Used 2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Nice, economical, clean Honda
John, Denver, CO, 06/24/2021
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Original owner. Bought as a ten year investment. Now in our 13th year. Reliable. Great gas milege. Clean. Garage kept.
Where has the Honda of old gone?
focusfanatic1, Four Oaks, NC, 10/24/2011
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
21 of 28 people found this review helpful
I at one time was a die hard Honda fan. I owned a 1991 CRX, and a 1994 Civic. Both were solid dependable cars. I purchased a 2000 Accord new, and it turned out to be a lemon. I mean literally, I received a payout from Honda on a frequent problem. I decided in 2008 to give Honda another chance, after all, my previous cars were great. Should not have done it. I purchased a new 2008 Accord. Problems started with the transmitters having to be replaced, I needed new rear break pads and a new battery before the car hit 30K. The interior is cheap. The vinal on the console arm rest and door arm rest bubbles up when it is warm outside. Never again Honda, I'm going elsewhere.
2008 ex accord,the good ,bad, ugly.The
sonny76, Lake Lynn, PA, 07/26/2011
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
The price was right,color fine,seats great,power and economy 24to31 looks great ,room ,super,but the tires didn't make it,one was deformed or out of round.Took dealer a long time and effort to get it right. next problem,the ft. brake rotors,out of round,honda replaced them,solved that problem. then the back rotors went out of round,I had to pay for the turning 100 bucks,that was bs honda. Have 42000 miles on car ,it is now debugged,smooth,fun to drive ,fine for long trips .It just took to long to get it right.
Honda reliability reputation-A thing of the past
Jim, Culpeper, VA, 11/13/2015
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
15 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new and had problems shortly after with fit and finish - the carpet would continually pull up on the passenger size. The dealer failed 3 times to re-attach it and after a stern talking to, agreed to replace the carpet with one that fit. In the meantime, the dealer would perform unnecessary maintenance at their convenience until I gave the service manager an F-bomb laden speech about who gets to decide what gets done to my car on my money (they threw out my 15$ old filter and mobile 1 synthetic change that was less than a month old to replace it with shop-quality replacements that time). I had the usual problems with brakes and rotor replacements and I thought it was all over. Then I get a notice about oil burning and the 2.4L engine. They extended the warranty in a way that seems to suggest they will try to weasel out of paying out. This is done by limiting mileage and date and specifying a redemption process which is a PIA. I did have to add a quart between changes, but I try to take care of this car as if I would keep it forever - this is why I spend the extra money to get high-quality fluids and filters and yet keep to the mgr's maintenance schedule. I have just sent some used oil out for analysis and if it shows oil burning at 73K miles, I will trade the car in. The transmission went out at 72k and required a full replacement. Since I had no faith in the abilities of the dealership, I had the work done at an independent shop I trust. I inquired about a "honda good faith" program and the gentlemen basically tried to hang up on me when I told him I wasn't working with a dealer. I asked him how long a transmission should last and the answer in a nutshell was 5 years/50K miles. This lifetime on a modern car is, quite frankly - unacceptable. I've had 3 Hondas in the past and they were boring and reliable. This one is just boring. So no more Hondas for me. Ever.
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Very Good Car for middle class sedans
Happy Driver, 11/05/2010
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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...
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