2008 Honda Accord: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 180,000 miles · CA

Wild emotion hard shifting hesitation and high rpms shifts around 456 rpmit doesn't seem to do this when the car is running cold versus after it's been on a trip and engine is warmer. On cold start the vehicle not in motion makes a loud noise not sure how to describe it

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 Aug 21, 2015 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the transmission hesitated and the rpms increased rapidly. The engine, vsa, and tire pressure monitoring system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · MS

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.

Filed Dec 12, 2012 · Engine · 79,500 miles · FL

Driving on the highway, felt a slight hesitation and then check engine light came on. Immediately exited and when I came to a stop, the car was idling very rough. Did research and it's very evident that this is a known issue by honda because several people have complained that cylinder #3 spark plug is so damaged that ceramic pieces are completely missing! I can't believe that there hasn't been a recall with so many incidents. I am being told that honda will not cover this as my car is no longer under warranty! This should be a recall! There is also an issue with engine oil being low but yet there are no leaks. This too appears to be a known issue. I was told at my last oil change that my oil level was extremely low but yet there were no signs of any leaks. This too should be a recall!

Filed Oct 12, 2011 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a voluntary recall involving the rear brake pads. The technicians replaced the rear brake pads. After the repair the contact experienced a failure with the rear brakes. While driving at any speed and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would hesitate to stop and exhibit an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rear brake pads were replaced a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2009 · Brakes · 412 miles · IN

I purchased my 2008 honda accord on 10/16/07. At 412 (10/30/07) miles I had severe brake squeal that only occurred under light to medium braking. I took the car into the dealership and was informed that the rear rotors were glazed over (as if the parking brake was on - which we do not use). They machined the rotors and replaced the pads. At 1441 (11/30/07) the rear brake squeal was back. The dealership then replaced the rotors and scuffed the pads (per honda's direction). Again at 2332 (1/22/08) I took it in for brake squeal. They informed me that the squeal was not load enough to determine where it was and that they did not have a fix even if they could find it. They told me to continue to drive the car until it got louder. I continued to drive the car and it continued to squeal with every braking attempt. At 16589 (2/20/09) I took the car in again to see if they had a fix. At that time I was told that the rear brakes were worn down to the metal (only the inner pads on both sides), the rotors were gouged and the dust boots had melted off allowing dirt to get into the pistons and leak brake fluid. This was not detected during my normal tire rotations. They replaced the pads, rotors and calipers and told me that the problem would be back (diagnosed by the dealership as premature rear brake failure). Four days after I got the car back the squeal was also back. Our car is typically driven by my wife with our 15 month old son in it. I am worried that since the squeal is always there that the detection level for this failure is very low. I consider this a major safety issue with this car and am worried about my wife and son along with all the other people complaining about this issue on carcomplaints.com. This is the number one complaint with all cars manufactured (new and old) in the last 90 days. Please thoroughly investigate this safety issue on the 2008-2009 honda accords. If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.