I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as I go to put it in reverse the battery light came on I then put my car in park and turned it off then I turned it back on and the battery light was still on I decided to just go because I have to be at work in an hour as I am driving down I five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights turned off and I was now driving down I-5 in the dark. Fortunately I made it to my location parked my car and it completely died. I didn't open my hood and started checking my battery and my alternator etc. I confirmed my battery was fine and that my alternator had failed. I then notice fluid was leaking from the power steering pump to the alternator. Now my car is has no power and even if I get it jumpstarted it just dies.
2008 Honda Accord electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight did not work. Also, the vehicle's battery died and was replaced ten times under warranty since it was purchased brand new. Also, the driver's side electric window stopped working. Gwinnett place honda (3325 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096, (678) 274-6206) diagnosed that an uncovered fuse caused the failures. In addition, the sun roof malfunctioned and the remote casing failed. The contact stated that the extended 75,000 mile warranty expired by five miles; therefore, the dealer would not repair the vehicle for free. The contact replaced the fuse on her own, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags), 16v056000 (air bags), and 09e063000 (equipment); although, the dealer stated otherwise. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 32 MPH, another vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and knee injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the electronic control unit fractured, which caused the air bag to engage later. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,929.
V tec actuator makes griding noise when start a car for 2 to3 seconds
Door lock, rear passenger side, automatically unlocks when I lock the doors. This has happened before on the driver side, rear door and was replaced due to recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also received a takata settlement notice. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The dealer (cape girardeau honda, 385 siemers dr, cape girardeau, mo 63701, (573) 334-6919) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Have tried to get all 4 windows to roll down none of them will have had it tested and they cannot find out what the problem is to me this is a safety problem just in case the car doors won't open then you need to roll down the windows and you can't
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While attempting to start the vehicle, the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated, including the check engine indicator. While driving, the speed would not increase past 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Takata recall and SRS safety went to the autoairbagsettlement.com website and unable to find any links to file a claim online, this has been repaired but still want t be a part of it. The other recall still has no remedy at this time and judging from the text on the federal safety agency recall #16v‑056 it sounds serious. Please help me to remedy this situation. Thanks,
Takata recall sometimes my sideairbag signal blinks and when I press the brake paddle hardly it sounds like rough and also sometimes when I touch the door I feel little bit electric shock.
Takata recall, excessive oil consumption, vtc actuator loud grinding on start up cold or warm!!!!! Honda would not fix because I was 15,000 miles over their grace period. I asked for good will and a big company that honda is sure won't go bankrupt fixing my car.... But the girl I talked to was some what rude to me and just asked if I wanted the better business beau phone number. Their needs to be a class action law suit for the replacement of the vtc actuator, because sooner or later I will have engine failure and honda knows about the problem. I have read 90% of the 2008 4 cylinder accords have the problem and some of the newer models have the same problem. And I have heard they will replace the part, and soon after it does it again!!!! Defective part!!!! I hope I can get some help, because honda knows about the problem and I cant afford a new engine when the timing chain goes and everything with it!!!! Thank you.
Car caught fire doors locked would not let me out.car shut off no brakes.
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.
Takata recall, we bought this car for over 16,000 at gormleys automotive. After getting it home there were certain repairs that we needed asap. The car was definitely in a previous accident as we could see when the paint chipped that there was the original honda white underneath. The car has 3 recalls. Lights come on that do not make sense and even though we didn't receive a manual, I looked things up on the internet. The engine belt rumbles, the suspension is way off, the leather seats and sidearms have ripped because they were replaced by cheap parts. The car loan is for 331.00 monthly and still is owed a siginificant amount on. Steward financial harasses with phone calls if you are an hr late on a payment. Unacceptable. I am disabled and can barely make ends meet. I do not want to pay for a car that runs like a hoopdee when its supposed to run like a honda. Turning it does not grab the road, stationary the engine rumbles. I am a female so I do not know to much about cars. What I do know is that I cannot afford to have repairs done on a car with such a large amount owed on it.
Vsa brake and ABS light come on and off intermittently. Braking test with lights on show ABS does not work. Numerous complaints on web sites about moisture entering the control module. No response from honda other than replace the $1200.00 module.
1. Excessive oil consumption. 2. Rear breaks require pads changed after every 15k -17k ml of driving 3. Battery failed after 1 1/2 of service, about 20k mi.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS, the vsc and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was also informed that the repair parts needed to be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 06/27/16.
Purchased my accord new off the lot.1st problem came exactly 1 month later 2 sensors had to be replaced. Oil light consistently stayed on I was having to change or add oil all the time. Ive been to every honda dealer in san diego. Mission valley finally agreed to a oil consumption test but they assured me nothing was wrong. Their solution was anytime I needed oil I could stop by any honda dealership & they would be happy to top it off for me. Because of this oil problem & the sensor consistently staying on the car began to lose power & shot out the timing belt. My car has been in my driveway since last july2015. After sending honda numerous letters ron from honda motor co finally contacted me. Final result his recommendation was to take the car back to the dealership for another oil consumption test to be done & if theres any other problems I would have to pay out of pocket. Because the car was only covered for 60,000 miles. I'm so over this car & honda. I no longer feel safe driving a honda!
Ignition switch problem car would sometimes start sometimes would not even do anything no power no clicking just dead new battery everything checked out okay when I brought it to the mechanic left me stranded last week and had it towed this time it failed to start with all attempts, replacing ignition switch, car was off when this happened each time
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems. *smd the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors were replaced and the check engine light continued to stay on.
Car just stalled in rush hour traffic - very scary. Got pushed to shoulder. Car started and then stalled. Had to get towed. Computer diagnostics show nothing. Mechanic has been driving it and there are no problems. Reading about how honda has ignition switches that go bad.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. A police report was not filed. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v395000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,965. The VIN was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the safety restraint warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and an abnormal noise was heard when shifting gears. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the vtc actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Lights dim (and entire dash momentarily losses power) frequently.
The remote key fob fails to lock the vehicle after stopping, turning off engine and exiting. Also, the doors remain locked after the vehicle is stopped and engine is turned off.
For the 2nd time since 2008, I've had to replace the sparkplugs due to PCM issues. The engine light will come on and gives an error code of p0303. Unfortunately you can only go to honda to have the computer updated, and they will try to sell additional services. Today they refused to update my computer stating the only way to fix was to replace all the sparkplugs despite the service bulletin stating otherwise. Despite this being a manufacturer issue honda has forced car owners to pay for this repair with no true fix existing.
On thanksgiving night 2012, I went shopping and got back to my parents house around 11:00pm. I had gifts and food in the car and the power door locks locked on me automatically with me in it. I finally was able to open the passage door and got out. The car door locked again and I was not able to get into the car either by using the keyless entry nor by manually trying to unlock it with the key in the door lock. I had to let the food stay in the car over night as well as the other things I had purchased. I am so glad I did not have my niece with me. The next day, I had to spend $60.00 to get a locksmith to open the door. About 6 months later the automatic door locks that locks when you put the car in drive, keeps locking every time a make a stop and pull off again. This is driving me crazy too. This is truly a safety issue. I can only imagine if I had a child in the car, what would have happen. The local news featured a news story with a woman who is having the same problem with her honda crv about 3 months ago. This is a real problem that the honda manufacture needs to address either thru recall or extended warranty. Enough is enough.
Engine makes noise when starting up that goes away after around 5 seconds. Was told atc actuator was bad.
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