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1HGCP26828A••••••2008 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda ACCORD build (20 vs 6).
20on this build
1263on the model
213builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 7Hydraulic 4Air Bags 4Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingAug 2020
Driving down the road at any speed the headlights dim every 10 to 15 seconds. Had the battery and alternator checked by a professional and both was good. Seen many complaints about the exact same issue with the exact same year make and model vehicle. This is not a new issue
EngineMar 2019
I purchased my vehicle one year ago (december 2018) and have had a grinding noise upon starting the vehicle. This grinding noise occurs during or weather and cold weather. I went to a honda dealership where they ran an oil consumption test and came to the conclusion that the vtc…
Air BagsJul 2016
The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2016
Yellow sac spider blocking venting of fuel tank yellow sac spider built nest in evap system causing blockage and triggering a dtc code p2422 (evap cannister vent shut valve close malfunction). This problem has been an issue for 2008 and 2009 honda accords and a technical service…
StructureJan 2015
The paint on my black 08 honda accord is beginning to peel on the hood. It just started this week and is about the size of a 50 cent piece or a bit larger. I understand that honda is not interested in correcting the problem. My 1998 civic never had this problem even after…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCP26828A053548 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.