2008 Honda Accord Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,521 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Honda Accord, 1% of the 1,521 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 2008 Honda Accord the engine failed and the entire dashboard lost power as I was on the highway. The entire car lost functionality including the power steering and brakes I had to come to a complete stop and put the car in park and restart the engine buy turning off and on the ignition key.”
NHTSA complaint #10254186, filed 2009-01, 12,000 miles“My vehicle was in park. When I tried to put it in drive, it would not move. I inserted a key beside the gear shift to release the gear shift. My vsa light, along with the ! Warning light came on. When I looked in my car manual, it instructed me to take it to the Honda dealership immediately. I took it to the Honda dealership and they called american Honda but could not figure out what was wrong with the car. The gear shift now locks at least once a day and is getting harder to release. It also makes a clicking noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507330, filed 2013-04, 100,000 miles“This was the second time my car accelerated for no reasons while I was driving. The first time I was only driving 35 miles an hour and no one was in front of me. The second time the car accelerated as I was stopping at a red light. I barely missed a car by one foot. Both times I went to the Honda dealership in sanford. Long story short...no one knows how to fix it. I am extremely upset over the idea that there are all car owners with these electronic systems that don't work. The second time my three year grandson was in the back seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537075, filed 2013-08, 70,000 miles“While traveling at high rate of speed on an interstate my vehicle struck a patch of black ice. The car's vehicle stability assist engaged, but I was unable to gain control, the vehicle spun repeatedly and left the roadway, striking a culvert and causing the side and side curtain airbags to deploy. I found out a week after getting my car back from repairs that the rear brakes were completely worn down to metal on metal with no prior warning and after only approximately 22,000 miles. I believe that this caused a significant safety issue and contributed to my accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320458, filed 2010-03, 22,000 miles“2008 Honda Accord issues, spark plugs, battery light, and traction light indicator turn on and engine pulsates and stutters, door lock actuator fail before 50k in both driver door and rear driver side. Brake rotors are worn down very easily and rear pad wear down faster than front with uneven wear.”
NHTSA complaint #10993269, filed 2017-06, 50,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 2% |
| 2014 | 35 | 4% |
| 2013 | 31 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Accord
577 complaintsAir bags
379 complaintsEngine
210 complaintsExterior lighting
113 complaintsElectrical system
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsEquipment
37 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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