Used 2008 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews

Very Good Car for middle class sedans

I purchased this car 8 months ago with 40K miles and it is great car. I have driven Accord 03, 06, and this one is 08 - all are good to perfect. I am not sure why some people are giving bad reviews. The last generation Accords use the same moving parts (engine (4 cylinders), transmission, etc.) as in 05, 06, 07. By doing by extensive research many people, that posted reviews here, have some interest in Detroit automakers (Ford, GM). Union may be? That is why the are bashing Honda here to make people to, at least, look at Ford Fusion or Malibu. No question, those cars are great inside BUT drive them for +60K and you will see the difference between Accord ad them. Enough said...

Better than older Accords but worse also.

Not the same as a late 1990s Honda Accord. I do not think this cat will get to 200000 as easily or cheaply as my 1997 Honda Accord sedan 4 cyl/ manual trans car,

Great car! Big & nimble!

Family outgrew our excellent Mazda3. Settled on 4cyl Accord EX-L manual transmission. Unbelievable fuel economy! Got 500 miles out of 1 tank. Who needs a hybrid when this thing gets 33-35 mpg on the hwy! Car is huge, yet drives 'smaller' than it is. Great steering, clutch & shifter. Better fit and finish than our 2004 Pilot by a long shot! No regrets so far! Rear brake issue was researched prior to purchase and has not been a problem (21,000 miles on the car). Car could use a 6th gear but the shifter action is sublime. I have owned several Hondas including 2 S2000's and this is the best one yet.

Best Car Ever

If your into japanese cars this ones gonna be the top of the list

Excellent design, questionable quality.

Bought my Accord in the fall 2009. Have since put on about 5000 miles, the car currently has about 26000 miles on it. I must say that I am really impressed with the design of the coupe (not sure if they fell asleep designing the sedan). The coupe looks awesome and I get lots of complements. I have owned 4 Hondas and I must say that every time I got a new one, the build quality has gradually got worse. First, door seal came off, then glove box started to rattle, I am watching the rear brakes closely now as many complaints there, rear brakes at 35% but front at 75% interesting. Today I heard new center console rattle. Car vibrates @ 60-70 mph. What happened to Honda quality?! Looks is not all.

2008 Accord - 2nd owner

I love Accords...wait, I used to love Accords. This is my 5th Accord and never again. I've tried so hard to love it but I will never buy another. I'm the second owner and driven it to 108,000 miles and will drive another 100K. Problems are: oil consumption, power steering pump noise, oil consumption, VTC actuator noise (severe) and did I mentioned oil consumption. I'm mad tired of the oil consumption. Have to refill every 500 miles even though I have cleaned throttle body, changed spark plugs, air filter, PCV valve...I've tried Lucas, STP, full synthetic, semi synthetic, nothing works (except Lucas helped but that thing is not oil, it's freaking grease and don't use it)! Tired of oil consumption! Called Honda headquarters, called local Honda...nothing will work.

Getting too Big to Handle

I waited few months to write this review due to that I thought I will give it enough time to get used to its size. I owe a 1993 Accord that I love to drive, the 2008 is not a fun car to drive. The Gas mileage is good, the acceleration sometime is slow when cold from 1st to 2nd gear. Seats are little on the hard side.

Disappointed

I have always been a Honda fan and it was the first car I considered when I downsized from 07 Infiniti M35 (I miss my baby). This car has been a disappointment. Noisy and shaking over 60mph. Sound system is ok. It has lots of room but I just can't get into it. Kinda regretting purchase. Bluetooth won't pair to phone.

Go for the Stick

Car looks great in coupe form. Would recommend to get the stick, as the automatic feels quite detuned. There is also a lag on acceleration, likely due to the VEM. 2008 models have many problem areas; rear brake premature wear at 20,000, improperly installed headlights and taillights causing paint chipping around the lights. Seats are too firm and leather is quite "hard" in character and feel. Lots of room, especially for the driver and passenger. Radio works great. Gas mileage not quite as good as advertised. Quality does not seem to be up to par as previous Hondas. Resale value for the V6 is unacceptably low. Rear window should have a rear wiper.

08 accord coupe V6 AT

Bought the car used with two other owners before me. Had 68k miles. Test drove it twice, and did not notice a weird shuttle in 2nd and 3rd gear. After using the car to drive to work which is 38 miles away I noticed a transmission problem. Took it to dealer and they said they could not find a problem but offered a software update for the transmission. The update was $110 and DID fix the problem. I didn't think it would but its been 4 days of driving and have not done it one time. I do love the car, it's fun for someone how does not consider the accord coupe to be a performance car, it is not but gives a good feel for one.

Excellent Buy

Does everything well. Sharp looking car at a reasonable price. Getting over 27 mpg in mostly highway use. Steering nice and tight, seats a little stiff but comfortable. Interior is very roomy, and I can sit comfortably in the rear seat at 6'2". Good trunk space, nice finish and materials in both the interior and exterior. Smooth ride, Have not noticed any excessive road noise on the highway as described by other buyers. Plenty of acceleration in the 190 hp version. Typical Honda, does many things well.

I wouldn't buy again

VTC Actuator failed (known issue) under warranty Power lumbar motor broke (400.00) Transmission pauses at cold start before shifting Honda service will not address Brake problems like everyone else. No thanks Honda....go find some other sucker TRADED!!!!

Outstanding Value

This my second Honda, had a '90 Prelude Si, have to say Honda has certainly increased the fun factor! My coupe is the 6 speed manual, have had two bad experiences with 6 speed autos in other brands, (test drove the Accord EX-L V-6 with the 5 speed auto, was not impressed, decided to get the 6 speed and shift myself, great decision. This thing will fly low, was amazed at the power and response, handles great, wouldn't know that it's FWD unless you push it past it's limits. Gas mileage after 1000 miles is averaging apprx 23- 24 mpg in a blend of city/highway. A 75 mile freeway trip at 65 mph in sixth gear produced 28.4 which is above what Honda indicated. All around so far great vehicle..

EX-L 6000 miles update (4cyl/5MT)

I traded my 1997 Eclipse Spyder GST convertible (turbo 4 cyl/5MT) for an Accord EX-L sedan (4 cyl/5MT) when I turned 60. Aside from missing the turbo's acceleration, I've preferred the Accord's better mileage, handling and comfort. I averaged 34-35 mpg after 6000 miles (~90% highway driving). Lowest mpg was 29 mpg (~50% local driving with A/C); highest mpg was 40 mpg (driving 60 mph w/o A/C on Midwest highways). This Accord is the only large car I found with upscale comfort/amenities and a good manual transmission. The manual transmission lets me control the car better and achieve higher mileage.

2008 Honda Accord

The 2008 Honda Accord V6 is one of the most annoying cars to drive between the vibration in the steering at speeds above 50 mph and the engine constantly changing the number of cylinders that are firing. In 3 cylinder mode it feels and sounds as if the engine is misfiring. The gas tank sloshes if the tank is above 3/4 full (the baffles do not extend to the top of the inside of the tank to prevent the gas from sloshing around). The XM satellite radio frequently loses signal as you drive down the road. Round noise prevents the radio from being heard well on the highway. If you stop and then turn going uphill, the transmission down shifts violently throwing everyone in the car.

Great Car

It is still a good value.

2008 Ex-l v-6 . 80000 miles. I have had none of the reported problems in the 18 months I have had this car. The v-6 Accord has great power but the mileage is no where near the EPA estimate. I get 18-22 city and 25-26 highway. The cylinder deactivation seems smooth but I feel the effect on Mpg is minimal. The only thing I had to do was replace the heater motor which I have done on every Honda I have owned, and there has been several. I have to say that the lexus is a much more quiet and refined car but it is also quite a bit more expensive. I would have bought the Es 350 If I had driven it before I purchased the Honda. My mechanic says Honda and Toyota are bad for his business. Enough said

Good workhorse car

The year 2008 was not really a good year for Honda Accords, lots of recalls, including a problem with the engine oil. I have had this car since 2010, buying it used from its second owner. If our Honda dealer didn't have really good service, I probably would not have kept it, but after I got the engine oil recall problem fixed, it has been pretty good. The best things about it are that it is very comfortable to drive long distances, the trunk and interior holds a lot of stuff (I don't travel light), and it has good pickup for highway driving (I drive fast). It regularly gets 30-31mpg on the highway. It does have a problem right now that is causing me to want to sell is. This year last time, it wouldn't start. I called AAA and they said it was not the battery (battery is 2 years old, from the dealer), and they couldn't tell what did cause it, but they got it started, and it didn't happen again until last week, a whole year. I was able to get it started the same way the AAA guy did, hold down the accelerator and keep cranking. But I still don't know what causes it. I just did an Edmunds appraisal that said it was worth only $2747 private party, so I am thinking it's time to trade. Updating: after a fairly minor traffic accident In 2018, my insurance company declared the car a total loss. I was very sorry to lose this reliable car and astounded at what it was still worth. I got a check for almost half what I had paid for the car used in 2010. I looked hard for another used Accord, but finally concluded that Accords with the features I wanted are no longer in my price range. I bought a new Hyundai Sonata at a great price with a great warranty. Time will tell if it is the workhouse my Accord was.

2008 HONDA ACCORD LX-P

Fell in love with the car initially until quality problems showed up - Premature wear of rear brake pads (replaced at 20,000 KM), power steering pump failed, and just recently (09 Aug 10), transmission oil was leaking (dealer found cracked transmission cover). Other issues by comparison - cabin noise, not so good gas mileage.

13 yr old EX-L V6 is sill a great value!

Since my initial review back in 2018, my daughter's car, aka Rufus, has performed admirably! Even though a costly repair (piston rings) was needed earlier this year, the vehicle has worked flawlessly for her as she attends school 2000 miles away from home!

Mileage Disapointment

I love my new Accord. It is fun to drive and roomy. At 6'3" I can sit comfortably in the drivers seat and have an unobstructed view out the windows. Unfortuantely, I am a bit disappointed with the MPG. I use the highway extensively. Between town and the Highway I only get about 1-2 MPG over my former 2000 6cyl Accord. The best gas mileage I have achieved for this 4 cyl. has been 30 MPG on 250 miles of continuous flat terain highway traveling no higher than 68 Miles per hour mostly on cruise. Around town I am averaging about 17 MPG. For a 4 cyl. vehicle, I expected better especially since I drive conservatively. Bottom line - This is a great car but dont expect it to spoil OPECs bottom line

1st and last

This is my first Honda and it will certainly be my last! I have a 2000 Camry and I thought the Accord would be at least as good as the Toyota, I was wrong. This car has 52,000 miles on it and has so many things wrong that I don't know where to begin. (1)the rear brakes had to be replaced at 32,000 miles (2)the headlights flicker (3) it dosnt even come close to the advertised highway mileage (4)the dashboard is made out of cheap plastic that scratches at the slightest touch(5)and worst of all, the leather seats are worn out and discolored even though it has had Honda brand leather conditioner applied every three months since new.

2008 Accord after 12 years ownership

Bought brand new in April 2008. Now almost 12 years later have 68K miles. Problems are 1) grinding noise at startup (VTC needs to be replaced. $500. Defective design), 2) rear brakes at 14,000 and 25,000 miles (until Honda admitted they have a defective design and did a recall), 3) AC vibrates when car is idling, and 4) it was burning oil at 1 quart per 600 miles until I did the procedure to clean carbon from the piston rings. Now it's 2K miles per quart. That's about it. I change oil with synthetic oil and filter every 5K miles since new, change transmission fluid periodically, don't beat the car when driving, keep the paint cleaned and waxed, protect rubber parts with rubber dressing, and park in a garage. Next work is to flush brake fluid, replace serpentine belt due to age, and have radiator flushed. Car handles well around town and at high speed. Good on snow, but not great, even with top quality all seasons. Acceleration with 190 hp is fine for normal driving. What ticks me off is the bad design with the VTC and brakes. Not Hondalike reliable. The grinding at startup will get worse and puts strain on timing chain. My gas mileage is also not good, with an average around 20. Typically get 24 or 25 on highway, and less than 20 in the city.

The Edsel of Hondas!!

Worst Accord Design Ever! And this engine is going in the 2009 Pilot??? I've owned six previous Accords and LOVED them all. I've have a 2008 Accord V6 EX with the infamous VCM engine. After multiple trips back to the dealer and various "fixes" (wheel balance, turned rotors, computer upgrade), the ride in this car is torture. The driver's seat redesign gives me a back/head ache after only a 10 mile highway drive to work. The VCM engine causes constant, violent shifts, shimmy and vibrations. So glad that I found this forum because the 2008 Accord V6 VCM engine is Honda's best kept, dirty little secret. Let's spread the word and force Honda to acknowledge this engine design nightmare.

Honda money pit/.2008 accord EX

I always thought Honda was known for its reliability. The drive might be a little bland and boring and tepid in its handling etc but built well. I’ve owned about four different Civics and I just recently mistakenly bought a 2008 Accord EX and I’ve never been more ambivalent and frustrated with a car. I would need 10 paragraphs just explain all the things wrong with it but I’ll try to keep it reasonable and fair so that anyone thinking of buying this year and model will at least have some information before buying it. I say I ambivalent about it because although 90% of it has been horrific, when everything is going right and the car is aligned it is a smooth drive and I much prefer the double wishbone suspension than the McPherson struts just feels more of a substantial drive. When I drive the civic or the Corolla they feel like a toy compared to the accord. Much of this is my own fault because I inherited it through a family member but if you get a car history and the car has had seven different owners in 14 years, run far away!!! The guy who he got it from was a bit of a crook actually a lot of a crook and a liar but there’s no way that all these things that went wrong with the car could’ve been his fault anyway. The car has 240,000 km on it. We bought it for $4200. Then it cost $1600 to safety it which should’ve been a red flag from the beginning. I’ve had two new batteries (can’t explain) in the last three months, control arms were replaced bushings were replaced, bearings were replaced, ball joints, alignment was done three times. The fuel door wouldn’t open. The seats are incredibly uncomfortable it’s like you’re sitting in a bucket, I realize they’re called bucket seats but your ass is literally 5 inches lower than your knees. The blower motor for the HVAC is making noise. The cold air doesn’t blow that strongly on the outside vents just in the middle. I realize that many of these complaints are particular to this car and may not be relevant in many other cars but the issue of the uncomfortable seat can be applied to all these Hondas as well as the $2000 repair job for a defective VTC actuator on the four-cylinder. You can diagnose it when you have a rattle on cold start up. Of course I could not notice this because I got the car it was warm weather and it wasn’t making that noise at the time. This is why I feel Honda has really dropped the ball as far as quality because they will not do anything about this admittedly defective part to which they did not change in almost 8 years. This defect can be found in most 2008 to 2012 accords, Honda pilots, CRV‘s, and even in some Honda Civic‘s. Yes there has been class action suits but they’re all closed by now. I have to also say that my particular car is atrocious when it comes to gas mileage. I have to literally baby the pedal, use cruise control all the time and I drive very slow on the highway just to get the best mileage and I’m barely getting 18 to 19 miles per gallon. For any of you Canadians out there I’m barely getting 450 to 500 km with a 62 L fill up. I saw a guy the other day with the eight cylinder hellcat (charger) and he gets better gas mileage than my four-cylinder accord. This might be just specific to my car but I’ve done everything I could to make my car better with gas mileage. I replaced the air filters, had the spark plugs changed had all the O2 sensors and map and MAF sensor scanned. I used a fuel injector cleaner and still it made no difference. I know that it’s an older car with lots of miles but 18 miles per gallon when driving like an old lady is still brutal!!! I’ve put at least 3000 to 4000 dollars into this car and if I keep it I will have to spend another 2000 to fix this variable valve actuator (vtc). I am definitely not buying a Honda after this. As loyal as I was to Honda all these years I’m going to test out a Camry. Another thing that’s definitely in all the Hondas besides excruciating seats, bad gas economy, VTC actuator defects, and of course the deadly takata airbag recall (but these are on many different vehicles so it’s not fair to single Honda out). Another issue I have is that this 2008 is known for premature brake wear and I think it might be connected to every time you turn the wheel when you’re starting off, the Hydraulic steering revs the engine to make the steering smoother and if your foot is on the break while you’re doing this you’re constantly grinding down wearing out the brakes a little at a time. By the way I’ve also had the throttlebody cleaned to see if it will help with fuel economy and it seems like this car is always throwing gas into the engine and running Rich and I have to use the brakes to slow down the car while it is almost still accelerating on its own almost as if the cruise control was on. I think it must be just my car is possessed and it’s not fair of me to just make a blanket statement about Honda Accord‘s but I can say with certainty that the basic fact that they used the same defective part (VTC ACTUATOR) for at least eight years is unscrupulous. Also I found when I tried to contact corporate Honda they made zero attempts to alleviate the situation. So I find that Honda has become more greedy less accountable and less reliable. I will conclude by saying avoid at all costs the 2003 Honda accord and the 2008 Honda accord. Never buy a car without a mechanic putting it up on a hoist and checking everything and don’t be stupid like me if you’ve seen that a car has been sold on average every two years, do not buy it! Thanks for your time!

Don't buy base on reviews

Went over reviews on several makes and based on reviews, purchased a Honda Accord. (1) Start off dealer support is non-existent, car was recalled several times and getting in to the dealer or getting any thing done is not worth the hassel. Dealers think they are there just to sell you a car. (2) Car is nosiey, can not hear the radio on the road. (3) Fit and finish is bad, the leather interior has bubbles and torn is several areas, rubber front window molding has melted and no longer seals, not even talking about the front headlights covers. (4) Front cup holder is under the armrest and useless. (5) I have been driving for 50 years and this was the first cat that had the back brakes replaced before the front, Honda recalled but was useless in getting reimbursed (less than 30,000 miles). (6) Gas mileage is acceptable but no where near what was posted on sticker. (7) I have driven this car for ten years and is ok for a daily driver but I will not buy another Honda again.

Can't Wait to Sell It

Our 1998 Accord Coupe was a better car - didn't need a repair until 185k. This car has proven to be reliable with nearly 80k on it (first set of brakes had to be replaced at 35k but second set it still fine at 45k). Changing lanes on the left side is downright scary due to very poor visibility and acceleration is poor. I live in congested NJ and you have to gun it to merge onto the highways and the 4 cyl doesn't cut it. The paint quality is also poor. I get the car hand washed monthly but I have two rust spots already. I see older dark colored Accords with faded paint and I am concerned The plan is to trade it in just before 100k so I can avoid replacing the timing belt and tires.

A Car That Will Treat You Right

This car has been super reliable and never let me down once. It has low mileage and its very clean.

Burns 5-6 quarts ever 3,000 miles

I've owned this car for a year now and it's burns 5-6 quarts of oil every oil change which is every 3,000 miles for me. I think that's a lot of oil for every oil change. I've called a several Honda dealerships about my concern but since I'm out of the warranty extension by 400 miles and by 3 months I'm not elegible for the repair with the piston the rings. Now I'm stuck so with a great car that burns a lot of oil and will end up paying more money to fix or replace the engine then what the car is worth. I definitely don't recommend the 4 cylinder 2008 Honda Accord unless your willing to carry at least 2 quarts of oil in your vehicle like I do. Until I'm decided on what to do with this vehicle that's my review

Low quality and poor service of the Honda car

I had very bad experience with my 2008 Honda Accord LX. It is about 119k miles and does not work at all. Comparison of quality of my 2008 Toyota Camry, Honda Accord has bad quality and the Honda dealer has very poor capability and knowledge to fix the problem. After the VSA sign showed on, I brought my car to Honda dealer twice for diagnostics. The first, the dealer said that one of speed sensor failed. After the speed sensor was replaced. The VSA sign is still on and car can not be driven. The dealer did the second diagnostics and said that car engine may have problem(???). After be inspected by a local auto garage, the auto garage found that all hardware, including engine, are OK but the control system is disordered. I talked to the Honda dealer to fix the control system, but they are not able to do it !!! How the Honda dealer got so bad training for car service? I will not buy any Honda car in the future. It is not only because the quality of the Honda cars, but also about very poor qualification and training of service of Honda dealer.

2008 Honda Accord

My problem is the $1000.00 maintenance requirement (not covered by the warrantee) at 100,000 miles. Something about a timing belt. Other than that it has been a great car.

Reliable & comfortable

Mine’s still going at 180,000. No major problems. Bought it for a long daily commute and it was a joy to drive. Still is.

2008 Honda Accord Couple 2.4L 5AT

Thus far its been a very dependable and trouble free car. Recall replaced rear brake pads at 27K. Front brakes lasted 90K. Only disappointment was center console trim vinyl bubbled up. Local upholstery shop for $65 upgraded it to leather. Had a 1996 Honda Accord Couple EX 2.2L 4AT that was still running strong at 250K when it was stolen. Best car I ever owned. Have the same expectation for this 2008. We will see.

Step it up Honda

Where do I begin? Aside f/my 08 Accord, I also own an 02 accord coupe. My old accord drives better, is quieter, and the interior appears sleeker. I am a tad bit disappointed in the 08 model. The paint used on this model is extra cheap, for a vehicle that has been garage kept I shouldn't be seeing rust where the paint has chipped away. The paint shouldn't be chipping @ all. The brakes/rotors are shot (although they were just replaced 4 months ago). The stereo system is nice, but the speakers are cheap! Outside noise is apparent, my old Honda rides like a spaceship!Honda's used to be flawless...not anymore.

Never Again!

I've owned 17 cars in 30 years so I've driven a few. This is my 5th Honda and my last. I'm going elsewhere. Noisy, gutless, rattles. The brakes were fixed and reimbursed. OEM tires made it 28k miles. Cheap. Glovebox rattles. Cheap. Seats are uncomfortable and thin. Cheap. Cross members under parcel shelf in trunk rattle. Cheap. 5-speed AT pretty much gives up at 55 for power. Pull out to pass in the mountains and the best you get from there is 3rd gear so you may as well be dragging a log behind your car. Looks great. Mileage is okay. The noise! My word the noise! I can't wait to dump this car. 38k miles and it's the worst car I've owned, and I had a '73 Pinto Wagon!

Expensive grocery getter

This car is not comfortable the front seats are like sitting on a park bench, small, no padding and the leather is cheap. Cheap plastic interior with too many buttons on the ugly dash. Road noise is awful and the brakes are pathetic. Honda has a recall on this car and when i brought the car to the dealer they said the brakes on this thing were ok. V6 engine is a noisy winder when stepping on the pedal hard what a joke. I'm dumping this piece of overrated Honda and looking at the Ford Fusion or the Buick LaCrosse. Honda has taken there so called reliability and threw out the door with new generation Honda

The worst car I ever bought

I bought this car for 19,500 (including taxes and fees) on the road (2008 accord LX 5AT). So make sure you get the best bargain. Don't buy this car if you don't have to. I test drove Toyota Camry also. That is not any better - lack of power. The drive feels like I am driving a U- Haul truck. I just hate this car.

Accord sedan 2008LX 4cyl- Beware oil burner

So we bought this from Sunnyside Honda in Middleburg Heights OH in 2010, it was a 2008 LX that was a rental/fleet vehicle. We were weary but purchased based on excellent condition and good value for what we paid. Car had 43,000 miles on it and was 2 years old. We drove the car to 136,000 before we got rid of it a few weeks ago. Based on other Hondas we have had this one was the MOST problematic one we have had. Not sure where to start. 1st of all the brakes were a problem from day 1. rear brakes were a reall for some "spring set" that caused them to wear out too fast. Only the dealer could fix and they did. The rear deck would rattle horribly...the car would shimmy going down the highway even with new brakes/rotors ect. also tried replacing the tires that didnt work either. The car overall was slow for 180hp. You would floor it and the car wouldnt go anywhere. SLOWWW, felt like a misfire cylinder. The #1 worst problem of this car was that it burned oil like crazy (More in the winter than summer) I would put a quart in every 750 miles...yes thats right 750 miles!!! Thats almost 4 quarts every 5,000 mi. Honda would cover up saying it was normal blah blah blah. I knew the newer 2013 and up hondas didnt have this problem so I figured we would keep driving it for awhile. So one day I went out to check the oil on a cold winters day and there was no oil at all in the engine. It was completely burned up. After this we quickly traded it in and got a 2016 Accord that does not have this issue at all. We are happy with our new accord and DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone invest in the 2008-2010 models. Its a total lemon and a mistake on Hondas part. I see used ones popping up everywhere now. Granted the car never broke down on us or left us stranded, im sure the next owner wont be so lucky given its 10 years old now, and has been run with no oil in the engine. Only a matter of time before that engine blows. Also dealer said struts were leaking, some camshaft was bad in the engine, and there was a leak on the "head block" We got away lucky with virtually no repairs on this, but knew it was time. Oh also the steering box had to be completely replaced under warranty at 48k right after we purchased but we didnt pay as it was warranty work. By the time we got rid of the car it seemed like on hot days it was acting up again, so we were afraid it would need to be replaced again (and it costs almost 3,000 to replace the rack and pinion steering) So near the end we afraid to drive it. I also have a 2007 Honda Accord 4cyl EX-L and it had none of these type of issues so we decided to keep that and trade the 08 as that seemed to be a problematic year for the accords. THIS CAR BURNS AN INSANE AMOUNT OF OIL AND THE DEALERSHIPS COVER IT UP!!!! I hear the V6's are the same way, oil burners. Avoid, Avoid, Avoid. Not worth risking the engine blowing, and if you don't check the oil every 2-3 weeks, the engine will blow. Im very loyal to Hondas, but feel like this was a total flaw year of the accord. I really like the new 2016's. its a difference like night and day vs. the 08.

My 1st Honda!

I had a hard time deciding between the '08 Altima and the '08 Accord, but I'm so glad that I went with Honda! It's beautiful in black with a spoiler and pin stripe. I love driving it!

A slightly different perspective

I decided to purchase a new car, because I was putting over 20,000 miles a year on a Dodge Ram 1500. I decided on the Accord after looking carefully at the Passat and Legacy. While I would have prefered to get a Passat, I could not find a 2007 Package 2 with a Manual, and the 2008s were not available with the manual and a sunroof. Compared to my mom's 2000 Camry V6, the I4 manual Accord has more than adequate power, though it's not a barn burner. The clutch is easy to modulate, the trans shifts well, but my 2-3 synchronizer is out of adjustment. The interior quality is good, though the gaps between the doors and dash are a little wider than the Camry. Great exterior styling, huge interior.

Can't Get The Smile Off My Face

I considered many vehicles; test drove a few and "settled" on the Accord EX-L V6. Is it a pure drivers or enthusiast car? No, it's not. Instead it just offers a very solid feel, more then competent acceleration, tons of very comfortable space, great sounding audio, decent fuel economy and handles more Germanic then Japanese. It brings a smile when I look at it parked, and the smile only widens as I move down the road. Visually appealing, great tactile feel from all that you touch in the cabin, and if your right foot develops an attitude, you'll find both what’s under the hood and all the chassis components more then up to the task of keeping that smile in place.

Nice, but with problems

How did Honda build a bigger Accord with more horsepower and keep the same fuel economy? THEY DIDN'T!! The advertised 21 city/31 hwy is way off. I've put 1000 miles on mine and I'm averaging about 19 MPG. Living in Los Angeles I do a lot of city driving, but my previous car ('03 Toyota Highlander w/ V6) got the same fuel economy. Not good for a 4 cyl sedan. The ride is also hard. Again, my SUV felt softer. Otherwise the car is comfortable, stylish, spacious and it handles well. The navi, Bluetooth, XM radio features are great. Get this car if you want a stylish family sedan with a good track record. Don't get it if you want good fuel economy & luxury ride.

Wonderful Sedan

190hp 4cyl vtec has good smooth power for a 4 cyl. revs up there with no complaints. The steering is pretty tight but different in a way if you're used to more road feel it leans more toward isolation IMHO... but good . The interior is tight and well put together. I'm already used to the "buttony" radio /ac controls... look, its not that bad, everything is reachable with one hand like typing! The looks of the car "grew" on me . I like it a lot now. I guess I was expecting the new 08 Accord to look dressed up ordinary but it looks classy and sleek to me. I love the way it handles, it has 17 inchers on it - Michelin 225s. Road noise not an issue with me, its acceptable.

Grown on me

We have the car 6 months. Initially the VCM was horrible - constantly hunting, vibrating, etc. much like others here and as reviewed elsewhere. MPG? Not great - around 25. At 3000 miles it all went away! Have no idea why. VCM hardly noticeable, 30 MPH HWY at 75, 26 at 80, so 75 seems to be a significant speed. Seats are firm but not uncomfortable - very BMW like. You either like them or you don't. Advise anyone considering the L to drive one for awhile if you can - some cannot stand the seats. Check the Edmunds long term test comments - they hate them. Car is now very pleasant and performing as expected. None of the squeaks, rattles or wind noise that others have complained of.

My 2008 Honda Accord Lemon

I bought my fourth Honda in December.I traded in my 2006 Se 4 door Accord.Boy do I regret that.I am having problems with the passenger side seat track,pealing paint on the rear bumper,Horrible Upholstery on the drivers side,and the major thing is an Major electrical problem with the Headlights and taillights flickering and dimming when you use the a/c and the cooling fans kick on and off.The dash lights and radio go in and out also with this problem.The 2008 Accord is a danger to the road....am a Handicapped citizen and basically Honda does not care about their faulty products.

Very Disappointed

I bought this car with such high hopes but so far all I have is buyers regret. The interior has loud vibrating squeaking rattles coming from the glove box. Even while on a perfectly paved road the rattling noise from the glove box is so bad it drowns out the stereo and I have to drive the car with the glove box open to stop the rattle. I returned the car to the dealer and all they did was drive the car around the block and tell me there is no rattle. My guess is they don't have a clue on how to go about fixing it. Also driving over 70 mph produces loud wind noise. Everything else such gas mileage, handling, stereo system is fine but it doesn't make up for the loud rattles and wind noise.

Never Again

I owned a 1990 Honda and loved it - the style, the comfort, the ride! After putting almost 200,000 miles on my Maxima, I decided to return to Honda for better gas mileage. What a mistake. The seat is the most uncomfortable seat I have ever been in. I am constantly adjusting the controls to relieve my aching back. This is not good. Rather than being excited to have a newer vehicle, I don’t even want to drive it!

Best value out there

Gets 29 mpg highway and does 0-60 in 5.9 seconds on regular unleaded! Steering is extremely accurate and allows you to feel what's going on with the road much better than Altima which had a loose and disconnected feeling. This car is bigger than i would have liked. Too bad they couldn't keep same size of previous generation accord. Seems like cars from all manufacturers are getting bigger these days though. Forgetting about size, the overall design has really grown on me. Has a chiseled look, they placed the sharp cut angles in some well chosen spots. I have had quite a few compliments from strangers. It is amazing how much room this car has though.

The rattles are enough to drive you crazy!

I bought this car because Honda has such a good reputation. I was not impressed! The car had a terrible rattle where the rear window meets the back cheap plastic. I had to diagnose and fix the problem on my own, but never got the rattle to completely stop. The glove box also rattled. It drove me crazy. I would drive with the glove box open so that I did not have to hear the rattle. The interior is cheap- a lot of plastic. The dash is ugly, nothing to be desired. On the upside, I love the exterior look. However, I just sold this vehicle after owning it for only 5 months. I was so happy to get rid of it! I am now going to go with German engineering:) Oh, and the seats are very uncomfortable

Great Car!

I bought the Accord 4DR EX-L V6 without nav 3 months ago and I have been very pleased! So far, I have averaged 25-27 mpg, driving around town. Haven't taken a road trip yet, but am pretty sure it would be even better on the highway. The VCM is obviously working. It is very comfortable, easy to drive and park. LOADS of trunk space, too. Plenty of room for backseat passengers, as well. I have owned 3 other Accords before this one and this is my fav, by far. Only 2 things could make it better; memory seats and a smoother shifting transmission. I can really feel it shift gears and wasn't expecting that. Not horrible, just takes a little getting used to.