When cold starting my car it has a very loud rattle. Lately the rattle takes some time to go away.
2008 Honda Accord engine problems
251 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,300. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 251
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 79,300
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine8
- Cooling system5
- Exhaust system2
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Engine: gasoline1
- Cooling system: fan1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Accord engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Honda Accord engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Oil consumption 72Check engine light 40Engine failure 22Stalling 19Knocking 15Misfire 15Loss of power 8
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
VTC failure, grinding on cold start up. There is a known issue with this in my year model, 2008 Honda accord.
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
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 and deemed the vehicle a total loss. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
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 safety. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact was unsure whether the police arrived at the scene and whether a police report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle had melted. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
Brakes: ABS system has been feeling funny for some months. Engine: Consistent P3497 Code which has turned into a check light ON.
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 and the spark plugs were replaced again. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency ID Number: 10152430 (Equipment, Engine). The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact back to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Misfires from the eco mode it goes to
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 started approximately 5 months ago when my engine light came on.
Went to get my smog check and the found the problem and he diagnosed the problem as a nose mask.
Questions about the 2008 Honda Accord engine
Does the 2008 Honda Accord have engine problems?
Owners have filed 251 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Honda Accord, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda Accord engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,300 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Accord engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Accord have bad engine?
The Honda Accord model years with the most engine complaints are 2018 (587 complaints), 2008 (251 complaints) and 2019 (195 complaints).
Other 2008 Honda Accord problems
Brakes 577Airbags 379Lights 113Electrical 105Transmission 70Seats 34Acceleration 33Steering 33Body 31Visibility 26Suspension 22Seat belts 21Locks 14Driver assistance 12Fuel system 11Wheels 11Tires 9
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