CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Honda Accord has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,521 complaints with NHTSA, including 62 crashes, 13 fires, 67 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (451 reports).
2008 Honda Accord recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
Corrosion can cause the air bag control unit to fail.
Most common 2008 Honda Accord problems
Problem areas named in the 1,521 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 451 |
| Air Bags | 379 |
| Engine | 210 |
| Exterior Lighting | 113 |
| Electrical System | 109 |
| Power Train | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 58 |
| Service Brakes | 56 |
| Unknown Or Other | 48 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 41 |
What owners report
RADIO WILL SHUT OFF AND MAKE A LOUD THUMB HAVE TO TURN CAR OFF MULTIPLE TIMES THERES TONS OF POST ABOUT THIS IT NEEDS BE RECALLED AND FIXED ITS EXSPENSIVE LUCKILY I HAD EXTRA HEAD UNITS AROUND CAUSE THE WHOLE AC AND RADIO HAS COME OUT
The tire tread came completely off, separating from the side wall.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While attempting to register the vehicle, the contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E063000(EQUIPMENT). The contact indicated that the vehicle could not be register at local DMV office due to the incomplete recall; the contact indicated that the part listed in the recall was not installed onto the vehicle.
CV Axle broke without warning. Minimal safety risk, had to push the car across traffic to a parking lot. Had the vehicle towed to independent garage for repair.
My daughter was in a accident on the freeway which was pretty bad the car is totaled and she was injured because the air bags never came out.
2008 Honda Accord questions
Does the 2008 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2008 Honda Accord: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda Accord?
Based on 1,521 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (451), Air Bags (379), Engine (210).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Honda Accord has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.