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2008 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 461 repairs.
2008 Honda Accord transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Transmission often surges. Always told Hondas have noticeable shifting. |
| 36000 mi | jerky transmission getting worse |
| 38000 mi | Traded because didn't want to get stuck with a transmission repair. |
| 55000 mi | Replace passenger side axle seal |
| 82500 mi US $200 |
The seal where the output shaft goes into the torque converter is leaking. This seal needs to be replaced. |
| 29000 mi US $260 |
Transmission slipping at speed. Reflash of the program and drained and refilled the transmission. |
| 90000 mi US $56 |
Corrosion at the electrical connectors were breathing false voltages. However the oil sensor was replaced. |
| 77220 mi C $900 |
Radiator-transmission system |
| 42160 mi | Low speed judder (30-40km) when transmission was shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear. Dealer updated auto transmission software, total repair time was .8 hrs. Covered under warranty |
| 82500 mi US $50 |
Flashed the ECU to re-program the software. |
| 31000 mi | Had to replace the torque converter. |
| 24000 mi | Severe transmission judder and slipping when cold. Probably torque converter according to dealer. Known problem but no fully successful countermeasure available yet. |
| 47400 mi US $400 |
Very poor shift quality, slipping, chatter, etc. Flush w/new formula Honda DW-1 ATF significantly improved shift performance. |
2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 212000 mi US $2480 |
Vibration under acceleration. Replace left and right half shaft assemblies |
2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $475 |
CV joint right side |
| 6200 mi | Fixed the squeek on the gear shifter. The base rubs against the plastic. Dealer inserted a piece of foam between and that fixed the problem |
2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39060 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. |
2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Car was exhibiting a droning noise from front of car above 25 mph. It was determined that the front right wheel bearing was defective. |
| 109000 mi US $500 |
Axle fluid leak |
| Cold, cold morning --warning light came on for the transmission --the dealer is nearby stopped in for a check - transmission sensor going out -took 2 days to replace. |
| 30000 mi | Transmission has whine I asked them to check out, dealership said it is normal. Bad battery lead to the car not starting and check engine light coming on. Dealership replaced battery at no charge. |
| 46000 mi US $349 |
The transmission solenoid ran into issues and had to be replaced. Some sensors in the transmission were also replaced. Transmission drain and fill was also done. |
| 126000 mi US $200 |
trans oil leaking |
2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 57000 mi US $115 |
Replaced manual transmission fluid with GM Synchromesh fluid that is known on forums to fix the 3rd gear pop/grind |
| 48000 mi US $50 |
Transmission was going into 3rd gear hard with a grind or not at all. Replaced the manual transmission fluid with GM synchromesh and haven't had an issue with it going into 3rd again. |
| 30000 mi | 3rd gear was blocking intermittently, making it sometimes impossible to engage 3rd gear without first going back to neutral and re-engaging the clutch. Problem had been increasing in frequency. |
| 15000 mi US $49 |
3rd gear grinds when shifting. |
2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | Had a transmission fluid leak. Service Consultant described the cause as a 'porous' case. The transmission was replaced under factory warranty. |
| 164000 mi US $180 |
Drained and filled the transmission 3x Cleaned all solenoid valves. |
2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75500 mi US $110 |
Manual transmission grinding in 1/2/3 gears during upshifts. They attempted to adjust the clutch pressure, but then determined that it could not be repaired and needed to be replaced within a few months. I haven't had it replaced yet. |
| 117400 mi US $900 |
Front axle and bearings replaced. |
2008 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 106600 mi C $250 |
Replaced Driver side CV Joint |
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