2008 Honda Accord MPG
EPA ratings for the 2008 Honda Accord run from 17–22 mpg in town to 25–31 on the highway, or 20–25 combined, depending on which of its 7 versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, at 25 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 20 mpg combined.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Coupe | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular · 355 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular · 355 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord Coupe | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | Regular · 370 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 24 | Regular · 370 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord Coupe | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Regular · 404 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 22 | Regular · 404 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord Coupe | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
2008 Honda Accord fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2008 Honda Accord costs about $2,610 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (25 mpg combined), or roughly 17 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (20 mpg combined) comes to about $3,270 a year, $650 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2008 Honda Accord specs
2008 Honda Accord buyers could choose between 2 engines, according to EPA records: 2.4 L 4-cyl and 3.5 L 6-cyl. It came with automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a compact car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Manual 5-spd; Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
2008 Honda Accord problems
Owners have filed 1,521 complaints about the 2008 Honda Accord with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Hydraulic service brakes are the most-reported area (24% of component mentions), followed by air bags (20%) and engine (11%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 80 complaints a year: more than the 2009 (40 a year).
That ranks 4th of 17 Honda Accord model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,521, 62 mention a crash, 13 a fire and 52 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic service brakes | 451 | 24% |
| Air bags | 379 | 20% |
| Engine | 210 | 11% |
| Exterior lighting | 113 | 6% |
| Electrical system | 109 | 6% |
| Power train | 71 | 4% |
| Electric service brakes | 58 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 56 | 3% |
| Unknown or other | 48 | 3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 41 | 2% |
| Equipment | 38 | 2% |
| Seats | 34 | 2% |
| Steering | 34 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 2% |
| Structure | 31 | 2% |
| Suspension | 22 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 21 | 1% |
| Visibility | 20 | 1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | <1% |
| Wheels | 12 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 10 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 9 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 9 | <1% |
| Tires | 9 | <1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 5 | <1% |
| Interior lighting | 4 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 2 | <1% |
| Child seat | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS, THE VSC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. …
My daughter was in a accident on the freeway which was pretty bad the car is totaled and she was injured because the air bags never came out.
When cold starting my car it has a very loud rattle. Lately the rattle takes some time to go away.
2008 Honda Accord recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2008 Honda Accord, plus 1 recall of replacement equipment made for it.
The most recent, campaign 19V502000 from June 2019, concerns air bags.
Air bags account for 7 of the 9 campaigns, more than any other area.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Accord years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V502000 | June 27, 2019 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 19V378000 | May 16, 2019 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 18V268000 | April 26, 2018 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 17V545000 | August 31, 2017 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 17V030000 | January 10, 2017 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 16V346000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
| 16V056000 | February 2, 2016 | Air bags | 2008–2010 |
| 11V395000 | August 4, 2011 | Power train | 2008–2010 |
| 09E063000 | November 18, 2009 | Equipment (equipment) | 2008–2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash ratings for the 2008 Honda Accord.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Accords can be compared fairly. Among other 2008 models in the EPA's compact cars class, the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (25 mpg) and 2008 Toyota Corolla (31 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25 | 1,521 | 80 | 9 |
| 2009 | 25 | 727 | 40 | 11 |
| 2010 | 25 | 581 | 34 | 13 |
| 2011 | 26 | 296 | 18 | 9 |
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FAQ
Is the 2008 Accord a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2008 Honda Accord has 80 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (4th most of 17 model years), 8 recall campaigns and up to 25 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2008 Accord problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are hydraulic service brakes (451), air bags (379) and engine (210). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2008 Accord have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 1 replacement-equipment recall. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Accord get?
The EPA rates the versions at 20–25 mpg combined (17–22 city, 25–31 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Accord per year?
About $2,610 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,270 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).