2008 Honda Accord Review

2008 Honda Accord is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 194.10 in length and 58.10 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Honda Accord has 24 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,160 with just total of 10 recalls in the past 2008 Honda Accord. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 22 of gasoline in the city and 22 on highways.

Make: Honda
Model: Accord
Trims Available: 24
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,160 USD
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY
Tires: 225/50R17
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Honda Accord 2008 Trims

2008 Honda Accord LX Sedan

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord LX-P Sedan

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX Sedan

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan with Navigation

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord LX Sedan AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord LX-P Sedan AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX Sedan AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan AT with Navigation

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Sedan AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Sedan AT with Navigation

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 29 HWY

2008 Honda Accord LX-S Coupe

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX Coupe

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe with Navigation

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 31 HWY

2008 Honda Accord LX-S Coupe AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX Coupe AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe AT with Navigation

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe AT

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe 6-Speed

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe 6-Speed with Navigation

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe AT with Navigation

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe AT

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1HGCS11728A004325
  • 1HGCS11728A013560
  • 1HGCS11738A011106
  • 1HGCS11748A000230
  • 1HGCS11778A026577
  • 1HGCS11788A008122
  • 1HGCS11708A014237
  • 1HGCS11798A000207

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 09E063000 started on /Date(1258520400000-0500)/.

Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007. THE ACCESSORY WAS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE NOSE MASK MATERIAL TO INTERFERE WITH PART OF THE HOOD LATCH. IF THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE NOSE MASK INTERFERES WITH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM THE HOOD MAY POP OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN.

Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall 11V395000 started on /Date(1312430400000-0400)/.

Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.

Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall 16V056000 started on /Date(1454389200000-0500)/.

Summary: American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.

Recall 16V346000 started on /Date(1464062400000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

Recall 17V030000 started on /Date(1484024400000-0500)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

Recall 17V545000 started on /Date(1504152000000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

Recall 18V268000 started on /Date(1524715200000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Recall 18V268000 started on /Date(1524715200000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Recall 19V502000 started on /Date(1561608000000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

Recall 19V378000 started on /Date(1557979200000-0400)/.

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2008 Honda Accord look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Honda Accord’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 22 miles, which is lower then 2007 Honda Accord.

The 2008 Honda Accord is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 10 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Honda Accord that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Honda Accord is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Honda Accord has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 22/31 mpg city/highway.

Honda All models of 2008

Honda Accord

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Civic

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Civic Hybrid

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda CR-V

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Element

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Fit

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Odyssey

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Pilot

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda Ridgeline

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Honda S2000

$20,360 - $30,510
22 City / 31 HWY
24 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

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