2008 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews Page 7

Do yourself a BIG favor---get an Accord

Written by: cousinvinney on 04/27/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

The best dealership on the planet, and a car that is as close to perfect as you can get. I am negotiating a trade for another presently and the depreciation is minimal. I seriously doubt that I could lease for the price that I am about to trade. The car is superb, performance, styling, quality, engineering, fit and finish -the whole banana ! The only hiccup I can report is that I think that the seats in our 2008 Odyssey are a bit more comfortable. Don't get me wrong, the Accord is a comfortable car, I am just a big guy and the seats just feel like they could use a little more of something. Do yourself a favor and get one of these for yourself.

Favorite Features

Fit and finish, lots of juice when you are in the passing lane and that's not for long, good mileage, big trunk, comfortable back seat for passengers, lots of airbags and the brakes will stop a 747.

Suggested Improvements

Construct the seats like the ones in the odyssey --- other than that don't mess with a good thing.

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Simply 10s across the BOARD!

Written by: Bossn Up on 04/24/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

The Accord is the best car that I have ever had, RELIABLE, POWERFUL, CLASSY all bundled in one package. I will always be a Honda buyer but the way this car is still holding up I wont need a car for years and year to come! I have driven the car 10 months since I purchased BRAND NEW and EVERYTHING still works like the day it did when first purchased NEW, simply flawless. I had to have an EX with the Manual Trans. Fun to drive, very peppy through each gear and the clutch is very sensitive so you can barely touch it and go threw each gear. THANKS HONDA FOR MY ACCORD, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Favorite Features

One touch Moonroof, Woodgrain on dash, Manual Transmission, 17in Rims, one touch Driver/Passenger Power windows, the low growl the car gives when you accelerate rapidly

Suggested Improvements

Great car but us Honda owners can do without the headlight flicker, not a big problem very hard to notice but it's there!

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Good... but could be better

Written by: MDMartin1 on 04/22/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought my car last year after an accident totaled my 2007 Nissan Altima coupe and can I just say I miss my Altima. : ( my family talked me into the car... Telling me how good the gas mileage is (not true... my Altima got better city) and how the features outnumber any car in its class. But the bottom line is the car's stereo system... it's just weird, if you don't have navigation some of the buttons are oddly placed (the tuner 2.5 in nob) the display under the speedometer could be more helpful (telling me how many miles / gallon I have, telling me how my speed affects my gas mileage... etc.). But I will say that it's larger than any other coupe I looked at. It's a good car... but it could be better.

Favorite Features

I think that I really don't have a favorite feature... I like the display in the stereo system.

Suggested Improvements

Re-arrange the stereo so that it can be more driver friendly. And air/heat vents in the back of the car. And an armrest in the middle of the back seat would be nice. I would love you for life if I could have push button start or remote start. Those are great selling features for girls (think safety).

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Responses and Updates

Written by: EC on 04/20/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

You guys are too harsh consult Honda owners. I have been driving Honda Accords since 1994. 1) They always had a noise issue (larger tires and a timing chain didn't help since now its more noisy BUT you get better handling and no timing belt replacements at 60K miles). 2) For those who have to change rear pads too early; You have to USE THE PARKING BRAKES to set the rear brake pads properly. The inside and outside pads should ALWAYS wear evenly (IF ONE PAD IS WEARING TOO FAST SOMETHING IS WRONG) 3) Always had stiff ride and seats.

Favorite Features

MP3, interior room, power, handling.

Suggested Improvements

1) More sound insulation. 2) Different wheel/tire options. Not everyone wants/needs 17 inch wheels that are noisy and get curb rash. 3) Noticed headlights dim when the A/C compressor cycles on. Saw video on youtube where owner changes to a larger battery to fix this. Honda should fix this.

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What are they talking about???

Written by: 1st time Honda owner on 04/18/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had my EX 4 cylinder Accord sedan for 1 year now. It is my first Honda, and after reading these reviews, I had to say something! I absolutely love this car! I have a bad lower back, and the lumbar support on the seats is a life saver! I also live 3 miles away from work, and drive all city miles. I get 25 - 30 mpg, and I am a complete lead-foot! I do not know what these people are talking about saying it gets bad gas mileage! It is all relative to the way you drive!! If you need lower back support, must go with EX model at least! Will definitely get another Honda!

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats (I actually prefer to sit in my car more than my own couch!), roominess, handling and the peace of mind knowing I am safe and in an extremely low maintenance car!!

Suggested Improvements

Stereo system, and that's it!!!!

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Defective brake system!

Written by: Chad on 04/16/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Only had the car for 6 months and the right rear inner pad needs to be replaced already. I bought the car brand new and now only has 14,000 miles. Honda is NOT doing anything about this known issue problem. If you google "2008 Honda Accord brake problem" you will see a thousand complaints about the defective brake system.

Favorite Features

Exterior design

Suggested Improvements

Honda should be held responsible for defective brake system. Right rear inner pad wears out around 15,000 miles.

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Love my Honda Accord

Written by: hondagal on 04/15/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Third Honda Accord. Very happy with 2008 changes. Front seats much more comfortable. Like exterior touches that makes it look classier. Rides great as all Hondas. Enjoying the pearl white instead of the chalk white. Comfortable, good in snow, easy to drive... great.

Favorite Features

So glad to be able to get in pearl white - like white but don't care for the chalk flat white. Also, like the silver door handles - gives car a look of class. Like lines of car.

Suggested Improvements

Would like more wood grain on interior. Would like heat adjustment on steering wheel.

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Rear brakes

Written by: edward williams on 04/15/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Car rides great, good fuel mileage. My only complaint is about the rear brakes. Twice I had to replace them. The dealership service dept. Said that the rears wear out faster than the fronts. HOGWASH. Load is in the front not back. Real bad brake design pads are small. (front brakes still have lots of wear on them). WHAT'S UP!

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First Honda, Last Honda

Written by: Sorry for buying on 04/11/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

After 16 years in a Camry I somehow purchased this Accord?? I've had it for a year and a half - feels like a hundred. Gas mileage is not as advertised - 25 mpg at most. A lot of road and tire noise on expressway. Sound system is poor - especially on expressway. Front end scrapes on inclines. Rattles in dash. The stiff ride accentuates every bump in the road. I feel jostled around and worn out after a short 200 mile trip. The driver-side seat is not comfortable.

Favorite Features

The visibility is good. I haven't had any mechanical or other problems which is good.

Suggested Improvements

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Honda Accord Brake Problems

Written by: EX honda owner on 04/07/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

For those of you that have had rear brakes replaced at under 20K while the fronts have 11/32 or more what are you doing? A car is designed to use most of the front brakes to stop, almost 70% vs 30% rear. So whats the real problem. Honda's excuse is BULL, (NORMAL) My guess is that the rear emergency brake was never adjusted right from the factory thus inside pad wearing faster than the outside. Either way this is not normal and should be a defect and replaced by the factory. I drive 50K a year and had to replace the rears at 30K while the front had 11/32 left. For those that don't know 11/32 is new 2/32 in the min you should drive with. 11/32nd's show very little brake use at 50K.

Favorite Features

Ride, Interior, Gas Mileage

Suggested Improvements

BRAKES!!!! Brakes!!! Leather is cheap

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