2008 Honda Accord: engine failure

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 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 May 14, 2018 · Engine · 75,000 miles · VA

Engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds upon cold start. Online searches reveal this is a known problem with the vtc actuator and a tsb has been issues (the federal safety agency #10087883). Mechanic says could result in catastrophic engine failure if not fixed. I feel that honda should pay for this repair on my vehicle.

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Engine · NJ

2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to engine trouble. *ld the consumer stated the actuator was the cause of the engine failure. The dealership and manufacturer failed to properly notify the consumer or remedy the failure.

Filed Dec 20, 2017 · Engine · 235,000 miles · GA

2008 honda accord ex-l v6. Engine failure. Heading home and car cut off. Pulled over and called my mechanic for a tow to his shop. His diagnosis was engine failure and he stated a new engine is the only fix. My mechanic runs a small shop in a small town and he tells it like it is. He recommended selling the car for scrap rather than investing in the new engine. I was upset. This is a nice car and is quite clean. But during my five years of ownership I have added oil every week to keep it topped off. Spark plugs fouled often enough to carry extras in the trunk along with a ratchet and socket. When they fouled I would pull over, change them and go on my way. I still own the car. But it is has too many miles and is too old for inclusion into the class action settlement. This isn't right and it's the first and last honda I will ever own.

Filed Aug 12, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · IA

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.

Filed Jul 15, 2017 · Engine · IL

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.

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Engine · 155,000 miles · NJ

Tl* 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.

Filed Dec 30, 2016 · Engine · 88,000 miles · CT

Engine seized....mechanic found no oil in engine....oil life still showed 40%....no other warnings regarding low oil.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Engine · 42,000 miles · AR

Check engine light blinking under normal driving. Engine needs to be replaced. Honda won't cover because car is 5 months out of warranty. Only has 42,000 miles. Was told excessive oil consumption even though I have noticed no excessive oil consumption. Last week was told engine misfire issue and they replaced rings and pistions.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Engine · 61,500 miles · NJ

Defect in engine with vtc acuator. At cold start the engine rattles loudly for about 2-5 seconds. Honda claims there is still no fix for problem. See honda service bulletin 09-010.I feel vehicle will become unsafe to drive if there is an engine failure at highway speeds.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · GA

2008 honda accord ex-l model I-4 engine (2.4l) started excessively burn oil in engine after 2,000 mile with new engine oil changed. After new engine oil changed, even the indicator of oil viscosity indicate 60% remain (honda has the system), when oil checked, oil volume shows under minimum oil level. It make me very worry about engine oil consumption so quickly as unusual to compare other cars in my experience. When I went to check any evidence of oil leaking at 2-different local oil shop, we couldn't find any oil leaking evidence. This is 2nd time that happened. This is unacceptable to the customer. One of my college has 2008 honda accord coupe (2.4l), he has same problem. He is change engine oil every 2,000 mile due to burning engine oil issue (no clue of leaking) I checked this issue via web site and find that the article " american honda settles class-action suit over oil-burning claim for honda v6 engine only" on automotive news (oct.22.2013) but unfortunately, the article says that accord vehicles with four cylinder engines are excluded from the settlement" I am wonder why honda accord 2.4l engine got this exclusion from engine oil burning so quickly. Please investigate this issue on honda accord 2.4l engine asap. Update 9/15/15*cw . Updated 11/28/2017