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Chart based on 99 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Accord
Engine not specified
28000 mi
Tire pressure sensor broken..needed replacement...under warranty. Fixed in a 2 hours.
Alternator went out completely. Had to replace it and decided to replace the serpentine belt.
52800 mi
The starter would make a howling noise on cold startup. The starter needed to be replaced.
77300 mi
US $50
The drivers side air mix motor stopped working. This meant that the air on the drivers side got warmer then colder all on its own. The motor wasn't hard to change but it made a big difference.
138880 mi
C $250
recall on air bag and SRS Electronic Control Unit
22800 mi
Battery replacement. Battery would not hold a charge anymore. Power lock on the passenger side was not working. Required a re-seating of the electrical plug within the door.
17000 mi
Navigation system failed, including voice controls and all radio functions.
13000 mi
US $120
Have had three batteries in four years on this vehicle...
31000 mi
US $280
Replaced one of six (6) air-mix motors, used to regulate the temperature in the car. The dealer claims that these rarely fail. Of course, ours did.
US $160
Battery failed. This is the fifth battery in just over eight years. They ran numerous tests and were unable to find the cause of the power drain. This car has stranded us three times due to failing batteries. Highly unlikely for a Honda.
61000 mi
Replaced automatic lock actuator.
276000 mi
US $775
Replaced starter
60760 mi
Recall to change airbag
36000 mi
US $100
Audio system completely out - radio, XM, CD, Aux. Parts were ordered on this trip. Replaced entire audio head unit, including the dash faceplate.
59000 mi
Windshield wiper motor unpredictably quits for minutes or days at a time, then starts working again.
67000 mi
US $14
Interior courtesy light switch failed, replaced the switch.
They told me it was a bad relay switch. Costs included diagnosis, labor, parts, and tax.
8000 mi
Tail light socket was broken.
10000 mi
The backup lights and 3rd stop light were no longer functioning after the previous repair.
16000 mi
US $190
Keyless remote would frequently fail to perform correctly, requiring multiple button presses to lock/unlock doors, open trunk, etc. Dealer replaced remote/key.
56700 mi
US $120
battery died. replaced
62700 mi
US $195
A/C not cooling; recharged the refrigerant and added dye to check for leaks.
71000 mi
Replaced cabin air filter.
96000 mi
US $600
had to replace both battery and alternator
19000 mi
US $235
3)Problem with intermittent wipers repaired under warranty.
49000 mi
US $51
A/C Compressor was not turning on. A bad relay for the magnetic clutch was replaced.
100000 mi
US $245
Driver's door electric lock failed. Required new latch/actuator assembly.
1000 mi
A/C DID NOT WORK, RECHARGED, WORKED FINE FOR LITTLE MORE THAN A WEEK. RETURNED FOR A SECOND TIME, LEAKING PART REPLACED. REPLACED PART UNDER THE DASH THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE A/C. PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKED.
The fan, for the heater/ac was noisy, it was replaced. Also the map light on the drivers side was replaced.
34740 mi
Car won't start. Charged battery with battery charger.
6000 mi
hands free link replacement
18800 mi
Mechanical error message for 6 Disc changer. Will not play CD or Eject CD.
Also Car key button for lock and unlock intermittently not lit when pressed CD changer replaced.
Key replaced.
31000 mi
US $250
update software and fix FOB
135000 mi
US $2400
Starter intermittently would not turn. Started at <70K. nursed it till today.
15000 mi
US $330
Noisy passenger door lock actuator
23000 mi
Lumbar support actuator stopped working Lumbar support motor stopped working.
25700 mi
Left car at dealer for 2 days to repair noisy driver and passenger door lock. Repaired only passenger side. Driver side was not repaired at this time and required 2 additional trips.
28000 mi
Driver side power door lock making unusual sounds and noisy. Finally repaired.
34000 mi
Super sensitive TPMS cause warning. Dealer reset warning and added more air.
22000 mi
A rock damaged the A/C Condenser - needed to be replaced Sunroof developed and annoying rattle - right side sunroof track was replaced.
104000 mi
US $250
A/C freon leak. Replaced hose.
110000 mi
US $170
Car would not start. Replaced starter.
120000 mi
US $550
Replaced Starter
27000 mi
Air conditioner does not cool after three hours into trip.
55000 mi
US $550
Rock hit radiator, puncture a hole, causing freon to leak.
5580 mi
TPMS light went on and remained on even though the tires pressure was correct. The dealer recalibrated the sensors.
50200 mi
compressor needs to be replaced, loud noise and no air. plan on doing it myself this summer.
101000 mi
US $753
Starter motor replaced.
9000 mi
Headlights and interior light dim periodically, turns out this is a normal design, dealer proved me a copy os a 1990 TSB that explained the design/operation on the Accords alternator.
33000 mi
Window motor replaced.
43000 mi
US $230
XM unit TSB (no audio would play but song information would be displayed); replaced XM unit
Mice got in through windshield wiper well and made nest in cabin air filter. Blower started blowing foul smelling air
58880 mi
C $400
had new battery installed. Car would not start a couple of times. Original battery finished.
Had front brake rotors turned to eliminate noise,
119660 mi
C $100
Replaced the battery. I had noticed it wasn't cranking very strongly. New 640 CCA battery from Wally World fixed the problem. Car now starts at -25 C no problem.
40780 mi
C $60
air bag light came on, took it to 2 shops, they couldn't scan the problem, air bag module not showing up on scanner. Dealer cannot book me before another week.
42160 mi
the airbag module was replaced under warranty and it also fixed the doors not automatically locking up upon starting.
153000 mi
US $600
[A/C] Clutch and thermostat quit working. Replaced
Keyfob replaced under warranty due to intermittent malfunction.
7000 mi
A/C stopped blowing cold air.
18000 mi
AC blowing hot air.
Installation of AC expansion valve
80000 mi
US $108
Battery needed replacement. Cost 99$ at autozone, and replaced it myself
20460 mi
indicator for left turn intermittently not working (which almost resulted in crashes!). typically happens on hotter days and/or after driving for over half an hour. replaced electrical control unit under warranty. this is 2nd time repaired.
23000 mi
Cabin air blower fan was making high-pitched whining noises at low speeds. Cabin air blower fan was making high-pitched whining noises at low speeds.
3000 mi
Filled regrigerant with dye to find leak. Replaced condenser which had a leak in a seam.
9000 mi
Replaced Keyless Entry Module
55600 mi
TPMS sensor came on and then went off by itself. Mechanic said that if it comes on again, it might need to be replaced.
57000 mi
US $118
Battery gave out and had to be replaced.
68000 mi
Two repairs to report
1. TPMS sensors went bad and had to be replaced on two of the tires.
2. One of the tire was incorrectly installed at the time of the last tire change. The shop replaced the tire at no cost.
XM radio will have reception come in and out for a few minutes and then completly cut out. Vehicle must be restarted for xm radio to work. Dealer said Honda knows about the issue but does not have a fix.
29000 mi
XM radio problem still not fixed when car sold.
62000 mi
US $75
Right headlight out, replaced within 10 minutes
29000 mi
US $115
Replaced battery after 7 years in setvice. Longest life battery I have ever had.
41000 mi
US $248
Replaced battery
60000 mi
US $40
A/C was starting to blow warmer air than usual. Used a can of R134A recharge and it is blowing ice cold now.
Power drivers seat runs rough when moving forwards/backwards. Replacement/Repair Parts ordered during this visit.
2400 mi
Replace defective OEM battery.
9734 mi
TPMS light went on again after being fixed prior to car delivery. Dealer discovered that the ABS and VSA light was on (after dropping off) even though this was never on during the time I had the car. TPMS sensor replaced
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