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
916 reports, newest first.
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
Vehicle speed control, Nov 25, 2014
OCCASIONALLY, WHEN "CRUISE" OPTION IS TURNED ON (BUT NOT ENGAGED OR "SET"), MY HONDA CIVIC ACTS AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. THAT IS, WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THE EXPECTED DECELERATION DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE CAR CONTINUES TO TRAVEL AT THE SAME SPEED. ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE CAR STARTS TO SLOW DOWN. THIS MIMICS THE EXPECTED BEHAVIOR OF THE CAR WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED EVEN WHEN CRUISE OPTION IS NOT USED. IN FACT, ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE CAR JERKS A BIT WHEN I LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL JUST LIKE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. *TR
Air bags, Nov 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED WITH FORCE IMPACTING THE DRIVER. THE AIR BAG EXPLODED EMITTING A SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEAR THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO THE HANDS, FACE, A BROKEN WRIST, CLAVICLE AND A HERNIATED DISK. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ABRASIONS AND CUTS. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER BOTH RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,950. ..UPDATED 12/30/14 *BF UPDATED 01/06/15 *BF...UPDATED 01/14/15 *BF UPDATED 05/20/2015 *JS UPDATED 9/7/2017*CN
Structure, Nov 20, 2014
PAINT ON MY BLACK 2008 HONDA CIVIC IS FADING ON THE ROOF, TRUNK, SIDES AND HOOD. *TR
Air bags, Nov 20, 2014
I HEARD OVER THE TELEVISION AND RADIO THAT THE AIRBAGS ON MY CAR ARE UNSAFE IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT - THAT UNSAFE PARTICLES ARE RELEASED IN THE CAR CAUSING HEALTH PROBLEMS. *TR
Structure, Nov 9, 2014
PAINT ON MY ATOMIC BLUE 2008 HONDA CIVIC IS FADING TO A WHITE COLOR ON THE ROOF. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 7, 2014
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGING WHILE CAR IS IDLE AND IN DRIVE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Nov 7, 2014
THE PAINT IS COMING OFF MY BLUE 2008 CIVIC LX COUPE. THE ROOF AND HOOD LOOK LIKE THE PAINT JUST PEELED OFF. *TR
Other or unspecified, Nov 6, 2014
I BOUGHT MY '08 CIVIC EX SEDAN (GALAXY GREY) , BRAND NEW, WHILE BATTLING HODGKINS LYMPHOMA. I HAVE BEEN IN REMISSION SINCE FEBRUARY 2009, HOWEVER MY PAINT JOB/CLEAR COAT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. IT LOOKS LIKE REVERSE RALLY STRIPES ON THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK. NOT TO MENTION THE DOORS AND FENDERS. PLEASE HELP!!! *TR
Other or unspecified, Nov 2, 2014
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, I COULD HEAR A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE PASSENGER WINDOW AND WHEN I LOOKED OVER, I COULD SEE PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL, THAT HOLDS THE WINDSHIELD IN PLACE, FLAPPING IN THE BREEZE. AFTER EXAMINING THE SEAL ON BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE TOP HALF OF THE SEAL IS NO LONGER THERE. WITH THE RAINY SEASON APPROACHING, I AM WORRIED THAT WATER WILL GET INTO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD TO POP OUT. THIS IS DIFFERENTLY A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, Oct 27, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Suspension, Structure, Oct 6, 2014
WHENEVER PERFORMING A TURN THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND MADE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING THROUGH DIAGNOSTICS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS A PIECE OF METAL BROKEN SOMEWHERE THAT WHEN GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP OR TURNING IT BUMPS OR GRINDS AGAINST SOMETHING. *TR
Power train, Sep 30, 2014
THE FIRST TIME THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WAS IN JUNE OF 2012 WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR THERE WAS GRINDING SOUNDS. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO POP OUT OF 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT INTO A HONDA DEALER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS INTERNAL M/T MALFUNCTION SAYING THAT MY SHIFT FORK AND 3RD GEAR S SET NEEDED REPLACING. SINCE I PURCHASE THIS CAR USED AT A DEALERSHIP THAT I WORKED AT THE TIME THEY FIXED IT AS A COURTESY TO ME. I HAD TO FIGHT WITH THEM TO FINALLY AGREE TO FIX IT FROM THE BEGINNING. ONCE AGAIN NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014 THE SAME THING HAS HAPPEN AGAIN TO MY CIVIC WHICH THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST IS AROUND $3,000.00. BEING A TRAINED MECHANIC I KNOW THERE ARE SEVERAL SILENT RECALLS AND TSB RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF THE POCKET TO FIX A RECURRING PROBLEM. *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 29, 2014
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CAR I AM DRIVING, BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW ELSE TO SHARE THIS CONCERN. THE NEW HEADLIGHTS IN CARS ARE TOO BRIGHT. THEY HURT A PERSON'S EYES. EVEN PEOPLE WHO AREN'T SENSITIVE TO LIGHT ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TO LOOK AWAY FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SIMPLY TOO BRIGHT. NOT BEING ABLE TO KEEP AN EYE ON ONCOMING TRAFFIC SEEMS SILLY. DRIVERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT THE ONCOMING CAR IS DOING, NOT BE BLINDED BY THE LIGHT AND FORCED TO LOOK AWAY. THIS WILL LEAD TO MANY MORE ACCIDENTS FROM SOMETHING THAT WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO BE AN IMPROVEMENT. THESE LIGHTS SHOULD BE BANNED AND REMOVED FROM THE MARKET. *TR
Air bags, Sep 29, 2014
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON. LOCAL HONDA DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ANALYZED (9/16/14) FAULT VEHICLE CODES 32-10, 71-10, 85-61. SERVICE MAN: "TESTS INDICATE BAD CRIMP WHEN INSTALLED AT FACTORY, NOT DUE TO WEAR & TEAR." CALLED AMERICA HONDA (800-999-1009), CASE NUMBER N012014-09-2900377, BUT WOULD NOT COVER ESTIMATED $1122.00 TO REPAIR. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT IN THIS CONDITION, THE AIR BAGS ARE DEACTIVATED AND WILL NOT DEPLOY. SINCE IT IS INDICATED THAT THIS IS A FACTORY ISSUE, IT IS FELT THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THANK YOU FOR YOU REVIEW OF THIS...UPDATED 12/02/14 *BF *TR
Other or unspecified, Sep 25, 2014
DEFECTIVE PAINT JOB.
Visibility, Sep 24, 2014
DRIVER SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AND IMPAIRS MY VISION WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Structure, Sep 9, 2014
THE CLEAR COAT IS FLAKING OFF. *TR
Suspension, Sep 9, 2014
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE INSIDE TREAD OF REAR WHEELS. CAN'T SEE THE WEAR SINCE IT IS ON THE INSIDE SO THE TIRE LOOKS FINE ON THE OUTSIDE BUT IS WORN SO BAD ON THE INSIDE A BLOWOUT COULD HAPPEN EASILY. PROBLEM CAUSED BELT SEPARATION AND EXTREME UNEVEN WEAR. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE SUSPENSION DESIGN. THIS IS COSTING A TON OF MONEY IN REPLACEMENT TIRES AND TIRES FOR THIS MODEL CAR COST A FORTUNE. *TR
Wheels, Sep 6, 2014
I DROVE FOR MONTHS WITH AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. ('CAUSE I'M AN IDIOT!) I FINALLY TOOK IT IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO BECAUSE I HAD TO DROP TO 10-20 MILES BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT TO AVOID RATTLING MY BRAINS OUT. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES AND GET AN ALIGNMENT. AT THE TIME THE MECHANIC TOLD ME I HAD A REALLY ODD WEAR PATTERN, HE'D NEVER SEEN. TODAY I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE PROBLEM REPORT ISSUED BY HONDA ABOUT THIS VERY THING. *TR
Engine, Sep 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT DEVELOPED A CRACK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 55,000.
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
Air bags, Aug 29, 2014
(DRIVER ONLY IN CAR; NO PASSENGERS.) SECURED DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT, STARTED CAR AND PLACED CAR IN REVERSE. NO LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON DASH. WHILE CHECKING MY MIRRORS TO REVERSE, THE SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN GOES OUT. I LOOKED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND CHECKED THE SEAT BELT, ALL OK. AFTER 5 MILES AND UPON ENTERING THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 30 MPH THE SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN GOES OUT (JUST AS NOTED ABOVE). THE CAR WAS TAKEN STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE CODES PULLED BUT NOTHING APPEARED ON THE BUS OR IN MEMORY. THE DEALER CANNOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS INTERMITTENT BUT WARNED ME THAT MY AIRBAG SAFETY SYSTEM MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THIS EXACT PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORT ONLINE BY HUNDREDS OF HONDA DRIVERS BUT HONDA STATES THEY CANNOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS INTERMITTENT AND/OR NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE. THIS KNOWN PROBLEM HAS TO BE ADDRESSED IN LIGHT OF ALL THE AIRBAG ISSUES WITH VARIOUS HONDA MAKES AND MODEL YEARS. *TR
Service brakes, Aug 20, 2014
BRAKES SANK TO THE FLOOR. AFTER ROLLING TO A STOP, AND TURNING OFF THE CAR, IT STARTED TO WORK LIKE NORMAL. BRAKE PADS ARE WORN OUT AFTER 2000 MILES WITH CONSERVATIVE DRIVING. *TR
Engine, Aug 7, 2014
HOUSTON, TX. 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX SEDAN. AT RED LIGHT, NOTICED ENGINE SMOKE COMING UP FROM UNDER HOOD. ENGINE TEMP INDICATOR WAS MAXED. DROVE SLOWLY TO SERVICE STATION 1 MILE AWAY COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. ADDED COOLANT, AND DROVE TO MECHANIC. REPLACED WATER PUMP AND T-STAT AND FLUSHED AND FILLED COOLANT THEN DIAGNOSED CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK (TOTAL OF $690 FOR SERVICE). DROVE TO DEALER WHO REPLACED ENGINE BLOCK ON EXTENDED WARRANTY. ENGINE HEAD WAS NOT WARPED AND WAS NOT REPLACED. CAR IS DRIVING VERY WELL SINCE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *TR