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2008 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 342 repairs.
2008 Honda Civic engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Civic
Engine not specified
| 92000 mi US $450 |
Fuel pump |
| 60000 mi | Hybrid IMA system not keeping battery charged. Check engine light and IMA light always on. |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 70000 mi | noisy pulley on belt replaced |
| 80800 mi C $130 |
New clutch. Suspect a result of driver technique/ regular wear and tear. General maintenance light came on. Was checked as all OK. Light came on again after 20 km for approx 400 km and then went out on its own. Still OK. |
| 39000 mi US $500 |
Oxygen sensor replaced to address check engine light |
| 56000 mi | tuned timing (did not resolve warning and engine noise) |
| 56000 mi | spark plugs |
| 38000 mi | Serpentine belt tensioner pulley. |
| 98000 mi | clutch started slipping. |
| 76000 mi US $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 |
| 129500 mi US $1000 |
Clutch went. Replaced clutch and flywheel. |
| 72000 mi US $80 |
Lower radiator hose came loose from its clamp, rubbed against the engine block and melted through it. |
| 105000 mi US $400 |
Bearings in serpentine tensioner pulley went bad and necessitated replacing both the pulley and the belt. |
| 145700 mi US $2000 |
Timing chain tensioner went bad, causing slack in the chain and causing it to jump a tooth on the sprocket. |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 157000 mi | cracks formed in cylinder wall, causing coolant to leak. car needs new engine. |
| 130200 mi C $1500 |
Clutch needed to be refaced and "rebuilt" |
| 52000 mi US $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. |
| 107500 mi US $1200 |
The Clutch was replaced. |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 111080 mi C $100 |
replaced muffler. |
| 153760 mi C $420 |
replaced radiator |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
Replaced drive belt 100,000 mile maintenance. Valves required adjustment Fuel injection system cleaning |
| 3000 mi | 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. |
| 6000 mi | 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. |
| 81300 mi | block cracked |
| 164000 mi US $350 |
Overheating, loss of coolant. Determined to be leak in the block itself. Honda has an extended warranty for this exact problem, so a new block was installed free of charge. The old head was put back on. I chose to add a new timing chain. Valve adjustment -- irregular maintenance item for Honda. They were getting noisy. |
| 244000 mi US $300 |
Exhaust system behind manifold was rotted -- replaced |
| 76700 mi US $457 |
The side engine stabilizing mount is broken. |
| 116940 mi C $75 |
Oil leak in lower section of the engine |
| 145080 mi C $650 |
Replace engine block |
| 51000 mi | Engine head cracked suddenly, causing coolant leak, and engine overheat. Honda has issued extended warranty to specifically cover this issue, and the repair was fully covered. |
| 13000 mi | Car would not start on first try about once a month. Dealership was unable to duplicate. |
| 24000 mi | oil leak from timing chain cover. |
| 130200 mi C $250 |
Car cannot reach normal driving temperature. Replaced (Honda made) thermostate. Coolant flushed. Works fine now. |
| 149000 mi US $798 |
Car was overheating. Dealer found a small crack in the block and Honda has a recall for Civics from 2006-2009 that have this particular problem and is covered from 10 years from the original purchase date of the car and unlimited mileage. Block was replaced and whatever parts they deemed necessary that go along with the block change. Honda covered the entire cost! |
| 93000 mi US $15 |
P0456 evap leak - gas cap |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 111000 mi US $510 |
replaced o2 sensor |
| 128000 mi US $445 |
Replaced spark plugs |
| 141000 mi US $2500 |
Hybrid Civic, replaced Hybrid battery Pack with new unit from Bumble Bee batteries. This is all new unit. Not remanufactured. |
| 72320 mi C $69 |
Although there is no IMA light on, my Hybrid system seems to behaving abnormally, i.e. differently than in the first 5 years of overnership. The IMA battery drains to 2 bars daily and forces a regen. Nothing done. Wait for failure :( |
| 73120 mi | IMA Battery light finally came on. Unbalanced IMA Battery pack, just before end of warranty kilometers, 150k KM in Canada. |
| 9000 mi US $20 |
No Cost reflash of computer to handle hesitation in acceleration. Out of date software. $20 for tire rotation. No Cost oil change. |
| 86200 mi US $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 |
| 113800 mi US $8 |
Replaced two clips on engine heat shield. |
| 38300 mi US $380 |
Oxygen Sensor failure. Paid out of pocket. |
| 71000 mi | The hybrid battery completely failed and was replaced under warranty |
| 34500 mi | Failing IMA battery |
| 53000 mi US $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.) |
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Dash light showed that IMA BATTERY was failing. Dealer said it would be $3500 plus tax. Talked to Honda and they covered all but $500 |
| 90200 mi | IMA Battery failure |
2008 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 134974 mi $221 |
Replace cylinder head gasket - common problem on high mileage Civics |
2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 31300 mi | Replaced engine mount |
2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 22000 mi US $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. |
| 65000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced under warranty |
| 60200 mi US $375 |
Replaced spark plugs. |
| 38000 mi US $5500 |
Replaced engine and radiator after damage from a roadhazard |
| 41000 mi US $550 |
Replaced broken front engine mount |
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Replaced upper right motor mount. |
| 54000 mi | Cracked Engine Block at cooling passages |
| 73000 mi US $375 |
Replaced passenger side upper engine mount |
| 45000 mi | Cracked engine block. Engine block replaced under warranty. |
| 87700 mi | Passenger side motor mount failed causing excessive vibration. |
| 91300 mi | Leaking seal. |
2008 Honda Civic
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 19000 mi | Coil-on-plug package replaced for one cylinder. |
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