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, Sep 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE NOTICED A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 105,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Suspension, Sep 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE AND THE AXLES WERE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OPENED A CASE ON THE CONTACT'S BEHALF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,200.
Suspension, Aug 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY AND WOULD SOMETIMES LEAN TO ONE SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO BALANCE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Air bags, Aug 17, 2011, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH,TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS CONFUSED BY THE ACTIONS OF ANOTHER DRIVER WHO USED THE WRONG TURN SIGNAL CAUSING THE CONTACT TO MANEUVER OUT OF THE WAY AND CRASH. THE DURING THE CRASH THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. NONE OF THE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED WHICH WOULD AVOIDED HIM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 09/07/11*BF UPDATED 2/23/12 *CN
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
Visibility, Aug 12, 2011
THE SUN VISORS IN MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC HAVE BROKEN AND ARE UNABLE TO BE USED. IT CRACKED/SPLIT APART AT THE ARM. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM IN THE CIVIC SINCE 2006. I PLAN TO VISIT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A FIX BUT HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IF THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, IT WILL BE FIXED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. IF THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE 2006, SEEMS THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS. *TR
Steering, Aug 9, 2011
THERE IS A RECALL FOR BELT AUTO TENSIONER ON A 2006 HONDA CIVICS WHICH USUALLY LEADS TO POWER STEERING FAILURE. I OWN A 2008 HONDA CIVIC(WHICH IS THE SAME MODEL). AS CHECKED AN MY RECENT VISIT, I WAS NOTIFIED BY MY DEALER THAT I WILL BE LEADING TO THE SAME PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH A 2008 MODEL IS NOT COVERED, IT SHOULD BE COVERED BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Aug 8, 2011
CANNOT CHANGE INTO 3RD AND 6TH GEARS PROPERLY. GRINDING AND EXCESSIVE FORCE TO GO INTO 3RD, MUST REPEAT ATTEMPTS TO GO INTO 6TH. *TR
Visibility, Aug 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE SUN VISOR SEPARATED ALONG ITS SEAM AND BLOCKED THE VIEW OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Suspension, Aug 5, 2011
REAR CAMBER NOT IN SPEC CAUSED PRE-MATURE INNER TIRE WEAR POSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK. REAR CAMBER IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. HONDA HAS NOT OFFERED A FIX. *TT
Visibility, Aug 2, 2011
DRIVING A 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DRIVER SUN VISOR SWINGS DOWN PARTIALLY BLOCKING MY VIEW AND SCARING ME INTO A SWERVE. THE SUNVISOR BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. HONDA DEALER INDICATES THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR DRIVER SUN VISORS AT THIS TIME SO I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *KB
Other or unspecified, Jul 17, 2011
AS I WAS DRIVING WITH THE SUN VISOR DOWN, I DID NOT NEED THE USE OF THE VISOR. I TRIED TO PUSH THE VISOR UP LIKE MANY TIMES BEFORE. I HAD TO QUICKLY REALIZE THAT THE VISOR WAS BROKEN. THIS PROBLEM COULD HAVE ENDED UP WORSE IF I HAD NOT BEEN PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ROAD AND INSTEAD TO PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED TO MY SUN VISOR. THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE EDGE THAT IS CLOSEST TO THE WINDSHIELD. TO PUT THE VISOR UP REQUIRES TWO HANDS, AND IS NOT POSSIBLE WHILE DRIVING.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 14, 2011
BRAKES WHEN CAR HITS A HARD BUMP WHILE BRAKING, THE CAR DOESN'T STOP AND KEEPS MOVING FORWARD AS IF THE BRAKES LIFT WITH A BIG VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. AT THE TIME IT HAPPENS, THE REMEDY IS TO LIFT THE BRAKE AND PUMP ONCE THEN REAPPLY BRAKE PRESSURE. TOOK IT TO A HONDA DEALER AND SAID IT DID NOT HAPPEN UNDER TEST DRIVE AND NOTING CAN BE FOUND WRONG. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, Jul 14, 2011
A/C BLOWER AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER FAILURE AT 8 MONTHS OF NEW OWNERSHIP. LOW TO VERY LITTLE AIR BLOWING AND WORKS HALF THE TIME. REPLACED BY HONDA DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, Jul 14, 2011
SUN VISORS DRIVER SIDE VISOR DETACHMENT AT 4 MONTHS OF NEW OWNERSHIP. REPLACED BY HONDA DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Suspension, Jul 14, 2011
THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HAS SAGGED ABOUT TO AND INCH FROM NEW AND THE REAR SUSPENSION HAS A ROUGH RIDE. THE REAR SUSPENSION ABSORBS BUMPS BADLY. WITH VERY LITTLE BUMP AND SLOW REBOUND AND ALL AT ONLY 18 MONTHS AT 23,000 MILES. TOOK IT TO A HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND IT WAS AT FACTORY SPECS. I AM A FIVE DAY A WEEK WORK COMMUTER WITH 35 MILE ROUND TRIP A DAY AND IT IS ONLY MY SELF WITH NO LUGGAGE. FOR THE CAR TO PERFORM THAT BAD SO SOON. MAKES YOU RETHINK IN HONDA'S RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE AND TRADE IN FOR ANOTHER BRAND. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Jul 14, 2011
FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING THERE IS A CLUNKING OR SNAPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING OR MAKING A U TURN LEFT. TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR THE NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE LEFT FRONT ASSEMBLY; LEFT DRIVE SHAFT, CV JOINT, HUB AND BEARINGS. THEN THE DEALER CHECKED THE RACK AND PINION AND FOUND THAT THEY WERE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY AND WAS RESET TO FACTORY SPECS. WELL ONE YEAR LATER THE CLUNKING AND SNAPPING SOUND SLOWLY RETURNED. AND WHILE MAKING SLOW LEFT TURNS. IT HAPPENS ON AND OFF. NOW ITS PASSED WARRANTY.
Visibility, Jul 11, 2011
PLASTIC ON THE SUN VISOR IN MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC HAS SPLIT/CRACKED AND WILL NO LONGER STAY UP. OR WHERE YOU PLACE IT. SAFETY HAZARD. *TT
Visibility, Jul 6, 2011
DEFECECTIVE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTING VISION. *TR
Visibility, Jul 5, 2011
2008 HONDA CIVIC, DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR SPLIT OPEN AND DROPS DOWN INTO MY FIELD OF VISION. VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN RETRACTED POSITION. I HAVE DONE SOME SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET AND THIS IS A WIDELY RECURRING PROBLEM WITH MY CAR MODEL. *KB
Visibility, Jul 1, 2011
2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE SUN VISOR DRIVER SIDE JUST SPLIT AND DROPPED DOWN BLOCKING THE VIEW JUST LIKE THAT WHILE DRIVING. HAVE TO USE THE HAND TO HOLD UP THE VISOR. *TR
Suspension, Jun 30, 2011
REAR SUSPENSION CAUSES TIRES TO PREMATURELY WEAR OUT. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES, I HAVE TO REPLACE REAR TIRES BECAUSE OF FLAT SPOTS. THE SHOP WHERE I BUY MY TIRES WILL NOT EVEN ROTATE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE FLAT SPOTS. HONDA HAS DONE NOTHING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE NOISE RESULTING FROM THE FLAT SPOTS IS OBNOXIOUS AND IT IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Visibility, Jun 29, 2011
2008 SUN VISOR ON DRIVER SIDE FAILED SUMMER 2009. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH THIS ISSUE SINCE THEN ALTHOUGH IT IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE INTO THE SUN DUE TO GLARE AND I HAVE DESPERATELY NEEDED IT. TODAY, 06-29-2011 THE PASSENGER SUN VISOR HAS NOW FAILED. SO I WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL AND THERE IS NONE. THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THE HONDA CIVIC APPARENTLY AND THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED AS THE SUN IS AWFUL DOWN HERE ALONG WITH ANY ROAD GLARE DUE TO PRECIPITATION. EVEN THE WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS ARE BREAKING AFTER THEY HEAT UP. *TR
Visibility, Jun 29, 2011
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR SPLIT OPEN AND WILL NOT GO UP MAKING IT HARD TO SEE STOP LIGHTS AND THE ROAD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WILL BE AROUND $100 TO HAVE THIS FIXED EVEN THOUGH IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE HONDAS. *TR
Tires, Jun 28, 2011
MY '08 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WEARS TIRES ABNORMALLY, LEADING TO UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY ON WET OR FROSTY SURFACES. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA YEARLY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, HAVING HAD TO REPLACE TIRES AT INTERVALS OF APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. AT THIS LOW MILEAGE, MY TIRES WERE BALD IN SPOTS. ALTHOUGH HONDA HAS SUBSIDIZED THE COST OF NEW TIRES, AT 50%, THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THE DEFECT WHICH CONTINUES TO CAUSE THIS ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR. *TR