2008
Honda
Accord
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268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
268 hp
Horsepower
248 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency7.8 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity70.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
337 L
Cargo
1,072 mm
Front Legroom
841 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Power Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Security
Security System
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
15 ft10.9"
4.85m
Width
6 ft0.8"
1.85m
Height
4 ft8.4"
1.43m
Wheelbase
8 ft11.9"
2.74m
Gallery
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Colors
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Basque Red Pearl
#401A1A
Bold Beige Metallic
#585342
Taffeta White
#FBFBFB
Polished Metal Metallic
#3B4143
Nighthawk Black Pearl
#000000
Royal Blue Pearl
#0A155B
Alabaster Silver Metallic
#CBCDCC
White Diamond Pearl
#F2F2E7
Mystic Green Metallic
#44493C
San Marino Red
#8E1126
Belize Blue Pearl
#0C1D52
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
1514 complaints reported to NHTSA
1514
Total Reports
61
Crashes
66
Injuries
13
Fires
Most Common Issues
SERVICE BRAKES
574
HYDRAULIC
451
AIR BAGS
378
ENGINE
210
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
113
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
103
Recent Reports
ODI #11692866
Oct 12, 2025
ENGINE
When cold starting my car it has a very loud rattle. Lately the rattle takes some time to go away.
Incident: Aug 1, 2025VIN: 1HGCP26308A***
ODI #11686443
Sep 10, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes are too small and where out very quickly. I've had 3 sets of breaks done and my car only has 57000 miles.
Incident: Sep 10, 2025VIN: JHMCP26318C***
ODI #11683625
Aug 28, 2025
Fire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, an abnormal burning odor leaked through the air vents into the interior cabin. The contact stated that his girlfriend was sitting in the front passenger seat during the failure. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road after a fire appeared from under the driver's side of the hood. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, but was unsuccessful. The local fire department arrived on scene to extinguish the fire. The source of the fire was undetermined. A police report was filed. The contact fractured the fire extinguisher emergency glass with his hand and was injured. The contact did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a local independent tow lot, where it remains for further investigation. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Incident: Aug 16, 2025VIN: 1HGCP26708A***
ODI #11679229
Aug 8, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On August 6, 2025, I scheduled an appointment at Ball Honda, located at 2135 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950 (Tel: 619-259-5865), for a recall service on my 2008 Honda Accord, Since I was unable to attend, I sent my son to take the car in, However, the Honda representative refused to perform the service, stating, "The recall was for vehicles purchased new, and they came with a nose mask," without checking the VIN or verifying whether my vehicle was actually affected by the recall.
Incident: Aug 6, 2025VIN: 1HGCP26358A***
ODI #11666278
Jun 11, 2025
ENGINE
VTC failure, grinding on cold start up. There is a known issue with this in my year model, 2008 Honda accord.
Incident: Jun 4, 2025VIN: JHMCP26498C***
ODI #11657492
Apr 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 109,363 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 203,684.
Incident: Apr 29, 2025VIN: 1HGCP26438A***
ODI #11647803
Mar 12, 2025
SUSPENSIONAIR BAGSWHEELS
The air bag was fixed by honda dealer free but now it shows the red light.automatic emerlgency brake light lane keeping assistance
Incident: Mar 12, 2020VIN: ***
ODI #11629786
Dec 9, 2024
SEAT BELTSSERVICE BRAKES
Seatbelt defecto
Incident: Dec 9, 2024VIN: 1HGCP26348A***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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