2008 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 916 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 62 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 50 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 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.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 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.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 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.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsOct 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 08V535000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
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Engine and engine cooling, Jul 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood, and the vehicle was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station, where her son added coolant to the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to her destination. Additionally, the contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, she noticed a trail of coolant in the driveway and there was no coolant in the reservoir. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked, and coolant was leaking through the crack. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to another independent mechanic, for second opinion, and the same determination was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Honda Campaign Number: 10-048 because the campaign had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 20, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, he noticed a strong coolant odor and that the temperature gauge was showing that the engine was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that coolant was leaking into the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine block was fractured, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer sent a diagnostic report to the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer declined to cover the repair and informed the dealer that an extended warranty coverage notice for the engine, was previously sent to the contact. The contact stated that he had not received the notice. The contact followed up with the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 272,906.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that coolant was leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the engine block was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Aug 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into the gas station and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact then refilled coolant in the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the part of the engine block located between with the alternator and the exhaust had fractured. The contact then contacted the dealer who informed him that the engine needed to be replaced per the instructions on Honda Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10-048. However, the dealer advised the contact that the 10 year extended warranty had expired and he had to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, after driving ½ mile, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was blown and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the contact was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Aug 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, he saw steam exiting the hood and the temperature gauge started rising. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park at a nearby parking lot. The contact opened the hood and noticed steam coming from the front engine block. The contact also saw coolant leaking from the vehicle. The contact allowed the engine cool down before driving to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,044.
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Oct 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF COOLANT UNDER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LUNDGREN HONDA (163 WASHINGTON ST, AUBURN, MA 01501) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS FRACTURED, LEAKING COOLANT, AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,039. *PM*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 15, 2014
I WAS REAR ENDED AT LOW SPEED AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER. THE BUMPER WAS REPLACED AND WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK, I STARTED NOTICING CHANGES IN VISION, HEADACHES, AND HEARING LOSS. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN I STARTED FEELING FAINT. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THOUGHT I WAS WELL ENOUGH TO DRIVE. I GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED TO FEEL WORSE. MY VISION DIMMED, MY LEFT HAND STARTED CRAMPING, I STARTED SWEATING AND SHAKING, AND A VERY NEARLY FAINTED WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CALL 911 AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DOCTORS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH ME. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, I HAD ISSUES WITH FORGETFULNESS, DISORIENTATION, AND IMPAIRED VISION AND HEARING. MY ROOMMATE, WHO DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM WHERE I LEFT IT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL, ALSO FELT STRANGE AFTER SHE DROVE IT. I'VE SINCE BEEN TO A NEUROLOGIST AND A CARDIOLOGIST AND NEITHER CAN FIND AN ISSUE WITH ME AND AGREE IT MUST BE SOMETHING RELATED TO THE CAR. THE LONGER I'VE BEEN AWAY FROM THE CAR, THE BETTER I'VE FELT. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND A DEALERSHIP AND NEITHER CAN FIND THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE. IT'S NOT CARBON MONOXIDE (I HAVE A SENSITIVE DETECTOR IN MY CAR), BUT IT HAS TO BE SOME SUBSTANCE. THE INDEPENDENT SHOP FOUND A HOLE IN THE SEALING AROUND THE REAR QUARTER PANEL, WHICH WAS RESEALED, BUT I DROVE IT THIS WEEKEND AND STARTED HAVING ISSUES AGAIN. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN SOMETHING CAME OUT OF THE AIR VENTS. IMMEDIATELY AFTER BREATHING IT, I FELT STRANGE AGAIN AND MY VISION AND HEARING ARE AGAIN IMPAIRED. I AM ABOUT TO JUNK THE CAR AND SELL IT FOR SCRAPS BECAUSE I DON'T WANT ANYONE ELSE BECOMING ILL FROM DRIVING IT. THERE ARE NO LIGHTS TO INDICATE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT CLEARLY THERE IS. I AM ABLE TO DRIVE OTHER CARS WITHOUT ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Dec 4, 2014
THE CAR WAS VIBRATING SO HARD THAT IT FELT LIKE THE MOTOR WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. ACCORDING TO TWO MECHANICS THIS IS VERY EARLY FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM IN A CAR WITH LESS THAN 50000 MILES. HAD TO REPLACE THE LOWER REAR ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE FRONT RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Sep 3, 2014
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN. SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW THE AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. THE SYMPTOM THAT I NOTICED WAS A LACK OF WATER DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR (FROM THE EVAPORATOR COIL). I ASKED HONDA ABOUT IT WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR A ROUTINE VISIT AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE FROM THE VENT WAS IN SPEC. THE CAR WAS COOLING SO I NEVER WORRIED ABOUT IT MUCH. AT 75K MILES THE A/C COMPRESSOR JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE A/C SYSTEM HAD A FULL CHARGE BUT THE COMPRESSOR WOULDN'T COMPRESS THE GAS TO ALLOW THE REFRIGERANT TO FLASH COOL. I HAD A TAKE IT TO LOCAL CAR REPAIR PLACE TO HAVE THE A/C COMPRESSOR, EXPANSION VALVE, AND DRIER REPLACED. NOW AFTER SPENDING $$$$, THE A/C WORKS GREAT AND WATER DRIPS FROM CAR WHEN THE A/C IS ON. THE A/C SYSTEM FROM THE FACTORY SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE AND NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT. THERE SHOULD BE SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Apr 18, 2014
THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NO LONGER BLOWING ANY COLD AIR. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE COILS, AND A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT FOR THE AIR COMPRESSOR. VEHICLE IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND THERE IS NO EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THE COST OF REPLACING THE AIR COMPRESSOR. DISCUSSED WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS IN MY AREA AND HAVE SEEN FORUM DISCUSSIONS POSTED THAT HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES AND HAVE LISTED IT AS A "KNOWN ISSUE" BUT HONDA HAS NOT FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGED. PREVIOUSLY I HAVE OWNED A 1997 HONDA CIVIC WITH ALL ORIGINAL PARTS AND IT DID NOT HAVE SUCH AN ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO SUBMITTED A DIRECT COMPLAINT TO HONDA REGARDING MY DEFECTIVE AIR COMPRESSOR. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 26, 2014
AFTER 51,000+ MILES, THE RIGHT ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT ON MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC 2-DOOR COUPE FAILED. THE ENGINE VIBRATED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD OR WHEN I FIRST STARTED IT IN THE MORNING. THERE WERE MINIMAL PROBLEMS AFTER THE ENGINE WARMED UP. TWO REPAIR SHOPS SAID THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE MOUNT WITH A NEW ONE FROM THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA. HE SAID THE DEALERSHIP HAD SOME IN STOCK, WHICH HE SAID WAS HIGHLY UNUSUAL BECAUSE THESE MOUNTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. THE PARTS PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT EVEN HAVE TO LOOK UP THE PART NUMBER, HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS NEEDED. BOTH OF THESE SUGGEST THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM, AND THE HONDA REPLACEMENT PART HAS BEEN REDESIGNED. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A MOTOR MOUNT ON ANY OF THE CARS I HAVE OWNED IN THE LAST 45+ YEARS. ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED INDICATES TO ME THAT THE MOUNT IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY HONDA. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 2, 2012
THIS SUMMER, FROM THE MONTH OF MAY ONWARDS, I FELT DIFFICULT IN BREATHING, BLURRED VISION AND SOMETIMES A SUDDEN CHEST PAIN WHILE DRIVING MY CIVIC WITH AC RUNNING, IT BLEW COOL BUT NOT COLD AIR, AND THERE WERE MANY INSTANCES THAT I ALMOST FELL OFF AND MY BODY BECAME OFF BALANCE WHILE WALKING AROUND AFTER DRIVING THE CIVIC. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE I AM GETTING OLD, 46YRS. BUT. LATER , I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A FREON LEAK WITHIN THE CAR WHEN AC IS ENGAGED . A TIF 5000 DETECTOR WAS USED TO CHECK AND CONFIRM THE PRESENT OF R134A IN THE COOL AIR INSIDE THE CIVIC. THE CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT UNDER CONDITION THAT AC SYSTEM IS BLOWING CLOSED CIRCULATIUON AIR WITHIN THE CAR. I FELT THAT THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT MIGHT POST A GREATER RISK OF AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS FOR ELDERLY DRIVERS AS THE R134A, FREON, IS POISONOUS AND ONCE THE DRIVERS UNAWARE OF ITS PRESENT AND INHALE IT AND PHYSICALLY LOSE CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLES. ESPECIALLY ELDERLY ONES ARE MORE VULNERABLE AND ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. THERE ARE MANY ACCIDENTS MIGHT BE DUE TO THIS TYPE OF AC DEFECT. THE PUBLIC OR THE INVESTIGATORS MAY HAVE NOT REALIZED THIS IS ONE OF THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS, AS THE CRASHES MAY HAVE PHYSICALLY DESTROY ALL THE EVIDENCES OF DEFECTIVE AC SYSTEM. I HOPE YOU WILL LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. NOT ONLY HONDA AUTOMOBILES BUT ALL CARS IN THE USA. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 22, 2012
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATER,DEFROSTER FAN STOPS WORKING. IT SOUNDS AS IF THE FAN MOTOR IS STRUGGLING AND THEN IT TURNS OFF AND WON?T TURN BACK ON FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, May 25, 2012
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA CIVIC, THE A/C WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES IT COOLS SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. I HAVE IT CHECKED BY A DEALERSHIP AND A FIRESTONE SHOP, THEY SAID THE 'FREON' LEVEL AND PRESSURE IS OK AND BOTH RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR, ETC. IF THE COMPRESSOR IS BROKEN THEN WHY DOES IT STILL WORK (ON AND OFF)? I'VE READ IN SOME OF THE FORUMS THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF HONDA CIVIC 2008 OWNERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IS THERE A RECALL OR CLASS-ACTION COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS? IS THERE A FIX WHERE YOU DON'T NEED TO SPEND TONS OF MONEY ON IT? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 6, 2012
CAR MADE AN INTERMITTENT HIGH-PITCHED WHINING NOISE. I NOTICED THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WAS IN THE RED. THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNT ANTI-FREEZE. CHECKING THE RADIATOR AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR SHOWED THERE WAS NO COOLANT. HAD TO PUT WATER IN THE RADIATOR AND RESERVOIR TO DRIVE BACK HOME. MECHANIC AND DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED CAUSING ALL THE COOLANT TO LEAK OUT. THE ENGINE BLOCK HAS TO BE REPLACED. FORTUNATELY I WAS MADE AWARE THAT HONDA WILL COVER THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND MY COST SHOULD BE ZERO. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUCCESSFULLY MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR OVERHEATED AND SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Sep 13, 2011
FIRST THING THIS MORNING I TRIED TO SET MY CRUISE CONTROL AT 65 MPH, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. THE SPEED OF THE CAR KEPT DECREASING, DESPITE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SET THE CRUISE. I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE AND TRIED TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO DRIVE, AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, AS I TRIED TO INCREASE MY SPEED, THE CAR MADE A LOUD HUMMING SOUND AND THE RPMS ON THE DASH BEGAN TO INCREASE. THEN AN INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON; AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MINUTES, MORE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON, MY BRAKE STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. MY GAS PEDAL ALSO STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. AT THIS POINT, AS I WAS GOING UPHILL I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK BECAUSE THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY I COULD STOP THE CAR. SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE HOOD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE MIDAS IN SALT LAKE CITY AT 875 EAST 2100 SOUTH. THE SERVICE PEOPLE TOLD ME THE CARS ENGINE HAD HEATED SO THAT IT MELTED THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD. LATER, AFTER A DISCUSSION WITH THE HONDA CORPORATE OFFICE, I FOUND OUT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED IN AUGUST 2010 FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE BLOCKS OF 2006, 2008, AND SOME 2009 CIVICS. THE HONDA REPRESENTATIVE SAID A LETTER HAD BEEN SENT TO CIVIC OWNERS. HOWEVER, MY EXPERIENCE TODAY SHOWED ME THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS PROBLEM. I COULD HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING ACCIDENT TODAY, AND WHEN THE ISSUE IS SO GRAVE HONDA SHOULD CALL CAR OWNERS TO ALERT THEM TO THE RECALL. A LETTER SENT OUT ONE TIME IS NOT ENOUGH. THE MIDAS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES TOLD ME THEY HAD ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECALL IN THEIR DATABASE, WHICH PROVES HOW POORLY THIS ENTIRE MATTER HAS BEEN HANDLED. THERE ARE MANY FAMILIES OUT THERE DRIVING THESE CIVICS. GET YOUR CARS CHECKED OUT, AND LET HONDA KNOW THAT THEY MUST TAKE BETTER CARE AND FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Sep 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SHE REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 10/21/11
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 17, 2011
1. I HAD ALL RECOMMENDED SERVICE, INCLUDING OIL CHANGES, PERFORMED ON MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW, WITH RECEIPTS TO PROVE THIS, AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. 2. THE ENGINE FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY, WITH NO ALERT OR WARNING LIGHT, ON A HIGHWAY AT 55MPH DURING RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC. 3. THE FAILED ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A USED ENGINE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HONDA SERVICE LOCATION WHERE I HAD THE CAR TOWED. THE SERVICE MANAGER NEVER PROVIDED AN EXPLANATION OF WHAT DID OR MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED, AND HE REPORTED THAT EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ENGINE SEEMED APPROPRIATE EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT IT HAD "SEIZED". HONDA PROVIDED NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, OFFERED NO EXPLANATION OR UNDERSTANDING, SEVERAL TIMES SPOKE UNPROFESSIONAL AND, THEREFORE, LOST A CUSTOMER. *KB
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, May 24, 2011
TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE 4/30/2011 AT HONDA DEALER. SERVICE DEPARTMENT PERFORMED REFLASH CAMPAIGN 10-034 WITHOUT ASKING. PREVIOUSLY HAD DECLINED THIS SERVICE AND IS NOTED IN SERVICE RECORDS NOT TO PERFORM THIS SERVICE EVER. CAR PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHED SINCE THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED. CAR WILL NOT RELIABLY ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY FROM STANDSTILL (RED LIGHT) OR WHEN MERGING INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AT 40-50 MPH. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NOT MOVE AT ACCEPTABLE SPEED CAUSING THE POTENTIAL TO ENTER TRAFFIC WITH INADEQUATE POWER TO GET UP TO SPEED OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE PERFORMANCE IS NOW INCONSISTENT AND YOU DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT MAY NOT ACCELERATE AS NEEDED. THE ENGINE WILL REV VERY HIGH BUT THE CAR WILL ONLY GO 5-10 MPH WITH PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. HONDA DEALER HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE. I AM LIMITING DRIVING THIS CAR AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AS THIS CAR IS UNSAFE IN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. ALSO, THE AUTO-STOP FEATURE DOES NOT WORK AS PRIOR TO THE REFLASH, ENGINE IDLES MUCH HIGHER AT STOPS AND DOES NOT CUT OFF. THIS HAS DECREASED GAS MILEAGE SIGNIFICANTLY.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER STOP WORKING AND THEN STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK WAS CRACKED AND AS A RESULT, THE COOLING WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,878. UPDATED 07/01/11
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 14, 2011
THE ENGINE ON MY HONDA OVERHEATED AND GOT SO HOT IT ACTUALLY MELTED SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. FACED WITH A $4000 REPAIR BILL, I DID SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT HONDA HAD BEEN AWARE OF ENGINE PROBLEMS WITH 2006 THROUGH 2008 CIVICS. HONDA HAD ISSUED A BULLETIN TO LETTING MECHANICS KNOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH LEAKING COOLANT. MY HUSBAND WAS EXITING A FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AND STARTED SMOKING. HAD IT HAPPENED SOONER, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. I THINK HONDA SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THESE CARS RATHER THAN WAIT UNTIL A BREAKDOWN HAPPENS AND THEN DO REPAIRS. EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER AT HONDA TOLD US THEY HAD BEEN DOING OF LOT OF THESE REPAIRS LATELY. THE POTENTIAL FOR A BREAKDOWN IN AN UNSAFE AREA AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IS GREAT. OR AT LEAST MAKE SURE THEY GET THE INFORMATION TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. THEY KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME TO SEND MY MONTHLY BILL, WHY NOT THE WARRANTY?
Engine and engine cooling, Tires, Mar 15, 2011
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX. AROUND 70,000 MILES MY ENGINE OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THERE WAS RADIATOR COOLANT LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR. THE HONDA DEALERS STATED THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE ENGINE BLOCK. I INVESTIGATED THIS MATTER ON THE INTERNET AND THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF CRACKED ENGINE BLOCKS ON THE 2008 HONDA CIVIC. DUE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HONDA EXTENDED THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY TO 8 YRS FOR UNLIMITED MILES. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL BUT THERE SHOULD BE IN MY OPINION. ALSO I HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES ON MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC TWICE IN ABOUT 70,000 MILES DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR (INNER FLAT AREAS ON THE TIRES) EVEN WITH TIRE ROTATIONS AND ALIGNMENTS. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT EXTREME UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE INTERNET. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 24, 2011
HONDA GAVE US A WARNING THAT OUR CIVIC COULD LOSE IT'S COOLANT AND BREAK DOWN. THEY REFUSE TO DO A RECALL. WE COMPLAINED TO THE STATE OF OREGON AND THEY AGREED WITH US BUT COULD NOT GET HONDA TO RECALL OUR CAR JUST EXTEND THE WARRANTY. WE ARE RETIRED AND PURCHASED THE CAR TO DRIVE TO LA TO VISIT OUR GRANDCHILDREN AND ARE NOW AFRAID TO DO SO AS WE CAN'T LOOK FORWARD TO A BREAKDOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. IT ALSO CREATES A DIMINISHED VALUE FOR RESALE FOR WHICH THE STATE CONSUMER COMPLAINT BUREAU AGREED BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET AN AGREEMENT FROM HONDA ON. I HAVE ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS FROM HONDA AND THE STATE OF OREGON AND COULD FORWARD TO YOU IF YOU HAVE THE SAME VIEWS THAT WE HAVE. WE HAVE ONLY 4500 MILES ON OUR CIVIC AND HAVE ASKED THEM FOR AN ABILITY TO TRADE IT IN ON ANOTHER CAR FOR NEAR WHAT WE PAID FOR IT FOR PEACE OF MIND IN OUR TRAVELS OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT YET OCCURRED THEY WON'T ADDRESS IT YET THEY KNOW THAT IT MAY OCCUR. AT OUR AGE AND HOPING TO KEEP THE CAR FOR A LONG TIME THE EXTENDED WARRANTY DOESN'T WORK FOR US AND IT IS JUST A WAY FOR HONDA TO AVOID A RECALL AND KEEP THEIR PROBLEM OUT OF THE MEDIAL WHILE PUSHING THE OUTCOME ON US WITH NO RECOURSE EXCEPT TO WAIT FOR THE PROBLEM TO MANIFEST ITSELF AT OUR INCONVENIENCE. THEY SAY THAT THE ENGINE WOULD STALL SO THAT WOULD LOSE OUR POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WHICH SCARES US ON TOP OF THE INCONVENIENCE OF AN INTERSTATE BREAKDOWN WHILE BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE MEDICAL ISSUES THAT CAUSE US CONCERNS IN THAT POTENTIAL. I CAN EMAIL YOU THE LETTER OF POTENTIAL ENGINE BREAKDOWN POTENTIAL AND THE LETTER FROM THE STATE OF OREGON IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP IN THIS MATTER. *TR