Six problems related to engine have been reported for the 2008 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2008 Accord.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over and saw that the engine was on fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire; a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The fire department stated that the fire started because of the electrical fuel ignition in the engine. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint and stated that a representative would be sent out to investigate further. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
I have 34,000 miles on my 2008 Honda Accord ex, the engine has been revving when I reach approx 2,000 rpm and the dealer tells me this is normal. The car began making this sound only a few months ago, so it is not normal. I am also told that my rear brakes are already worn and need replaced ASAP. The cost of the brakes to be replaced is over $500, which seems a little steep, especially with Honda already having settled the lawsuit over this models brake issues.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle seemed as if it would suddenly turn off so the contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact then restarted the vehicle but the issue continued to occur once on the road. The contact called an authorized dealership and was informed that the valves did not feed properly and slipped causing misfires. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,800. The current mileage was approximately 57,000.
Variable cylinder management transmission unexpectedly surges in traffic. In heavy traffic, or slippery road conditions, a sudden unexpected surge in the car could result in hitting the car in front.
Engine stops running at idle or while driving, is difficult to restart. Dealer could not reproduce. No engine error codes found. Occurred on more than one occasion.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 60 mph, the contact experienced excessive vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately three times and they switched and rotated the tires. The failure still persists. The current mileage is 6,000. Update 10/01/08 the dealer informed the consumer that the vibration was caused my a motor mount location problem that Honda was aware of and was working to correct it. Updated 10/03/08.