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1HGCP36848A••••••2008 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 4.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda ACCORD build (24 vs 6).
24on this build
1263on the model
213builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 14Hydraulic 11Air Bags 7Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesFeb 2024
Very, very common issue on 8th generation AND 9th generation Honda Accords (as well as other Honda models from this era). ABS modules throw solenoid codes (usually consisting of VSA, ABS, traction control, and parking brake lights on the gauge cluster). Sure, the vehicle's ABS…
Power TrainFeb 2017
Engine is burning oil, american honda states I am not in TSB #11-033, but they just told me my passenger air bag is involved in the takata recall, transmission 1-2 shift doesn't feel right
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
EngineMay 2016
The vehicle was running smoothly on the freeway, being driven at approximately 64 mph - there were no warning lights on (check engine, low oil, temperature..) - suddenly there was a metal clank from the engine compartment followed immediately by a plume of thick clear smoke that…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2011
The car jerks into gears especially 2nd!
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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 1HGCP36848A082331 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.