2008 Honda Accord Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 451 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Honda Accord, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 21,894 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear brakes” (47% of reports).
- 451service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 21,894median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $340typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear brakes: mentioned in 214 of 451 complaints (47%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 171 of 451 complaints (38%)
- Normal wear: mentioned in 23 of 451 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2008 Honda Accord at $340, and half of them between $300 and $560.
Based on 48 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 414 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 451 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Honda Accord service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Accord | 1 | 0% | 59,660 |
| 2019 Accord | 6 | 1% | 23,500 |
| 2018 Accord | 7 | 0% | 100,000 |
| 2016 Accord | 3 | 0% | 140,000 |
| 2015 Accord | 4 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Accord | 9 | 1% | 153,389 |
| 2013 Accord | 4 | 0% | 79,174 |
| 2012 Accord | 2 | 1% | 626 |
| 2011 Accord | 7 | 2% | 7,150 |
| 2010 Accord | 63 | 11% | 21,222 |
| 2009 Accord | 160 | 22% | 18,600 |
| 2008 Accord | 451 | 30% | 21,894 |
| 2007 Accord | 32 | 6% | 29,800 |
| 2006 Accord | 41 | 9% | 17,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 33 | 5% | 31,349 |
| 2004 Accord | 44 | 4% | 15,636 |
| 2003 Accord | 143 | 7% | 12,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 25 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Accord | 43 | 5% | 46,049 |
| 2000 Accord | 43 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 38 | 3% | 57,497 |
| 1998 Accord | 43 | 4% | 67,000 |
| 1997 Accord | 32 | 7% | 70,490 |
| 1996 Accord | 74 | 16% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Accord | 122 | 22% | 96,950 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 2008 Honda Accord. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was also informed that the repair…
2008 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to brake , engine, electrical, air bag light, seat belt, light problems and radio problems. *smd the consumer stated the pistons were replaced a couple of years ago. The engine has been misfiring since july 2014. The coils, spark plugs and fuel…
I bought a new 2008 honda accord exl-6 vehicle. I have 72,000 miles on it, mostly highway driving. I've had my rear brakes replaced twice. The dealer tried to tell me 30,000 is average for brakes. Also had all my spark plugs replaced. # 3 went bad and they suggested i replace all of them. Again…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Honda Accords have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 451 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2008 Honda Accord (30% of the 1,520 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Accord service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 21,894 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $340 (half paid between $300 and $560), from 48 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “rear brakes”, in 214 of 451 complaints, followed by “brake pads” (171).
Other 2008 Honda Accord problems
See all 2008 Honda Accord problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Accord years.