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2008 Honda Civic

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Civic years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Honda Civic are substantially higher than the model-year median of 183.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

688 reports with mileage · 228 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 177 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 156 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility. Review the 112 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

62 crash reports6 fire reports38 injury reports

What owners actually said

916 reports
160,000 miles · Dec 11, 2017
Unknown Or Other

INCIDENT OCCURRED 11-DEC 2017 COMMUTING INTO WORK AT AROUND 6:45 AM ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH. CLEAR SKIES, 42, NO TRUCKS NEARBY, MODERATE CAR TRAFFIC. SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED, THE SUNROOF COVER WAS OPEN. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BEING HIT WITH AN OBJECT. THE CRACKS ARE NOT RADIATING FROM A SINGLE …

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INCIDENT OCCURRED 11-DEC 2017 COMMUTING INTO WORK AT AROUND 6:45 AM ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH. CLEAR SKIES, 42, NO TRUCKS NEARBY, MODERATE CAR TRAFFIC. SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED, THE SUNROOF COVER WAS OPEN. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BEING HIT WITH AN OBJECT. THE CRACKS ARE NOT RADIATING FROM A SINGLE POINT, BUT ARE RANDOM. GLASS IS BOWING OUTWARDS, ALTHOUGH NOT YET COMPLETELY BREACHED AS OF 8 AM. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY IS COMPLETELY COMPROMISED THOUGH, ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE SUNROOF COMPLETELY COLLAPSES ON ITSELF.

NHTSA ODI #11053843

174,000 miles · Nov 27, 2017
Engine

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED SIX DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND A FREE STARTED LEAKING OUT TOOK IT TO HONDA AND I FIND THAT IT IS A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK WHICH THEY HAVE EXTENDED AN EIGHT YEAR WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS UNFORTUNATELY I BOUGHT THIS IN NOVEMBER AND THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE WAS OCTOBER SO IT'S ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY AND I'M OU…

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I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED SIX DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND A FREE STARTED LEAKING OUT TOOK IT TO HONDA AND I FIND THAT IT IS A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK WHICH THEY HAVE EXTENDED AN EIGHT YEAR WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS UNFORTUNATELY I BOUGHT THIS IN NOVEMBER AND THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE WAS OCTOBER SO IT'S ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY AND I'M OUT $3500. HONDA SAYS EVEN IF IT WAS ONE DAY OUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT WHEN IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT OF CHEAP METAL AND THEY KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM

NHTSA ODI #11048828

Mileage unknown · Nov 26, 2017
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A POST CARD INDICATING THAT I SHOULD FILE A COMPLAINT EVEN IF THE AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE. I CANNOT ENTER A DATE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT FOR LACK OF A BETTER DATE I AM INCLUDING THE DATE I AM FILING OUT THIS FORM.

NHTSA ODI #11048497

42,000 miles · Nov 16, 2017
Engine

ENGINE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE SIDE AND A COOLANT LEAK. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND HONDA HAS A WARRANTY CAMPAIGN BUT WON'T REPLACE MY ENGINE DUE TO A SALVAGE TITLE BECAUSE OF A THEFT RECOVERY, NOT AN ENGINE REBUILD OR ENGINE DAMAGE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 42000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN QUOTED AT ABOUT $4400. THE TECHNICAL SERV…

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ENGINE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE SIDE AND A COOLANT LEAK. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND HONDA HAS A WARRANTY CAMPAIGN BUT WON'T REPLACE MY ENGINE DUE TO A SALVAGE TITLE BECAUSE OF A THEFT RECOVERY, NOT AN ENGINE REBUILD OR ENGINE DAMAGE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 42000 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN QUOTED AT ABOUT $4400. THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS 10-048 AND I THINK HONDA IS JUST AVOIDING RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO THE SALVAGE TITLE TECHNICALITY. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA AND I OWN THREE NOW. I WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW ABOUT THE RISKS OF POOR QUALITY ENGINEERING AND UNACCEPTABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT HONDA HAS DISPLAYED IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.

NHTSA ODI #11046667

79,500 miles · Nov 16, 2017
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 15 TO 20 MILES AN HOUR IN A EMPTY PARKING LOT AN WENT OVER A PARKING CURB. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG OPENED UP AND HIT MY CHEST CAUSING MINOR POWDER BURNS TO MY RIGHT ARM AND A SMALL CUT. THE CAR HAD NO DAMAGE AND CAME TO IMEDIATE STOP BEFORE ANOTHER CURB IN THE LOT.

NHTSA ODI #11046661

Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2017
Suspension

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME MY PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF!!

NHTSA ODI #11044222

Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2017
Engine

THIS IS THE LAST AMOUNT DUE THIS MONTH FOR MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE ENGINE CRACKED AND LEAKING FLUIDS. I WAS TOLD ALL HONDA MODELS DURING THE YEARS OF 2005-09 ARE EFFECTED BY ENGINE CRACKED. SO I HAVE A PAID OFF CAR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UTILIZE AND ALL ENGINES ARE EFFECTED BY IT, IF I DO GET ANOTHER ENGINE NEW OR…

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THIS IS THE LAST AMOUNT DUE THIS MONTH FOR MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE ENGINE CRACKED AND LEAKING FLUIDS. I WAS TOLD ALL HONDA MODELS DURING THE YEARS OF 2005-09 ARE EFFECTED BY ENGINE CRACKED. SO I HAVE A PAID OFF CAR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UTILIZE AND ALL ENGINES ARE EFFECTED BY IT, IF I DO GET ANOTHER ENGINE NEW OR USED.

NHTSA ODI #11043951

110,000 miles · Nov 5, 2017
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL PER WEBSITE

NHTSA ODI #11043450

151,820 miles · Oct 26, 2017
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS BEFORE IT BECAME PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DAVID MCDAVID HONDA OF FRISCO DEALER LOCATED AT 1601 DALLAS PKWY, FRISCO, TX 75034 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS BEFORE IT BECAME PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DAVID MCDAVID HONDA OF FRISCO DEALER LOCATED AT 1601 DALLAS PKWY, FRISCO, TX 75034 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLOOR WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR WAS REPLACED BY THE SAME DEALER PER A MANUFACTURER RECALL ONE YEAR AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,820.

NHTSA ODI #11039983

Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2017
StructureUnknown Or Other

2 THINGS: 1) THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR BROKE FOR NO REASON. IT NOW HANGS IN THE WAY OF MY VISION. IT DOESN'T STAY UP. IT IS A HAZARD. I CAN'T HAVE A PASSENGER SIT THERE BECAUSE IT COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTS THEIR VIEW. 2) THE PAINT IS DAMAGED. SERVER ALL SPOTS ARE "WORN OUT".

NHTSA ODI #11039537

Official recalls

7

19V502000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 27, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

19V378000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 16, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

18V268000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Apr 26, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

17V545000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Aug 31, 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

17V030000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 10, 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

16V346000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

08V535000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Oct 14, 2008

HONDA IS RECALLING 128 MY 2008-2009 CIVIC SEDANS. A BRACKET THAT COVERS THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR IS SECURED WITH A BOLT AND NUT, BUT DURING ASSEMBLY THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR. A DAMAGED CONNECTOR COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NUT ON THE FUEL FEED HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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