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.
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, Jan 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jan 18, 2014
THE AIR BAG LIGHT (SRS LIGHT) HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT A MONTH. THE HONDA DEALER SAID IT WAS A CODE 32-10, AN OPEN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER' SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR. NEED TO REPLACE THE FLOOR WIRING HARNESS PER SB 10-001, THE SRS PORTION OF THE FLOOR HARNESS HAS A POOR CRIMP IN IT. THAT IS ON THE DEALER WORK ORDER. THE HONDA DEALER SAID THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THE REPAIR IS ABOUT $1300.00. THIS IS NOT A WEAR ITEM, WIRING HARNESS SHOULD NOT FAIL AND CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE, INOPERATIVE AIR BAG. THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING. I BELIEVE HONDA HAS A ONGOING PROBLEM THAT NEEDS ADDRESSING. ALSO, I'VE REQUESTED THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT, PLEASE CONTACT ME. *TR
Engine, Jan 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE MOUNT HAD BROKEN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON STARTING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 2, 2014
I WAS BLINDED BY THE SUN AND NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BEING UNABLE TO ADJUST MY SUN VISOR. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE VISOR. THE ORIGINAL VISOR WAS REPLACED BY HONDA AFTER IT SPLIT APART AT ONE OF THE HINGES AND DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY. I BELIEVE THAT HONDA REPLACED THE ORIGINAL VISOR WITH AN IDENTICAL VISOR, RATHER THAN HAVING THE VISOR REDESIGNED TO CORRECT THE FLAW, BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT VISOR EVENTUALLY SPLIT APART IN THE VERY SAME WAY THAT THE ORIGINAL VISOR SPLIT APART. I HAVE NOW HAD TO GET THE REPLACEMENT VISOR REPLACED AND I AM ON MY THIRD VISOR. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AS A FUNCTIONAL SUN VISOR IS A BASIC PIECE OF EQUIPMENT THAT IS ESSENTIAL TO SAFETY. I EXPECT BETTER OF HONDA. *TR
Structure, Dec 12, 2013
THE PAINT STARTED TO PEEL AND WHITE AREAS APPEARED ALL OVER THE BODY OF MY NEW GREY HONDA CIVIC. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PAINT WAS DEFECTIVE. I GOT A SECOND OPINION WHO ALSO SAID THAT THE PAINT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THERE WAS AN THERMAL ISSUE DURING THE INITIAL APPLICATION PROCESS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPAINT ONLY CERTAIN AREAS AND SAID I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RENTAL CAR. I TOLD THEM I WASN'T COMFORTABLE WITH PARTIALLY PAINTING THE CAR, THAT THE OLDER PAINT WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND WOULD OBVIOUSLY FADE TOO. THEY SAID IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM AND THEY WOULDN'T DO IT. I WILL NEVER TRUST HONDA AGAIN. *TR
Engine, Nov 19, 2013
CIVIC COUPE W 75K , NO PRIOR ENGINE/POWER TRAIN PROBLEMS OVERHEATED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. WE TURNED UP THE HEATER AND FAN AND MADE IT HOME. CHECKED THE NEXT MORNING AND THERE WAS A GREAT LOSS OF COOLANT. TOOK IT TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED IT AS 'POROUS ENGINE BLOCK'. HONDA WILL REPLACE THE BLOCK AT NO CHARGE. *TR
Engine, Nov 16, 2013
ENGINE TEMP GAUGE PEGGED TO HOT, WENT TO GARAGE - ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED IN FRONT - 2ND SUCH INCIDENT THIS GARAGE HAS SEEN IN TWO MONTHS ON THIS MODEL CAR; ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED TO DATE @ REQUIRED INTERVALS; NO KNOWN SOURCE OF DAMAGE OTHER THAN DEFECT. *TR
Engine, Nov 10, 2013
IN NOVEMBER 2013 MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC EXPERIENCED A MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED, DRIVEN EASY AND ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT. INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET SHOWS THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HONDA REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ISSUE, OTHER THAN CHARGING THEIR CUSTOMERS A HEFTY FEE FOR THE REPAIRS. THIS HAS BECOME A WELL DOCUMENTED MANUFACTURING/DESIGN DEFECT FOR THIS GENERATION OF CIVICS. THE FACT HONDA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND PLACES THE REPAIR BURDEN ON THEIR CUSTOMERS IS VERY TROUBLING. I WOULD HOPE EITHER THE GOVERNMENT STEPS IN OR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS FILED TO MAKE HONDA?S CUSTOMERS WHOLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 8, 2013, crash
WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FLEW OVER CONCRETE AND INTO POST, BREAKING POSTAND AND OVER A SHOPPING CART AT WHICH POINT CAR WAS WEDGE OVER CART AND GRASSY KNOLL. THE ACCELERATION WAS VERY LOUD AND VERY, VERY FAST. *TR
Structure, Nov 5, 2013
CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF THE ROOF AROUND THE SUNROOF YOU CAN NOW SEE METAL. I WANT HONDA TO FIX THIS AND I NEVER RECEIVE ANY RECALL ON THIS. *TR
Structure, Nov 5, 2013
THE PAINT ON MY ROOF AROUND THE SUNROOF THE CLEAR COAT IS COMING COMPLETELY OFF. I WANT HONDA TO FIX THIS AS I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL ON IT. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Nov 3, 2013
THE VISOR DROPPED DOWN, AFFECTING THE VISIBILITY. IT DOES NOT STAY BACK UP, HONDA REFUSES TO REPLACE IT AS A DEFECT. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 30, 2013
THE BATTERY DIES WITHOUT WARNING AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR ONLY A FEW DAYS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY WITH A NEW OEM BATTERY. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ACROSS MANY FORUMS ABOUT THIS PHENOMENON ON CIVICS. *TR
Structure, Sep 5, 2013
WHEN I BOUGHT MY HONDA CIVIC, THE BLUE COLOR WAS ONE OF THE REASONS I CHOSE IT. HAD I KNOWN THE PAINT JOB WAS GOING TO FADE AFTER ONLY 4 YEARS, I PROBABLY WOULD'VE CHOSEN A DIFFERENT COLOR OR EVEN A DIFFERENT MAKE. IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM?. *JB
Structure, Sep 4, 2013
PAINT IS PEELING - STARTED ON HOOD LOOKS AWFUL - CHECKED WITH DEALER -THE DEALER STATED THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO - THEY DID CONCEDE THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. *JB
Suspension, Aug 26, 2013
REAR TIRES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS (UPPER CONTROL ARMS? INCORRECT FACTORY REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECS?). AT ONLY 80,000 MILES, I AM ON MY FIFTH SET OF NEW TIRES -- ALL DUE TO "ABNORMAL WEAR PATTERNS ON REAR TIRES." A MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE SUGGESTED THAT THE REAR WHEEL TOE-IN BE SET @ 0 DEGREES INSTEAD OF THE STATED FACTORY SPECS, BUT HONDA HAS ALREADY RECALLED MY 2006 CIVIC LX AND FIXED THE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN A RECALL (ITS REAR TIRES HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY, ALSO, BUT THIS PARTICULAR RECALL DID NOT COVER MY 2008 CIVIC, WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE A WORSE CASE OF THE SAME PROBLEM). WHY DID THE RECALL NOT COVER MY 2008 CIVIC, TOO?). *TR
Structure, Aug 13, 2013
THERE ARE WHITEST, SILVER LOOKING PLACES ON ROOF AND TOP OF TRUNK. THIS HAPPENED SOMETIME WITHIN PAST MONTH OR TWO BUT I DIDN'T NOTICE RIGHT AWAY. CAR STAYS UNDER CARPORT COVER. HAVE BEEN RETIRED FOR OVER A YEAR, SO CAR HAS NOT BEEN SITTING IN SUNLITE AT WORK. SHOWED SERVICE MANAGER ON AUGUST 09,2013 AND HE TOOK PICTURES AND SAID HE WOULD CONTACT SOMEONE AT HONDA SINCE THERE WAS A 'GOODWILL' ALLOWANCE FOR THIS AND MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY NOW. I HAD A 93 ACCORD FOR 16 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ANYTHING LIKE THIS TO HAPPEN. GOT THE USED 2008 CIVIC IN 2009 WITH VERY LITTLE MILEAGE. IT IS TO LAST ME REST OF MY LIFE, I THOUGHT. HAVE ALWAYS TOOK MY HONDAS TO HONDA SERVICE DEPT. FOR ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM SERVICE MANAGER. WHAT TO DO?? *TR
Steering, Aug 10, 2013
IN JULY 2012, I STARTED NOTICING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I WOULD TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. A FRIEND OF MINE WHOSE HUSBAND OWNS A GARAGE TOLD ME THEY HAD RECEIVED A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS SAME THING. IT WAS DATED JULY 16, 2009, SERV. BULL. # 262286. (STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BOLTS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY). I CALLED HONDA'S CUST. SER. #. SHE INFORMED ME I COULD TAKE IT TO MY HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULD INSPECT IT FOR ME FOR 75.00 I ASKED HER SINCE THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN THEY HAD SENT OUT TO GARAGES, WHY I HAD TO PAY A FEE? SHE SAID THAT WAS PROTOCOL. I ASKED THAT IF IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS ON THE SERVICE BULLETIN IF I WOULD BE REIMBURSED. SHE WOULD NOT SAY YES, ONLY SAYING, "POSSIBLY." I DECIDED NOT TO GO THAT ROUTE. MY FRIEND'S HUSBAND TOLD ME TO BRING MY CAR IN AND THEY WOULD LOOK AT THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO SEE IF THEY WERE TORQUED CORRECTLY (FOR FREE). THIS WAS THE SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUE, AND SOUNDED LIKE THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING. HE INSPECTED IT AND SAID THEY WERE TORQUED CORRECTLY, BUT IT IS STILL MAKING THE NOISE A YEAR LATER. IT IS USUALLY WHEN I TURN SHARPLY LEFT OR RIGHT. MY CONCERN I EXPRESSED TO MY FRIEND'S HUSBAND WHO LOOKED AT MY CAR WAS THAT I DIDN'T WANT THE PROBLEM TO BE TEARING SOMETHING ELSE UP, AND I DIDN'T WANT SOMETHING TO FALL OUT AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD, OR FOR MY STEERING MECHANISM TO FAIL AS I WAS DRIVING. HE ASSURED ME ALL OF THIS WAS OK, BUT I STILL WONDER?? SHOULDN'T HONDA REPAIR ISSUES FREE OF CHARGE, THAT THEY PUT ON SERVICE BULLETINS? THIS IS A DEFECT IN HONDA'S MANUFACTURING, NOT THROUGH ANYTHING I HAVE DONE. I FEEL THAT HONDA SHOULD INSPECT MY VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE AND IF THIS SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUE IS THE PROBLEM, THEN THEY SHOULD REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE AS WELL. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN GIVE ME ON THIS MATTER. *TR
Power train, Aug 7, 2013
TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT WHILE DRIVING MY CAR. ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Suspension, Jul 30, 2013
THE REAR TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN TIRE WEAR THAT CAUSED PREMATURE TIRE CHANGE. ALSO IT CAUSED A VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE LEVEL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM IS THE COST OF TIRE REPLACEMENT. ALSO THE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BY HONDA. *TR
Engine, Jul 30, 2013
MY CAR WAS STOLEN OUTSIDE OF A SALVATION ARMY IN BUENA PARK AT APPROX 2 PM. THE CAR HAS SINCE BEEN SPOTTED IN LOMITA BEING DRIVEN BY A TALL WHITE MAN WITH TATTOOS AND A SHAVED HEAD. THE CAR IS A 2008 BLACK HONDA CIVIC. *TR
Engine, Jul 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE INCREASED AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Service brakes, Jul 3, 2013
PERSISTING GRINDING "METAL TO METAL" NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. IT FEELS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND LIABLE TO CRASH. MULTIPLE VISITS TO BRAKE SHOPS HAS RESULTED TO NEW PADS AND ROTORS BUT NO CHANGE IN STATUS OF GRINDING "METAL TO METAL" NOISE. HONDA CAR FORUMS REVEAL SAME EXPERIENCE BY OTHER OWNERS. NO FIX FROM HONDA MOTORS. NOT COVERED IN WARRANTY. BRAKE FAILURE MAY RESULT TO CRASH AND FATALITY EVEN ON LOW SPEED. *TR
Engine, Jul 2, 2013
DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING CAR AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE POWER. SHE INDICATED THAT SHE PRESSED ON THE GAS AND THE CAR JUST SLOWED DOWN. SHE LOST POWER STEERING CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST HONDA DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DETERMINED BY THEIR TECHNICIANS THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK HAD CRACKED CAUSING COOLANT AND SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS AND NO INDICATION ON THE GAUGE PANEL THAT THERE WERE ANY ISSUES OR THAT THE CAR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF OVERHEATING. *TR