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Wonderful Sedan
Brian M, 02/24/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Never Again
janeyac, 05/15/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 dont even want to drive it!
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The rattles are enough to drive you crazy!
dneslen, 07/31/2011
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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
2 1/2 year review
markhamaccord, 10/26/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2nd Accord, but probably my last. Fuel economy better than I expected city 24 mpg and hwy 34 mpg. But the overall build quality of the car appears inferior to my previous 1998 Accord EXL (especially paint and leather). Currently have 60,000 miles on it. Also noticing rear brake issue and flickering headlights while a/c on. Despite having 10 speakers, still not the best sounding system. I don't think the car will last as long as my previous accord did and is still doing!
Nice, but with problems
reedner, 02/29/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Good car NOT great.
p3racer, 10/14/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is our 4th Honda, maybe our last. Reliability is very good. Our last Accord was 2000 EX-L V6 was fantastic. This 4 cyl is very noisy but cheaper. Radio display panel is a poor design. Very hard to read in daylight. This is a good car but I wish I had gotten a V6. My wife hates the radio display.
MPG is awful
Loyal to Honda, 08/26/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 7th Honda and 4th Accord. The car rides better than previous generations. However, I cannot get better than 23 miles to the gallon, even on the highway! I drive the same way I did in my 2004 Accord that got 33 MPG. I expect much more from Honda. The dealership said everything checks out, so it is just the way they built the car. Too bad. As much as I love Hondas, they can never seem to get everything working at the same time.
Worst Accord Ever?
Brahk, 08/04/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Rear brakes went out at 17,000 miles & the dealer denied that there was a problem and made me pay the cost. The front brakes have squealed since 5,000 miles. Have had it in to the dealer 4 times and they never fixed it. 3 times they denied that there was a problem. The padding in the front seats is as hard as a park bench, and the leather quality is very bad. Road noise is horrendous. This is my 6th Honda and it will definitely be my last.
Might buy American next time
honda4, 07/04/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd accord and this one had the most problems. All the power locks failed and were replaced, but it caused me to get locked out of my car one time. The rear brakes are 90% worn I was told at only 27k mi. There was a misc evaporator valve problem with the emissions.
Wish I Could Love This Car, But I Don't
Jeff, 06/16/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Based on Honda's reputation, I bought this Accord. Initially, I loved it. But, in the two years I've owned it, I have had constant brake problems (car shakes under braking and the brakes wore out early). The dealership replaced the brakes all the way around at no charge. Then I had the A/C leak water all over my feet. The seats are extremely uncomfortable. I dread the thought of long trips in this car. Finally, my biggest complaint is the noises I hear from parts of the car. Honda is known for their build quality but all I do is go from one rattle to the other. The dealership has gotten to know me quite well. As long as I have a warranty, they're going to fix my rattles.
Vtech solenoid & Motor problems
Boyoboy, 06/27/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 30,000 km I started having issues burning through oil, oil light came on & not a stitch of oil was left - this after 2 months of having a certified Honda dealer change the oil. Took it to the dealer 2X before they found the problem - the piston rings had ceased. Also, the vtech solenoid had to be changed. Note to those having oil problems - there is a bulletin about a faulty solenoid on the 2008 so fight the dealership to get it replaced. Our solenoid was replaced and they repaired the pistons, honing out the cylinders - not at all confident that this car is now safe for me to drive with my children sitting in the back. It should've been replaced. Still fighting that battle.
Brake, remote, driver's window,cd player
ceni, 03/24/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda i bought and i think is the last one. Have had all kind of problems with it, starting with the driver's window too noisy, rear brakes worn too fast , one of the remotes was out in 6 months, mechanical problem with the CD player. you name it. Never Accord again, and never on Oakville Honda again, very poor service.
Love my Honda
Love my Accord , 02/01/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car - comfortable, heated seats are great, above average mileage, gets the 'looks'.
Trouble with rear brakes
zion kodary, 12/21/2009
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has brake problems and transmission problems. Does not shift correctly; it gets stuck on 3rd gear.
Very Disappointed
kmw, 06/21/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
All Kinds of Problems
Terrible Car, 03/03/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first Honda I have purchased on my own. My entire family owns Hondas but this will be my final Honda due to so many problems. Brakes replaced under 20000k miles rotors turned and replaced under 20000 miles and rear dash replaced. 3 out of 4 door actuators replaced. Heated mirror took 6 trips to fix after they told me I didn't have heated mirrors and I had to prove it. Brakes still squeak a lot and Honda Customer service will not do anything about it. They just say they have not had any recalls when they clearly have issues with the brakes. My parents have a pilot just had their 60k mile service replaced brakes first time and still have not turned rotors. Accord is awful.
Grown on me
ljgbjg, 07/09/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
2008 EX 4 Cyl
staple15, 09/29/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first Accord I've owned since 1993, and we just sold it. We kept it for slightly under 2 years. The motor was strong for a 4 and with such a large car we averaged over 25 MPG combined driving. Our best tank was 31. The road noise was greater than expected. We had the drivers seat in for repair twice, one for a frame replacement to fix the "power ratchet" issue. Our last item was the brakes. We only got 28,000 miles from our pads and with the replacement they still were not "great". Not a bad car, but not in league with my 1993 or my Toyota.
90,000 Miles
JS, 10/18/2009
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just turned 90K and still pleased. 2nd set of tires 3 weeks ago. If purchasing tires, buy same speed rating as original. 90% interstate driving is returning 32-34 MPG. Oil change by Maintenance Minder averaging 10K intervals. No issues and will probably drive to 200K. Brake pads front and rear once to date.
Long in the Tooth
hyampols, 08/04/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first purchased the Accord in the fall of 2007, I gave it a glowing review, noting that Accord had a perfect balance of quality, value and sportiness. After nearly a year of ownership, the car seems to be getting long in the tooth. Yes, it is roomy, has a nice interior, silky smooth engine, good transmission and direct steering. Yet, the Accord seems to lack that spark posessed by its predecessor. From the hard and uncomfortable driver seat, excessive body roll, several rattles in the interior and intrusive road noise, the vehicle just does not strike a chord (n.p.i) with me. In fact, I find my 2006 Civic Ex w/Nav to be a better built, more comfortable and more engaging car.
Reliable?
BH, 11/30/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because of Honda's reputation of building a reliable car. Unfortunately, with less than 30K miles on the car, the engine malfunction light came on. I took it to the dealership to find out that all of the valve seals in both heads needed to be replaced. According to the dealership, this is the second vehicle (within a 2 week time span) that they have seen with this problem. From the sounds of it, these are not isolated incidents either. I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle.
What a Bummer!
Michelle, 12/02/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned Accords for 12 years, and I was SOOOO excited about the 2008. Only a few months later, I had issues with dash noises (still not fixed after four tries), and at 20,000 miles, the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. According to the service department, this will continue indefinitely (at 300.00 dollars a pop, it isn't a cheap prospect). We also had transmission issues that the dealer "couldn't duplicate". It was choppy and noisy. We recently sold the car for a Ford Fusion. We wanted to ditch it before it isn't worth anything at all. Honda refused to fix the problem with the brakes, couldn't hear tranny probs and after 4 tries stopped dash rattle with fuzzy black tape.
An appliance with class
john, 01/26/2008
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well, the '08 Accord (LX 4 cyl) is an awesome car. Honda delivers again. Except...its just ugly. The engine is the most refined in its class, maybe the world, the build quality is polished, and the transmission/chassis is superb. But it looks like something my grandma might buy if she wanted something "young and hip". Recently drove a new Malibu, and am hooked. Seriously considering a trade.
Oil burner
Ed K, 01/29/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Honda quality is not what they advertise it to be. They maybe at one time produced high quality engines but not anymore. My 2008 Accord EX-L V6 burns and consumes one quart of oil per 1000 mile. Their technical experts state that is normal. I definitely dont recommend this car.
An All Around Excellent Performer
Richard Packman, 12/25/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I own a 2006 Maxima which is my daily driver, but on weekends and long trips I chose the Accord. It does not feel as powerful as the Maxima, even though it has about the same horse power rating, but it provides a much more satisfying driving experience, especially on long trips. I took the car on a trip to Quebec last summer. I never felt the fatigue experienced in most of my previous automobiles. It has good power, visibility, trunk space and nice handling. I love the fuel economy, the capability of using regular gas and work to cruise in the "econ" 3 cylinder mode. The car is an all around excellent performer!
Can't Get The Smile Off My Face
dpmeersman, 10/09/2007
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 whats under the hood and all the chassis components more then up to the task of keeping that smile in place.
Great car compared to Camry
bob, 11/21/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had 2 Toyota Camrys and changing to the Accord, it's a great positive change. First better handling. Suspension is harder and the stability control made the car very fun to drive. Assisted brake is better than the Camry. More room. 2 big suitcases + 3 small ones when taking family from airport (we were 5). I can't even believe it can fit them all. Concerning some issues: road noise. I'm quite sensitive to noise and of course the noise canceling system is helping. Good point: it happens only time to time. The seat is slightly hard. I have to pull on the head rest and then it's ok. The 190 hp is there when needed. No regret compare to the Camry LE. MPG: 29 mpg mixed for the last 6000 miles!
Best value out there
stealthy, 06/22/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Reoccuring loss of Power
sweetman2go, 10/17/2010
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the 2nd Honda I have owned a 2008 Honda accord 2.4L cyl since 2008 and I have had a recurrent loss of power on high speeds every year.The problem occurs randomly, and loss power drops to the point that it wouldn't go beyond 5-10 mph even with my foot pressed down on the gas pedal, during this time NO Engine check light comes on ,this has lasted up to an hour. I have called Honda every year to tell them about this and taken the car to 3 different dealership, all telling me that since there's no engine code there's nothing they can do. I had the same problem 2 days ago. Honda is a piece crap and this is my very last Honda. I recommend do not buy an Accord
Used to love Honda..!
triton189, 12/21/2009
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my Third Honda Accord and by far it is the worst. I can't believe it! I had an "01" and "04" without any problems. I have had this vehicle a little over a year with 28,000 miles. The first "major" concern is the VCM engine. The vehicle surges at Highway speeds between 60-70 mph. It is enough to drive you insane....! Second is the wind noise on the drivers side. The brakes also are terrible...! I had to have the front replaced and the rotors turned at 20K miles. Now the back brakes are acting the same way at 27,800 miles. I have leather seats and it is like sitting on aluminum seats at a high school football game (Hard as a Rock). I will not consider Honda for my next vehicle..!
Stay away from these accords
Alex, 06/04/2018
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 90k miles on it. Ran decently good. At 96k miles had to replace vtc actuator made horrible noise upon start up I always used 5w20 synthetic been as required, replaced timing chain, lower ball joints wear very quickly replaced them 6 months back to back 3 times. Inner and outer tie rod ends twice, they burn oil like crazy. I added 1-1/2 quarts in between oil changes. Power steering pump leaks, the rack and pinion leaks then starts clunking. And has to be don't on alignment machine. Sway bar bushings twice, calipers relaxed twice on front, Honda said they know the issue that they used calipers on different vehicles and they're not made right and pads will clunk as well. The Honda emblems peel, the front grill chrome bubbles up. Car shakes when stopping. I've had it aligned twice and they say its perfect, and tires rotated and balanced. Starter went out at only 100k miles, check engine light comes on over, and over fix one thing then there's something else. Dealership says all is normal and cars supposed to burn oil it's normal, it's a crock of bs. Honda is now horrible, I love my old Hondas simple and easy reliable and dependable. This this is a hunk of crap. Only good thing I can say is has great gas mileage. Oh and ac works when it wants to. Honda to us all a favor stop send schematics back to Japan and let 🇯🇵 Japan build Honda they do a awesome job. These cars now suck. I've put over 6k just on maintenance only owned it 2 years and Honda wouldn't help for nothing. I sold it at 114k miles and traded it for a Toyota with 200k miles just to get it outta my site. Huge loss but my Toyota truck is awesome 200k miles and is way better than pos accord. Unbelievable Honda used to be unstoppable.
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Meh..
WTS, 12/25/2022
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car runs like a Honda.. Interior 2/5 Exterior 2/5 Engine 3/5 Be sure not to let anything fall into the side of the seat where the center console is. Just take the loss and move on. Never gonna find what you dropped.. Save your money. It's about to be 2023... It's best to get a car that's not 15 years old. Don't care what make and model, a vehicle over 10yo, knowing most people don't take basic care of their cars. Save an extra 3 grand, go buy yourself something nice. I'm Asian, we dont know anything below an A+. This car, C-.
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update on rear brakes
eec1, 05/16/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I finally had to change my rear brakes at 18904 since the wear sensor was squeaking. No rotor turning (cutting) was needed (I never turn my rotors). I did the job myself with the appropriate Honda brakes (43022-TA0-A40); the new pads also have a spring clip to help separate the pads. Honda pads also come with M77 Molykote brake grease for the shims. I dont like to use aftermarket brakes since the one time I did for my previous Honda my rotors warped. Since the class action suit for the rear brakes was over I tried to collect by sending a letter to Honda with documented proof of mileage and cost of brakes. Honda reimbursed me for the cost of brakes with shipping.
Disappointed
mgraze, 08/01/2017
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
First let me say that I am a lifelong Honda fan. I've owned 6 cars and a motorcycle by Honda from 1978 to 2008. However, Honda really dropped the ball on the 8th generation Accord, at least the 2008 V6 EX-L that I owned. I bought it used 3 three years old with only 14700 miles on it. But after the first week I noticed that the drivers seat was unacceptably uncomfortable and had to use a butt pad as for the entire 5 1/2 years that I owned it. Also, they really cheaped out on the interior materials. The center armrest and outside arm rests were made of the thinnest vinyl I have ever seen and would shred if you looked at it funny. I had to replace the center rest before I sold it in mid 2017 but left the ripped drivers side as it was. Interior materials were much cheaper than our 2005 EX-L 4 cyl which is still going strong and has not signs of wear inside. Additionally, I had serious mechanical problems that I should not have had on ANY car let alone an Accord. Transmission had to be rebuilt at 55000 mi. Steering rack had to be replaced at 85000 mi. The one thing my car excelled at was brake wear. I didn't have to do the brakes until 90000 miles(!) and then only the fronts. The rears had plenty of meat left on pads and rotors. I have seen others complain about their brakes so go figure. I'm not completely soured on Honda and would not hesitate buying another one down the line but this particular specimen was something of a lemon. Fortunately, I was able to get a fair price for the car and I replaced it with a near-pristine 2006 Infiniti M35 with approximately the same milage. Needless to say, it is a vastly superior car in every conceivable way AND I got it for less than I sold the Accord for. Accords hold their value pretty well, Infiniti's don't so good for me.
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Honda...ONLY THE BEST!!!
Jason, 10/13/2017
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2008 Honda accord 2.5 years ago with 86k miles and she now has 141k miles and has only needed oil changes and a set of brakes and a set of tires, this car has been EXTREMELY RELIABLE and has NEVER once left me stranded. I have anxiety and normally worry if I'm not in a safe vehicle but when I'm in my Honda Accord I know for a fact I'm not gonna get stuck. The speakers are 6.5 inch all the way around I replaced them with pioneer speakers, the 6 disk changer I love, I love the moon roof, the cold air she blows, the purring I-Vtec engine that sips gas especially on the highway. Seats are comfortable and the trunk space is huge, believe me when I tell you Honda is the MOST RELIABLE car that you will EVER find. I feel sorry for the ford, Chevy, and dodge owners breaking down, while the Honda owners are the kings of the road. When you see a fellow Honda owner throw a wave at them and beep your horn and show your proud ownership of your Honda. BUY A HONDA ACCORD TODAY.
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2008 accord
Leslie Bozman, 03/24/2017
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Each 2008 2009 accord had tears in middle console armrest...ungrateful to accord EX L much better quality of leather trim
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08 V6 Accord
carlos_zuniga1, 11/01/2011
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 20,000 miles this car now has 62,500 miles. Its been a pleasure to drive. Reliability is incredible I have spent $0 dollars on repairs besides regular maintains (oil changes). I love the sound system. The power is decent but a bit under power for it's size in my opinion a 300HP engine would be ideal. The ride is smooth but not as a Toyota. The car handles awesome for being a sedan. The navigation gets the job done. Center counsel is good but has too many buttons. The car sits 5 bodies (including driver) comfortably the leg room is huge. Tech package comes handy. I average 22mpg mixed driving 18 city and 28 highway. Over all i am satisfied with the car.
Sonata has it all over Accord
bri310, 06/12/2011
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this Accord after my lease was up on my Hyundai Sonata. Seemed to be a great price and looked comparable to Sonata. Biggest mistake I ever made. The Accord is extremely uncomfortable over long trips, you can litterally feel every crack,bump and pit on the road. the interior fabric and trim is CHEAP( all mouldings around the doors are drooping and wont stay in place, seat fabric is cheap as well.This car is absolutely terrible in the snow,I would not reccomend driving it in the snow. the positives are the gas mileage and it has been reliable despite the discomforts. In My opinion the Sonata Is definately a much better value. Hyundai is the old Honda, and Honda is the old Hyundai
2008 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L V6
Lynette Durbin, 06/05/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I went from a 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5, with a lift-kit. I usually put $35 dollars worth of gas each day, and that only got me from home to work each day. It was pretty bad. Road noise on it was horrible, and just a few weeks ago I decided to change it out for a Honda Accord. I love this car! I don't necessarily like the color, but everything else I adore. Interior is superb, exterior is very stylish. Gas mileage is perfect. I filled it up with $60 dollars and it lasted me about 450 miles. There's a lot more to say about this car but, to sum it up, it's perfect.
My First New Car
Tim, 01/29/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only getting 15 mph city driving & 20 mph overall on 1/2 highway-1/2 city driving using very conservative driving habits! Fuel economy not good for a 4 cylinder engine built by a firm advertising itself as "the most fuel efficient automaker in the world." 190 hp engine has plenty of power when you need it to accelerate onto the highway. Steering is very precise with only about 2 turns of the wheel lock-to- lock. Has great ride/handling balance- not too firm yet not too soft-so you don't sacrifice the ride to get good handling. Autotransmission upshifts/downshifts smoothly. Cloth front seats big & comfortable. Three people easily fit in back seat. Love the sunroof. Do not notice road noise.
Never again
Sharon, 08/09/2015
2008 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful
At 96000 miles, I just put my 5th set of back brakes on the car! Honda tells me it's the way I drive... Funny I'm driving a Toyota for the last two years and the back brakes still need replacing... Other than a new battery at 3 years and problems with spiders and webs causing a sensor to break, front brakes x 1 and tires etc it's been reliable that is if you don't mind replacing back brakes every year or two!
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Would not buy again
Rick Kirchoff, 06/28/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car lacks the performance and handling of previous years. Gas mileage is horrible too, 20 mpg city/highway after 6000 miles. Passing gear seldom works when needed. Driver's seat is not fully adjustable using 8-way power seat which is very uncomfortable. Shift- hold-control prevents coasting after hard acceleration. Reminds me of driving a boat, have to think several miles ahead if you want to do something. Car is not as nimble- footed as previous years. Daytime running lights..yuck!!! Automatic mirror dimming does not work during daylight hours and performs poorly at night.
My Honda Accord LX-P
kingule, 04/02/2008
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
All I can say is stay away from this vehicle. 1) Road noise= Loud 2) Vehicle Ride= Very bumpy. 3) Headlights= DIM. For your safety, do not drive this car at night on back roads. 4) Gas Mileage= Poor. 20 - 21 mpg no matter what the driving conditions, even with cruise control on the highway. 5) Seats= Like sitting on a church pew. 6) Rattles,Rattles and Rattles again 7) Horrible wind noise OK, now some positive things: Will be happy when I get rid of it!!!
Bad fuel pump
Chuck, 07/28/2010
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Honda used to mean qualities and reliabilities. Not anymore, workmanship on the accord is not acceptable. There are big gaps between where strip of foams cannot meet the cabinet. Around 12K, sound of the horn gets so low that I couldn't hear it when I'm inside the car. At 34K the gas pump went, and couldn't start the car. Dealership told me there were OLD diesel fuel found in the tank that cause the fuel pump stop working. My question was how does diesel fuel gets into the tank to begin with? and doesn't diesel fuel gets dilute by subsequent gas fuel? I've been driving for 20 years and know the difference between the two. Traded a BMW 328. Forget about Honda.
Good Value
Fred Kovalyak, 05/21/2016
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Just Broke in
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Piece of crap
Melissa DeMars, 01/19/2019
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 19 people found this review helpful
It is a Fred Flintstone car that you pay a lot of money for because of the Honda name. I have to admit, I got suckered in. I thought I was buying something quality because it was a Honda. This thing is nothing but a tin can. There's so much road noise you get a headache driving for more than an hour. After 74000 miles, the engine blew and of course the dealer and the Honda company would do nothing to help us with this problem even though there is recall on these motors. This company totally sucks. I would never buy another Honda item EVER!
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Never buy a honda, NEVER!!!!!!!!
James, 04/18/2008
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have always been a gm person, but I gave Honda a try, which was a gigantic mistake. It wouldn't even start on the second day, it had Major airbag problems and transmission problems. The build quality is also terrible, the front fender fell off at 4,500 miles (I didn't even go over any bumps) I need my car for work driving on the highway, and this Honda has broken down on me twice while cruising at 65 mph. This all happened in about a 5 month period, I ended filing a lemon law suit, got my money back and bought a better car since the end of February, I've been driving a new Chevy impala ls (base model) and it has not given me a single problem please, if your buying a car, don't buy a Honda!
Great Car for People Who Know Nothing About Cars
Ricks rides, 10/01/2018
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 25 people found this review helpful
My girlfriend has one of these, (EX top of the line V6 all options) I build cars and trucks for various performance purposes such as drag racing, autocross, roll racing etc. Naturally I find cars like hers to be uninspiring, vanilla, no soul. Not embarrassing necessarily, but nothing to take pride in either, this car is pure (MEH). However, this car can take one hell of a beating. She hasn't washed it in over 2 years, trashed the interior, did very little maintenance, but we cleaned the car and threw it up for sale and people actually want to buy this thing. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, but these people seem to know nothing about cars which makes it a great car to buy and beat on and then sell. Other than that you should really consider aiming a little higher in life If this car is something you're excited about.
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steering wheel column
shellb92, 05/25/2012
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought my car almost 2 yrs ago. It was cute car and great on gas. I bought it used so at first it needed a little work. I left the lot w the car and the car died, so they replaced the battery. Plus none of the car key remotes worked so they replaced all those batteries.
My first and my last Honda
Ivan, 11/22/2020
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 15 people found this review helpful
This car was my first Honda and it will be last. I bought this car new because I heard good reviews about Honda, but at the end I was very disappointed. I will never buy a Honda. Most of the cars companies only care about making money and forget about us, the customers. We have to pay the price so they can make millions of dollars.