2008 Honda Accord engine problems

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1. Filed Sep 16, 2024TXEngine

   Engine is making rattling noise at cold start... I see it being reported by 1000s of 2008 honda accord sedan owners. My car mileage is only 120k. I need Honda dealer to fix it as this is a Honda company issue

   NHTSA complaint #11614954 · source
2. Filed Aug 15, 2024163,000 miGAFireTowedEngine

   The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she reversed the vehicle into her driveway and exited. After five minutes, an abnormal odor of smoke was detected. There were sparks detected in the engine compartment, and the vehicle caught fire. The fire consumed the engine area up to the dashboard. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment or police report filed. The insurance towed the vehicle to a tow lot…

   NHTSA complaint #11608773 · source
3. Filed Jul 30, 2024163,000 miGAFireTowedElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off in the driveway, she was informed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that she noticed flames coming out from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle burned significantly and was propelling burning particles. The fire department advised the contact to exit the residence and to stay in the backyard for…

   NHTSA complaint #11605393 · source
4. Filed Feb 11, 2024FLBrakesEngine

   Brakes: ABS system has been feeling funny for some months. Engine: Consistent P3497 Code which has turned into a check light ON.

   NHTSA complaint #11571265 · source
5. Filed Jan 13, 2023113,000 miTXEngine

   The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine misfired with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the spark plugs were fouled and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that at approximately 12,000 miles later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer…

   NHTSA complaint #11501611 · source
6. Filed Jul 5, 2022GAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I am having issues with my transmission. My gears get stuck between 2nd and 3rd gear while driving. It loses power and I have to switch to Neutral and put it back in Drive in order for it to become unstuck. I have taken it to Honda, and they told me it was the computer, and several other things. They replaced $2000 worth of parts and the problem still happens. I took it back to Honda and they told me I needed a new transmission after they took $2000 from me. This initially…

   NHTSA complaint #11472404 · source
7. Filed Jan 28, 202280,000 miILEngine

   The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 1-quart of engine oil per 1,000 miles driven. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that after researching the failure, he became aware that similar vehicles were experiencing the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been contacted or notified of the failure. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11449307 · source
8. Filed Sep 14, 2021PAEngine

   The engine rattles loudly for about 3 seconds on could start-up. The componet that is failing is the VTC ACTUATOR. This problem is casuing the engine light to go on. Also, I found out that the VTC Actuator on honda accord is a common failure. This is not a coincidence, it is a manufacture defect. In addition, it is putting my life in danger while it may cause engine failure. The VTC actuator rattles have been confirmed by independent mechanic.

   NHTSA complaint #11432978 · source
9. Filed Dec 19, 202030 miCAEngine

   I was on the highway and 30 minutes into driving my warning lights, check engine light is blinking, triangle with exclamation, car misfiring. I can't drive the car too far without it misfiring. I was left stranded. This is the fourth time this has happened where the car has left me stranded. I have paid for 3 alternators in 4 yrs because of oil dripping in

   NHTSA complaint #11384151 · source
10. Filed Nov 15, 2020180,000 miCAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Wild emotion hard shifting hesitation and high rpms shifts around 456 rpmit doesn't seem to do this when the car is running cold versus after it's been on a trip and engine is warmer. On cold start the vehicle not in motion makes a loud noise not sure how to describe it

    NHTSA complaint #11374728 · source
11. Filed Oct 12, 2020184,000 miTXEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    This 2008 honda accord constantly misses mostly from cylinder 1 and sometimes just spits oil out of the tailpipe.the misses happen at idle, and almost 100% when attempting to pass making it extremely unsafe. It has had many sensors replace, its timing belt replaced, all coils, and sparkplugs many times. The mechanic says the spark plugs are laser irridium and should last 100,000 miles but are lucky to last 10,000 miles. I am not sure what documents to include but am just…

    NHTSA complaint #11363923 · source
12. Filed Sep 22, 2020MAEngine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated while the engine revved. The contact pumped the brake pedal multiple times before the vehicle resumed normal functions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11360456 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology