Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2008 Honda Accord

Nine problems related to loud engine noise 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.

1 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2020

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.

2 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer (cape girardeau Honda, 385 siemers dr, cape girardeau, mo 63701, (573) 334-6919) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

3 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

Makes a loud noise on a cold start and then it goes away. Call the dealer and he said it was the vtc actuator issue.

4 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact shifted into park position but the vehicle continued to coast. The contact put the vehicle in reverse and noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact was then able to park the vehicle but when the vehicle was placed in drive position, the engine shut off independently. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed for a transmission and front mask failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was not provided. Sms.

5 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2015

The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing is broken According to my mechanic and is causing abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light is turn on and the car has stalled on me. And once when I have placed the car in the park position it has rolled on me.

6 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was restarted however the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that NHTSA campaign id number: 11v395000 (power train) was not valid. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

7 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2012

2008 Honda Accord ex l 4 cyl burns an excessive amount of oil. Generally I have to put in a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I have taken it to the local dealership where they updated the software, but that did not fix the issue. There is also a loud sound that comes from the engine when the engine is started. I used to only here the sound on cold engine starts, but now it makes the sound every time it is started.

8 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2010

Around 4:45 p. M. , Thursday, March 11, 2010, I took my 08 Honda Accord to goodson Honda I-45 north, houston, texas, because at approximately 30,000 miles loud noises was coming from the rear of the vehicle. It appeared that I was having serious brake problems. After an inquiry of the brakes quality and performance, the service advisor, carl reed confirmed that the rear brake shoes would be replaced with a better quality. He informed me that Hondas corporate office had selected a new company that would provide better quality, and longer life spans of their brake shoes and pads. In addition, Hondas technician had to replace the front brake pads at approximately 20,000 miles. The qualities of the brake system using low quality brake pads and shoes have proven to be a nuisance for owners. The service advisor, carl reed, drove the vehicle to the rear of customer service and it stayed hidden for about 20 minutes. Then one of Hondas rouge technicians, jose terdomo, drove the vehicle inside the service area where it was visible from a window. He kept the hood of the vehicle open as he removed the rear brake shoes. Around 6:10 repairs were completed, and I checked the vehicle out at 6:19. When I turned the air condition on after departing from goodson Honda service department, contaminated air flowing from the vents initiated an immediate respiratory discomfort. While venturing back and forth to work Friday, 03/12/2010, the air quality that flowed from the vent was unfit for humans to breathe. As it flowed from the air condition vents, it permeated the air with dangerous nanoparticles, lethal chemicals, and irritant gases compressed with tetrafluoroethane (r-134a). This dangerous mixture quickly attacks the respiratory and central nervous systems with its lethal combination. If you need further information, please feel free to contact me.

9 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2009

Every single day when I start up my 2008 Honda Accord 4 cycl. Automatic from a cold start there is a horrible noise (rattle) from what sounds like the engine. The Honda dealership in waldorf, MD has tried to fix this problem 3 or 4 times. Now they say they won't try to fix it anymore, even though the problem still exists. I've been told by Honda that it is the vtc actuator and it is a defective part. Til this day 5/15/15, I have not been able to get the issue resolved. The problem started about a year after I got the car. It is the only annoying and unnerving problem with my Honda. Why can't this issue be resolved? I found all these complaints in the Honda technical service bulletin and have been fighting this issue with Honda ever since. Obviously Honda knows about it. At cold start-up, customers may complain about a loud engine rattle that lasts for about two seconds. The probable cause is a faulty vtc (variable timing control) actuator. This applies to all 2008 Accord l4 (two/four door) vehicles, 2009 Accord l4 two-door VIN 1hgcs1¦9a000001 through 1hgcs1¦9a004953, 2009 Accord l4 four-door VIN 1hgcp2¦9a000001 through 1hgcp2¦9a029528, and 2009 Accord l4 four-door VIN jhmcp2¦9c000001 through jhmcp2¦9c010096. Parts information vtc actuator p/n 14310-r44-a01 vtc oil control solenoid valve o-ring p/n 15832-raa-a01.



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