2008 honda accord issues, spark plugs, battery light, and traction light indicator turn on and engine pulsates and stutters, door lock actuator fail before 50k in both driver door and rear driver side. Brake rotors are worn down very easily and rear pad wear down faster than front with uneven wear.
2008 Honda Accord engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving 65 MPH, the engine began to rev excessively and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor failed due to the timing chain being defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Excessive engine oil consumption for the past three years. This is a known issue.
From reading online, it appears I'm one of many who have a vtc actuator issue. Honda service people never know what I'm talking about even though it's in a bulletin 09-010 from honda. Engine has loud cough sound upon starting the car, after being off for 6 hours or so. This should be part of a recall & customers shouldn't be charged for this but that's obviously what they want to do to us.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving on the interstate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 06/07/17/*lj
3.5 v-6 engine rattling loudly
I have noticed that my 2008 honda accord (vn [xxx]) has been consuming plenty of oil. After reading about the millions of complaints I decided to ask how can I get my car fixed by the local dealer. Two of my friends, personal and mechanics at the honda dealer have said I should contact the corporate company and ask for the recall issue. I have also followed the instructions from the site (http://www.hondaproblems.com/trends/excessive-oil-consumption/). I hope this letter will help me with my favorite auto company. If you have any questions, please contact me at [xxx] or via email [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
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.
Engine is burning oil, american honda states I am not in tsb #11-033, but they just told me my passenger air bag is involved in the takata recall, transmission 1-2 shift doesn't feel right
I have a 2008 honda accord ex l v6 and the problem I'm is my car died before it died I was on the highway and it started jerking so pull off the highway and as I come to a stop light the battery lights come on light turn green as I hit the gas very slow to shift into gear then it dies and I note the battery and also the alternate is less then a yr old once I jump it off it started up no problem but once I put it in reverse it did not move I give it gas and nothing
Oil consumptiion, no leaks, no smoke, just oil during every 400 miles.
Loud rattling noise at cold start for 4 seconds from engine.
Engine seized....mechanic found no oil in engine....oil life still showed 40%....no other warnings regarding low oil.
Engine uses two to three quarts of oil between oil changes. The problem started around 60,000 miles. The check oil light does not come on. The engine will knock when starting when the oil is low.
I have a 2008 honda accord ex-l which I bought new with 153000 miles. It started using oil several months ago. After my last oil change I checked the oil at about 1000 miles and it was over 2 quarts low which I replaced and checked it again after about 600 miles and found it to be over a quart low. I have the oil & filter changed ever 5000 miles and this should not be happening.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact noticed a pool of oil under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that there was an oil leak and a socket needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine would need to be removed to repair the oil leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Vsa/brake/check engine/and ABS light.
High oil consumption and engine cold making noise. Honda repaired this issue 2 times in the past under warranty, issue a extended warranty that expires and the issued has happended a third time.honda knows the issue is happening to the cars and all honda does it fix it until the car is out of warranty
My car makes a loud rattling noise during cold start.
Car rattles from cold starts. Honda dealership notified but cannot replicate, because it was driven there. Took honda many years to release a service bulletin, but what about us that are out of your warranty? Called honda customer service, and even though the bulletin reads all 2008 accords, they keep repeating VIN specific. Case #05211326. Honda step up and fix your mistakes. The date is incorrect, it has been going on for a while, did not save the date.
Car lost power and nearly stalled when sitting at a railroad crossing intersection. This was later confirmed to be a oil leak into the pistons that caused the engine to misfire. Car would not run smoothly and nearly stall when driving up to 50mph.
Check engine light intermittently on and off from 02/2016 (codes p1009 camshaft position and p0341 camshaft position a circuit each time). Car stalled a number of times when running stationary and in motion in august 2016. Honda dealer on august 9 found camshaft timing chain stretched and in need of replacement. Car had 41,059 miles on odometer and power train warranty of 60,000 miles or 5 years. Repair cost $1,562.90. Honda refused any compensation even though mileage well under 60,000 miles and the vehicle was in excellent working order including engine oil level. Repair should have been covered as an exception under warranty. Consumer reports magazine shows frequency of repair very poor for major engine problems for 2008 honda accord(obviously unknown at time of purchase 12/2007). Major engine problems not cited for honda accords from 2005 through 2015 in consumer reports magazine.
Vtc actuator car makes rattling noise at start-up and at other times.
While driving, oil light flickered, upon investigation noticed car had lost 3 quarts of oil . I had noticed a momentary rattle upon start up of engine that went away quickly. Honda stated they needed to replace the vtc actuator(o rings, head gasket, timing chain, cylinder repair) before they could do an oil consumption test. Upon research which indicates the actuator is an issue and they refuse to take responsibility . Honda did not want to service it under a recall notice.
This is my second complaint about the oil consumption extended warranty. This issue began a year ago. On 8/15/2015, honda offered and extended warranty for the piston/vct issue that caused the car to consume too much oil. The extended warranty says.."if the vehicle is experiencing high oil consumption, contact any authorized honda dealer for and appointment to have it insepected and, if needed repaired. Please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer for two full days to allow them flexibility in scheduling." this quote is right from the warranty. A year later and honda will not honor this warranty. What they do is make the car have a oil consumption test. If the car is not burning more than a quart in 1000 miles they say its not a problem. Honda mall of georgia claimed my car is burning 3/4 of a quart therefore this is not a problem. Around 7/1/2016, I had my oil changed at gwinnett place honda. I am 1000 miles away from having my next oil change and the "grinding" noise hit my car again. My oil light came on. I checked and was down to 2quarts of oil. I had to add two quarts. Bringing car in today 9/7/2016 to start yet another oil consumption test. Honda knows this is an issue, yet will not honor the warranrty!!!!! They extended the warranty to get the federal safety agency off of its back yet writes unwritten rules that protects them from fixing the issue. The extended warranty is useless unless they fix the issue.
Excessive oil consumption. I change the oil religiously every 3-4,000 miles even though the owners manual says 10,000. If I did not add oil, 2 qts every 1,500 miles it would be bone dry at 3,000. No blue smoke, no oil drips left behind
Vtc actuator makes loud rattle with almost every start. It is an engine problem on 2007 to 2012 honda crv as well as 2008 to 2012 accords. If this part fails, the engine will seize up and could cause the driver to lose control. Honda has verified the problem but since the vehicle is out of warranty at 75000 miles, they refuse to remedy the problem. Given case number 04825102 and contacted product concerns department but still refused to address problem. Vehicle has service notice 09010. Honda tech confirmed they have had may problems and even had to get a replacement part for their replacement part. This needs to be dealt with by honda, but they are not taking any responsibility.
Engine clicks when starting, especially when cold. It sounds like oil is not getting to the engine. I believe it may be related to the vtc actuator.
The vehicle was running smoothly on the freeway, being driven at approximately 64 MPH - there were no warning lights on (check engine, low oil, temperature..) - suddenly there was a metal clank from the engine compartment followed immediately by a plume of thick clear smoke that completely engulfed the car as the engine stalled and died - within a matter of seconds. The smoke cleared rapidly, and looking under the hood, nothing seemed to be amiss. No fire, no more smoke, no leaking fluids, but the engine was completely dead. Subsequent attempts to re-start it produced only the click of the starter - the engine refused to turn over. The car was towed to an auto repair shop where it was discovered that there was absolutely no oil in the engine which had caused it to seize. For the past 18 months the car has been burning quite a significant bit of oil. During that period, it needed at least two two quarts of oil between scheduled oil changes - there never was any oil leak. Two weeks prior to the incident, it was topped off with two quarts of oil when the low oil and check engine lights came on. When the engine was finally opened, it was discovered that the piston rod had snapped off when the engine ran dry of oil (see attached pictures). Subsequent research has revealed that honda is aware of several problems involving excessive oil consumption for this particular engine configuration and model year (2008 3.5l v6 pzev). I have also discovered official several honda service bulletins that are relevant and pertinent to this issue. So far, my best attempts to get a resolution from american honda has produced no result even though I submitted documented evidence that the car was serviced regularly as per honda's recommendations and its long history of problems and repairs relating to excessive oil consumption.
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