Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 208,500 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems starte…
HighwayCommuter400Community StarterSep 4, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LSalt Lake City3 replies0 helpful 2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 45,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize b…
ManualHunterCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportSalt Lake City0 replies0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 206,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurement…
PistonGuy576Community StarterSep 4, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LFlorida5 replies0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiscussionCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 218,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
UsedCarMiles840Community StarterSep 4, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LNew Jersey1 reply0 helpful Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasitic-draw test on a modern car that takes…
V8Builder435Community StarterAug 31, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportNorth Jersey12 replies0 helpful What Should I Buy?QuestionCommunity Starter I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
ShiftCommuterCommunity StarterMay 30, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful EngineQuestionCommunity Starter 2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 22,000 miles. There is a damp area around the lower side of the engine but nothing reaches the ground overnight. I cleaned it once and it slowly came back. What's…
RotorLearner50Community StarterAug 25, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportAtlanta5 replies0 helpful EngineDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 111,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge beha…
CanyonSellerCommunity StarterDec 24, 20252008 Honda Accord EX-LHouston0 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 197,500 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems starte…
RustBeltLearnerCommunity StarterJun 7, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LSeattle0 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 130,000 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the d…
ManualOwner954Community StarterAug 21, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LMiami3 replies0 helpful Water Leaks, Sunroofs & SealsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay.
OldSchoolNomad343Community StarterAug 10, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LWashington DC11 replies0 helpful 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 112,500 miles. Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on…
ManualOwner954Community StarterJul 11, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LLong Island0 replies0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassQuestionCommunity Starter I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. For a car that sees winter salt, what treatment actually slows it down without creating a mes…
CityGeek60Community StarterOct 3, 20252022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportAtlanta0 replies0 helpful This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 220,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting ke…
V8Mom154Community StarterApr 17, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LAtlanta0 replies0 helpful After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try before booking service?
RoadNerdCommunity StarterAug 7, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LSan Antonio1 reply0 helpful EngineDiscussionCommunity Starter A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspect plugs, look at injector data, or wait…
OldSchoolDIYer812Community StarterAug 5, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportPhiladelphia4 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimDiscussionCommunity Starter 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 168,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners.
HybridHaulerCommunity StarterJan 25, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LQueens0 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 53,000 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, bo…
CanyonScout698Community StarterJul 30, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportDetroit6 replies0 helpful 2022 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, about 4,800 miles. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are s…
TowDriver90Community StarterMar 12, 20262022 Honda Accord 2.0T SportFlorida0 replies0 helpful 2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 133,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending…
CityHunter840Community StarterJul 29, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LNew York4 replies0 helpful