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, Aug 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS RANGING FROM 35 TO 65 MPH, HE NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIBRATION WAS DUE TO A NEGATIVE CAMBER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5500.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Electric, Aug 27, 2009, crash
WHEN COMING TO A LOW SPEED STOP THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AT ABOUT 6 MPH AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM GOES MANUAL REDUCING BRAKING EFFECT BY OVER 60%. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT REQUIRING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BUMPER. *TR
Tires, Aug 25, 2009
OUR 2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE DEVELOPED A ROAD NOISE IN THE REAR TIRES AT ABOUT 12K MILES. TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED EVERY 5K AND I HAVE SERVICE ORDER REQUESTS TO BACK THIS UP. AT 15KMILES THE NOISE HAD GOTTEN UNBEARABLE. I ASKED MY LOCAL MECHANIC TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING OBVIOUS BEFORE I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND HE NOTED THAT THE REAR TIRES APPEARED TO HAVE THE BELTS SLIPPED AND THAT THE RIGHT TIRE APPEARED WORN OUT. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY DIRECTED ME TO BRIDGESTONE WHO TOLD ME THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT BECAUSE HONDA HAS A CHASSIS PROBLEM AND THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT WARRANTED FOR WEAR. HONDA SAID THERE IS NO TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THEIR SUSPENSION AND THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. SO I HAVE A CAR WITH TIRES THAT ARE WORN OUT AT 15K MILES AND I HAVE NO RECOURSE BUT TO EAT IT AND HOPE THAT THE NEXT SET OF TIRES WEARS BETTER. THIS IS UNSAFE IN MY OPINION. POOT TIRE WEAR CAN ONLY COME FROM SO MANY THINGS. I HAVE AIR PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, SO IT WASN'T IMPROPER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE IS NEW SO IT ISN'T SUSPENSION ISSUES, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED TWICE IN FIRST 10K MILES (DOCUMENTED). I GUESS HAVING UNSAFE TIRES ON A ONE YEAR OLD AUTOMOBILE IS NOT A BIG DEAL FOR HONDA, BUT IT IS FOR ME. HAVING A 1 YEAR OLD AUTO IN THE DRIVE WAY THAT WE ARE SCARED TO DRIVE OUT OF THE NEIGHBORGOOD ISN'T A GOOD THING. *TR
Tires, Aug 25, 2009
OUR 2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE DEVELOPED A ROAD NOISE IN THE REAR TIRES AT ABOUT 12K MILES. TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED EVERY 5K AND I HAVE SERVICE ORDER REQUESTS TO BACK THIS UP. AT 15KMILES THE NOISE HAD GOTTEN UNBEARABLE. I ASKED MY LOCAL MECHANIC TO CHECK AND SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING OBVIOUS BEFORE I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND HE NOTED THAT THE REAR TIRES APPEARED TO HAVE THE BELTS SLIPPED AND THAT THE RIGHT TIRE APPEARED WORN OUT. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY DIRECTED ME TO BRIDGESTONE WHO TOLD ME THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT BECAUSE HONDA HAS A CHASSIS PROBLEM AND THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT WARRANTED FOR WEAR. HONDA SAID THERE IS NO TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THEIR SUSPENSION AND THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. SO I HAVE A CAR WITH TIRES THAT ARE WORN OUT AT 15K MILES AND I HAVE NO RECOURSE BUT TO EAT IT AND HOPE THAT THE NEXT SET OF TIRES WEARS BETTER. THIS IS UNSAFE IN MY OPINION. POOT TIRE WEAR CAN ONLY COME FROM SO MANY THINGS. I HAVE AIR PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, SO IT WASN'T IMPROPER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE IS NEW SO IT ISN'T SUSPENSION ISSUES, THE TIRES WERE ROTATED TWICE IN FIRST 10K MILES (DOCUMENTED). I GUESS HAVING UNSAFE TIRES ON A ONE YEAR OLD AUTOMOBILE IS NOT A BIG DEAL FOR HONDA, BUT IT IS FOR ME. HAVING A 1 YEAR OLD AUTO IN THE DRIVE WAY THAT WE ARE SCARED TO DRIVE OUT OF THE NEIGHBORGOOD ISN'T A GOOD THING. *TR
Suspension, Aug 19, 2009
2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID HAS EXCESSIVE REAR TIRE WEAR, TIRE CUPPING, AND ANNOYING NOISE INSIDE CAR.HONDA'S LACKLUSTER RESPONSE IS TO MAKE IT AN OWNER PROBLEM. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT DISSATISFIED OWNERS SUBMIT COMPLAINTS TO THE BBB, STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CONSIDER ACTION UNDER THE LEMON LAWS FOR HONDA REPURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. HONDA MOTOR CO TORRANCE CA IS GENERALLY OF LITTLE HELP, AND PLAYS DUMB ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 18, 2009
1. AFTER NORMAL 30K MILEAGE SERVICE AND TIRE ROTATION/BALANCING 5/23/2009, WITH HIGHWAY HANDLING CAR SHOOK EXTREMELY AND WOBBLED AT SPEEDS 60 AND ABOVE, PULLS TO THE RIGHT GOING DOWNHILL. 2. PROBLEM REMAINS WITH 2008 HYBRID PAST 35K, REPRODUCIBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60MPH-70 MPH, 2000 RPM TO 2500 RPM) GOING ON STRAIGHT STRETCH AND DOWNHILL. FRONT OF CAR PULLING SIDEWAYS IS REPRODUCIBLE IN RAIN OR WHEN BREAKING GOING DOWN LOW/MEDIUM GRADE HILL. 8/18, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, IS A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN ON HIGHWAY,ESPECIALLY GOING DOWNHILL OR ON STRAIGHT STRETCH. 3. REPORTED TO DEALER, WENT IN FOR CHECK, DEALER CONTACTED WARRANTY AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FLUID. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS, DEALER RECOMMENDS CHANGE FRONT TIRES NOW AS TIRES RIPPLED BETWEEN MAY 23RD AND JUNE 3RD, 2009. PAID FOR 2 NEW TIRES TO REPLACE OLD PER DEALERS RECOMMENDATION FRIDAY 6/11. DEALER GOES THROUGH EXTENDED WARRANTY TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION 6/11. THE PROBLEM DISSIPATED 30%,BUT SHAKING OCCURS. RETURN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO VERIFY IF SOFTWARE UPDATES WERE MADE 6/24 AFTER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. DEALER MADE SOFTWARE UPDATE 7/6 RECEIVED CAR BACK AND PROBLEM SHOWED UP WITHIN A DAY. REPORTED ISSUE. DEALER RECEIVED HONDA RECOMMENDATION TO DISCONNECT EGR VALVE 7/31. PROBLEM REDUCED BY ~20% BUT STILL REMAINS AT 60MPH ETC. 8/8 FOLLOW-UP WITH CONCERN OF DRIVING IN RAIN DEALER RECOMMENDS CONTACTING HONDA CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE. DEALER CONTACTS FACTORY REP, WHOSE RECOMMENDATION IS THERE IS NOTHING FURTHER THAT CAN BE DONE. THERE WAS NO INSPECTION MADE FOR ANY JOINT/BOLT/BELT SLIPPAGE ETC. HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTED DEALER AND FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE AND STATED NOTHING ELSE CAN BE DONE 8/18 AS F.REP HAS CLOSED THE CASE, CANNOT OVERRIDE F.REP, AND DOES NOT HAVE STATISTICS TO CONFIRM EITHER WAY WHETHER THE PROBLEM EXISTS IN OTHER 2008 HYBRIDS WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE. DEALER IS UNAWARE OF THE ROOT OF SHAKING/STEERING PROBLEM (SOFTWARE/D/DRIVETRAIN/COOLING/EXHAUST JUST A WORN BELT LOOSE BOLT ETC.). *TR
Suspension, Aug 14, 2009
I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP MY PROBLEMS IS THAT I BOUGHT A HONDA CIVIC LAST YEAR 2008, FOR BUSINESS USE. MY WIFE WAS USING IT TO COMMUTED FROM HOME TO BUSINESS EVERY DAY. IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY (AUG/12) WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN I-15 AND BANGERTER HWY SHE HEARD A SNAP SOUND VERY LOUD UNDER THE CAR, SHE THEN SLOWED DOWN TO 60MPH. THE CAR BEHIND HER PASSED ALONG SIDE HER AND SIGNALED HER TO PULL THE CAR OVER IMMEDIATELY. SHE PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, AND SHE FOUND OUT THAT THE AXLE (SUSPENSION SUPPORT) HAD BROKE OFF. THE ONLY THING THAT HELD THE SHAFT FROM FLYING OFF THE ROAD WERE THE BRAKE CABLE AND ELECTRICAL CABLE. THANK GOD, NOTHING HAPPENED TO HER AND MY 10 MONTH OLD SON AND MY SECOND CHILD ON THE WAY. SHE IMMEDIATELY CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. I HAD HER CALLED THE TOW TRUCK AND TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO LARRY MILLER HONDA FOR NOW. ON THE SAME DAY I HAD TO FLY BACK TO SALT LAKE TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEMS. I CALLED HONDA CONSUMER PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR ASSISTANCE BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN, CAN YOU HELP. THANKS A MILLION. UPDATED 08/19/09 *BF *TR PHOTOS RECEIVED. UPDATED 08/20/09.*JB
Power train, Aug 13, 2009
WHILE TRAVELING ON A DOWNGRADE ON CA HWY 101 NORTH OF SANTA BARBARA, OUR 2008 HONDA CIVIC AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFTED CAUSING THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY AND OUTSIDE OF OUR CONTROL. VEHICLES TRAVELING BEHIND US HAD TO MAKE QUICK DECISIONS TO KEEP FROM HITTING US. I HAD TO PUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM SLOWING DOWN ANY FURTHER. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS THE FAULT OF HONDAS GRADE LOGIC CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSE TO WORK ON UPSLOPES BUT IS ALSO MAKING INCORRECT DECISIONS ON DOWNSLOPES. HONDA SAYS THIS IS NORMAL BEHAVIOR. *TR
Equipment, Jul 24, 2009
THE AIR QUIT WORKING ON MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC-TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE CONDENSER AND WAS NOT COVERED ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A "SMALL PEBBLE" THAT CAUSED IT AND THAT TO FIX IT WOULD COST OVER $600.00. I WENT ONLINE AND SAW THAT TONS OF PEOPLE W/HONDAS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM-HONDA ADMITS IT. PEOPLE HAVE FOUND A GRILL SCREEN TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN-WHICH HONDA SHOULD SUPPLY AND ATTACH ALONG WITH FIXING MY AIR CONDITIONING. *TR
Visibility, Jul 22, 2009
THE FAILURE OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED OUTSIDE AND THE TEMPERATURE WILL RISE INSIDE THE CAR CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO SPLIT APART. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP ANYMORE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED WITH THE SUN VISOR MOVING AROUND. IT HAS HAPPENED TO MY DRIVER SIDE FIRST THEN 500 MILES LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE SAME HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS. LUCKILY MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WAS FIXED BUT OTHER CIVIC OWNERS NOT IN WARRANTY HAVE NOT BEEN SO LUCKY. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 22, 2009
ODOMETER - JUST HAD 10,000 MILE SERVICE DONE 2 WEEKS AGO, BUT HAD LESS THAN 9,000 MILES. I TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO WORK SO MY YEARLY MILEAGE IS LOW. WHILE DRIVING MY CARE TO THE BUS STOP THIS MORNING, I NOTICED THAT MY ODOMETER READS OVER 14,400 MILES - -THAT MEANS I HAVE DRIVEN OVER 5,500 MILES IN TWO WEEKS - -ALMOST AS MUCH AS I HAVE DRIVEN FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR. THE ODOMETER HAS OBVIOUSLY JUMPED 5,000+ MILES. I AM CONVINCED THIS IS NOT A DEALER SERVICE SCAM BECAUSE THE OIL CHANGE REMINDER STICKER THEY PLACED IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF MY WINDSHIELD SHOWS MY NEXT SERVICE IN NOVEMBER 09 WITH AN ANTICIPATED 13,000 MILE USAGE. THIS ISSUE IS HUGE FOR ME BECAUSE I LEASE THIS CAR, AND NOW THIS COULD DRAMATICALLY IMPACT THE WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE ALONG WITH MY MILEAGE ALLOWANCE. THE DEALER WANTS ME TO BRING IN THE CAR WHICH I WILL DO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I DID ASK THE SERVICE REP TO MAKE NOTE OF MY NAME AND COMPLAINT SO THAT WHEN I COME IN THEY CANNOT CLAIM I ADDED THAT MUCH MILEAGE. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Jul 21, 2009
2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID PURCHASED NEW, IT NOW HAS 22K MILES, TIRES WERE ROTATED AT 17K MILES DURING DEALER WORK TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION. FOLLOWING THIS REPAIR I NOTICED A PRONOUNCE ROAD NOISE INSIDE CAR AT SPEED RANGE FROM 30 TO 55 MPH. ON 7/20/09 DEALER ADVISED THAT LACK OF TIMELY TIRE ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT IS THE CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR NOTED ON ONE TIRE. TIRE IS WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE PORTION OF THE TREAD. DEALER STATED THAT CORRECTIVE ACTION IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. I CONTEND THAT EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON ONE TIRE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CONDITIONS FOUND SHOULD NOT EXIST ON TIRE THAT HAS ONLY 22K MILES. I EXPECT HONDA TO TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AT THEIR COST. *TR UPDATED 07/31/09.*JB
Suspension, Jul 11, 2009
A ROARING NOISE FROM THE REAR TIRES STARTED WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP. WHEN I GOT HOME, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. BEFORE I WENT IN, I HAD DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SO I WAS PRETTY SURE IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM DEFECT THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING. I TOLD THE PEOPLE IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001 WHICH SAYS THAT 06-07 CIVICS HAVE DEFECTIVE CONTROL ARMS. AS EXPECTED, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE CUPPED AND THAT I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. FIRST OFF, HONDA DOES NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE SERVICE BULLETIN UNLESS YOU PRINT IT OUT AND GIVE IT TO THEM. THEY KNOW IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL THEY GET SUED BECAUSE SOMEONE LOSES CONTROL OF THEIR CAR AND GETS HURT. *TR
Air bags, Jul 2, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. HER FACE STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH CAUSED HER NOSE TO BREAK AND INJURIES TO HER LEFT EYE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN HER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,980.
Suspension, Jun 30, 2009
FAULTY "REAR CAMBERS" ON 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. CAMBERS CAUSED PREMATURE AND SEVERE TIRE CUPPING. DEALERSHIP HAS NO SOLUTION/FIX FOR FAULTY REAR CAMBERS. HONDA HAS OFFERED 50% OFF OF REPLACEMENT TIRES AS THE ONLY SOLUTION. CAR IS STILL UNDER 3 YEAR 36K WARRANTY. NO SERVICE BULLETIN AVAILABLE OR GENUINE HONDA PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPLACE FAULTY REAR CAMBERS. *TR
Steering, Jun 25, 2009
ABOUT BRAKES IN HONDA CIVIC EX 2D COUPE. HEAVY PULSATION WHEN BRAKING AND SQUEAK NOISE EVEN IF DRIVE IN LOW SPEEDS. IT IS HAPPENING < 10K AND > 20 K. NEED HONDA TO CARE OF THIS WHERE ARE DEALERS ARE CHARGING HEAVY SOME. *TR
Suspension, Jun 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRE AREA. THE NOISE BECAME AUDIBLE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE TIRES BE ROTATED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT THE NOISE CONTINUED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE STILL CONTINUED. THE TIRES REQUIRED CONSTANT ROTATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH DEFECTIVE TIRES, BUT POSSIBLY A MALFUNCTION WITH THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Tires, May 30, 2009
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 DOOR AND MY REAR TIRES ARE CUPPING AND HAVE FLAT SPOTS. I DO NOT DRIVE HARD AND IT SEEMS THERE IS A PROBLEM... THIS CAR IS BRAND NEW AND I AM CONCERNED. I KEEP MY TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED AND LOOK AT THEM OFTEN. I BELIEVE THIS MAY BE A SUSPENSION ISSUE. I THINK A RECALL IS NEEDED SEEING THAT I HAVE OTHER FRIENDS WITH THIS ISSUE AS WELL. *TR
Visibility, Equipment, May 26, 2009
I HAVE HAD 3 PREVIOUS SUN VISORS REPLACED, WHEN THEY BRAKE THEY SPLIT AND THEN FALL AND HANG IN YOUR VIEWING AREA. THIS TIME (#4) IT WAS THE DRIVERS SIDE. WHEN IT SPLIT (BROKE) THIS TIME IT FELL AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD WHILE I WAS ON THE FREE WAY, CAUSING ME TO SWERVE SLIGHTLY INTO THE NEXT LANE. *TR
Suspension, May 25, 2009
MY DAUGHTER LISA ADKINS AND I OWN A 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX. I SENT THIS TO THE DEALER THAT WORKED ON IT AND BASED ON MY OWN INVESTIGATION THERE SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS PRODUCTION DEFECT WITH SOME OF THOSE VEHICLES. MY DAUGHTER LISA ADKINS TOOK HER/MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX TO YOUR SERVICE DEPT ON MEMORIAL DAY. TO SAY I'M MAD IS JUST NOT A GOOD ENOUGH DESCRIPTION OF HOW I FEEL. THE CAR HAD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, HIGH VIBRATION AND BACK TIRES BASICALLY WIPED OUT. NOW YOU GUYS DID PROVIDE SERVICE HOWEVER LITTLE THAT WAS AND FALSE ADVICE WHICH IS WORSE THAN NONE. 1) THE SERVICE DEPT LIED TO MY DAUGHTER ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS TO BE INHERENT IN AN UNKNOWN PERCENTAGE OF 2008 HONDA CIVICS. I DON'T KNOW WHY. MAYBE THEY CAME OFF THE SAME ASSEMBLY LINE WITH A BAD FRAME ALIGNMENT OR WHAT EVER. I DO NOT KNOW BUT I AM GOING TO FIND OUT. 2) THE SERVICE GUY SAID THE TIRES WEREN'T COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THAT REALLY BLEEPED OUT OFF. THERE IS A PRODUCTION PROBLEM WITH THAT CAR AND YOU GUYS KNOW IT, AND TRIED TO HIDE IT FROM MY DAUGHTER WITH '!@#$% AND TRIED TO SAY IT WASN'T COVERED BY WARRANTY SO SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. 3) YOU KIND OF MADE MY DAUGHTER FEEL LIKE THIS WAS HER FAULT. WELL KISS MY ?!@#$% WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT. I TOLD HER TO RETURN IT TO YOU GUYS AND ME/YOU/HONDA AND THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD WILL SORT OUT THE BODIES. 4) IN THE 1980S I FOUND A SIMILAR TYPE THING WITH A TIRE CALLED BRIGESTONE AND NEVER LET IT GO UNTIL, WELL YOU KNOW FELLA. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED YOU AND YOUR DEALERSHIP HAVE NO REGARD FOR THE SAFETY OF MY DAUGHTER, MY GRANDSON OR ANYONE ELSE THAT RIDES IN THAT CAR SO JUST WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS YOU UNDER A ROCK ?!@#$%. *TR
Suspension, May 25, 2009
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE REARS TIRES OF A 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID AND EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE. *TR
Air bags, May 18, 2009
ON APRIL 18TH 2009, THE SIDE AIRBAG (DRIVER'S SIDE) AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG (DRIVER'S SIDE) IN MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC, DEPLOYED WITH NO REASON WHILE I WAS STOPPED (NOT MOVING) AND WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I HAD RINGING IN MY EAR FOR MORE THAN 16 HOURS AND A BRUISED ARM FOR MORE THAN 8 DAYS. NO ONE FROM AMERICAN HONDA ASKED ME IF I WAS OK FOR THREE WEEKS. EVEN THOUGH I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY (20 MINUTES AFTER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED), MY CAR, THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM THE SAME DEALER 10 MONTHS AGO, HAS BEEN SITTING AT DEALER'S SERVICE TO BE FIXED. I HAVE BEEN PAYING FOR THE RENTAL CAR AND THE CAR PAYMENT. ON MAY 15TH 2009 (AFTER TWO INSPECTIONS THAT WERE PERFORMED OVER THREE WEEKS BY AMERICAN HONDA) THE DEALER GAVE A FORM TITLED 'RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS''. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IF I SIGNED THE PAPER THE CAR WOULD BE FIXED AND READY IN TWO DAYS. INSURANCE COMPANY ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR ANY DAMAGE TO THE CAR. BELOW ARE MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE ABOVE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MY EXPERIENCE: 'WHY AM I SUPPOSED TO SIGN A PAPER TO GET MY CAR FIXED THAT SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN FIXED AND COVERED BY THE WARRANTY? 'WHAT KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SATISFACTION IS THIS? 'DOES AMERICAN HONDA HAVE A RIGHT TO DO THIS TO ME? 'IF THEY ARE CAPABLE OF GIVING ME A NIGHTMARE LIKE THIS, WHAT KIND OF RIGHTS DO I HAVE AGAINST THEM? 'HOW CAN I DEFEND MYSELF AND START THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT A LAWYER WANTING TO TAKE THE CASE (SINCE IT IS NOT A BIG CASE IN THEIR WORDS)? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 5, 2009
MY 2008 CIVIC EX-L AC CONDENSER WAS DAMAGED BY A ROAD DEBRIS\PEBBLE. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, COST $750.00. HONDA TELLS ME TO REPORT IT TO MY INSURANCE. WHY SHOULD I, AFTER DEDUCTIBLE, I'LL ONLY SAVE $250.00 WHICH I'LL LOSE WHEN MY PREMIUM GOES UP.THIS IS NOT RIGHT! HONDA\DEALER SHOULD INFORM THIS FLAW TO THE CUSTOMER AND PROVIDE SUGGESTION ON HOW TO HELP PREVENT THIS SUCH AS A DEFLECTOR. ONE LIKE A WINDSHIELD DEFLECTOR OR SOMETHING. IF THIS COMPONENT HAS TO BE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR BY DESIGN, WHY WOULDN'T THEY DESIGN IT TO BE MORE DURABLE? I'M SO UPSET AT HONDA. AFTER REPAIR I'LL BE DRIVING WHILE WORRYING ABOUT SMALL OBJECTS ON THE ROAD WHICH I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO. AND THE SAD PART IS THAT ACCORDING TO WHAT I READ ON FORUMS, SO MANY OTHER HONDA OWNERS PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. *TR
Electrical system, May 2, 2009
MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF TRUCKS (BOTH LIGHT AND SEMI TRKS) NOT BEING ABLE TO HEAR MY HORN IN MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THESE VEHICLES HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PULL INTO MY LANE FORCING ME TO JAM ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Wheels, Apr 30, 2009
2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID REAR TIRE WEAR, WITH 16,000 MILES ON THE CAR THE REAR THE REAR TIRE HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES , AND ARE BAD AGAIN. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR TO SAVE ON GAS AND LESS POLLUTION, BUT CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP BUYING TIRES, WALSER HONDA IN BURNSVILLE MN WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR REPLACED 1 TIRE WHEN THE FIRST OF THIS PROBLEM SHOWED UP AT 4,000 MILES THEN WE WERE TOLD THAT TIRE WEAR WAS OUR PROBLEM. I DON'T THINK THIS IS RIGHT NOW I FIND THROUGH THE INTERNET THAT HONDA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2006 AND WON'T LET THEIR CUSTOMERS KNOW OF THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HOPE YOU CAN DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE PUBLIC BECOME AWARE OF THE PROBLEM & THE FIX. *TR