2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Honda Civics for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Honda Civic problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Honda Civic Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Honda Civic | 85 Civics, 9.4 months of data per Civic, average 52800 miles24 |
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2008 Honda Civic
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| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Front struts had dampening issues. struts where not absorbing bumps, car would bounce off of bumps vey harsh ride Honda replaced both entire strut assemblies. PROBLEM SOLVED VERY HAPPY WITH VALLEY HONDA NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS!!! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | noisy pulley on belt replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 153000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | clearcoat peel on front fender | |
| Jan | 2012 | 68000 | 0 | clutch started slipping. |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Sunvisors were replaced under recall. They would occasionally separate at the seam around the metal bar. I searched online to find out about the recall. The dealership replaced them immediately after I notified them of the problem. Sometimes hard to shift transmission into third. Dealer tested a few times, smooth as silk each time. |
| Dec | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | Had intermittent problems shifting into third gear... seemed to stick and had to be pushed or depress the clutch again. Finally happened at the dealership! Recall for popping out of third but mine was not doing that. |
| Apr | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Driver sun visor split and passenger sun visor is close to splitting. Dealership replaced driver visor but refused to replace passenger visor. |
| Sep | 2012 | 42000 | 210 | The pax side sun visor split and failed. This was the 4th round of replacement visors for my Civic. I noticed that my rear tires were wearing at twice the rate of my front tires. Alignment check revealed that rear camber was at max and is not adjustable without aftermarket parts. Upper control arms replaced and alignment done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Serpentine belt tensioner pulley. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Steering column "bolts" became loose. Re-torqued under new bulletin with new higher torque value. OK now! |
| Jul | 2011 | 57000 | 189 | Front brake service performed, including and oil and filter change. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Tire pressure monitor system - light on, diagnose and fix |
| Feb | 2010 | 20300 | 0 | TPMS malfunctions. First two times only re-set. Then replaced the passenger front and rear wheel tpms transmitters after being yelled at by Honda corporate. Rattles. Dealer cannot hear them. |
| Jul | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Sold with rattles dealer could not hear. |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | Airbag light was on. Apparently was triggered by a faulty seatbelt sensor connection. |
| Dec | 2012 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 26000 | 150 | dealer could not find problem, endless rattles and squeaks. gear grind in second. supposedly performed TSB under warranty. car began rusting after 1 year of ownership. would not repair under warranty because it was only surface rust, not entirely through. knock sensor failure. |
| Honda Civic in Peru | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 35340 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 35340 | 300 | Change front brakes. |
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 76000 | 350 | i was told i had put bad gas in my car. they had to drop the fuel tank out of the back of the car and clean it out. they also replaced an O2 sensor under warranty |
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 74000 | 240 | Replaced the left front power door lock actuator |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | drvs door outer window molding was mishaped. replaced for free at dealer. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | driving home heard a loud pop noise. while getting off e-way. went to shift gears and nothing. Towed to dealer. found faulty clutch. after fighting and talking to honda rep. honda finally repaired free of charge |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | left front strut hits against its limit on slow bumps if the steering is turned slightly to the right; dealer could not replicate, but there is a technical service bulletin out on this! | |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | rubber lining on passenger door was falling out due to bad oem install; repair involved complete replacement of that lining. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Gear shifter kicks me out of third gear when going from second to third gear shifts in cold weather. Problem disappears after car has warmed up. Haven't taken it in for repair yet. | |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 72000 | 80 | Lower radiator hose came loose from its clamp, rubbed against the engine block and melted through it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 102000 | 100 | Steering rack is going bad. It makes grinding noises when steering at low speeds. |
| Dec | 2012 | 105000 | 400 | Bearings in serpentine tensioner pulley went bad and necessitated replacing both the pulley and the belt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Brake pads worn |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 64300 | 400 | Brake Pads/Rotos Replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | Hybrid IMA system not keeping battery charged. Check engine light and IMA light always on. |
| Oct | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Stitching on left hand side of base of drivers seat coming undone. Seat cover was removed and re-stitched under factory warranty. The dealer took the car to a 3rd party repair shop for this work. Repair is not detectable (stitching is now as new). |
| Jul | 2011 | 51000 | 0 | Sun visors split on both driver and passenger sides preventing them from stowing properly. Known issue for which Honda has extended the warranty. Used this to have them replaced in an afternoon at the dealer at no cost. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 96000 | 1200 | Clutch noise/preventative mechanical failure/found play in throwout bearing and odd wear in clutch/ and odd wear on pressure plate. Cause from hard driving. Parts would have gone easily another 50-100k |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 55000 | 250 | Replaced pads and rotors with parts from tirerack. Parts replaced were the original brakes, which were badly warped. Replaced all 4 corners. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | 450 | Needed new brake pads. Regular Maintenance. |
| Apr | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 43700 | 0 | Rattling window visor, replaced for free. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Broken/defective driver side sun visor which is a known problem with this year Civic. Because of recent California law it was replaced under extended warranty. Waiting for passenger side to fail now. |
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 16740 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 65300 | 420 | Required brake job |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Misaimed headlight at time of delivery. |
| Aug | 2012 | 59700 | 0 | Right visor broke -- it would no longer stay in the up position. It was replaced with no cost. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 8680 | 0 | Uneven tire wear. Fixed by doing something with the axle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 57660 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | 250 | Rear brake pads replaced, rotors resurfaced |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Clutch resistance and squeek when released slowly. |
| Jun | 2011 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 52000 | 159 | The thermostat was replaced. I realized there was a problem when my car started warming up much more slowly than usual. I have a scan gauge so I know the precise temperature, which made the problem more obvious than it might have been. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 31620 | 0 | Rear door lock jamming |
| Mar | 2013 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Replaced axle due to clicing noise on extreme turns. Dealership folks said this is a common issue. Powertrain was under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 23000 | 100 | Driver side visor split and broke; replaced when Honda extended warranty for this problem. |
| Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 27280 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 36580 | 325 | Rear brakes and rotors replaced. |
| Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 87300 | 20 | Replaced one headlight. |
| Mar | 2010 | 103000 | 15 | Drivers side high beam bulb replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 9300 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 37200 | 0 | Driver's Side sunvisor seperated around hinge. Was repaired under a service bulletin at no charge. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Rear passenger side (right) suspension squeak normally in early morning in colder temperature. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 42000 | 120 | Windshield wiper motor |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 79500 | 75 | Right rear shock was blown. Both shocks replaced - from a subjective view, the OEM shocks did not appear robust. I replaced with Monroe Sensatrack. |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Romania | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 620 | 0 | I went to the shop to complain about a squeaking noise apparently coming from the dashboard at 110 km/h. It turned out to be an aluminum plate under the floor that they call a thermic shield. They kind of bent it a little bit and the vibration was ... |
| Apr | 2012 | 28500 | 50 | the sprinkling water motor for the windshield stopped to work |
| Mar | 2013 | 33480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Rattle in right rear maybe in door. |
| Sep | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Right rear shock bad replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Rear bearings replaced, right rear was bad, both were replaced |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Car would not start on first try about once a month. Dealership was unable to duplicate. |
| Aug | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | oil leak from timing chain cover. |
| Apr | 2011 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 29000 | 137 | ABS light on. Diagnosis of left rear ABS senor wire with "nick" in insulation causing corrosion of wire. Wiring harness ordered. Dealer replaced wire from left rear ABS sensor. Spliced new piece of wire from sensor to wiring harness in trunk. |
| Dec | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Slight oil leak. They are unsure exactly where it's coming from. Gave me the impression it's coming from a bad place and they just want to be really sure before they operate. |
| Sep | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Determined leak was coming from area on block. Honda looked at images and decided to replace long block assy. Dealer had to order. Replaced long block assy. |
| Mar | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Clicking noise when turning sharply. |
| Apr | 2012 | 31700 | 0 | Clicking noise back again from 2011. Had to prove to them it clicks when it's cold and has a slight vibration each morning. They finally opted to replace the the drivers side axle shaft. Had to be ordered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 59300 | 0 | Sun Visor |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Wiper motor replaced due to eratic wiper operation. Passenger B-pillar plastic trim/cover came loose again due to worn/deformed mounting points. Panel was replaced after re-attaching original proved unsuccessful. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Right rear passenger wheel continually has a slow leak. When the pressure tested the wheel they said it was good. Two weeks later and the wheel only had 18psi. There is a problem and I will be taking it back. |
| Sep | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | The back passenger side window would not power down. The window motor was seized and had to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 43000 | 125 | Rear passenger side window stopped operating. Motor and switch replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 85000 | 100 | Hybrid battery and motor light came on indicating failed hybrid system, which was the case. Problem began intermittent and then rapidly became permanent. Resolution was a loose harness clip under the back seat. one hour diagnostic - 100.0 |
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 9000 | 20 | No Cost reflash of computer to handle hesitation in acceleration. Out of date software. $20 for tire rotation. No Cost oil change. |
| Jun | 2009 | 27000 | 280 | Driver's side mirror rivet popped off and mirror was no longer flush. Manufacture warranty covered replacement. Oil change, oil filter, and air filter changed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 35500 | 0 | Failing IMA battery |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Drivers window would pop out of the seal. Problem started at approx. 12k miles. It took until now for them to service issue. Third civic hybrid in family with problem (2006 and two 2008 models) |
| May | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Window mechanism repaired. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Drivers side window slips out of channel. TSB for this. |
| Dec | 2012 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 38500 | 380 | Oxygen Sensor failure. Paid out of pocket. |
| Dec | 2012 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 53000 | 154 | Loss of power on acceleration on xway entrance ramps. Told could leave car for a week because no error codes showed up. Constant problem with the battery. New 2012 will have lithium not NiMH. They know there is a problem. (No fix as of 8-16-11.) |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | 385 | Mileage still is in the tank since the computer code change to save battery life. Get on average 30-32 mgg vs 40+ before |
2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Yaw Rate Sensor replaced. Brake Modulator replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 31700 | 0 | Replaced engine mount |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Replaced sun visor and coat hanger. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | massive rattle in sunroof/headliner |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Tire pressure light came on - dealer reset light and sensor. |
| Aug | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Replaced internal windows gaskets and felt lining against window. |
| Sep | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | The car was popping out of 3rd gear randomly. |
| Dec | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Car is still randomly popping out of 3rd gear when shifting into it. Problem is happens more than before but not all the time. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 130000 | 180 | Car sat for 5 days. Battery was dead upon return. Jumped battery but alternator would not charge battery. |
| Jun | 2012 | 138000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 113000 | 1200 | Shocks struts alignment |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Squeaking/rattling noise in the drivers side B pillar. Turned out to be the seat belt spool hook touching the interior of the auto body where it shouldn,t have. Took 4 hours to fix, as all interior plastic needed to be removed to get to it. |
| Jan | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Front drivers side wheel strut squeaking/rattling over road terrain. Diagnose took 1 day, part ordered. repair 2nd day. Noticed same noise coming from other side, same issue. called and had part ordered. Brought car in 3rd day and repaired. all ok. Windshield wiper fluid pump allowing small amounts of fluid to drip from hood nozzles, splashing onto windshield at highway speeds when bumps are encountered. Called and ordered part. appt. made for installation and repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Glove box became out-of-alignment, causing a rattle when driving over bumps. Dealer realigned glove box; fixed problem. I was told this was a common issue on 2007-2009 Civics. |
| Mar | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | rear pads stuck on; replaced calipers, pads and rotors |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | A/C blows hot air when car is stopped. |
| Dec | 2009 | 25000 | 260 | A/C would blow hot air when taking off from a stop. I found TSB on internet that addressed this problem and took it to dealer. It involved a slight reprogramming of the computer under front passenger seat. This did fix the problem. New front brake pads, replaced brake fluid & performed 4 wheel alignment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | 250 | Replaced brake pads on all four wheels. |
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 22000 | 300 | The point inspection revealed that I needed my fuel intake cleaned and my power steering fluid replaced. It made a big difference in the car's driving. |
| Apr | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Center high mount stop lamp would not illuminate. A/C not cooling to satisfy owner. |
| Jul | 2011 | 37300 | 0 | Driver's sun visor split into two pieces preventing its proper operation. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 54700 | 0 | Cracked Engine Block at cooling passages |
| Jun | 2011 | 73000 | 375 | Replaced passenger side upper engine mount |
| Sep | 2011 | 79000 | 275 | Replaced Driver's side axle. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 23000 | 100 | Brake pads replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | Passenger sun visor broken. Would no longer stay in folded-up position. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 100 | Sun visors ruptured at seams, would no longer sit flush, replaced with new parts. Clothing hooks in passenger compartment failed, no longer flush with panel. Replaced by dealer. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 64300 | 0 | High mounted 3rd brake light functional intermittently. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | 0 | Paint oxidizing heavily between sunroof and windshield. Minor oxidation elsewhere on roof and trunk lid. |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 12000 | 60 | Broken driver's sun visor kept falling on driver's face and obstructing vision - very unsafe. |
| Honda Civic in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 36000 | 110 | Battery replaced |
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 19840 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 23560 | 280 | Premature wear due to scratching of rotor on one front wheel Brake pedal needed lubrication-squeaks and releases unevenly when depressed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | 0 | Catalytic converter replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Speaker cover on small dashboard mounted tweeter "popped" loose. Replacement ordered. |
| Sep | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | There was a very small area of peeling paint beneath one of the headlights. The front bumper was removed, stripped, and repainted. |
| Jan | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Cracked engine block. Engine block replaced under warranty. |
2008 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Makes odd buzzing noise inside dashboard when turning key in ignition. Randomly occurs so it is hard to reproduce. Does not seem to affect anything at the moment. Probably electrical. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Honda Civic
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Civic in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Coil-on-plug package replaced for one cylinder. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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