Last year the car started making an odd grinding noise when starting cold - Honda said just keep oil full. 3 years ago they had us do an oil consumption test and then did something with the on board computer. We brought it back over the next 5 years always complaining about the oil issue. Honda stated it was the spec for this engine - 1 quart every 1000 miles.
This 2008 Accord was purchased new - we reported issue with excessive oil consumption within the first year. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type - the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.
OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info. Notes: The 2008 Honda Accord has several serious defects: poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.īRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear.