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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
120,000 miles · Apr 24, 2017
Visibility/wiper

THE SUN VISORS IN THIS CAR ARE A SEVERE PROBLEM AS THEY BREAK EASILY THROUGH NORMAL AVERAGE USE AND WILL NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT. THEY FALL DOWN AND HANG IN THE DRIVER FIELD OF VISION CREATING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS POSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND ANYONE ELSE NEARBY. THE VISORS ARE NOT CHEAP TO REPLACE($50 TO $100 EACH) AND THE REP…

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THE SUN VISORS IN THIS CAR ARE A SEVERE PROBLEM AS THEY BREAK EASILY THROUGH NORMAL AVERAGE USE AND WILL NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT. THEY FALL DOWN AND HANG IN THE DRIVER FIELD OF VISION CREATING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS POSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND ANYONE ELSE NEARBY. THE VISORS ARE NOT CHEAP TO REPLACE($50 TO $100 EACH) AND THE REPLACEMENTS ALSO BREAK IN A SHORT TIME. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE AND BOTH ARE BROKEN AGAIN. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW JUST LIKE THE ALLOY MIXTURE IN THE LOWER ENGINE BLOCK THAT CAUSES CRACKING IN THE COOLANT PASSAGES IN THE BLOCK (LOOK IT UP). HONDA IS SUPPOSED TO BE A QUALITY PRODUCT AND IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE QUALITY IS ERODING AND HONDA'S LACK OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND ADMITTING ERROR AND TAKING ACTIONS TO CORRECT FURTHER REFLECTS POOR COMMERCE AND CARE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS IN DEPTH BECAUSE THIS ISSUE HAS SATURATED THE WEB WITH COMPLAINTS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. LETS BE PROACTIVE AND RECALL THE VISORS AND ISSUE UPDATED REPLACEMENTS TO SHOW YOUR CUSTOMERS YOU CARE AND ENSURE THESE CUSTOMERS WILL BE ALIVE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA PRODUCT IN THE FUTURE. DO THE RIGHT THING AND FIX THIS HAZARDOUS LIFE TREATING ISSUE NOW.

NHTSA ODI #10980112

Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2017
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL" I JUST PURCHASED THIS 2008 HONDA CIVIC FROM A LOCAL USED CAR DEALER. THIS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED ON THIS VEHICLE ACCORDING TO THE RECALL INFORMATION I RECEIVED WHEN I PUT THE VIN # INTO THE SYSTEM. SHOULD THE CAR DEALERSHIP HAVE CHECKED THIS OUT BEFORE SELLING IT. I KNOW I CAN TAKE TO HONDA DEALER…

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TAKATA RECALL" I JUST PURCHASED THIS 2008 HONDA CIVIC FROM A LOCAL USED CAR DEALER. THIS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED ON THIS VEHICLE ACCORDING TO THE RECALL INFORMATION I RECEIVED WHEN I PUT THE VIN # INTO THE SYSTEM. SHOULD THE CAR DEALERSHIP HAVE CHECKED THIS OUT BEFORE SELLING IT. I KNOW I CAN TAKE TO HONDA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED. I WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT THE RESPONSIBLE OF THE CAR DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10979955

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2017
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE JULY 2016 FOR A LETTER FROM HONDA NOTIFYING ME OF PARTS TO REPAIR AIRBAGS IN MY CAR, NO NOTIFICATION YET AS TO WHEN PARTS FOR A FREE REPAIR WILL BE AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10979750

Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2017
Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE …

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10971717

Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2017
Unknown Or Other

SUN VISOR FROM DRIVERS SIDE FALL DOWN.

NHTSA ODI #10971016

Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2017
Structure

THE CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF MY CAR. IT STARTED DOING THIS IN THE PAST YEAR. IT LOOKS HORRIBLE IT'S JUST ON THE TRUNK AND THE PANELS ON TOP OF THE SIDE WINDOWS. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL ( 14-034) BUT THIS HAS EXPIRED AND HONDA WILL NO LONGER COVER. I CALLED THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEY NEVER RECEIVED…

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THE CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF MY CAR. IT STARTED DOING THIS IN THE PAST YEAR. IT LOOKS HORRIBLE IT'S JUST ON THE TRUNK AND THE PANELS ON TOP OF THE SIDE WINDOWS. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL ( 14-034) BUT THIS HAS EXPIRED AND HONDA WILL NO LONGER COVER. I CALLED THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEY NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM HONDA. MY CAR WOULD QUALIFY FOR THIS RECALL AND IT'S OBVIOUSLY CAUSED BY THEIR FAULTY PRIMER/PAINT MIX. PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA ODI #10970612

Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2017
StructureUnknown Or Other

WHEN THEY DID THE PAINT RECALL HONDA IN HILO DID NOT DO THE WHOLE CAR JUST THE ROOF NOW MY CAR IS CHIPPING CLEAR COAT ALL OVER AND IT IS A BLACK CAR LOOKING HORRIBLY WRONG AND NO MATTER HOW MUCH I COMPLAINED FOR THEM TO FIX IT THEY DID NOT AND AVOIDED ME NOW THERE ANOTHER RECALL I WANT THEM AS A HONDA DEALER TO FIXED ALL OF IT L…

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WHEN THEY DID THE PAINT RECALL HONDA IN HILO DID NOT DO THE WHOLE CAR JUST THE ROOF NOW MY CAR IS CHIPPING CLEAR COAT ALL OVER AND IT IS A BLACK CAR LOOKING HORRIBLY WRONG AND NO MATTER HOW MUCH I COMPLAINED FOR THEM TO FIX IT THEY DID NOT AND AVOIDED ME NOW THERE ANOTHER RECALL I WANT THEM AS A HONDA DEALER TO FIXED ALL OF IT LIKE THEY PROMISED. I DO NOT REQUIRED FOR THEM TO FIX THE WHOLE CAR BUT THEY NEED TO FIX WHEN IT ALL IS IT MIGHT NEED A WHILE PAINT JOB BUT THAT YOUR PROBLEM NOT MINE. AND THEN THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME 4500.00 TO PAINT THE WHOLE CAR.... PLEASE HELP 8084303541, I PURCHASE THE CAR IN JULY AND IT DID NOTICES IT YET. UNTIL THE CAR WAS SHIPPED FROM SICK HANNA HONDA IN VANCOUVER WA TO HILO HI

NHTSA ODI #10970595

Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2017
Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAIL…

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #10970498

Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2017
Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT HAS OXIDIZED SEVERELY ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK THERE ARE LAYERS OF PAINT COMING OFF.

NHTSA ODI #10969989

Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2017
Air Bags

I CANNOT FIND A HONDA DEALER TO REPAIR MY AIRBAG. THE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 9 MONTHS. WHEN I CHECK ONLINE, IT ALWAYS SHOWS REMEDY IS NOT READY. WHAT SHOULD I DO? MY ZIP CODE IS CA 91770

NHTSA ODI #10969365

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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