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2008 Honda Accord MPG

20–25 mpg combined across 7 EPA-rated versions. Best: Accord (FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 city / 31 hwy / 25 combined; lowest: Accord Coupe (3.5L 6-cyl, M6) at 20.

Every version

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How it compares

• 2008 Compact Cars: class average 21.9 mpg over 125 versions; best Accord +3.1 (#19).
• 2007: 27 mpg best (−2 for 2008).
• 2009: 25 mpg best.
• Fuel cost spread: $2,700–$3,350 a year ($650 difference).
• 2026 model: 48 mpg best (+23).

Safety

1,520 owner complaints: Service Brakes 573, Hydraulic 451, Air Bags 379, Engine 210. Crashes 62, fires 13, injuries 67, deaths 1.

Recent owner reports: Service Brakes

“Brakes are too small and where out very quickly. I've had 3 sets of breaks done and my car only has 57000 miles.”

“Very, very common issue on 8th generation AND 9th generation Honda Accords (as well as other Honda models from this era). ABS modules throw solenoid codes (usually consisting of VSA, ABS, traction control, and parking brake lights on the gauge cluster). Sure, the vehicle's ABS may still operate, however this is still a problem and generally not safe.”

“Brakes: ABS system has been feeling funny for some months. Engine: Consistent P3497 Code which has turned into a check light ON.”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

9 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

Nearby years

• 2002 · 25 mpg
• 2012 · 27 mpg
• 2026 · 48 mpg

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