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2008 Honda Accord
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Base Price: $20,995
Price as Tested: $30,895
Why We Drove It: The previous-generation Honda Accord was among top-ranked vehicles in its class in our Initial Quality Study. The redesigned 2008 model is rated a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Accord is also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in its class according to the EPA, regardless of engine choice, and has one of the few V-6 engines on the market rated to achieve Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) status.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Honda Accord, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The Accord has phenomenal leg room. I’m 6’ 7” and married with 3 kids; The Accord fits us all."
"Excellent acceleration and handling for a 4-cylinder engine, even at highway speeds."
"Smooth, fun, powerful, and it can get 30 mpg on [the] freeway."
"It handles and responds very well. It brakes on the highway very well and has great pickup and speed."
"The Accord is so easy to handle in all conditions; snow, rain, heat, and traffic."
"The rear head and leg room is great even with a 6 ft. tall driver and 6 ft. tall rear passenger."
"The driver’s seat is very comfortable on all parts; legs, arms, and back."
"I like the overall body style. The grille looks stylish and catches the eye."
"The Accord has many features and evokes a European luxury feel."
"Excellent design and build quality at relatively low price."
"The controls on the steering wheel and dash are great. The interior is very comfortable. I love driving it!"
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Honda Accord Sedan:
1. Side profile appearance and styling
2. Appearance of exterior paint
3. Front-end styling
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Honda Accord Sedan:
1. HVAC Controls – Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
2. Excessive wind noise
3. Tires – Excessive road noise
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Ratings for the 2008 Honda Accord
"The Accord has phenomenal leg room. I’m 6’ 7” and married with 3 kids; The Accord fits us all."
"Excellent acceleration and handling for a 4-cylinder engine, even at highway speeds."
"Smooth, fun, powerful, and it can get 30 mpg on [the] freeway."
"It handles and responds very well. It brakes on the highway very well and has great pickup and speed."
"The Accord is so easy to handle in all conditions; snow, rain, heat, and traffic."
"The rear head and leg room is great even with a 6 ft. tall driver and 6 ft. tall rear passenger."
"The driver’s seat is very comfortable on all parts; legs, arms, and back."
"I like the overall body style. The grille looks stylish and catches the eye."
"The Accord has many features and evokes a European luxury feel."
"Excellent design and build quality at relatively low price."
"The controls on the steering wheel and dash are great. The interior is very comfortable. I love driving it!"
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Honda Accord Sedan:
1. Side profile appearance and styling
2. Appearance of exterior paint
3. Front-end styling
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Honda Accord Sedan:
1. HVAC Controls – Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
2. Excessive wind noise
3. Tires – Excessive road noise
More information on the 2008 Honda Accord
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Ratings for the 2008 Honda Accord
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There are a lot of positive traits with the 2008 Honda Accord as sited on your web site. However, there appears to be a significant problem with the 2008 Accord with the back brakes wearing out around 20,000 miles (under normal conditions you should get more than 50,000 miles). These issues are documented on various web sites, but you have to dig a little. I understand the 2009 Accord is experiencing the same problem. Be advised that your warranty on brakes expires at 12000 miles.
-- Posted by Terry on 6/23/2009 6:50:00 AM
I just posted the comment on my experience with the brakes on my 2008 Honda Accord. I don't know if you post other web sites, but where I got the info was from CarComplaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/. The Accord is a very nice car, but there is going to be significant expense replacing the brakes every 20,000 miles.
-- Posted by Terry on 6/23/2009 6:55:00 AM
I have a 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6, and the rear brakes were replaced with less thant 22,000 miles. Most of my driving has been highway. I thought front brakes would wear before rear brakes.
-- Posted by Gretchen on 7/21/2009 8:45:00 AM
Absolutely HATE this vehicle. Road noise is horrible on major highway. Difficult to carry on conversation over the road noise. Talked to Honda but they ignored my concern. Suggest you compare the ride to a Camry before buying. However, Toyota's NAV system is the pitts. Honda's is superb.
-- Posted by Anonymous on 10/20/2009 8:12:00 PM
Looking at buying a 2010 honda accord, have they fixed the brake problem yet?
-- Posted by Rachel on 10/17/2009 3:53:00 PM
What about the rear brakes. I've had to replace my rear brakes on a 1 year old car. My last accord my rear brakes were replaced in the 6th year. Thousands of complaints are going nowhere.
-- Posted by Matt on 8/18/2009 10:37:00 AM
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