Six problems related to power steering fluid 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.
I started my car up in the morning and warmed it up for about 15 minutes then as I go to put it in reverse the battery light came on I then put my car in park and turned it off then I turned it back on and the battery light was still on I decided to just go because I have to be at work in an hour as I am driving down I five the radio stopped working like the side of the vehicle started flickering and my headlights turned off and I was now driving down I-5 in the dark. Fortunately I made it to my location parked my car and it completely died. I didn't open my hood and started checking my battery and my alternator etc. I confirmed my battery was fine and that my alternator had failed. I then notice fluid was leaking from the power steering pump to the alternator. Now my car is has no power and even if I get it jumpstarted it just dies.
My car was leaking fluid which I was unaware. My starter went out and the dealer said that the power steering fluid was leaking so bad if I did not repair it there could be an engine fire as well as damage to the alternator. He had to replace the entire power steering pump because he said that the leak was too bad to just replace the o ring and hose. I brought my car to moss motors in lafayette, louisiana for the repair. I believe that since I only had 70,000 miles on my car that this power steering system is an obvious defect and safety hazard.
Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that he noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and steering gear box were leaking. As a result, the steering gear box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 63,000. Pm.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph she noticed a growling sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the power steering fluid was low and would have to be filled. After the power steering fluid was filled the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician stated the alternator would have to be replaced. The failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. The mechanic stated there was a power steering fluid leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
2008 Accord coupe purchased 3 months ago, 4800 miles; whining sound that worsened over a week. Power steering fluid level well below the lowest acceptable level. Replaced with Honda power steering fluid. No signs of leakage under car. The Honda service department examined the car today and says the steering rack must be replaced. They confirmed that Honda will cover all charges. Not what I expected of my first Honda.
2008 Accord coupe purchased 3 months ago, 4800 miles; whining sound that worsened over a week. Power steering fluid level checked well below the lowest acceptable level. No signs of leakage under car. Honda replaced the rack and pinion steering in warranty. Not what I expected of my first Honda.