10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,252 miles

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problem #144

Jul 272017

Accord

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise. Additionally, the vehicle burned oil excessively. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (dublin Honda located at 6300 dublin blvd ca 94588) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was irreparable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed and offered no assistance. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Dublin, CA, USA

problem #143

Apr 012016

Accord

  • miles
Terrible gas milage and massive oil burning. Took it into O'hare Honda who replaced 2 oil pressure switches after they updated the vcm software. I also had oil consumption monitoring done and was told my car doesn't burn enough oil. It was monitored to burn 9/10ths a quart for every 1000 miles and was told it needed to burn at least a full quart for every 1000 miles for Honda to offer an engine replacement. For the last 2 to 3 years I have been adding 2-3 quarts every oil change and I used to get 4000-6000 miles per oil change when I bought the car certified pre-owned (cpo). While under warranty I made claims to Honda and they would tell me I am using the wrong oil. The dealer valley Honda when I bought the car specifically told me that I needed to put the same quality oil into the car as the previous owner and according to their records the vehicle was only serviced by them and the only oil to put in the car was full synthetic 0W20 and that is all it has ever had. Please note oil changes every 4K to 6K miles at 80 dollars each seemed good, but now it's every 2K to 3K miles at the same price not to include the additional quarts at 10 dollars each costing me an additional 20 to 30 dollars each oil change and I am averaging 13 to 17 miles per gallon city/highway combined a far cry from the original 19 to 29 miles per gallon previously achieved as promised. All services done to the vehicle include: Timing belt replaced, oil pressure switches replaced, fluid serviced and flushed; brakes, transmission, power steering, coolant system all of these were done on the same day, with a heavy bill of 1300 dollars. Timing was done because the engine oil consumption issue and because I was told the vehicle had over 100K miles and it was required. Currently I have 133K miles my 2008 Accord ex-L V6 navi.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #142

May 262017

Accord

  • 88,600 miles
Defective vtc actuaftor. Honda & dealer knew by 2011 that the part was defective and defectively designed, and should have recalled it. Now, in spite of being "out of warranty, " they should replace or reimburse. I did replace and am seeking reimbursement, so far denied.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #141

May 262017

Accord

  • 88,000 miles
The vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The mechanic explained that it was not merely defective, but was a design defect, for which there had been recalls for other/later models years. I confirmed this with a google search. I was told that, were the part not replaced, the damage could be catastrophic. Cost - over $600. I complained to Honda of America, and sought reimbursement. They denied it, saying it was out of warranty. Car has about 88,000 miles and warranty was for 5 years and 30,000 miles. However, Honda of America representative said he would sue Honda if it were him. I should receive reimbursement, and there should be recall on this part.

- Canby, OR, USA

problem #140

Jan 012011

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
2008 Honda Accord issues, spark plugs, battery light, and traction light indicator turn on and engine pulsates and stutters, door lock actuator fail before 50K in both driver door and rear driver side. Brake rotors are worn down very easily and rear pad wear down faster than front with uneven wear.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #139

Dec 152016

Accord

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 65 mph, the engine began to rev excessively and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor failed due to the timing chain being defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #138

Jun 012014

Accord

  • 120,000 miles
Excessive engine oil consumption for the past three years. This is a known issue.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #137

May 012017

Accord

  • 75,000 miles
From reading online, it appears I'm one of many who have a vtc actuator issue. Honda service people never know what I'm talking about even though it's in a bulletin 09-010 from Honda. Engine has loud cough sound upon starting the car, after being off for 6 hours or so. This should be part of a recall & customers shouldn't be charged for this but that's obviously what they want to do to us.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #136

Apr 092017

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving on the interstate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 06/07/17/

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #135

Mar 302017

Accord

  • 110,000 miles
3.5 V-6 engine rattling loudly

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

problem #134

Sep 212008

Accord 4WD 4-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
I have noticed that my 2008 Honda Accord (vn [xxx]) has been consuming plenty of oil. After reading about the millions of complaints I decided to ask how can I get my car fixed by the local dealer. Two of my friends, personal and mechanics at the Honda dealer have said I should contact the corporate company and ask for the recall issue. I have also followed the instructions from the site (www.hondaproblems.com/trends/excessive-oil-consumption/). I hope this letter will help me with my favorite auto company. If you have any questions, please contact me at [xxx] or via email [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #133

Mar 022017

Accord

  • miles
Car sporadically dying (electrically and all) while in drive or in motion of forward driving (while going 30 + mph) and then just as sporadically turning itself back on. Makes chain dragging sound similar to worn brake pads but the sound will change pitches while driving between 0-43mph. After 43 mph it no longer makes odd sounds but as soon as deceleration begins it is at risk to either temporarily "die' or slightly jerk and almost "die". this has happened while driving up to 20 times within 3 miles and the first time it "died" was while pulling into a parking spot and fully stopping. It has not done it for the last couple days and local mechanic could not diagnose it as the battery was in great condition and everything appeared to be plugged where it should be.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #132

May 312016

Accord

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The vehicle was taken in for sevice under tsb 13-078. The vehicle was diagnosed that cylinders 1, 2, 3, and the piston rings failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, cyclinder 4 failed. Cylinder 4 was not replaced, but was included in the tsb. It was not reading an error at the time. As a result, the engine failed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

- Sewell, NJ, USA

problem #131

Feb 222017

Accord

  • 93,867 miles
Engine is burning oil, american Honda states I am not in tsb #11-033, but they just told me my passenger air bag is involved in the takata recall, transmission 1-2 shift doesn't feel right

- Massapequa Park, NY, USA

problem #130

Jan 082016

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
I have a 2008 Honda Accord ex L V6 and the problem I'm is my car died before it died I was on the highway and it started jerking so pull off the highway and as I come to a stop light the battery lights come on light turn green as I hit the gas very slow to shift into gear then it dies and I note the battery and also the alternate is less then a yr old once I jump it off it started up no problem but once I put it in reverse it did not move I give it gas and nothing

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #129

Apr 042016

Accord

  • 90,000 miles
Oil consumptiion, no leaks, no smoke, just oil during every 400 miles.

- Olyphant, PA, USA

problem #128

Mar 032016

Accord

  • 90,000 miles
Loud rattling noise at cold start for 4 seconds from engine.

- Olyphant, PA, USA

problem #127

Dec 292016

Accord

  • 88,000 miles
Engine seized....mechanic found no oil in engine....oil life still showed 40%....no other warnings regarding low oil.

- Wethersfield, CT, USA

problem #126

Sep 162014

Accord

  • miles
Engine uses two to three quarts of oil between oil changes. The problem started around 60,000 miles. The check oil light does not come on. The engine will knock when starting when the oil is low.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #125

Dec 232016

Accord

  • 141,000 miles
I have a 2008 Honda Accord ex-L which I bought new with 153000 miles. It started using oil several months ago. After my last oil change I checked the oil at about 1000 miles and it was over 2 quarts low which I replaced and checked it again after about 600 miles and found it to be over a quart low. I have the oil & filter changed ever 5000 miles and this should not be happening.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

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