Question 1

Premature rear brake pad wear (2008-2010 Accord)

Accepted Answer

Some 2008-2010 Accords wear out rear brake pads unusually fast, sometimes within 15,000 miles (24,000 km), which led to a class action. Worn pads reduce braking performance and damage the rotors.

Question 2

VTC actuator rattle on cold start (2.4)

Accepted Answer

The 2.4 (K24) can make a loud grinding rattle for one or two seconds on cold start, caused by a worn VTC actuator. It is mostly a noise issue, but Honda released a revised actuator.

Question 3

Oil consumption on the 2.4 (2008-2011 Accord)

Accepted Answer

Some 2008-2011 Accord 2.4 engines burn oil through stuck piston rings. Honda extended the warranty on affected engines and replaced the piston rings.

Honda AccordAccord 8th Gen

Known issues and common problems

Honda AccordAccord 8th Gen

Known issues and common problems

Premature rear brake pad wear (2008-2010 Accord)at 24000 km · 1 solutionsHigh

VTC actuator rattle on cold start (2.4)at 160000 km · 1 solutionsLow

Oil consumption on the 2.4 (2008-2011 Accord)at 160000 km · 1 solutionsMedium