2008 Honda Accord: check engine light

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Engine · 113,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 5, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

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.

Filed Sep 14, 2021 · Engine · PA

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.

Filed Dec 19, 2020 · Engine · 30 miles · CA

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

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Engine · MA

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 was then taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

In 2008, I purchase a new honda accord v6 paid with financing $25,000. I purchase a brand new vehicle to not have to be bothered with someone else problems. When my car reached 100 thousand miles in the winter, I heard a loud knocking sound under the hood and I was loosing a lot of oil. I took my car to the dealer. My engine light was on and start blinking. The dealer pulled the dtc and the p0301 cold was present. A service bulletin 13-078 and case # 312-cv-01377-s1 told me that would be no cost to me because I was a class member. This was from a class action filing that 1.5 million honda were defective because of a manufacturer defect. I was told this would fix my $25,000 investment honda I purchase and paid in full. Since then I went to the community honda dealership in orland park illinois and on april 2019 the p0301 code was present again something new and the p0420 dtc. I paid again for tune up which the 1st cylinder was fouled out again the third time this year. The director of the service department name bob stated for this repair again would cost me $8,000 and smiled. I said I could not afford that repair and because now that the first repair which I was lead to believe was going to fix the effect and did not. I was sold a lemon and I need honda to repurchase this vehicle and give me a brand new vehicle similar to the one I purchase for $25,000. The community honda service director would not warranty my tune up because he said I need piston rings again. I then contacted honda corporation and informed them of my issue with the vehicle I purchase with was a defect. Took two weeks for the regional director per dana honda rep stated no more assistance will be given to this defective vehicle which is a manufacturer defect that I would not have purchase if I had known. I then had to go to pep boys to avoid blowing the engine and catching a fire for repa

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · NY

Check engine lit. Engine room 1500--2000. Computer indicate transmission sensor. I replaced it but doesn't help. Removed minus battery. Check engine disappears after 40 miles check engine appear again.

Filed Feb 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 45 miles · LA

My car is pulling codes 339, 303, and 302. Misfiring and from time to time the check engine light flashes and won't go above 30mph. Click link below for the information about a recall for all 2008 honda accord engines. Http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/honda-service-bulletin-09-050/

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Engine · 121,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 45 MPH, the engine seized and the check engine and service indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle, but it would not accelerate over 15 MPH. The vehicle was taken to bianchi honda (8430 peach st, erie, pa 16509, (814) 868-9678) where it was diagnosed that the engine piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2018 · Engine · MD

The check engine light kept coming up with the maintenance light and the oil level kept dropping.I took it to autozone and I got these coded p3497 and p3400. I did a research myself and found out that there was a recall on this issue as stated in honda's bulletin 11-033.the recall covers all accord from 2008-2010 which mine is included. I called accord to notify them about these but after they looked up the VIN,I was told my car wasn't included. Honda's bulletin says all 2008-2010 v6 accord so why is my car exempted? Please kindly look into these issue. Thank you.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Engine · 173,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed engine oil leaking onto the spark plugs. The technician stated that the spark plugs needed to be repaired. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer (meyer honda, 1268 central park dr, o'fallon, il 62269, (618) 622-0588), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 30,000 miles. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · GA

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.