2008 Honda Accord drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 56 complaints for the 2008 Honda Accord, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driver traveling speed limit on interstate 40 outside kingman, az. Driver drifted off the road, over corrected, and struck a wooden post at the end of guardrail, causing car to leave the roadway. The air bags did not deploy, leading insurance investigators concerned. Insurance adjustors felt the car could be fixed until a large hole was discovered in the transmission. Concern to all was that air bags did not deploy.
Above start date and mileage are estimates as this seems to have always been an issue. The engine sputters when accelerating through the first few gears. This is noticeable around the 20-35 mile per hour range, but may occur before or after that speed. It seems dangerous if acceleration is needed when the car will not respond. I have looked up honda service bulletins and it seems there a re a few that "might" fit the issue.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Honda Accord
- Brakes 583 complaints
- Air bags 379 complaints
- Engine 245 complaints
- Lighting 117 complaints
- Electrical system 109 complaints
- Seats 34 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints