2008 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
20 - 25 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(597 Total Reviews)
Disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
I bought a Honda because I thought it would be reliable. So far the A/C system broke twice. The second time I was told that it was caused by road debris and the warranty would not cover it. I had to shell out $724 + tax. A call to American Honda was no help. It seems there are lots of Honda owners with this problem. The condenser is vulnerable to damage. I also had problems with the rear brakes. The inner pads wore out at less than 20,000 miles. They claim the caliper slider got corroded. No warranty coverage. Rear trunk lid rattles. Lots of road noise. Yes, the paint chips easily. No mirror defroster on this. The warranty is good for nothing. Anything that goes wrong is not covered.
Favorite Features
The handling is good.
Suggested Improvements
This car needs a redesign of the A/C condenser so it is not easily damaged. Needs better quality control from the factory. Needs defroster for mirrors. Better noise control. The trans sometimes doesn't upshift when it should.
Questioning Honda
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
I was so happy when I first got my new accord. Soon after I bought it, I started experiencing some issues. First my remote didn't want to work most of the time. Then even when I didn't press on the gas it would start gassing while I was in park. Then I had to replace my rear brake pads. I have kept up with my service but when I start the car it makes a rattling noise. I owned a 94 Honda accord before this and I was never disappointed. Wondering if I should just trade the car in to protect my family.
Favorite Features
speaker system, great interior
Suggested Improvements
Better rear braking system, we shouldn't have to replace pads after just a year!
Great Except Brakes
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
We have owned Accords since 1983, all have been great cars. I have bought 9 Honda's since 2005. But like everyone else, the rear brakes are a real headache. Numerous problems with rotors and pads and dragging the parking brake. 97% of our miles are interstate, so we don't use brakes much, I can't imagine how many problems I would have if we urban commuted. Honda has been stonewalling the brake problem for months, if you are out of warranty, too bad. Even if you have had repairs under warranty that didn't fix the car right. They just don't care.
Favorite Features
Power, fuel mileage, standard Michelin tires on EXL, XM.
Suggested Improvements
The continual brake problems really take away from the enjoyment, Honda's attitude toward it is even worse, not the dealer, but Honda national. This will be out last Accord, I will not keep fixing brakes every 8-12k miles.
Best car ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I just got back from a 3000 mile road trip from California to Sandpoint Idaho. The Honda was very comfortable to drive and averaged 32.5 miles per gallon. I have the v6 - manual sticker said 25 hwy, 22 in town... I get 27 in town. This car is the best I have ever owned.
Favorite Features
performance and gas mileage
Suggested Improvements
none
Rear brakes
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Great car but rear brakes went after one year! I called the dealer and they would not cover it. My mechanic could not believe the brakes had to be replaced. He actually bet me money it was not my brakes, he lost!
Favorite Features
Style
Suggested Improvements
Brakes! Also difficult to turn off the child locks. Still can't figure it out!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
High cost of Ownership
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
2nd set of brakes at 50,000 miles. NEVER ever had this problem with any car I owned, let alone Accords. No change in driving habits. At $700+ a brake job, it adds up. Miss my 2004 Accord. Sold with 200,000 miles 1.5 years ago and I still see it around town. At year end, I'll look at the Lexus.
Favorite Features
Roomy.
Suggested Improvements
Build and quality not there. Used to be a solid feeling auto. Not now.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
a/c-heater rattle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Had the car a year. Great gas mileage for a v-6. Terrible rattle in a/c- heater area, sounds like a Ping-Pong ball bouncing around inside when a/c is on. Noticed it a couple months after buying & after several trips to dealer, they duplicated noise and replaced heater sub-assembly. Noise went away, until couple weeks ago and it's back. Very annoying. Hoping to hear from someone experiencing same problem - looking for help.
Favorite Features
exterior design, gas mileage
Suggested Improvements
Switch for heated seats in bad location.
Not worth it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Right from the start, I began having problems. The driver's seat does not adjust properly and the factory and dealership would not change it which gave me lots of back aches. Gas mileage is horrible on highway at 21 mpg. Driver's seat does not go back far enough. Engine performance is very lacking. This car has the 6-4-3 eco system. Do not buy it. When gas pedal is floored abruptly, the engine pauses for several seconds then slowly gains speed. The transmission does not downshift properly... If you're in drive and you decide to floor the gas pedal at 10 mph, the transmission stays in 3rd gear and does not shift lower unless you do it manually. Will not buy another Honda unless changes.
Favorite Features
It works. That is about all I can say. It is reliable so far.
Suggested Improvements
Performance. Get rid of 6-4-3 eco system. Change power seat functions. 2004 Honda got better gas mileage and lots better performance.
What?? I can't hear you !!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
Purchased our Accord without any hesitation as we have had a 94 Accord for many years (still have it) and our sons have Odysseys and a Pilot. The main problem we encountered with the 08 model was ROAD NOISE. Exterior noise from trucks, motorcycles, construction equipment on the highway and the constant whining of the tires on the interstate. The noise problem has reached a point now where we are getting ready to trade in the Accord for another brand of vehicle. Driving on the highway, at highway speeds, with the windows rolled up and the a/c running sounds like we have all four windows rolled down.
Favorite Features
Accelerates and handles very well in curves. Have 26K on the car and have had no other major problems.
Suggested Improvements
Give us a quiet ride. You might think that road noise is a minor problem but you are WRONG.
Honest 30,000 mile review
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
The good news, for the money, tough to beat. Lots of features, very good engines, excellent transmission, steady handling, tons of room, and still, very reliable. My mileage, is averaging about 28.5 mpg city/hwy combined. On the highway, I got as high as 32 mpg, and I drive somewhere between 75 and 80. However, like so many reviews, I too, have had a brake problem. Had to have the rotors turned at 25,000 miles, but that was it. Also road noise. Honda should've, not could've, made this more quiet, but still not as terrible as described by so many others.
Favorite Features
Hmmmm, engine performance, (outstanding for a 4cly), mileage (for a big car), handling and price.
Suggested Improvements
Many! Road noise, the seats, (more like they are over-engineered) brakes, some dash rattles, flickering headlights (minor issue on this one), location of seat heaters, no seat memory. Still, a very good car, but I honestly admit, as a loyal Honda owner, the other reviews stand correct.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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