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2008 Honda Accord Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Honda Accord has 178 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Honda Accord

Brakes
545
Airbags
356
Engine
178
Electrical
88
Lights
85
Powertrain
62
Other
54
Steering
33
Seats
19
Speed Control
18
Suspension
17
Structure
17
Visibility
16
Tires
8
Seat Belts
6
Wheels
6
Latches & Locks
4
Fuel System
4

178

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 1, 2025ENGINEWhen cold starting my car it has a very loud rattle. Lately the rattle takes some time to go away.
Jun 4, 2025ENGINEVTC failure, grinding on cold start up. There is a known issue with this in my year model, 2008 Hond...
Sep 16, 2024ENGINEEngine is making rattling noise at cold start... I see it being reported by 1000s of 2008 honda acco...
Aug 14, 2024ENGINEThe contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she reversed the vehicle into her dri...
Sep 23, 2022ENGINEMisfires from the eco mode it goes to
Mar 17, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the eng...
Jun 1, 2021ENGINEThe engine rattles loudly for about 3 seconds on could start-up. The componet that is failing is the...
May 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 1-quart of e...
Dec 18, 2020ENGINEI WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND 30 MINUTES INTO DRIVING MY WARNING LIGHTS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS BLINKING, ...
Sep 21, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, T...
Jul 8, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHIC...
May 30, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH CRUISE C...
Mar 12, 2020ENGINEWHEN STARTING UP MY 2008 HONDA ACCORD, I EXPERIENCE A VERY LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VTC A...
Dec 17, 2019ENGINEI OWN A 2008 HONDA ACCORD WHICH I PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2008. AFTER I REACHED ABOUT 75,000 MILES I...
Oct 13, 2019ENGINEWHILE DRIVING TENSIONER BOLT BROKE LEAVE VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR ANY POWER EXCEPT FOR THE ...
Sep 25, 2019ENGINE2008 ACCORD 4 CYLINDER HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BECAUSE OF FACTORY DEFECT PISTON RING.
Aug 14, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING SOUND ...
May 22, 2019ENGINEWHEN I START THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING AFTER IT HAS SET ALL NIGHT IT RATTLES FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. T...
May 21, 2019ENGINEMY VEHICLE'S PISTON RINGS ARE DAMAGED AND MY VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL. I NOTICED THAT AFTER CHECKING ...
May 20, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD STARTED, A CROAKING NOISE EMERGE...

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