2008 Honda Accord Technical Service Bulletins

109 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Honda Accord. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10204263Mar 15, 2016Engine cooling. Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
• 10087866Mar 14, 2016Engine. Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
• 10075321Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10106691Feb 11, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - on january 22, 2016, american honda motor co., inc. Notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 340,000 model year 2008-2010 accord sedan vehicles for srs control units that may be prone to internal failure. Any used units in dealer stock must be repaired per service bulletin 16-006, safety recall: 2008-10 accord srs unit replacement.
• 10088686Jan 27, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - an internal component in the srs unit may be susceptible to corrosion, potentially resulting in the srs unit failing. If the srs unit fails, the srs indicator comes on. If the vehicle is involved in a collision and the srs indicator is on because of the srs unit failure, the airbags will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
• 10211616Jan 23, 2016Equipment. This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state?s law.
• 10193295Jan 23, 2016Air bags, Equipment. BACKGROUND American Honda is extending the warranty on the SRS unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit for the SRS indicator being on with one of the following DTCs stored: • 51-XX • 53-XX • U0151 • The HDS does not communicate with the SRS unit This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial…
• 10088687Jan 23, 2016Equipment. "service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the srs unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit for the srs indicator being on with one of the following dtcs stored: • 51-xx • 53-xx • u0151 • the hds does not communicate with the srs unit"
• 10088667Jan 23, 2016Equipment, Air bags. "dealer message - yesterday, january 22, 2016, american honda motor co., inc. Notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 340,000 model year 2008-2010 accord sedan vehicles for srs control units that may be prone to internal failure. Any used units in dealer stock must be repaired per service bulletin 16-006, safety recall: 2008-10 accord srs unit replacement.
• 10075692Jan 23, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10099643Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - the srs threshold setting for the side impact sensor is such that with the vehicle ignition on, if there is a strong, non-vehicular collision impact to the lower body of the vehicle or if a door is shut with extreme force, the srs unit may interpret the input as a crash and command the seat airbag and/or side curtain airbag to deploy. Airbags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of injury.
• 10100042Dec 10, 2015Engine. "techline summary article - editor’s note: this article replaces the one posted in september 2015 to extend that article’s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Do you have a vehicle that makes an engine rattle for 1 to 2 seconds when started after a cold overnight soak below 32° f? This rattle is most likely related to the vtc actuator."
• 10100175Nov 19, 2015Engine. Service news article - does the engine rattle at cold startup for 1 to 2 seconds when it’s cold outside? Chances are the vtc actuator is the culprit. Keep in mind simply replacing the vtc actuator using current parts stock won’t fix this rattle if it’s only heard under these conditions.
• 10100220Nov 6, 2015Air bags. Dealer message - q&a file for 2008-2009 accord airbag inadvertent deployment safety recall.
• 10100219Nov 6, 2015Air bags. "dealer message - on october 15, 2015, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale order and safety recall for 307,000 model year 2008 and 2009 accord sedan vehicles. Please refer to the attached q&a file for additional details related to this safety recall."
• 10100762Oct 20, 2015Air bags. "dealer message - vins have now been loaded for this campaign. Please check any in-stock 2008 and 2009 accord vehicles for eligibility. On october 15, 2015, american honda notified nhtsa of a safety recall for approximately 307,000 model year 2008 and 2009 accord sedan vehicles due to srs control units that may cause inadvertent side curtain or front side airbag deployment.
• 10100795Oct 16, 2015Forward collision avoidance, Air bags. Service bulletin - the srs threshold setting for the side impact sensor is such that with the vehicle ignition on, if there is a strong, non-vehicular collision impact to the lower body of the vehicle or if a door is shut with extreme force, the srs ecu may interpret the input as a crash and command the seat airbag and/or side curtain airbag to deploy. Airbags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of injury.
• 10100610Oct 16, 2015Air bags. "dealer message - yesterday, october 15, 2015,american honda notified nhtsa of a safety recall for approximately307,000 model year 2008 and 2009 accord sedan vehicles due to srs control units that may cause inadvertent side curtain or front side airbag deployment. Anyused units in dealer stock must be repaired per service bulletin,15-078, safetyrecall: 2008-09 accord srs unit,prior to sale.
• 10098946Sep 16, 2015Engine. "service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: • p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). • p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). Note: the symptom may be intermittent and you may not be able to duplicate it after clearing the dtc. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently."
• 10099306Sep 5, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "service bulletin - american honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, soto et al.v. American honda motor co., inc., case no. 3:12-cv-1377-si (n.d. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected…
• 10099101Sep 5, 2015Engine. Service bulletin - warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected, p0303 no. 3 cylinder misfire detected, p0304 no. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the mil to come on.
• 10052511Aug 1, 2015Engine. Thiis tsb document contains an owners notification letter. Select document search button below. Honda: some vehicles may experience high oil consumption with low engine oil on the dipstick. The engine may create deposits on the oil rings. *js updated 10/17/2013 *js updated 9/10/15
• 10108226Jun 2, 2015Engine. The rear cylinder head cover gasket leaks oil.
• 10108586Apr 15, 2015Engine cooling. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2008-11 Accord L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• 10108567Apr 15, 2015Air bags. Dealer message - Earlier this week, American Honda introduced new and different parts to support the various driver's airbag inflator safety recall and safety improvement campaign repairs.
• 10108791Mar 3, 2015Engine cooling. Service bulletin - Engine rattles at cold start-up.
• 10115219Dec 17, 2014Tires. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
• 10124256Sep 24, 2014Engine. Service bulletin - At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective.
• 10056875Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. Honda: there is a loud rattling noise coming from engine which last for 2 seconds when temperature is cold.
• 10056016Aug 15, 2014Air bags. Honda: court case settlement claim form information regarding deployment of side air bags, on some vehicles. Reimbursement expense. Model 2008 accord lx-p.
• 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128569Jul 24, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
• 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ?
• 10128560Jul 22, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Service bulletin - The passenger?s side carpet pulls out from underneath the door sill trim when you step into the car. The edge of the carpet is not firmly attached to the body.
• 10129345May 24, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a preliminary notification of a class action settlement, pending final court approval, relating to alleged inadvertent deployment of the side curtain and or front seat side airbag. If approved by the court, the warranty of some 2008 4-door Accords will be extended for 2 years from the effective date of the settlement to cover the side curtain and or front seat side airbags and…
• 10129323May 24, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a preliminary notification of a class action settlement, pending final court approval, relating to alleged inadvertent deployment of the side curtain and or front seat side airbag. If approved by the court, the warranty of some 2008 4-door Accords will be extended for 2 years from the effective date of the settlement to cover the side curtain and or front seat side airbags and…
• 10129343May 13, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - Today, May 13, 2014, American Honda is providing preliminary notification of a class action settlement, pending final court approval, relating to alleged inadvertent deployment of the front seat side airbag. If approved by the court, the warranty of some 2008 4-door Accords will be extended for 2 years from the effective date of the settlement to cover the front seat side airbags and related…
• 10129514Mar 4, 2014Equipment. Service bulletin - MIL Comes On With DTC P0300 Thru P0304
• 10129528Feb 26, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
• 10053785Oct 9, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: a powertrain warranty extension resulting from settlement, covering repairs of engine misfire, regarding piston rings on certain cylinders that rotate and align, can lead to spark plugs fouling, on some vehicles. Model 2008-2012 accord.
• 10053762Oct 8, 2013Engine. Honda: vehicles with multimodel vcm2 would experience misfire due to engine misfire of a fouled plug and a warranty extension has been issued to cover repairs. Model 2008-2013 accord v6, crosstour v6, odyssey, pilot.
• 10086863Sep 17, 2013Suspension. Service bulletin - a clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather. The noise goes away temporarily when the vehicle is lifted in the air (the suspension is allowed to hang) and then returned to the ground. Replace both of the front lower ball joints with updated service parts made to address this specific symptom.
• 10052884Jul 16, 2013Engine. Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005.
• 10051920Jun 4, 2013Suspension. Honda: clunk noise in the front suspension during hot weather. This clunk noise is mostly heard while driving on irregular surfaces. *kb updated 8/5/13.
• 10052477May 1, 2013Equipment, Engine, Brakes, Wheels, Tires. Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix brake system bleeding, dialogue for dvd surround sound from front speakers only. Various models and model years.
• 10041345Feb 6, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The fuel injector and vtc timing at cold start ay create deposits on the oil control rings that could lead to increased oil consumption. *rm updated 10/24/11. *pe updated 11/28/11. *pe updated 6/28/13.
• 10041669Oct 6, 2012Engine, Engine cooling. Honda: engine has a loud rattling noise at a cold start up. *pe updated 11/5/12.
• 10045139Jul 19, 2012Steering. Honda: when making either left or right hand turns, when driving, a clicking or popping noise is heard, coming from lower area of steering column.
• 10043248Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
• 10039528Jul 21, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: there is a delayed engagement of first gear after shifting from neutral to drive. It is a software problem. 2008 accord v6.

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