very lacking. This car has the 6-4-3 eco system. Do not buy it. When gas pedal is floored abruptly, the engine pauses for several seconds then slowly gains speed. The transmission does not downshift properly... If you're in drive and you decide to floor the gas pedal at 10 mph, the transmission stays in 3rd gear and does not shift lower unless you do it manually. Will not buy another Honda unless changes.

Favorite Features

It works. That is about all I can say. It is reliable so far.

Suggested Improvements

Performance. Get rid of 6-4-3 eco system. Change power seat functions. 2004 Honda got better gas mileage and lots better performance.

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