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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCS22898A000740 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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1HGCS22898A•••••• 2008 Honda ACCORD

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 6 for the average 2008 Honda ACCORD build.

3on this build
1263on the model
213builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 2 Electric 1

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Service Brakes Dec 2009
I experienced the known issue of premature brake wear with the 2008-2009 accords. I heard a horrible grinding sound so I took my car in to the shop. They said I my rear brake pads were bad. So I googled the problem and found out it is a known issue and that it is going to keep…
Service Brakes Jun 2009
Rear brake pads have prematurely worn out at 22000 miles and again at 46000. Dealer admitted to knowing about the design flaw. I was charged $350 by the dealer to do the repairs
Service Brakes May 2008
I would like to suggest that NHTSA investigate the braking system on the 2008 honda accord and other models with the same braking system. Brakes seem to be experiencing premature wear and rotors are becoming warped at 30,000 miles or much sooner. Hundreds of other 2008 honda…

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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 1HGCS22898A000740 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.