2008 HONDA Civic

I was driving in a parking lot at about 15 to 20 miles an hour, went over a parking lot curb and the drivers side airbag opened up in my chest. i recieved powder burns to my arm and a small cut on my wrist

Car turned off by itself on highway driving at highway speed. No power steering or brakes. Went into guardrail to get out of the way of fast moving traffic.
Causing Damages to exterior.
Also paint and clear coat on this car is AWFUL

1st problem: squeaking clutch cylinder. Honda refuses to change cylinder on warranty. The cheap fix, 1/2 hour labor and grease…at my expense: 50$ per visit

2nd problem: no more air conditionning in car. Clutch fails to engage on compressor due to insufficient travel. This causes also premature wear of coil. Honda already had a new engaging clutch built with longer travel to engage onto compressor. So they know about the problem, but refuse to put it on warranty. The client pays!!!

3rd proble: what is there to say? Major clear coat and paint problem peeling off on dark color vehicule. Mine is a black Civic.

my car clearcoat and paint are getting feel off on both hood and roof looks ugly

Paint started to peels about 2.5 years ago on the roof and now it is starting on the trunk. I only have 55,000 miles on the car.

My paint has slowly been peeling off the back of my roof and the top of my trunk over the last few years. I have seen this same peeling pattern on several other Honda Civics in the 2007-2010 range. Since this is clearly a defect, I think Honda should pay for the fix.

PAINT COMING OFF FROM HOOD, ROOF, (SEEMS LIKE DE-OXIDATION)

Driver side sun visor/vanity mirror—- separation plastic halves came apart. Not repaired yet!

The sun visor on the driver\'s side of my 2008 Honda Civic broke several months ago. I called the dealer and was told it was a warranty item that was out of warranty. However, when the one on the passenger side broke shortly after I purchased the car in 2011, I was told it was a recall item. To replace it would cost $70.00 plus tax, and since I do not plan on having the car that much longer, I have not replaced it. However, it will not stay up against the ceiling and blocks my view at critical moments, such as at traffic lights. I move it to the side when I want a clear view, but then the sun gets in my eyes. It creates a very bad safety issue, even though the dealer contends it is not. Thank you.

Clear coat paint has been peeling and cracking for years. I\'ve been taking my car to the Honda dealership for almost all service. They said it was just getting old. I recently found out that Honda had extended the warranty on this model through a \"Technical Service Bulletin\" – refer to Campaign # 14-034, entitled: Paint Chalking, Cracking, Clouding Warranty Extension. When I found out about it, it was too late. I never received anything in the mail about this, and now the dealership says it\'s out of warranty, even though I had asked them about this before while it was under warranty, and they claimed \"it was just getting old\" and that I kept it in the sun too much.

The paint on the hood and trunk of my car is peeling off. I called Honda to get them to fix it, they said that they extended the warranty several years ago, but of course this was not a problem several years ago. I would like them to extend the warranty again so i can get the paint fixed.

The sun visor splits when lowered and doesn\'t lock up properly. There were several times the visor came down abruptly while driving and almost causing a accident.

passenger side engine motor mount \"bottoming out\"

paint – de-lamination of several parts

Paint is discoloration and fading on renders Rt and Ls over door area and rear fenders alongside trunk area. They have painted the top and Hood and not the other areas. Why I ask why didn\'t they paint the whole car. They did a half azz job to get by cheap now my car looks like total CRAP. they need to take responsibility to fix this recall issue to make customers satisfactory to the owners of Honda so maybe they will purchase a another Honda product. Note I have had my car new since 2008 and now the paint is coming off oxidized and very poor quality done by manufacturer errors issue and also to mention the VISORS always breaking. This makes the 3rd time to replacement and they will not replace them. There telling me it\'s not an issue. Excuse me it is a defective product both sides are broken and impairment my vision . The visors fall and can cause a wreck. They will Not stay up or out of the way of the drivers vision. Three two issues need to be fixed. Thanks Christy Honda Owner 2008

I own a 2008 Honda Civic blue in color. Honda recalled my vehicle for paint issues which they would only repaint certain areas. My car was repainted converted by Honda, but they would only paint certain areas. The areas they would not repaint is fading just like the areas that were repainted. Some of the repainted areas are fading as well. The car is embarrassing to drive now because of this. I contacted Honda and they stated the recall warranty was expired..yet when they denied painting my whole car, the recall was still in affect. Now I am driving around in a car that has many faded areas. Not a happy customer. Also, I would like to add that when they did repaint areas of my car, I did not have transportation to and from work for 4 days..Honda should offer rental car benefits because they were at fault!

The paint on my 2008 Honda Civic started to peel. After doing research, I found out the paint was defective and Honda America has issued a warranty extension. They did not notify people in any way about this defective paint or the extended warranty. Because of this, I missed the warranty extension by a few months. I spoke with Honda America on July 13. They said they would honor the extended warranty if it was really a paint issue and to take it to my local Honda. I took it to my local Honda on July 16 and they took pictures, said it was approved to go to the paint center for a quote. I took my car to the paint center for a quote on July 22. The paint center gave the estimate to Honda without even looking at my car. On August 15, I got a call from the paint center saying my case was approved. When I went to schedule my appointment, they said it was denied. I called Honda to get clarification if it was approved or denied and spent the month getting bounced around and told to keep checking in while they sorted out the issue. On September 19, I got a call from Honda America saying that it was denied by the regional case manager and there was nothing else they could do despite providing defective paint on the car. I\'ve been a loyal Honda customer my whole life because of their former reputation for customer service and longevity of the car. They have a responsibility to the consumer to provide a good product to the consumer and fix their errors when they are made. Instead, they have a known paint issue and do nothing to address the issue. Worse, they don\'t honor their own word. Despite being told they would honor the warranty extension by Honda America on July 13, they later backtracked and said that the woman I spoke with was new and did not know what she was doing. After months of run around, my car is in worse shape and I have never been so frustrated at a complete lack of customer service. I would not buy a Honda again. There are all these Hondas with paint peeling. There needs to be a class action lawsuit: http://www.hondaproblems.com/trends/peeling-paint/.

Paint and clear coat chalking and peeling was fixed in 2014 under warranty ext. but is now back to chalking and peeling after a few months of being repaired. I have tried on several occasions to get this fixed and to no avail.

The paint on my car has been fading and completely falling off, getting worse over the last 3 years. I have contacted the Honda dealer here in Joplin and they won\'t even acknowledge the problem. It is not normal wear, I also know several other 2008 Honda Civic owners having the same problem. I have received several quotes the last few years but have not been able to afford to have the problem fixed. The main paint problem is the roof and trunk area but several other areas on the car. I just think it\'s terriable that their is clearly a problem with the paint or clear coat and Honda should take care of these issues.

The paint on my 2008 Honda Civic is peeling away. I did research and this is a known issue. Honda says I am out of warranty. I never received a notice that there was an extended warranty for this issue.

Left front visor cracked, will not stay in upright position. Important forward vision issue!

Honda – Please advise

Sunvisor on driver side and subsequently the passanger side failed.

The passenger side visor has broken, consistent with reports about how they break in constant sunlight. I expect the driver side to fail shortly.

clear coat cracking/peeling on whole right side

I own a 2008 Honda Civic DXG , bought it new and took very good care of it . The clear coat is coming off and I wasn\'t notified by Honda that there was a warranty extension on it. I was talking to someone recently who informed me about this so I went to the dealership in Sydney, NS where this vehicle was purchased and inquired about it and they said yes there was a warranty extension but it\'s too late now to do anything as the extension ended last year . If Honda Canada or Ramsay\'s Honda in Sydney, NS had of informed me of the extension I would have taken the vehicle in to be repaired. I am now going to take a big loss when I sell/trade it and the car only has 74,500 km\'s (46,292 miles) on it. All of my oil changes have been done by the dealer (Ramsey\'s Honda, Sydney NS) where I purchased the car. I would have thought it would have been good business on their part to inform me of the extension and offer to arrange the repair. Since all oil changes have been done by the dealer, they must have noticed the peeling clear coat while the car was in for one of its regular services. This really makes me rethink buying another Honda even though I have taken a liking to the new Civic as well as the HRV all wheel drive. I have been told Toyota and Subaru give much better service to their customers and since I am considering buying an all wheel drive I think Subaru just may get my business since Honda doesn\'t seem to care about looking after their customers.

My air conditioning system has not operated properly since the 3rd year that I owned the vehicle. I\'ve dropped the car off to a number of dealers and garages and no one has been able to fix the problem to date. I\'m bringing it in on 7/18/16 for a final attempt to fix the problem, which will cost me another $300-$400.
The paint on my car has slowly been peeling/fading for the past few years, on the front fenders, hood and roof. I know have half-a-dozen fairly large areas on my car where the paint has completely faded away. This has never happened to me before … including on my previous Civic which I had for 12 years.

cracked engine block

AIR DID NOT DEPLOY HIT DEER GOING SEVENTY FIVE MILES A HOUR PAINT IS FADING ON THE ROOF

Roof, trunk and hood oxidation of paint. Honda has acknowledged the problem and has paid some car owners because of the car’s defect.

Clear coat started peeling/fading 6/2015, to date the problem has spread from the roof to the trunk and starting on side panels. Reached out to dealership on two separate occasions inquiring about a repair or possible recall and was advised that my VIN number was not part of the Honda clear coat recall and that the problem would not be covered.

The local Honda dealer told me that this vin # isn’t covered in this recall. Other sources say that the 2008 year and the dark blue color are the subject of a paint recall.

I just bought this car with 119,000 miles on it from a dealership. It was OK for the first five days until I noticed that something was wrong. On my way back home, I noticed the temperature gauge rising. It kept rising almost to the red marker. I was very stressed. I finally figured out that my coolant reservoir was completely empty. My temporary solution was to add some coolant to the radiator and to the reservoir. So far the temperature gauge has remained at a good and steady temperature. Hopefully, Honda will take a look at it and determine the problem.

Paint or clear coat discoloration foggy peeling. Visors falling apart falling when driving or coming to a stop. Transmission knocking tire light cant be turned off.

This car wears the tread unevenly so that the inside tread wears out first. The outside tread will still look good, so the driver may inspect the outside tread of their tires and assume that the whole tire looks the same. The inside tread wears out very fast, putting the driver in danger of an accident related to worn tires. we have worn out 3 sets of tires in 50,000

Rear tires cup after a very short time. Tires seem to only go a few thousand miles before this happens. Honda knows this is an issue but won’t admit it.

Paint is failing on the roof

The paint is badly cupping away on the roof and trunk of the car. It only seems to be getting worse.

1. A/C COMPRESSOR INTERMITTENTLY WORKING, SPECIFICALLY ON WARM CONDITIONS, THE A/C BLOWS WARM AIR ONLY. 2. THE INTERIOR ROOF LINING STARTED SAGGING JUST RECENTLY, NOTE: IT MIGHT BE A MINOR THING, BUT IT IS A RISK FACTOR FOR ACCIDENTS SINCE THE SAGGING DISTRACTS DRIVERS VISION TO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND FRONT AS WELL. 3. PRE MATURE TIRE WEAR ESPECIALLY THE REAR IS NOT SOMETHING NEW TO ME.. I BELIEVE I HAVE REPLACED MY TIRES 3 TIMES IN A SPAN OF 3 YEARS…WHICH IS UNACCEPTABLE.
4. EXTERIOR PAINT SPOTTING AND PREMATURE PEELING WAS RECALLED BY AMERICAN HONDA ALREADY BUT IS STILL WORTH MENTIONING HERE THAT HONDA QUALITY HAS DETERIORATED AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED.

This car is experiencing the typical Honda paint problem where it gets chalky and will eventually flake off. I had received a letter in 2013 stating the paint warrantee would be extended to 7 years, however, when I first noticed the paint deteriorating, I had forgotten about the letter. I brought the car to the dealer for unrelated maintenance which promoted me to remember the letter. I asked the dealer to look into it and he said he never heard of it and would only take action if I produced the letter. I found the letter and brought it back to the dealer. It turns out the warrantee is good for 7 years from the original purchase date, of which I was 2 months past the 7 year point. I asked him to look into it anyway. The dealer came back to me and said Honda would offer to pay for 10% of the repair. Since the paint had been deteriorating since prior to the 7 year expiration, and since I was just 2 months beyond the expiration date, I feel Honda should pay the full amount of the repair. It is, after all, a common Honda problem, which they admit is a problem.

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Clear coat started to wear off the roof, trunk and top of door. Had to have the hole car repainted.

The clear coat on the roof, hood, truck and side fenders is failing. The roof the car has turned white. When I spoke with honda they blame the issue on me and my not taking care of the vehicle. They state at this time there is no known issue with the paint on my vehicle and even advised me to stop calling because nothing is going to change. The vehicle only has 73000 miles on it and looks like a mess.

Honda Civic 2008, color gold paint fading on hood, roof and truck. Car looks over ten years old!!!
Have kept it waxed but does not help.

The clear coat on the hood of the car began cracking, so I had the dealership look at it and found out it was covered under warranty since the clear coat was bad. The hood and front side fenders were repainted and recoated. Now a year later, the hood is chipping abnormally fast and I had to have the front right fender re-done because the clear coat was flaking off for no reason (it was not wear and tear as the areas of flaking were not areas associated with chipping from the roadway). Some of the flaking actually occurred on the inside portion of the door, but there was no contact between the door, there was never anything jammed/stuck in that area. I asked the dealership regarding the issue of the hood chipping abnormally fast and continually am told it is a “wear and tear” issue. The fact that the side clear coat flaked off for no reason indicates to me that there is more of an issue and that the hood is likely having the same issue. If I had known the degree with which the hood was going to chip FOLLOWING its being “fixed” I would not have had the work done.

paint is peeling all over my car. Honda did repaint roof & trunk at no cost, but they refuse to repaint the whole upper left side of the car which is badly peeling down to the metal. They want me to pay a deductible. I feel all of the paint issues should be resolved at no cost to me. I did not cause the problem and have taken good care of my car. This is very upsetting to me as I have purchased 3 previous Hondas and loved them and recommended them to my friends.

Brought my car in for the factory recall of paint defect on the hood, fenders, roof, and trunk. Quarter panels and doors are showing the exact same issues but neither Honda or the dealership are willing to take care of these problems. The dealership is willing to pay 50% of the cost to fix the none warranty parts; however, these are the same issues as the recall so why do I have to pay out of pocket for Honda to recognize their defective paint. It is a simple case of bait and switch. Honda knows that the paint they use on the 06-11 Honda Civic are cheap to cut cost so they only cover certain parts so that you pay for the rest. I personally own a couple much older Hondas and this is the worst factory paint I have ever seen. Very disappointed in Honda dealership and Honda of America.

I drove for months with an excessive vibration. (’cause I’m an idiot!) I finally took it in a couple of months ago because I had to drop to 10-20 miles below the speed limit to avoid rattling my brains out. I had to replace all four tires and get an alignment. At the time the mechanic told me I had a really odd wear pattern, he’d never seen. Today I found out about the problem report issued by Honda about this very thing.

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?

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??

Paint is peeling – started on hood and is spreading – looks awful

Honda took care of the clear coat paint defect in the front of my vehicle at no cost to me. They repaired the front fenders and hood. Now, the clear coat is cracking the exact same way due to the same problem in the rear: quarter panels, right rear door, and panel connecting the quarter panels to the roof. (These are all areas with the ORIGINAL factory paint). They only offered to cover 25% of the cost. Outrageous. They sold a defective product and expenct the consumer to absorb the cost. This needs to be rectified.

Defective paint.

The rear tire wore out fast, they were cupping and vibrating and noisy/thumping starting around 25,000 miles. At 30,000 miles I could not wait anymore. I bought 2 new tires for the back, the front tires were still ok. Then I took it to Round Rock Honda for alignment. Everything was good then, I had the new tires at the front. After another 20K miles, I replaced the 2 old tires with new ones. I kept balancing and rotating the tires. But at around 70K miles the rear tires started to wear out again. I rotate and balanced the tires. Now at 88K miles, the car starts to vibrate and noisy again at 65MPH. The tires were supposed to be good for 60-70K, but the uneven wear . I checked w/ Discount Tire, they claim Civic has problems w/ tire wear. So I checked on internet, found the issue about Honda Civic Premature Tire Wear. I went to Round Rock Honda, but they won’t replace new control rear arms and do alignment for free. I have to pay around $450.00. I filed this complain first. I’m planning to replace the old two tires again for now. The look for Honda to replace new control rear arms and do alignment for free.
I called another Honda dealer to verify, they are claiming there is no issue w/ 2008 Civic LX sedan, which is not listed in the TSB 08-001 (2006 and 2007 only). So I guess there is not enough complains about this tire wearing fast issue yet. If Honda keeps playing dumb, my last resort would probably be selling this Civic and consider buying a Toyota instead of a Honda.

The vehicle has defective upper control arms and flange bolts which cause the tires to wear fast and dangerously, as well at cause the car to shake in the back while driving.
This is a defect in the car and Honda WILL pay for it but only if the vehicle is still under factory warranty. By the time I bought the car and noticed the problem it was out of warranty. This is unacceptable! It is a defect! They should have to pay for it!

The paint on the roof of the car is coming off. It looks like someone has taken steel wool and scrubbed circles on the roof.

Paint on the front top car is fading into a white film. Very hard to explain.

The incident: while breaking to stop, the engine revved up to 5,000-7,000 rpm instead of slowing to 0. Car was eventually stopped while engine still revving in spite of shift in P position. Engine stopped only when car was turned off. After waiting 10 seconds the restarted engine worked fine.
Honda service did assess the car and decided that nothing can be done as the computer was not reading any diagnosis and a test drive (in March 2012) did not reproduce the incident.
The same incident happened 5 times in 5 years with the same result.

Excessive rear wheel wear on the inside of both rear tires.

The paint is turning white and flaking off even though the car has been kept washed and waxed regularly.

The paint on the roof of my Honda Civic started to fade and wear off down to the metal and the spot is getting larger. A second spot has started also on the roof.

The car will not hold alignment in the rear passenger-side (right) wheel. That tire, unlike any of the other three, has had to be replaced twice–once in July 2010, and once in July 2011. The first time was at the Honda dealership. In the course of a regular inspection, it was discovered that there was a very dangerously worn patch on the tire and replacement was recommended. So I had it replaced. But then, only a year later in July 2011, the tire had worn down again–this time not in one spot, but on one whole side of the tire. Now the tire is in need of replacement again! This alignment issue is getting to be an expensive one!

own a 2008 Honda Civic LX, and I’ve had brake problems, front end vibration problems and tire problems since 50,000. I’m out about 1000.00 or more in the hole. Honda knows they are having tie rod and rear camber problems that are affecting my suspension, tires and right front brakes. so far I have replaced the rotors, right caliaper, brake line, 2 sets of brake pads. this is unacceptable.

I’ve noticed problems with the paint of my 2008 Honda Civic EX (Galaxy Gray) It began with a dull spot on the trunk and has worsened with dull spots on the roof. I’ve noticed this problem in several other Civics. I called Honda customer service with no avail.

Other=sun visors plastic split in two, Honda extended warranty to 7 years or 100,000 miles
paint= clear coat coming off on roof of car in multiple locations

Clearcoat paint is peeling on roof and trunk, other areas of the car are looking dull, like they will peel soon. The car has been well taken care of and there is no reason for this happening 6 mos out of warranty. Although this is not a safety issue, it is a very expensive to fix problem and I believe the warranty should be extended for this issue.

Paint is fading on the roof near the front windshield and rear window.

early tire wear cause from susupension issues/rear upper arm defect. Tires started to wear early despite rotation and there is a technical service bulletin put out by Honda but no recall. Rear tires were completely bald and front tires had inward wear. Honda is stating it is an alignment issue and that I may have to pay for allignment out of my own pocket despite it being under warranty. I informed them that this is a well documented concern and they need to perform the services necessary to ensure safety on my vehicle

The brakes failed to work 2x-Dec 2008, and Jan 2010 approx. slight slippery road. using brakes was like hitting a brick wall. Had to change lanes, drive thru red light. then, brakes worked. Engine-unsure at this point-environmental testing showed erratic oxygen levels in car. Environmentalist stated it is not safe to drive. Car had been causing headaches, nausea, and dizziness, among other things. Cause is low, sometimes high, oxygen in the car while running. Problem noted Feb 2009. Sent to dealer May 2009. to date, nothing has been done.They blamed the problems on my driving! Drivers door lock is broken-fall 2009. Power windows failed to close Dec 2009. Dash lights failed to come on, Sept/Oct 2008. Spring, 2009, car bucked often on changing gears-but-not all the time. Winter 2009, car failed to start in cold weather. It eventually started with prompting. Car is a lemon. no one will listen to me, or address these issues. I have a car that I can not drive-I have no car. It is a nightmare. I am being ignored by Honda Canada and dealer, City Honda. Canada has no lemon law. Alternate mechanic cited a miss in the engine summer, 2009. Honda denied this-they had an excuse to "disprove" this other mechanic. I have registered with the BBB, but this was ineffective. A lawyer has contacted honda on my behalf-this was useless. I have called Transport Canada-they have not responded. i have written provincial and federal politicians, auto critics from Ottawa…etc. No one is aiding. no one is listening. Thank you S Rowsell M. Mus

my wife noticed a squealing noise coming from the back tire, so i took the tire off, to my complete surprise the tire is completely bald on the inside, it is so bad that the cords are showing, the left rear tire is also in the same condition. took it in to the dealer and told them we have unusual wear on the tires, my brakes are bad as well, and also they said my alignment was out of specs.my front tires are wearing as well. we bought this car brand new not even a year ago, and have never had anything like this happen,my wife and i are well over the age of 20 and have never been rough with any of our vehicles, there is something not right, we have 5 children, 3 0f which are still in school, we need a vehicle, my wife and i are the only two that drive the car we are driving with the spare on it right now.we did not get any repairs done at this time,they want 800.00 to fix this problem, my car is still under warranty, but they say it does not cover any of the problems listed above. i can not afford this, and honda does not want to do anything about it. they are pretty much blaming us for these problems. i only have 23,000 miles on my car, i should not be having all these problems. we found we are not the only ones with the same problem.this is a dangerous problem that they really need to pay attention to. thank you very much for your time. Tim and Lisa Gloudeman

My car starting making a squeaking noise as I would come to a complete stop. At 22, 000 miles I brought my car into Just Brakes and they told me my brake pads were in great shape. They recommended I keep driving it. After that, I took it into my dealership where I leased the car from in Brandon, Florida, in Nov/Dec of 2009. They said my rotors were warped and that was causing the squeaking noise as I came to a complete stop. They advised they could shave the rotors for me or I could wait and have them shaved when I get my brake pads replaced. I chose to wait. Then in June of this year, I moved from Florida to Minnesota and notice that on my way home the brakes were going bad. My steering wheel would shake considerably when I applied the brakes. I got to MN, and had my front brake pads and rotors replaced at roughly 29,000 miles. They looked like they did not need replacement, especially the brake pads. Although, after the work was performed, my car braked very smoothly again. I bought the parts and had my cousin help me install the rotors and brake pads. By late July, the squeaky noise was back as I would come to a complete stop. I called the Honda dealership in Brandon, Florida and talked to the service department. I told them the situation, and they said because I bought rotors at Auto Value was the problem and that I should have gone into a Honda dealership. I am now, at 33,500 miles experiencing a squeaky noise when slowing down to brake and my steering is starting to shake a little. Folks in the mechanics field and persons knowledgeable about automobiles has said that this is way to early to be going on brake problems, let alone a second time. I just saw an article in the NY Times, from a Google search, and saw this has been a problem with other Honda models. Is there any chance the same folks that created the problem with the Accord and TSX created this problem with Honda Civics?

After braking to slow down and entering a left hand turn lane, the car began to accelerate at full throttle as if I was flooring the accelerator. I had to put both of my feet on the brake pedal to keep the car from advancing forward. A second instance occurred two days later as I pulled into a parking place. Again, I was braking as the car’s engine roared to full throttle. I again had to apply extreme force with both feet to the brake pedal to keep the car from lunging forward and hitting a pedestrian. I put the car into park and turned off the car to stop the problem. The car is still under warranty but the dealership says they cannot fix the car if they cannot "replicate the problem." I was terrified both times this happened and do not trust the car now, so I am not driving it. I have never had an accident or ticket in 35 years of driving and there was NO chance that my foot accidentally depressed the accelerator as the dealership insinuated. I am exasperated and distraught as I cannot drive the car out of fear of injuring myself, my children, or someone else, but the dealership refuses to investigate because they cannot replicate the problem. This is an extremely urgent and dangerous defect that Honda refuses to acknowledge or take responsibility for; preferring instead to implicate driver error. Please help. I am making payments on a useless machine that is a potential death trap.

Paint is deteriorating and the metal will soon be exposed to rust.

Bad paint cracking clear coat.

2008 honda civic has a design flaw with the air condenser. *nj the consumer had a protective mesh screen installed behind the grille to keep the condenser from being damaged by road debris. *jb

The paint has oxidized severely on the roof and trunk there are layers of paint coming off.

My passenger air bag light is on and i believe it's a manufacturer defect. it won't turn on no matter if someone is sitting in the seat or not

The block cracked causing a antifreeze leak. honda extended the warranty on 08 civics an extra 10 years from original warranty which would allow my civic to still be under warranty. i contacted honda and they told me the warranty only pertained to first owners. i suspect my problem occurred on wednesday 4/21/2021 as i was driving home from work. it has never overheated since i have owned it.

2008 honda civic lx seat belt buckle has a known defect that will not deploy airbag due to faulty micro switch. honda has a lifetime warranty on model years prior to mine. this is a known defect. j contacted local dealer and they told me my model year warranty is 15 years 150k. the light has been on for years. i assumed it was fine till a local oil change place told me it wasn’t!

Takata recall. i received a letter july 2016 about the recall. i called my local dealership, performance kings honda and was told i was "on the list." i called back today, 11/11/16, and was told that they do not have the part to fix it and wouldn't have it until june 2017. i look on your website and see that all these recalls are being fixed...why is it that performance kings honda will not have the part in until 2017? that is too long to wait. i have to drive clients as part of my job and am risking the safety of others and myself.

Takata recall. i received notice of the recall july 2016. the recall call has not been remedied.

I received a letter from honda notifying me of a recall on my passenger air bag in july. it is now november and the parts are still not available. this is unacceptable for me to be driving an unsafe car for this long. i have a road trip planned in a couple of weeks and need my car to be safe for it.

Takata recall contacted dealer in late july. still no remedy.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) was received in july of 2016. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall we received a recall notice that stated we should not operate the vehicle until it is repaired so now a eight months later are still waiting and have to use the car.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was invalid. vin tool confirms parts not available. *tr

Takata recall - this issue has not been resolved in a timely manner. i continue to drive around terrified that i will get in an accident and my airbag will deploy. i should feel safe because of my airbags but instead i feel fear. i kept my car in florida from 2008-2012 and understand that the heat may make my vehicle more vulnerable. i would like to get this resolved as quickly as possible so that i can feel safe driving my car and having passengers with me. thank you. *tr

Takata recall, i have not been able to use the car for six months and no one will replace the air bag. this has caused a severe financial problem .

Engine block cracked; honda won't make good even though they extended warranty to 2018! never notified us; we had towed to our mechanic and had to pay out of pocket over $3100. so far. was told it would have been done free if we towed to hond dealer/service dept. who knew. of course we would have had we known. do they think we wanted to pay$ 3100????

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available...updated 12/20/16 *bf updated 12/21/16.*jb

The headrests are designed too far forward, causing neck, back and shoulder strain to anyone sitting in the front seats for extended periods.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall i called the honda dealership at central avenue in albany ny thinking they could address the dashboard light indicating a malfunction with the airbag knowing in the past there has been a recall on this yet they reported they cant help me other than me purchasing the part. this is a great dilemma for me considering i dont have the money for this and my car wont pass inspection as long as this light is on; the current sticker expires in three days!

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving approximately 55 mph, the temperature gauge needle moved to the maximum temperature. the contact pulled over to the side of the road, added water to the radiator, and waited approximately 15 minutes. the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. the contact stated that the water reservoir had to be filled with water every day. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine block cracked and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,782. updated 12/13/16*lj updated 12/28/16.*jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I received a recall notice in july. i contacted honda to have the recall performed. they told me they would contact me when the parts arrived. it is now almost october and i have received no response to date. the recall notice states that the defect should be remedied within 60 days from the date that the dealer was contacted for a repair appointment. it has been well past 60 days with no response. i contacted them again and left a voicemail today, september 28, 2016.

Takata recall. honda recall # ka5. received notice of recall july 2016. have not received any indication that remedy for recall is available. according to the website safercar.gov, the recall was made known in may 2016. i would like to know how to resolve this safety issue. this seems to be too much time to wait to have such a serious problem resolved.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 12/20/16*lj

The paint on the back of my roof and the top of my trunk has been slowly peeling off over the last few years. i have seen the same peeling paint pattern on several other honda civics in the 2007-2010 range. this is clearly a defect.

Driver side sun visor / vanity mirror-----separation broken came apart failure. while moving it to position to block sun westerly direction afternoon!

The sun visor on the driver's side of my 2008 honda civic broke several months ago. i contacted the dealer and told this was a warranty item and the warranty had expired. i had the same problem with the passenger side about a year after i purchased the care in 2011 and was told it was a recall item, and had it replaced for free. i was told the driver's side visor would cost $70.00 plus tax to fix. i have chosen not to have it done, since i don't intend to keep the car much longer. it creates a safety issue because the visor will not stay up against the roof and interferes with line of sight at stop signs, etc. if i move it to the side window then the sun hits me directly in the eyes, creating issues also. thank you.

Around early 2013 i started having issues with the clear coat cracking and clouding up on several areas of the car's body. i almost always take the car to the honda dealership for service, and i asked them about this a few different times. they said i might be washing the car too much and that i should try not to park it in the sun so much. this problem got worse and worse over the next 24 months and right now the car looks like it's 25 years old due to how bad the paint looks. i recently found out through internet research that honda issued a technical service bulletin (campaign # 14-034, entitled: paint chalking, cracking, clouding warranty extension) that extended the warranty for the paint. but i never got anything in the mail from honda, and the dealership people had just kept saying the paint problem was my fault. when i asked the dealership to repair the paint, they said the warranty was expired and that it was too bad for me, so sorry.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while starting the vehicle, the driver side curtain air bag and steering wheel air bag inadvertently deployed. the driver sustained damage to the left ear, which did not require medical attention. the local dealer, cawood honda 2516 pine grove avenue, port huron, mi 48060) stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. on several occasions, while driving, the driver and passenger side sun visors failed to stay up and would consistently drop, which blocked the contact's view. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun visors were cracked and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 78,000.

The paint on the hood and trunk are peeling off.

I have a 2008 honda civic ex (coupe) that has serious paint issues on the roof. the black paint has started to turn into a corroded looking awfulness.

Car began to overheat with normal use. in an attempt to fix the issue, a reputable local repair shop replaced parts to resolve the issue, not fully diagnosing the issue thats found within bulletin 10-048. the shop correctly diagnosed the issue, however were not aware of the recall. the engine was replaced with genuine honda parts. i went through the recall refund process for 8 full months after supplying all of the relevant invoices, vehicle maintenance history, etc. and was denied on the basis that the invoices had the previous diagnosis listed that was incorrect, below the correct diagnosis of a cracked engine. honda is not honoring their recall refund in any way shape or form. honda then attempted to offer me a coupon for future service repairs, clearly showing that they recognize i had a case, however simply did not want to pay out the price of the replaced engine. note the date listed below is the date my claim was finally rejected. after waiting 8 months.

I am having an ongoing problem where my vehicle suddenly begins to rev up and accelerate forward. this issue first happened in february 2017. i was in a fast-food drive thru with my foot on the brake (automatic transmission). the engine began to rev up to 3000 rpms. i shifted into park which caused it to rev at 5000. at that point, i shut off the car. i started it again and the car was fine. i contacted honda of north america. they sent an attorney out to talk to me at my local dealership. honda kept my car most of the day and told me they found nothing wrong. they even insinuated that maybe i had my foot on the gas pedal... i've been driving for over 15 years. i think i would know if my foot was on the gas pedal... they told me that my car was safe and that if it happened again i should contact them... the problem occurred again on april 24th at lax airport. i was at the toll both paying for my parking after a trip. the car began to rev up just like before. i through the car in park and it almost red-lined. i shut the car off. the woman at the toll both witnesses the incident. i told her to get her supervisor and anyone else that could come over. honda did not take me seriously the first time clearly! her supervisor came over. i explained the situation to him and asked him to film the car as i started it up again. he began to film and i turned the ignition. the car was revving at 4000 and rising from the moment i started it. i immediately shut it off. it did this two more times. the final time i started it, the car revved normal. i paid my fee and the woman raised the gate. as i pulled out, the car jerked forward and pulled me into traffic. i was nearly t-boned by a taxi. i pulled over and restarted the car. it was fine after that. i contacted honda and they refused to reinspect the car unless i would pay out of pocket. the car has not done it since. thank you.

Takata recall - we reached out to grossinger honda (6600 n western ave, chicago, il 60645) regarding the recall in september of 2016. they said they were ordering the parts and would reach out when they arrived. this dealership never ordered the parts nor did they reach out. we called a second time (in november 2016) and they said the same thing - that they needed to order the parts. this dealership never ordered the parts nor did they reach out either time. i'm writing this as a formal complaint against grossinger honda for ignoring customer recalls rather than performing the required repairs within the 60 day window.

Sun visor splits apart and doesn't lock into proper position. several times while driving the visor would come down abruptly almost causing a accident.

I was contacted last summer (2016) regarding a recall on my airbag via a letter in the mail. i called to make a repair appointment with my local honda dealer, they told me they didn't have the replacement parts in yet and they would call me back when they arrived. i called again in the fall (2016) and was told more or less that they were "busy" and had a lot of cars to repair and i should continue to wait. i called again in the fall 2016 and was told the person handling the airbag recall was busy or unavailable and to call back again. i've received a second notice in the mail in april 2017 regarding my air bag recall. this notice says that if the honda dealer has failed or unable to remedy the defect in my vehicle without charge within a reasonable period of time (60 days) i can file a complaint. it's approaching nearly a year since i was first contacted and i tried to make an appointment three times with my local honda dealership to have this air bag replaced. i feel i've been very patient with this recall, as i've had other items recalled over the past year and replacements were made for those items in a much more reasonable amount of time. i find it unacceptable to be put off and told honda is too busy to make a safety feature repair anything but a top priority.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue in august of 2016. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall" i just purchased this 2008 honda civic from a local used car dealer. this recall has not been corrected on this vehicle according to the recall information i received when i put the vin # into the system. should the car dealership have checked this out before selling it. i know i can take to honda dealership to have it fixed. i was just wondering what the responsible of the car dealership i purchased it from. thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I purchased a 2008 honda civic in april of 2016, after i was in an accident where both of my front air bags deployed. shortly after purchasing the 2008 honda civic i discovered there was a front passenger airbag recall. i immediately called my local honda dealership. they took down my information and said that they would call me when the airbag can be fixed. the recall letter states “in the event of a passenger frontal airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, potentially resulting in injury to vehicle occupants. the risk of such occurrence increases over time.” it has now been a year since i reported the recall and have yet to be contacted to have it fixed. due to my recent accident where both airbags deployed, i fear that i am in danger and this is the car that i have to drive daily. i have tried contacting honda about my concerns and they have not responded. i just want them to buy my unsafe car back from me so that i can buy a safe vehicle to drive.

The sun visors in this car are a severe problem as they break easily through normal average use and will not remain upright. they fall down and hang in the driver field of vision creating hazardous driving conditions posing injury to driver and anyone else nearby. the visors are not cheap to replace($50 to $100 each) and the replacements also break in a short time. i have already replaced once and both are broken again. this is a design flaw just like the alloy mixture in the lower engine block that causes cracking in the coolant passages in the block (look it up). honda is supposed to be a quality product and it is obvious that the quality is eroding and honda's lack of taking responsibility and admitting error and taking actions to correct further reflects poor commerce and care for their customers. please investigate this in depth because this issue has saturated the web with complaints and no one seems to be doing anything about it. lets be proactive and recall the visors and issue updated replacements to show your customers you care and ensure these customers will be alive to purchase another honda product in the future. do the right thing and fix this hazardous life treating issue now.

Takata recall: i have been waiting since july 2016 for a letter from honda notifying me of parts to repair airbags in my car, no notification yet as to when parts for a free repair will be available.

Sun visor from drivers side fall down.

The clear coat is coming off my car. it started doing this in the past year. it looks horrible it's just on the trunk and the panels on top of the side windows. apparently there was a recall ( 14-034) but this has expired and honda will no longer cover. i called the previous owner of the car and they said they never received anything from honda. my car would qualify for this recall and it's obviously caused by their faulty primer/paint mix. please help.

When they did the paint recall honda in hilo did not do the whole car just the roof now my car is chipping clear coat all over and it is a black car looking horribly wrong and no matter how much i complained for them to fix it they did not and avoided me now there another recall i want them as a honda dealer to fixed all of it like they promised. i do not required for them to fix the whole car but they need to fix when it all is it might need a while paint job but that your problem not mine. and then they tried to charge me 4500.00 to paint the whole car.... please help 8084303541, i purchase the car in july and it did notices it yet. until the car was shipped from sick hanna honda in vancouver wa to hilo hi

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced any failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. parts distribution disconnect.

I cannot find a honda dealer to repair my airbag. the light has been on for 9 months. when i check online, it always shows remedy is not ready. what should i do? my zip code is ca 91770

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer (carbone honda in bennington, vermont) in 2013 where it was diagnosed that the driver side curtain air bag failed. the dealer reprogrammed the air bag system; however, the failure recurred. since that time, the vehicle was included in the takata recall for the passenger side air bag. the vehicle received the repair; however, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that due to an opening on the driver side curtain air bag's first inflator, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the air bag failed. the driver side curtain air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 06206996. the approximate failure mileage was 162,178.

My car paint and clearcoat started feeling off on roof and hood and spreading all over body parts

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the engine failed and the engine coolant leaked, which caused the engine to overheat. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic (a plus autos 5002 west okmulgee street, muskogee, ok 74401 phone: 918-687-9693) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 195,000.

The paint on the roof and the hood of my honda civic started peeling off last winter and it's gotten really bad. i randomly found out about a paint recall that honda had a few years ago and contacted honda about it. customer service told me that they cannot assist me because the recall is closed as of 2014 and they cannot do anything to fix the problem with the paint. i never received a recall regarding the problem with honda's faulty paint at my old or new mailing address.

I moved to california almost 5 years ago and after 2 years the paint on the roof started to peal and now there are big white peeling blotches on the roof and its starting on the trunk.

Ganley subaru of bedford, oh (ganley bedford imports, inc.) sold this pre-owned 2008 honda civic si with no tpms sensors. the tpms warning light was on, and ganley subaru stated that only an "update" (to the ecu) was needed due to a tire replacement of all four tires, when in reality they allowed a vehicle with no tire pressure monitoring sensors to be sold.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the air bag warning light randomly illuminated. the dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving 40 mph, the contact heard a strange noise when the brake pedal was depressed. the dealer diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 8,283.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall efforts are not being completed in a timely manner. the recall date for my vehicle (may 23, 2016) was almost four months ago and i'm still told that parts are not available to correct the issue, yet still have to drive around in a vehicle that is potentially deadly. this is unacceptable.

Bought the car 2 days ago. did test drive it with no notable issues. i did not take it on the highway because i was not familiar with the area and the salesman insisted not to go on the highway due to road construction outside the dealership. so on the way home i did take the highway from the dealership following my husband out of the area until i got to familiar territory. then he got behind me. well while driving on the highway i felt the car swaying side to side having trouble staying between the lines. didn't feel right and when i would hit a bump the back end of the car moved all over the place. well when my husband and i got home i mentioned it to him and he said when he was behind me he noticed the right back of the car was bouncing up and down. with that said i have a 16 month old grandson that i intend to have in my car on occasion and it's scary to think that my car may not be safe for the road and/or put myself or someone else in danger. the salesman showed me the carfax report and services that were done on the car. but did not disclosed anything of what i am experiencing with the vehicle

Takata recall. i found out about the recall in july and called the local dealer and honda, and was told the part was not yet available and i would be notified when it was. on 9/20, i checked with the dealer and was told that the part is available but they have to order the vin-specific part, which takes up to 4 weeks. i then called honda to see why i wasn't noticed that the part was available, and the rep said honda changed its mind about sending the parts availability notice and apologized for the "miscommunication." the original recall notice advises me not to have a front-seat passenger, which is not always possible. the honda rep was very polite but firm, essentially telling me too bad; i just need to wait and try not to use the passenger seat in the meantime. the dealer was also cavalier about the matter, suggesting i check back in case they don't contact me. assuming the part is available in 4 weeks and the dealer fixes it quickly, that will still be 3 months of driving a car with a defect that has been lethal for people (should say since i knew i was driving a car with a potentially lethal defect). doesn't honda have any responsibility here?

Your video looks like both airbags are defective. my recall letter only said passengers side? which is it? why dont you supply a rent a car? i have to drive my grandchildren to school, what about thier safety in back seat?

Parts not available per company. company ask us to contact dealers. dealer on contacted transfers to company. difficult to keep on wasting time on phone for hours and loose working hours and so reduced pay. tired. parts are not available since almost six or more months.

Like many of the tire wear complaints for this vehicle, rear tires developed irregular flat spots, and rear tires were very noisy. talked with ken in torrance, ca (american honda) but honda refused to accept any responsibility. after two sets of tires in 33,000 miles, ken agreed to pay 50% of next tire purchase. if there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, then why would ken agree to pay half of next tire purchase?

Takata recall - months delay in getting part to replace, still have not been able schedule a repair.

Left front visor cracked along spine and no longer stays in the upright position. very unsafe, would like to know where i can go to get fixed.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) was received. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 10/13/16*lj updated 08/22/2017*js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I received a recall notice in may, 2016 and called dealer in june and was told part would not be available for 2 months. i called again 8/16/16 and was told the part would not be available until october or november. i live in texas and school is starting and i pickup my grandchildren from school several times a week. i am very concerned for their safety in my car. i am angry and disgusted by my dealer's nonchalant attitude regarding the recall replacement. i would like to sell this car, but i could not in good concious, while this condition remains. it is disturbing that honda is this unprepared in addressing this problem, one that has been going on for years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving 35 mph, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed. as a result, the contact became unconscious and crashed into a pole. the contact sustained a whiplash that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving 45 mph, the driver and passenger side sun visors fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver side sun visor was replaced; however, the passenger side sun visor was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall: i purchased this car to transport myself, spouse and 3 children. since being notified of the recall, i can only transport 4 of us, since by honda's own instructions on the recall, "honda suggests you should avoid having a passenger sit in the front passenger's seat until the recall repair has been performed." i requested a loaner car from honda on 7/23/16 at 1-888-234-2138 and was told it would be forwarded to the "case management dept". no contact from honda. i called again on 8/4/16 and was told by kia that there is no direct phone # to case management, that i have no assigned case # for the loaner request and that she could not tell me when i would be contacted by the case management department. this unsafe car and lack of response by honda is creating a burden for my family. i notified kia that i would be making a complaint to nhtsa.

I received a letter in july stating the recall for the air bags propellant wafers being defected. i have called american honda for the past week everyday trying to talk with a case manager about my specific needs of alternative transportation. i currently work for neuro community care who is contracted by wounded warriors. we currently serve over 500 warriors who have brain injuries across the us. my daily job is to transports warriors with brain injuries to medical appointments, stores, and community outings. to many it is their only source of getting out of the house. for many suffer from ptsd. this job is my only source of income and not having a safe vehicle to use for my work is unacceptable. i have been told every time i call that a case manager has to call me back, but after a week i have heard nothing. my clients and my employment are suffering. i need your help in helping me getting hold of a case manager from american honda who can authorize the rental of a safe vehicle while i wait for my honda to get fixed. i have contacted my local honda dealer (leith honda in raleigh) and their response was they thinks the parts will be in within 2-3 weeks, but it is just a estimate. please, please, please help me! i am afraid of the injuries for my clients as well as my family. my email is ([xxx] and my phone number is [xxx] sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The paint is cracking and chipping the oil bracket nut is leaking and weak (can cause fire to burn faster than normal) the air bag on left is defective

Tl* takata recall. while driving approximately 10 mph, the air bag ruptured without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that they would repair it at the contact's expense. the failure was not due to the open recall and was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was different from the deployment versus a rupture; therefore, it would not be remedied. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving 10 mph, the front passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) for the front passenger side inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Replaced engine (cracked block)

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Paint is cracking and peeling off on body of vehicle.

"takata recall". this recall has been in effect for almost a year and they still do not have the parts to fix my car. this recall could kill myself and my child and any other passengers in my car if we were to be in a crash! this is unacceptable!

Takata recall (drivers side airbag): on january 10, 2017 at approximately 11am, driver started vehicle, pulled out of a parking lot, drove about 10 feet and the drivers side airbag deployed. no other vehicles were involved in the incident, nor did driver hit or run into any object on the road. weather conditions were about 35-40 degrees, partly sunny skies. vehicle was taken to a local honda dealer, who stated the computer system shows impact conditions caused the drivers side airbag sensors to fire the airbag. after reporting the incident to my insurance company, the insurance adjuster inspected the vehicle at the honda dealer, reporting the issue as "electronic failure". the adjuster's report also states there was no impact that caused the airbag to deploy. there is a recall for the passenger airbag inflator (nhtsa recall # 16v-346), which was replaced at no cost. however, the drivers airbag inflator is not covered (estimate of repair approx. $3,200). if the driver were 5 more minutes down the road, driver would have been on a 45 mph road. if anyone else has had an issue with the drivers side airbag, please inform the nhtsa.

I own a 2008 honda civic. i purchased a set of ecopia ep 422 tires about 3 years ago. since then i have had three flat tires. my first flat happened while on my way home. i was on a highway going about 70 mph. (my tire pressure gauge on my dash is faulty so i didn't think anything of it when it came on since i routinely check my tire pressures.) about a minute later i noticed the road noise seemed louder than normal. very quickly i started to feel my tire becoming flat and my car was slowing down on its own. as a young woman i felt unsafe pulling over on a dark road in the rain, and in a location that i was unfamiliar with. i pulled off the next exit and drove very slowly until i could park in a well lit gas station. however by this time tire was totally shredded. this all happened in the time span of 3 minutes, there was little warning or time to react. when i got my second flat i was driving when it lost air. the third flat occurred when it was stationary in a parking lot. i drove to school with no problems, and about two hours later i found that my tire had lost it's air. in the lasttwo instances, my tire became flat with no apparent cause; no nails, tears, or gashes. i have the road hazard warranty which is why i've stayed with this brand, however i am considering switching to tires that are a little more reliable. the heat shield in the front right wheel now makes a noise and i believe it was damaged due to the tires unreliability. even when the tires were in good condition, the road noise at higher speeds was very loud and i found them to have poor traction in rain and winter conditions. in the rain, i have to drive slower than other drivers because my car will hydroplane when it goes over the smallest puddle. in the winter, my car would fish tail constantly even while i was driving at very low speeds. i am not satisfied with this brand of tire at all.

The recall notice for this passenger side airbag problem recommends not having anyone sit in the passenger seat. it has been 9 months since this recall was announced and my local honda dealer informs me that honda still has no solution to the problem. literally this defect can kill a person in the event of a low speed accident that triggers the airbag. this is a life and death matter and honda has not fixed it in 9 months! in addition to making my car less safe, this defect presumably lowers the resale value of my vehicle.

This car is overall good but its paint quality started to become chalky and discolored on the roof and trunk in 2015. i wonder if this is going to get covered by honda america because this issue makes my car look ugly and so the value becomes affected. note: i park my car in my garage most of the time in california.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced any failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms remedy not yet available.

Takata recall - passenger side airbag unnecessary deployment. see description in documents window.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Came out to start the car in morning but car battery was completely dead. jump started car and drove to work. came back after work and car was completely dead. jump started car. took to a auto parts store. checked battery which tested good. came home cleaned battery cables, tightened and recharged battery. in morning, battery was completely dead. suspect car has electrical short that is killing the battery. car has aprox. 120k miles on it and had engine replaced at 50k due to cracked engine block (covered under recall)

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) for the front passenger side air bag; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I received a recall notice from honda dated july 2016 about propellant wafers degrading and says that "honda suggests that you avoid having a passenger sit in the front passenger's seat until the recall repair has been performed". as of today, january 19th, 2017 they do not have the remedy ready yet according to your website. so my family has had to avoid using our civic as i don't want to have my head caved in by a defective airbag. the letter states the parts needed would be available in late summer/fall of 2016. *tr

Takata recall may 23,2016 manufacturer recall numberka5 nhtsa recall number16v-346 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary american honda motor co., inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 honda civic vehicles. according to the equipment defect notifications (16e-042 and 16e-043) filed by takata, the propellant wafers in some of the subject inflators may degrade over time, which could lead to over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated. overly aggressive combustion creates excessive internal pressure when the inflator is activated, which may cause the inflator body to rupture. honda suggests that you avoid having a passenger sit in the front passenger's seat until the recall repair has been performed. safety risk in the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupant. remedy the remedy parts needed to conduct passenger frontal airbag inflator recalls will become available in late summer/fall of 2016. honda will notify owners in an initial letter with a second letter being mailed when parts are available. owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is ka5. manufacturer's notes if the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the nhtsa vehicle safety hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or tty: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with nhtsa. honda has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner. i haven't received a letter informing me about the availability of the mentioned part(s). *tr

We had a car accident on christmas due to ice on the road and ended up hitting 2 telephone poles! none of the airbags deployed at all! we hit the poles head on! i have had the airbags fixed from the recall and never been in another accident to have to have airbags fixed so there was no reason them to noy deploy!

I went to a mechanic today, i have “passenger airbag off light flashing” he told me hondas have recalled for airbags in dealerships so i checked my vehicle report it says that i had 2 recalls in 2019 and i did them but i didn't. ”recall subject: air bags: passenger side frontal report receipt date: 06/27/2019 nhtsa campaign: 19v502000” i believe i had that problem when i bought my car, my passenger lights off blinking while i’m driving even tho no passengers there. so i was trying to check my recalls on the honda website it shows that i don’t have any. also, i have a problem when i do reverse engine light starts flashing p0812 code but no problems except code

Engine block cracked while i started driving it today and car overheated, towed to dealer and they said that it was 2years out of warranty, i had asked before if it was in the recall and they said if it wasnt cracked it wouldnt be under warranty

I just bought this car 7 month ago and replaced brakes, rotors, a tire, repaired a broken lugnut, and now the engine has overheated and blown and is evidently not covered under the previous warranty because it is past expiration (year and mileage). putting a used engine into the vehicle is not going to solve the problem, and my dealership is not willing to put a new one in. when it began overheating, i had just pulled onto the highway (average speed of about 50) and noticed that my heat wasn't working (which was weird since i had replaced the thermostat already a few weeks prior) and then the car read as hot as possible. when i safely pulled over, there was smoke coming from under the hood and it was towed to a reliable mechanic who said it was the coolant leaking from the engine block, but was not part of the warranty anymore.

Recall was dated 5/23/2016 to replace the passenger side air bag. i was notified this past summer that the parts were not available but i would be notified late summer/fall of 2016. it is now 1/11/2017 and i have not received a notification from them to replace the air bag. this is not acceptable since i can not have a passenger ride along until this is fixed. i would like this fixed asap or know what kind of compensation can be made. thank you *tr

Takata recall recall letter in spring 2016 stated replacement parts would become available in late summer/fall of 2016 and a follow up letter would be sent. as of january 2017, no additional information has been sent.

Takata inflators - we have not received notification from manufacturer for airbag recall and fix

Visibility wiper. as part of a class action law suit, http://settlement-claims.com/visorsettlement/, both visors were changed around 2011/2012. as of this summer both visors are exhibiting the same problem where plastic cracks, retention clips protrude, and visors to not hold desired position. this affects visibility or ability to obstruct sunlight. honda na has agreed to cover a second replacement under warranty. case number: 01679545.

The bracket the holds the alternator and is connected to the engine block snapped while i was driving on a city street. i lost power steering and the belt came off. the alternator was just dangling. from what i understand, this is a known problem with this model vehicle and it seems to be a serious design flaw.

It sure if it is a takayuki inflators recall - but the notice from honda indicated that the repair would be available later summer or fall. it is now late december and i have lost the use of my front passenger seat with no update as to when this will be rectified. i have owned 6 hondas and this may be the last. it is pathetic that we cannot even get an update. i want a car where all the seats are usable!!!

Takata recall: the dealership is not calling me to replace the passenger side airbag and/or piece that needs replacing. this is our family vehicle and we need the vehicle to travel from tucson, az to lodi, ca for the christmas holiday, 2016. it is dangerous to have a passenger in the front seat. it was supposed to be remedied by fall, 2016. i am ready to sue honda!! i need an immediate fix for the vehicle or a replacement vehicle to use until my vehicle is fixed. honda is not offering to give me a replacement vehicle!!!! i cannot put a passenger in my vehicle for fear of causing their death if there should be a vehicle accident. what am i supposed to do now? i have contacted honda, gone repeatedly to safercar.gov, and i am getting no response! help please!

Passenger side air bag light lights intermittently whether car is stationary or moving. this has been happening over the last 6 months. *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Sunvisor splits apart. warranty extension 7 years or 100,000 miles via service bullitin 11-031 dated 10may11. honda did not send notice to owner. visor replaced 16jul10 under original warranty. vehicle has only 44,000 miles. replacement visor has again split apart and just hangs down, blocking vision. honda states it will not replace visor as the vehicle is more than 7 years old. honda used defective visors in its new vehicles, and then replaced the defective visors with the same defective parts. honda should be required to replace the visors with parts that are not defective.

Takata recall. yes they are saying they can't do the recall right now or are waiting for parts as dangerous time is passing. also this is my second honda civic 2007 and 2008 where the cruise control activator button has failed @50,000 miles. is this not a hazard as a person plays with the broke equipment while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic equipped with westlake tires (na), size: p205/55/16 (na). while driving 50 mph, there was a vibration in the tires. the contact performed a diagnostic test on the tires and determined that the tires needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the tires were purchased recently. the vehicle failure mileage was 195,000. the vin and tire failure mileage were not provided.

Honda sent me a safety recall notice on july 2016, of defective airbags that could injure occupant of the front passenger's seat. no further notice received on my end and since then i wasn't able to use the front passenger's seat.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service on the water pump and the technician informed the contact that the engine block was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Honda extended a warranty for 2006-2008 civics to replace defective engine blocks. i have a 2008 civic that has very low mileage so i was unaware of this issue until now. they will not honor their replacement warranty, nor did the dealership say anything to me when i had my car serviced there several times a year since 2015. why would they not say something? now i’m left with a car that is useless and i bet the dealership i have purchased more than 5 cars from will take it as a trade in. it was in motion parked to go in the store and came out to all of my antifreeze on the pavement. had to limp it some so it wouldn’t cause more damage.

Gas tank leaks when filled, driving or sitting. seal on tank to filler neck. gave no code on the emission system and passed smoke test at repair shop. contacted honda headquarters. vin number not listed on fuel tank warranty extension 11-0689. extension on civic 2006 to 2011.

Brakesi.com 301 main st, suite#19, san francisco, ca 94105 dba "callahan brake parts" sold on amazon.com this supplier has sold and is selling unsafe rebuilt brake calipers. there are several rubber seals in brake calipers. if a rubber part fails, water will enter critical parts causing them to rust and seize. this may result in unsafe brake operation or brake failure. on our car this caused a brake caliper to seize causing uneven braking. an inspection found all the rubber parts in the affected calipers had disintegrated. the calipers were approximately 22 months old. clearly inferior rubber material was used in the manufacture of these products.

Vehicle diagnosed by honda dealership service dept with a cracked engine block. dealership referred me to honda corporation regarding warranty extension for manufacturing defect on engine block. honda corp denied me assistance because vehicle age is past their 10 year extension period. i'm second owner on this vehicle and didn't realize there was a potential engine manufacturing defect when i bought the car (first owner did not disclose this). estimated kbb value was $4500-5000 which now is a near total loss and salvage value. cost for repair is equal or higher than retail value. vehicle has well documented service and maintenance record. seems unfair for this manufacturing defect to place all the cost on the owner when there is no owner cause for this problem.

Good afternoon, my 2008 civic (137,500 miles) overheated while on highway & after pulling over & checking coolant spill tank saw it was empty. next day refilled radiator with coolant & after starting car noticed coolant leaking on ground at front right side of engine. i could not locate leak. drove to nearest honda service department & at service (via pressure test of engine cooling system) a crack in engine block between cyl. 1 & 2 was located. i was told by service tech that honda is aware of engine block crack/ defect & instead of issuing a service recall what they did was a warranty extension of 10 years. however, that warranty expired 2 years ago. service manager called american honda corp. for goodwill assistance to try & help with repairs but american honda rejected/ declined the request & has left me without a vehicle. i am not able to pay for a new engine. i have no car for work, for my mom/ dad doctor visits/ for supermarket/ for life. costs of repair are are above $5,000. i was the 2nd owner of my 2008 civic & was not notified by honda of the warranty extension or of a possible recall notification of this safety issue. i received recall for the air bag (tekata), but did not receive anything for a cracked engine block. why is that? how is american honda corp. allowed to do a "warranty extension" to resolve a major safety problem only when the engine cracks & only when you notice you have a problem. without any prior warning, these vehicles can have an engine failure/ stall while driving at higher speeds, increasing the risk of crash. as a lifelong honda owner (20 years '97 accord and '08 civic) i am beyond disappointed. disappointed not because of what honda legal department did via "legal loop holes," no. i'm disappointed i will never own or drive a honda again. good day.

I just bought a honda civic si mugen fiji blue the clear coat start flaking coming out paint starts fading its 2008 car its not a 1990 i see cars older than mine with better paint job its a cheap paint job honda used in the first place thats not fair now its gonna cost me 4 to 5 k at least

Cracked engine block defect occurred one year out of 10 year warranty, well maintained car only owned for 1 year, overheats very fast does not hold coolant, was driving when the temp gauge went up i could smell coolant and see light smoke.

The engine block was leaking due to holes and cracks.

Per honda tsb 10-048 engine block leaking coolant, past 10 year extended warranty. *tr

Well maintained and cared for 2008 civic. took it to local honda dealer for maintenance and was told it had a cracked engine block. told me i was out of the 10 year warranty. i’ve never had anyone tell me this was a problem. technician said i was lucky to have made it to the dealer. no alerts no warning. why was this not recalled? *tr

Coolant leaks are coming from engine block. the leak causes coolant to drain away, leading to overheating or total engine failure. the vehicle will not accelerate, and shuts off in traffic. honda failed to alert all owners starting in 2010. to date a recall still has not been made on my vehicle for technical service bulletin 10-048. please see the following links: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/03/free-engine-replacement-for-2006-2009-honda-civics/index.htm *tr

On march 5th 2020 while driving my engine on my 2008 civic just died on me, upon doing research i saw that honda had a extended warranty i called on march 9th 2020 to see if my car was under the extended warranty but was told that i was 2 years late & it was only sent to the original owners of the car which made no sense...this is a very dangerous issue & i am out of money because honda doesn’t want to address issues correctly...

Tl* the consumer owns a 2008 honda civic. the consumer stated while her son was driving 5 mph, he had hit a curb and both front and rear side passenger air bags deployed. the consumer mentioned that the front passenger seat was not occupied. the consumer stated no warning light was illuminated. no police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the consumer’s residence. the consumer stated before purchasing the vehicle from the dealer woodhouse ford of omaha, inc. (3633 n 72nd st, omaha, ne 68134) they informed her that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown air bags recall at o’daniel honda (123 beverly dr. omaha, ne 68114). the vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. the dealer woodhouse ford and the manufacturer had been informed of the failure however, no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 138,000. *ln*jb *ln *as

Car temperature started to increased rapidly, smoke from engine, revving but not accelerating much and finally it overheated and died. can to find out that the engine block cracked from radiator leak that honda knew about and did not inform me of. maintenance done at dealership regularly and was the only owner of car. because i drive so little miles per year, problem happened just after the extended warranty they had to “resolve” this problem for owners. why wouldn’t they tell me about this problem before they knew about it. had to make too many phone calls to finally have them replace the engine for $3500. it’s unscrupulous for a corporation to know there’s a problem but just extend the warranty and not recall it and then not honor the extended warranty even though it was just outside the time window. very displeased with honda.

My honda civic experienced severe rear tire wear on the inside edges about 10 months after purchase (as a new vehicle). in october 2009, the dealer replaced both rear upper control arms as described in honda service bulletin 08-001, which has since been replaced by sb 13-047 (attached). the arm replacement was intended to return the tire camber angle to zero (see alignment criteria in last page of tsb) so the the wheel would be perpendicular to the road, and no longer cause wear at the inside edges. at a recent inspection, the tires were again found to be worn at the inside edges: there was about 1/4 inch of tread on the outside edge, but the cords were showing on the inside edges. i validated that the dealer had actually installed new control arms (they are marked with a "c" as described in the bulletin). using a level, i determined that the top edge of the wheel was leaning inward about 9/16" inch, so it is apparent that the replacement arms do not correct the camber angle problem. it is true that the tire wear rate has been reduced by the replacement arms. however, since the inside edge wear is not obvious without crawling under the car, this condition could lead to tire failure. i corrected the problem by installing aftermarket control arms that have a length adjustment, which allows the correct camber to be achieved during alignment. as shown on page 1 of the sb, the honda arm has no length adjustment.

2008 honda civic got a cracked engine block 2 weeks after purchasing. found out this was a defect that affected 2006-2009 honda civics. there needs to be a recall on this and not an extended warranty. being that a cracked engine block is a safety issue and this almost caused an accident as there was so much smoke pouring out i could not see in front of me there needs to be an investigation on these engines. i was on a city street when this happened and it is happening over 100000 miles to most people. being that most people drive 8000-10000 miles a year it is happening right after the warranty ends for most. this is not fair to the safety of us all. please recall !!

Paint job peeling

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the temperature gauge reading was abnormally high which indicated that the engine was overheated. the vehicle was taken to an independent manufacturer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the cylinder head had fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving the vehicle, smoke appeared and coolant leaked. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for inspection and found that the engine block failed. the contact stated that the manufacturer provided and extended warranty for the engine block failure. the manufacturer also advised that the contact should have received a letter for the warranted repair, which was for two years. the manufacturer provided case number: 10080302. the vehicle was towed to paragon honda (5702 northern boulevard, woodside, ny 11377, (877) 343-9132) where it was confirmed that the engine block fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,230.

After 120,000 miles i began to smell antifreeze. i took it in to a mechanic who said the engine block was cracked and would need to be replaced. this vehicle has been well maintain and should have last longer. i search the internet and found that tis was a common problem with honda civic from 2006 and 2009 and there was a tsb 10-048 from honda. since i purchased the vehicle second-hand i did not receive the information from honda about the engine defect. they offered a 10-year warrenty but i have exceed this by 15 months.

Well honda had a engine block recall that i wasent aware 10-048 of and now my engine block cracked while my wife was driving it coolant leaked all over the place and now honda says they wont fix the problem because i was over the warranty that i was not aware of when i bought the car .

Third (high) brake light did not function upon annual inspection. appears a soldered connection was defective. ordered a replacement 3rd brake light and it to, new out of the box, also did not work and again had a faulty solder joint at connection to light. seems to be a manufacturing defect.

Known cracked engine block issue by auto maker on some 2006-2009 models

Takata recall i came home from a 200 mile trip & noticed coolant leaking from engine when i got off my car at my house. the engine did not get hot or did the temperature gage move to indicate engine was hot. i have owned my 2008 honda civic since 09/05/2009 & never had any issues. i remembered i had a letter from honda mailed to me about 10 yr extended warranty on the engine of my civic . i did not have any issues with the engine up until july 2018. i was in disbelief that the warranty had already been expired. i was so upset that i always took good care of my car. i changed oil when it was supposed to fluids were never low. i never had any issues until after warranty expired. it was not my fault and there was not anything i could have done to prevent the engine block from cracking since it was a known defect. i took the car to the honda dealership 50 miles away on a flat bed trailer to get it diagnosed. the dealership said warranty expired gave me a bill stating ,short engine block ,radiator assy, thermostat, radiatior hoses, bypass hoses, total cost $7504.99 parts & labor honda would cover portion of the bill. they didnt state what portion of the bill or how much of the bill they would cover. i am outraged that i paid $16,450.00 for a honda civic with a defective engine. honda has known about the defect it has on its engines and sold me a hard working american consumer a defective vehicle. honda should have recalled thier leaking coolant engine product. instead of offering to pay a portion of the bill since it was not my fault . i have been struggling without a vehicle since july 2018 i will never buy a honda again.

My car went from normal temp to extremely overheating in about three minutes of idling. i have had this problem off and on over the last three years, including while driving, and have had to add coolant about five times in the last for years. the mechanic could never find the problem until today. i have to replace the radiator. the engine block recall should be extended, and she definitely included the radiator since father's cherry where the problem starts.

Takata recall prior to recall, car was totaled due to head on collision ~ 02/16/2012 in intersection where larger approaching vehicle turned left at unknown speed into my car. airbag ‘deployed’ such that i sustained two broken ribs ( rt 7,8) and extensive bruising with pieces of parts debris stuck in my clothing. as the car was junked i didn't have the correct vin when the recall notice was published; my local dealer recently provided it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that oil leaked into the coolant and the engine leaked oil. the engine overheated and then leaked coolant from the vents. in addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine block was cracked due to the catalytic converter overheating. the mechanic also stated that the vehicle needed a new water pump, one oil ring, and a plastic hose. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty expired last year. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while the contact was sitting in the vehicle with the window rolled down, he detected an odor of burning antifreeze. the contact exited the vehicle and looked under the hood, but did not see anything. the vehicle was taken to team rossi honda (1517 s delsea dr, vineland, nj 08360, (856) 692-1700) where it was diagnosed that the engine block fractured behind the catalytic convertor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed a puddle of coolant under the engine. the vehicle was towed to lundgren honda (163 washington st, auburn, ma 01501) where it was determined that the engine block was fractured, leaking coolant, and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,039. *pm*jb

At 85,000 miles, my engine blocked cracked in one of the 4 spots identified by honda engineers in their own service bulletin (10-048). my car has been garage-kept and religiously maintained in terms of service. this is a manufacturer's defect. my primary issue (as the original owner) is that i was never notified of this problem.

Cracked engine block during normal driving. leaking coolant. known manufacturer’s defect but outside the extended warranty period.

I am the 2nd owner of my 2008 honda civic currently with 65,000 miles. one day driving out of no where my car begins to heat with no warning no lights nothing. i had pulled over and turns out my engine block has cracked. i reached out to american honda , this is a defect in all of there honda civics from 2006-2009. they did have an extended warranty for 10 years. being the second owner i was never notified, i was only notified of a air bag recall which was fixed. i am only one year over the warranty with only 65,000 miles in which honda refuses to replace.this is a defect on honda’s part which should be corrected.

Found out today that i have a blocked crack in the engine would not start lost coolant

Car has 100,000 miles and is leaking coolant. found out that honda has a recall on this, but the recall expired february of 2018.

Engine block honda civic 2008 147000 miles began leaking coolant after driving on city street

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda civic. while at a stop, the contact's vehicle was struck on the rear passenger side by another vehicle traveling at a high speed. the air bags exploded, but did not inflate and debris came out of the air bags. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a cut to the left arm and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. the vehicle was towed to a private impound lot and deemed destroyed. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. *dt*jb *bf “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

Engine block cracked

2008 honda civic ex starting leaking antifreeze from engine block.son was driving to school and call.told him to pull over .went and got him and car.got car home and seen antifreeze coming from block.found out bad block for that year.was a manufacturing problem with engine block .

On 3/6/19 i was driving home on i-95 north when, without warning, my civic redlined and overheated. i had the car towed to rockingham honda in rockingham, nh and the mechanic, dan, diagnosed my car with a cracked engine block. after some research it was discovered that '06-'09 hondas had faulty engines knowingly installed which resulted in honda of america issuing a warranty extension for 10 years for this cracked engine block error. i purchased this vehicle on 8/14/15 completely unaware of the faulty engine, the extended warranty, or the cost it would be to me. i contacted honda of america on 3/7/19 to inquire about the warranty and the complimentary replacement/repairs for their poor craftsmanship. i was informed that the warranty expired and does not apply to me since i am not the original owner of the car. turns out honda only sent out one notice of the warranty extension and it went to the first owners of the hondas who purchased the cars off a dealership lot. secondhand owners, like me, had no chance of even knowing there was a recall or opportunity to get this "time bomb" of a repair fixed until it's too late. after a month of having no car and communicating with honda of america and the mechanic, rockingham honda quoted the repair to cost $5,600 (which is twice the amount of what kelley blue book values the car to be worth). honda of america said that since i have no record of getting the car serviced at any of their locations that it's "not they're problem" the warranty expired and i had no knowledge of the offer. there are thousands of people who bought '06-'09 used hondas, are driving a with a faulty engine, completely unaware of the danger and damages they are about to incur due to honda's inability to follow up with their product.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while operating the vehicle, the heater stopped working. the vehicle was taken to crown honda (7671 us. 19 north, pinellas park, fa) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was low on coolant. coolant was added to the vehicle, but the failure continued. while changing the oil, the contact discovered that the engine oil was discolored due to coolant leaking into the engine. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine block was faulty and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 103,000.

This vehicle has a demobilizer unit that controls vehicle starting and is connected to keys , when unit goes bad there is no way to start vehicle without it being replaced and reprogrammed by honda , there are unfortunately numerous things that cause this problem including jump starting ir even disconnecting battery , when this happens car is immobilized and stranded with no way to fix , when brought to dealer for this issue we were told part was on nationwide back order , i believe this is a common problem with these cars that they are aware of and do not try to remedy or have parts available , car had to be towed to dealer and is now waiting who knows when for parts not to je back ordered

My car will not open which causes a huge concern because if i go out, then i have to leave a door unlocked because it's not guaranteed that i can get into my car again and people could potientially think that i am trying to break into my own car. when i drive, the locks unlock and lock again while driving. this started getting worse after i got an oil change and as i was in the parking lot pulling out, my car completely died. i could not move it or anything. i drove around the parking lot with it dying and then restarting it. it finally worked and i haven't had a problem with it dying completely but now my locks won't unlock unless it's early in the morning.

Cracked engine block at 107,000 miles. engine drained of coolant, and then overheated on the highway.

Driver seat: broken welds on the bottom right front of the seat due to use of poor material (very thin metal tubes broke). this happened while driving the seat lift system is attached to this tube and the seat pulled to the left abruptly and startles you. this is a safety issue due to that it happens when you are driving it. then after this occurs the seat is no longer fully functional. you have to drive with it all the way down but the seat still moves due to the broken tube. honda should replace this or supply a kit to repair this issue. i have been the only owner of this vehicle.

Once paint was recalled but not for the body of car that is doing the same. paint is peeling on top of car and on both doors. also sun visors were recal yet they are broke again. also car has 11633 miles and i have replaced brakes 3 times.

The tpms ligh does not turn off after checking it. i have 5 recalls for airbag at the passenger seat that i did not know of.

My problem is with my almost 11 year old car. 2008 with only 58,000. miles. i'm a senior with limited income,so i can't afford to have it painted. living here among people in the villages that have ample funds makes me feel like the odd person out of place.anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated. sincerely,[xxx]. not in accident information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc *tr

Engine block crack at 107,980 mile. 3 months out of the extended warrenty. honda took 3 weeks to get back with us. the good will assistance program argreed to pay 50% of the block repair. cost for the block only was $2,200 withe the discount. the repair would have cost close to $6000 for the dealership to fix. just wanted to file a formal complaint. wasn't sure were to do this.

Seeping coolant from the engine ,small crack on motor behind alternator

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. after parking the vehicle overnight, the contact noticed radiator fluid under the hood of the vehicle the following day. the vehicle was taken to a dealer (the honda store, 448 boardman-canfield rd, youngstown, oh 44512, 800-211-9345) where it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that someone would call him back in one to three days. no one called the contact back. the failure mileage was approximately 74,375. *tt updated 12/03/18*jb

This car started leaking coolant on the driveway. one day later my wife drives car and when she returns home steam is coming from engine and a lot more coolant is leaking on driveway. towed it to the dealer. turns out there is a factor defect causing engine block to crack prematurely. luckily engine didn't overheat and lock-up while on the freeway. scary that the symptoms and onset of crack were so sudden. only started dripping on driveway one day previous to near overheat. not sure if my wife or i would have been able to safely get the car to the side of the road if it overheated while driving on the freeway.

Changed the passenger airbags at recommended dealer by honda. they supposedly changed it and should have done the proper checks to make sure all is well but it was obviously not done as the car ended up locking up seatbelts on driver and passenger from a minor pothole that the case manager is calling a collision. i couldnt believe he insisted that this (hitting a pothole and airbags going off) had happened to him already trying to make it seem normal. more importantly, from the codes that the shop informed me of, seat sensor on passenger side was no good and although no one was sitting on it it locked belts and the airbags failed to inflate. they are with my car 60 days and counting.... never honda again.

My paint has been fading for about a year now. every time i bring my car to honda they tell me there is nothing they can do about it. it looks terrible. my car is still in very good condition, but the faded paint all over the body of the car is a complete eye sore. i would like to keep this car for many more years (even when i purchase a new one)i see many many honda civics from 2008 that look the same. i want to buy another honda in the near future, but because of this defect i don't think i can. it is embarrassing for me, and for honda.

The car has a problem with the srs wiring harness that controls airbag deployment and driver and passenger safety. this causes the airbag light to come on and prevents proper deployment. the problem is extremely common in hondas, specifically 8th generation cars. the cause is a poorly made wire that gets caught in the passenger seat track, causing a short in the wire. it can only be repaired properly and safely by removing the entire wiring harness and replacing it. this requires that the carpeting and the dashboard be removed and takes 6-8 hours worth of work, and is replaced with a $200-400 part depending on where you take it. it cannot be fixed easily or affordably by the consumer, and prevents the car from being safe to drive or passing inspections in the state of virginia. the problem may have occurred sooner, as the vehicle was only purchased used a few months ago. it happens in most hondas and is not covered by the manufacturer's 150,000 mile warranty on other parts despite having released a tsb to all dealerships because the problem is so common. it presents a danger to drivers and deserves to have a recall issued.

This vehicle was in an accident in 2008 (car was 3 months old) and written off as totaled by state farm and i never saw it again. so can not very well do the air bag recall. and by the way, the air bags worked perfectly. i walked away and bought another one.

This vehicle was totalled in march 2008 (about 6 weeks old) and was transferred to state farm insurance. it has not been in my possession since then. the car was crushed into the guardrails on an acceleration ramp by a tractor trailer. both sides of the car were damaged bumper to bumper as well as the rear, the left front wheel and right rear wheels were destroyed and ripped from the car. the right rear quarter area of the unibody was crushed. none of the airbags deployed in the accident. i advised honda motor quite some time ago of these facts. please contact state farm about this vehicle's disposition.

Horn randomly going off, while stationary and while driving. its a steady beep as if someone is laying on the horn. this past saturday the horn was going off for hours until i returned home. i had to get in the car and tap the steering well and it stopped. it went off again this morning. a mechanic said that its the airbag pushing pressure on the horn. this has been going on a month or so.

Tsb#10-048 honda civic (2006-2009) engine cylinder block crack. i never received a notice about this tsb. on may 23, 2018, while driving on the highway 78 miles from home, my a/c stopped working and the temp. gauge was up to h. i immediately put the heat on to cool the engine. then i stopped for a half hour to let it cool. after arriving home and upon inspection we noticed that all the coolant was gone. through research, thinking we had a bad water pump, we found a youtube video that talked about the honda 10 yr extended engine warranty. i had the car towed to my nearest honda dealer on 5/26 where they diagnosed the cracked block. according to a parts person at honda this crack doesn't have any physical warning signs until it overheats. . i bought my car may 5, 2008, so i am 21 days out of warranty and the best the dealership will do is cover 75%. so i wonder how long before my warranty was out was it leaking? this is a very known problem that has had 3 updates to the length of warranty since 2009. if i had been sent a mailing as they say they did, i would have had it taken care of. but since it's not classified as a recall i had no warning. once or twice a year i check my vin # for recalls. even today it lists 0.

Air conditioning compressor went at 82,000 miles. the internet says this is a common problem that honda should make good on. it was a $491.31 repair bill for me.

Passenger side sun visor where attached to clamp on to hinge mechanism has come apart. the little teeth that are inside are thin plastic and have broken off. visor can only stay in the straight up and down position, and cannot be used on the side window because it bounces and is unstable. this was not the result of any accident. for some reason it won't let me add the pictures, but i can email them to you if tell me where to send them.

**airbags deployed after driving over pothole** i drive a 2008 honda civic 2dr with 160k miles. on march 15, 2018 i was traveling northbound i-294 when my vehicle collided with a pothole at approx. 65 mph and the driver curtain and driver seat airbag deployed. the impact wasn't hard enough to damage my wheel or body of the car. the pothole should not of interrupted the srs system. this is a result of a defect in honda's air bag/restraint system.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving 65 mph, the driver’s frontal air bag abruptly deployed without warning or an impact. there was no injury. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 0943434. the failure mileage was 90,000.

The car is not shifting good is hicking up today my transmission crashed so i need my car to be fixed is not driverbole

I bought this car used in july 2018. shortly after that the car ran hot. i took it to the mechanic and was told that the engine block had a crack and had to be replaced. i replaced the motor causing me $4257 dollars. the owner of bob morton garage told that she had been told by the honda's representative that there had been a problem with the engines on the honda civic cars and for me to check it out. i was still having problems with the car spurting forward without warning, so they suggested that i take it to the dealership which i did. it was the idler causing problems. i asked one of the employee handling my car that morning if there had been any recalls or problems with the honda civic cars and i was told no. then i went on the internet and found that there had been multiple complaints about the engine block cracking and having to be replaced. since i have had to replace the engine, i need to know what to do now in terms of reimbursement.

Honda needs to be very considerate and make some type of exception towards what peope go through when they sell car that have a problem. i bought my car back in october of last year and i have had some issue every since. back in feburwry of this i noticed that i was driving and my car started smoking i let it cool down and my car began to lose power. i took it to a shop who initially diagonosed it as a blown head gasket they told me it woul be $1500 to fix. i took it a honda repiar shop who did several test and came to the final conclusion that block is leaking. i always thought that honda was supposed to be the most relaible car. please try to make some type of exception this is ridiculious.

My used 2008 honda civic was overheating and i dropped it off at my garage for evaluation. on 2/14/2019, my mechanic informed me that my engine block was cracked and was under warranty. i contacted north american honda, inc. and requested they replace the engine under warranty. they refused as the car was totaled and salvaged. i had never been notified about the problems with 2006-2009 civic engines and the warranty. had i been notified by honda, when my car was totaled in 2014 because of a severe hail storm, i would have accepted the $10,000 from the insurance company and bought a replacement car. since my car in 2014 was six years old, i thought that all warranties had expired long ago and salvaging the car appeared to be a good deal. i got $10k and had a mechanically and operationally sound vehicle with low mileage. research has since shown that hundreds of civic owners were not notified and honda routinely strictly enforces the warranty. for four years honda was selling a defective car and doing everything possible to hide from the public. many owners recounted the car just shutting down on them. i often drove in 70mph speed limit zones on the pa turnpike in heavy commuter traffic. had my engine shut down suddenly there was significant possibility that i would have been killed in the subsequent accident. this was obviously a serious safety issue. i cannot understand why nhtsa did not force honda to issue a provisional recall. also, honda should have issued an unlimited warranty instead of restricting the warranty to 10 years from date of purchase. it appears to be a case of unfair and deceptive business practice at best and outright fraud at the worst.

While driving down the road smoke began coming from underneath the hood and i noticed the car was starting to overheat. i pulled over into a local bank parking lot and opened the hood to inspect the problem and it was a crack in the engine block that the coolant was seeping out of. tsb 10-048

Was the proud owner of a honda civic(2008) until recently. in january 2019, my honda unexpectedly started overheating when i was waiting in line in mcdonalds. the overheating occured very fast and i i quickly pulled over and towed the vehicle to nearest honda dealer (honda of nanuet). i learned the next day that the car had suffered a engine coolant leak which had the made the vehicle inoperable. i found out that this was a manufacturing defect in the engine block (https://honda.oemdtc.com/340/warranty-extension-engine-block-2006-2009-honda-civic) which is a known defect on 2006-2009 honda civics. my cars situation is sad because it is over the 10 year warranty but has very low miles on it for a car of its age. you can see many engine block failures like this for 2006-2009 honda cars at https://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2006/engine/cracked_engine_block.shtml currently anybody having this defect could have their engine overheat, stall very quickly and honda is not refunding or acknowledging this is a serious issue and refunding owners for the cost of the car. i ask that honda issue a recall instead of a warranty extension for this serious issue considering that this would make the engine inoperable and overheat very quickly with this issue.

As i was driving my car, my heater had gone cold and my temprature gauge shot into the red and steam began to come up from under my hood, i immediately pulled over to lift my hood and steam comes rolling out. i had thought for weeks it was a water pump or line issue and tried fixing it but nothing helped, a mechanic shop finally told me it was a crack in my block. i done research and found out its been a huge issue with this model car. the issue of losing coolant and problems with overheating began in january of 2018.

My 2008 honda civic just started leaking coolant recently. it only had 70000 miles on it.. i was at a dealer 2 weeks prior to change brakes and i even had them do an inspection but they didn't find anything suspicious!! weird!! because later the coolant was leaking, my car started overheating, really bad. turns out i was all out off antifreeze and coolant. the car started overheating.i took it to the honda dealer on northern blvd, ny and they said the block engine is cracked and i asked about the 10 years extended warranty and the nasty sales guy i was talking to was very aggressive and asked to change different agent..and i waited 15 minutes and another guy came and explained that the extended warranty on my car expired 4 weeks ago and i'm only allowed to have an engine replaced but i still have to pay for the labor 13 hours labor..at total price of 1800$ ... since and, honestly, if i had been aware of this issue i would have looked at other vehicles...i'm sure there is a class action lawsuit about the engine block cracking in honda civic 2008..this is crazy ....i thought honda were supposed to be reliable!

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My car is a 2008 honda civic lx model. on march, 15 2018 while i was driving on the highway, the car stopped running and smoke came out of the hood suddenly. no warning lights came on the dashboard till the last moment. fortunately i managed to pull over the car to a safe place immediately beside the highway otherwise i would have been in a fatal situation. i had the car towed to my mechanic where they performed the diagnosis to find the root cause of the problem. they identified that there was crack in the engine block which has caused the coolant to leak from the engine and hence overheating of the engine has happened and made it to malfunction. they told me that the whole engine has to be replaced (used one) and few other parts as well (like spark plug etc.) to make the car running again which would cost me around $2500. it was devastating to hear this. my mechanic told me that most of the 2006 to 2009 civics had this engine crack issue and honda is also aware of this. despite this honda has not called for the recall of such those engines and just did a warranty extension. tsb 10-048 was issued for this. but still a lot of 2006-2009 honda civics are facing this issue even at very low miles like mine. mine has 166,000 miles. i checked with the service consultant if this would be covered under the extended warranty. she did a vin inquiry and said that may car is still in warranty (the original purchase date of the car was 20-april- 2008 and this incident happened to me on -15 march-2018). this is a big blow to me. i raised this concern with honda corporate and they filed a case.with number 07506763 with couple of days later (on 09/07/2017) the case manager probably will call me on monday march 18, 2018.

Engine block crack leaking antifreeze and car won't go over 5 mph

I bought a set of four(4) dextero dtr1 205/55/r16 tires in february 2017. within a year 3 of the 4 tires had rot on the inside wall, which was not visible, and the tire blew up while driving it. while researching this problem i learned that other dextero dtr1 model tires have been found to have the exact same defect my tires had, but because my tire is a different size tire it is not part of the recall. since my tires have the same defects that the other tires did, and because it has been determined that this defect can kill people, i believe that this recall should cover these same tires and the manufacturer should in good faith replace these tires with some that won't put my life at risk.

Technical service bulletin 10-048, i recently purchased the car, failed my motor vehicle inspection due to gasket issues. i found out the same day that there was a recall on the 2008 honda civic engines after getting my airbags fixed (due to a recall @honda). i brought the car back to honda today to find out if my car qualifies for the engine block recall, even if i just bought the car. i am waiting for a response from their corporate office about this matter, especially since this is a safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly, the engine would overheat, and antifreeze and oil leaked from the engine. the vehicle was taken to route 22 honda (1480 n. broad st., hillside, nj) where it was diagnosed that the engine head gasket valve cover was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 207,000.

Vehicle has a cracked engine block due to a porosity issue as a result of poor manufacturing and qa practices.

Engine block cracked and leaking antifreeze. just past warranty by 3 weeks. known default but honda won’t cover it.

Water leaking at side panel at air bag on passenger side. according to honda no recall. however while researching it appears a ton of complaints. the dripping of water was noticed during heavy rainfall.

My engine block cracked while i was driving on the interstate, causing billows of steam to erupt from under my hood, partially blocking my vision while driving, the engine now leaks coolant and needs to be constantly refilled to keep the vehicle operable. engine blocks don't just crack. honda knows this is an issue with their vehicles, but they want me to pay more than $7000 to repair the engine! this is unacceptable. a cracked engine block does not fall under regular maintenance or wear and tear, not at any mileage, and especially not at 130,000. i want to reiterate that the engine block was the initial point of failure, as confirmed by both honda and the dealership i took it to (hendrick honda, charleston sc) and that the engine got so hot that it burned and melted the dipstick/top of the engine

Catastrophic manufacturing engine block failure, as set forth in honda tsb 10-048 & 08-044, which resulted in the sudden and immediate expulsion of all coolant from the vehicle rendering the vehicle inoperable. please note that in its' technical service bulletins, honda describes the manufacturing defect as "the engine (cylinder) block may leak coolant" . however, it is not a slow leak, because the engine coolant system is under pressure, while you are driving, when the engine block cracks all the coolant is sudden expelled from the system forcing a motorist to immediately pull over. because you cannot keep driving with no coolant in the vehicle, it is an extremely dangerous manufacturing defect that forces a driver to take evasive action to safely stop the car. it's no different than if a car suddenly lost all its' oil or its' brakes because all these events force you to immediately and unexpectedly stop driving, which is dangerous to you, your passengers, and to other drivers on the road.

I have a 2008 honda civic with 50500 miles. i bought used a year and two mins ago. i bought it off someone i knew that had full maintence records. about a month ago i started having temperature issues with it slowly leaking cooloant. i took it to a trusted mechanic and he said i had crack in my engine block. i called honda and that i was outside of the ten year warranty extension. they have a known defective issue with there engine block and they said i would have to pay 4000 to replace the engine. i found this ridiculous that a car with 50000 has a cracked engine block. i bought a honda because they are supposed to be reliable. never again

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. the contact stated that the vehicle was then shifted into park and the engine began to rev. the vehicle was taken to o'malley honda (3405 stewart ave, wausau, wi 54401 (715) 842-2131) but a diagnostic test was not completed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 143,000. *tr

Noise from engine when stationary or parked. in 2010, serpentine belt tensioner and pivot bolt replaced noise went away but dealer did not know how long would last. now, same noise is returning which can only be tensioner and pivot bolt again. very distinct noise for this problem.

I purchased a 2008 honda civic in may of 2018. i brought it to a mechanic to make sure the car was in good enough shape to get me from massachusetts to montana as i had just graduated college and was moving for my first job. i was four hours into my trek when my car broke down leaving my mother and i completely stranded in the middle of nowhere in new york. we had to get the car towed and found out 3 days later it was a crack in the engine block (a very common problem in these honda civics). the reason the engine block cracked was because honda used a cheaper metal. the dealership told us it would cost around $6,000 because the 10 year warranty ended. my mother and i were stranded for 4 days while we waited this out. i am thankful everyday this didn't occur in the mid-west of the country where there is no cell service as we would have been stranded with no food or water and no way to contact anyone. honda put all of us honda civic owners in danger and they need to fix there mistake. honda is putting anyone who buys an older car in danger.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine block was damaged. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (north city honda, 6600 n western ave, chicago, il 60645, (773) 274-7777) where the diagnosis was confirmed. the dealer informed the contact that there were only 20 more days to have the engine block covered under a warranty. the dealer later informed the contact that the vin was removed from the warranty list and the repairs were no longer covered. the manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Despite meticulous maintenance on the vehicle, the engine block cracked 13 months out of honda's twice-extended warranty for the issue. the engine began to overheat and coolant was seeping from the front of the engine block. i never received any notification from honda in regards to the issue as they claim i would have in their technical service bulletin 10-048. honda will not offer any kind of discount on the repair of the block either.

My engine overheated due to a crack in the engine block. this is a common problem with these hondas, it is what i heard. anyway, this almost caused me an accident since i was driving at 65mph, and the engine suddenly stopped. honda does not want to honor this repair because they said that the vehicle is out of warranty. but a crack in the engine is something that you should not worry as a wear of the vehicle, this is definitely a manufacture defect.

My daughter was driving and car shut off, had the car towed to firestone and they told me the car overheated and cracked the block. i found out there was a "service bulletin extending the warranty to 10 years. honda says it is related to a defect in the engine but will only cover 25% of the cost cause its out of warranty because they go by the delivery date, not the purchase date which the service bulletin states. honda does not notify customers who are thinking about buying these cars are aware that there may be an issues.

Engine block cracked, needs short block

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving approximately 37 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage, but the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer (ed morris honda, 3790 west blue heron blvd, riviera beach, fl) was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 115,000.

The horn beeps (like that of an alarm) as soon as i start the car until i turn it off. the honda dealership needs more than $135.00 just to open the hood. nobody else will touch it. i had the horn disconnected and now have nothing!

Engine block coolant leak i bought this 2008 honda civic in winchester va on 1/13/2018 fro s&w auto1908 valley ave winchester va on valley ave. they stated it had a new engine that it had been replaced by honda due to block being replaced in 2006 to 2008 because the developed a coolant leak. on 1/16/2018 after buying it check engine light came on and gauage for hot/cold went to hot. took it back to s&w after calling as they instructed me to. they stated was a loose wire and that should take care of it and not to worry if that hot/cold thing should hot again. however it happened again on july 8 2018 and my car would not start. took it to garage and found out had leak and needed water pump replaced. however mechanic called and that was fixed but come to find out engine block had a leak/cracked and you can see from top water pooling. took back to s&w auto and they said yes it is cracked and i would need to take to miller honda 3985 valley pike winchester va miller honda winchester va. i did this am 7/20/2018 at 7:00 am and they wanted to charge me $110 to look at it. i work two jobs and don't have this kind or money to fix a problem that was to be fixed and was told was a new engine that honda replaced. miller honda jeff called at 9:02 am 7/20/2018 and was very rude. i want this issue resolved immediately and it should not cost me to have it looked at once again.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda civic. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. the vehicle flipped over a couple of times. there were no warning indicators illuminated. all the air bags deployed except for the driver side air bag. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Extreme coolant leak resulting in engine overheating. due to known common defect of crack in engine block. this vehicle is under 100,000 miles. 8 months over warranty extension and honda will not repair. this should be a recall.

Car was found to have a cracked engine block which was part of a very quite recall not advertised. never received any infomation on the recall. luckily i was in a parking lot (in motion) when the car just died.

Engine block crack, manufacture defect, dont want to repair it cause out of warranty, coolant leak and over heating...

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v545000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (dch honda of nanuet, 10 ny-304, nanuet, ny 10954, (845) 367-4380) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. upon arrival, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. the dealer informed her that the parts would be available in approximately two weeks from the date of order. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I have had to have the sun visor/airbags on my 2008 honda civic replaced 3 times because something keeps popping in them. honda replaced the first 3 times under warranty. the fourth time it popped, honda said that they were out of warranty and they would not replace them for free. i feel honda should still be responsible for the replacements, as they keep replacing the sun visors with the same old crappy ones that break within 2 years. hopefully, we can get honda to take the responsibility for knowingly replacing the parts, with parts they know are defective.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact noticed premature rust near the areas of the hood, roof, driver side door, exterior rearview mirrors, the front passenger side fender by the headlight, and all across the trunk. in addition, there was extensive paint peeling and cracking. the dealer (randy kuehl honda cars, 4425 center point rd ne, cedar rapids, ia 52402, (319) 393-5700) was notified and stated that they would send pictures to the manufacturer. the contact had not heard back from the dealer. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Incident occurred 11-dec 2017 commuting into work at around 6:45 am on the highway going about 60 mph. clear skies, 42°, no trucks nearby, moderate car traffic. sunroof shattered. the sunroof was closed, the sunroof cover was open. there is no evidence of being hit with an object. the cracks are not radiating from a single point, but are random. glass is bowing outwards, although not yet completely breached as of 8 am. structural integrity is completely compromised though, only a matter of time before the sunroof completely collapses on itself.

Takata recall- my honda was totaled and my airbags never deployed.

Takata recall i received a post card indicating that i should file a complaint even if the airbag did not inflate. i cannot enter a date as described in this document for lack of a better date i am including the date i am filing out this form.

I bought this car used six days after i bought it and a free started leaking out took it to honda and i find that it is a cracked engine block which they have extended an eight year warranty to 10 years unfortunately i bought this in november and the original purchase date was october so it’s one month out of warranty and i’m out $3500. honda says even if it was one day out they would not fix it when it is a manufacture defect of cheap metal and they know of this problem

Engine developed a crack in the side and a coolant leak. this is a known defect and honda has a warranty campaign but won't replace my engine due to a salvage title because of a theft recovery, not an engine rebuild or engine damage. the car only has 42000 miles. the replacement has been quoted at about $4400. the technical service bulletin is 10-048 and i think honda is just avoiding responsibility to replace the engine due to the salvage title technicality. i will never buy another honda and i own three now. i will tell everyone i know about the risks of poor quality engineering and unacceptable customer service that honda has displayed in this circumstance. there needs to be a class action lawsuit.

Takata recall i was driving at about 15 to 20 miles an hour in a empty parking lot an went over a parking curb. the drivers side airbag opened up and hit my chest causing minor powder burns to my right arm and a small cut. the car had no damage and came to imediate stop before another curb in the lot.

This is the third time my passenger side motor mount has completely broken off!!

This is the last amount due this month for my vehicle and it was diagnosed with the engine cracked and leaking fluids. i was told all honda models during the years of 2005-09 are effected by engine cracked. so i have a paid off car which i am unable to utilize and all engines are effected by it, if i do get another engine new or used.

Takata recall per website

2008 honda civic coupe. consumer writes in regards to paint peeling off on roof of vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle did not begin to peel until after to recall expired. updated 10/23/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated on and off for approximately two weeks before it became permanently illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the david mcdavid honda of frisco dealer located at 1601 dallas pkwy, frisco, tx 75034 where it was diagnosed that the floor wire harness failed and needed replacement. the contact also stated that the passenger side air bag inflator was replaced by the same dealer per a manufacturer recall one year ago. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 151,820.

2 things: 1) the passenger side visor broke for no reason. it now hangs in the way of my vision. it doesn't stay up. it is a hazard. i can't have a passenger sit there because it completely obstructs their view. 2) the paint is damaged. server all spots are "worn out".

The hood was repainted during a recall a year after purchase. last year, we saw cloudy white patches on the trunk and the paint/coating coming off (the car is black). now there are large white patches on the trunk, hood, and there is paint peeling under one of the doors. it is spreading quickly across each area.

My 2008 honda civic currently has 107,460 +/- miles on it and the engine block has cracked. the car was diagnosed by my mechanic. i then did some research and found this to be a common problem. nhtsa ref# 10030876, tsb ref#sb-08-044 and service bulletin 10-048. honda put a 10 yr extended warranty on the engines from the original date of purchase. my car was originally purchased on 09/27/2007. my car broke down on 10/02/2017, 5 days past the warranty period. honda has refused to replace my engine block, giving no grace period on this warranty. this is a known problem and my car only has 107,xxx miles which is not a lot by today's standards.i believe this should be a recall item and furthermore honda should have put a mileage amount on the warranty as well.

Defective engine mount causing loud vibration when starting car in cold temperatures. 57k miles, no abnormal use. in searching the internet, this seems to be a common problem for honda civics in the mid-late 2000s, likely manufacturing/design problem.

My son was driving my car and crashed. the air bags didn't work on the time of the accident

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contacted stated that the transmission would pop out of third gear intermittently and without warning while driving. the contact also noticed an abnormal grinding sound while the vehicle was in third gear. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (lamacchia honda, 932 w genesee st., syracuse, ny, 13204), but they were unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. there were times that the contact called and went to the dealer for regular maintenance, but no assistance was offered. the manufacturer was not contacted. over time, the popping noise worsened and the vehicle was currently unable to move. the failure mileage was approximately 17.

Engine seems to be leaking radiator fluid from the engine block due to poor craftsmanship / materials. this is a critical safety concern that could potentially cause the engine to have a catastrophic failure while under power. honda currently has a service bulletin on this 10-048. however, it does not cover all vehicles. in my case, i have a vehicle that has salvaged title due to damage in rear right quarter panel. nothing to do with the engine. when i took the vehicle in to be checked, the honda dealer did state that this vehicle has the exact problem as 10-048, but would not honor the warranty due to it's salvage title. this should be a recall item due to the high risk potential of a deadly accident. this should be reviewed by nhtsa and escalated as a recall item.

While driving on the highway the car stopped in the middle of the highway all lights on dashboard turned on. called 911 for assistance since couldn't exit the vehicle. car was towed to a repair shop near where the incident occurred. shop diagnosed that the engine seized due to engine overheating. after i found out that the engine overheated and seized i took my car to honda for diagnosis because sometime after i bought this vehicle, i was notified by honda that the engine may experience coolant seepage that can result in engine overheating, thus american honda extended the warranty of the engine to 10 years from original date of purchase with no mileage limit. my car was only 9 years old with only 64,000 miles on the odometer. honda service acknowledged the engine overheated due to coolant seepage but unfortunately they refused to honor the extended warranty they offered originally. very disappointed with honda for not recalling these engines from the very beginning, instead of putting their customers in danger of very serious situations such as the one i described.

Motor mount failure. causing excessive vibration and affecting handling of vehicle

Contacted sussman honda dealer by phone regarding remedying passenger frontal airbag recall. was told i would need to email. sent email on 08/01/2016. no reply. emailed again on 09/23/16, no reply. called dealer and after a bit of "phone tag" and the service department struggling to find my vin, info, etc. i was told the parts were already on order and i would be contacted when they were in. it is now a full year later, and i have not heard anything. my vehicle is still under recall and the issue has not been repaired.

I purchased a 2008 honda civic ex in 2009. a few years after purchase the drivers side sun visor broke at the seams. it was replaced under warranty. several years ago the same visor broke in the same spot. the dealer sold/installed a new one but i had to pay for it as honda would only cover it once. today the visor is breaking again in the same spot and in a new area. i feel pretty sure if i take it in i will be told it will not be covered under warranty. i have owned 4 civic ex's and none have had this problem just the 08' a google search shows they have had defects with this sun visor and settle and out of court settlement to replace but not assume responsibility for the problem. in my opinion it is a safety issue as without a sun visor vision is obstructed for the driver.

Speed limit was 25 and was going 80, ran over a stop sign and nearly did it twice with children in the back seat

I received a safety recall nhtsa recall 16v-346 on saturday 7-23-2016, passenger frontal air bag, metal fragment could pass airbag cushion. today 7/25/2016 the honda dealer and honda automobile customer service does not and will not offer a rental car for this recall, they state no one should sit in the passenger seat. customer service stated it will late summer early fall before the parts will be in. if an accident would occur and the bag deployed the driver (me) would not be in a safe environment. honda does not seemed to be concerned about the customers safety or convenience.

Takata inflators: the following is concerning my 2008 honda civic and honda's failure in their recall campaign: 23 may 2016: honda issues recall concerning vehicles in my model year and suggest i check my vin against their database of recalled vehicles to see if my specific vehicle is affected. 27 may 2016: i contact honda with vin to see if my vehicle is affected. i am told that it is not. 27 july 2016: receive letter in mail saying a recall was issued on my vehicle on 23 may. 28 july 2016: i contact honda again and they confirm that there is a recall on my vehicle. i was told that their system had not updated the new information when i called 4 days after the recall was issued. in the days immediately following a recall issue is most likely when consumers are to check to see if their product is affected. if databases are not updated to reflect current information, many consumers, like myself, may have been driving around for the past two months with dangerous air bags even though they did their do diligence to research their vehicles. honda's suggestion to check your vin against their recall database was an insufficient solution to the airbag issue. honda's failure to update recall databases (until sometime after 27 may 2016) following the issue of their recall on 23 may 2016 was dangerously negligent.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. i have to wait on parts to be available. in the meantime i must drive my car and i am taking a chance of having metal pieces fly in my face even as the driver. we drove cars without airbags long ago-i should have the choice at least of dismantling the airbags until they can be fixed. this is crap!

Driver side and passenger side visor failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while the contact's vehicle was idling at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the front end. the frontal air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and repaired for the body damage. the srs warning indicator illuminated after the repairs were performed. the independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. the dealer wanted to charge the contact for the diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the contact called two dealers who were unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact mentioned that the dmv prohibited the renewal of the driver's license due to the takata recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

My honda was parked in the garage when i tried to start it the key would no longer go into the ignition. had to have it towed to dealer where it was diagnosed as a defective ignition switch. had it replaced and now the remote key won't work on the doors.

Sheet metal beneath the rear window split open the entire width of the glass resulting in water leaking into the car.

The engine mounts that prevent major movement of the engine were cracked and had to be replaced. the vehicle would run heavy in extremely cold temperatures, but became more common place in less extreme but still cooler temperatures. the mounts were replaced under warranty, but i suspect at least one may still be cracked or bad. a separate mechanic from the dealership said the engine literally could be moved by pushing on it before the bushing/mounts were fixed.

One of the control arms, i believe it is called, went bad and cracked. the front ones went bad and had to be replaced, but were under warranty. these would be the arms that connect and hold the tires/brakes but not the suspension. i may have referred to them wrong, but they went bad nonetheless.

Transmission has to be completely rebuilt after 105000 miles approximately; mechanic told me he could estimate how much longer i have if it was something that he saw more often, but this isn't something he sees often. the vehicle would run heavy, and i was told an engine mount was bad and was subsequently replaced under warranty. there is still a tendency for the car to vibrate and shake as i drive between 17-30 mph, and attribute this to the issue of the transmission. the vehicle also does not shift well, and clicks on certain shifting points. dealership stated the car is outside of the powertrain warranty, even though this issues started prior to the end of that warranty.

Paint issues - the front hood of the car, front fender, and front side fenders had to be repainted due to faulty clear coat issues. the roof has the same issue, but is outside of the warranty repair window, even though the issue is with their clear coat and not my vehicle; my vehicle is well maintained and well cared for including washing and polishing. pictures of the roof are provided with no filter or alterations to the photos; the trunk has (knock on wood) yet to show any of these issues, but was also part of this same failure. i do not have any pictures of the hood, front/side fenders as those were repaired under warranty.

Takata recall - i searched my vin number to determine any potential recalls on my vehicle to find that mine is included on the airbag recall. i called my local dealership, and they informed me that they would order the part and it would take roughly a week to ship in; it would take about 45 minutes to fix once the part was in. i was utterly shocked that she wasn't surprised or even wanting to verify any information on my vehicle. i never received any notice as to the issue on my vehicle, and only found out from being proactive. this recall has been out since may of 2016, and its july and i still have yet to receive any information from honda? this seems like gross negligence should something have happened if i was in an accident; i wouldn't have known that my passenger and possibly myself could be killed due to metal fragments being released when the airbag ruptures. is it not required that this information be made aware to the owners of the vehicles by the manufacturers? why did i have to go out of my way to find out that there is a problem that is of their doing? where are the repercussions against the company for failing to be proactive? i have other issues with my vehicle that i will file under other reports. honda isn't getting off clean anymore, not when they're quality has dropped and negatively impacted the safety of others.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall - heard the airbag might be on recall about a month ago. daughter drives this car to college. looked up civic online and it met the recall for takata airbag. took to dealership but they said they have no part for replacement until fall. this is unacceptable. our 4 seat car is now a 'limo' as no one can sit in the front passenger seat. also my daughter must return to college without the repair completed as the parts are not expected until after she must return. her college is over 6 hours away. this is beyond inconvenient. and very unsafe. you need to supply the repair much sooner.

There was a class-action suit regarding the honda civic 2008's sun visors. i received notice of this some time ago. as i had been parking in a garage for most of the time, my visors were fine. since i switched jobs, and now park outdoors during the days, my right, passenger side visor has broken as the suit described. this happened, however, after the deadline for the settlement of the suit. i am now missing my passenger side visor and i expect the driver side to fail at any moment. it can fall while i'm driving, which is disconcerting.

Driver's side sun-visor split at the rear edge while driving. this limited the motion of the visor causing it to be flipped down while driving obscuring the view of the road for the driver. this caused driver distraction.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 09/22/16*lj

Tamara recall - getting the run a round on getting the replacement of the airbags. first, was never notified, now they are telling us that only the passenger airbag is affect and that seems very strange that it would have different materials than the driver airbag. very unhappy at the way honda is handling this. telling us that it takes 60 to 90 days to get the parts that seems extreme. the whole situation seems like a cover up with the public be put in danger.

The paint on the roof of the car has several baseball size white spots that look like clear coat is coming off.

For the past two years, the paint on my car's front fenders, hood and roof has slowly begun to fade and peel. i now have 1/2 a dozen fairly large areas on my car where the paint has completely faded away.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving 60 mph, the visor on the driver's side became detached. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Honda has issues a technical service bulletin 10-048 and 08-044 that the engine block overheats and causing engine to crack. i am 3rd owner over the car and bought the car with a salvaged title ( because it was stolen) with 48,000 mile on it. i have since put 54,000 mile on it since i purchased it and am experiencing misfire and cracking of engine block. i called honda and they are denying my claim for them to fix the issue because my car has salvaged title even though my car was never in a accident. i do not think this is right that they acknowledge this is a problem and only offer warranty extension to original owner to fix the problem, but everyone else who may have salvage title for one reason or another are not covered, even though its honda's fault for not using good casting for the engine block. i would like to try and get honda to announce a recall so that everyone who has same problem can get their car fixed. i have taken very good care of my car since i have had it with regular maintenance intervals and would hate to lose my trust in honda motors because of this. i just want honda to do the right thing and exchange my faulty block, i would even be happy with paying 50% of costs or they provide part and i will pay for labor.

Honda has issues a technical service bulletin 10-048 and 08-044 that the engine block overheats and causing engine to crack. i am 3rd owner over the car and bought the car with a salvaged title ( because it was stolen) with 48,000 mile on it. i have since put 54,000 mile on it since i purchased it and am experiencing misfire and cracking of engine block. i called honda and they are denying my claim for them to fix the issue because my car has salvaged title even though my car was never in a accident. i do not think this is right that they acknowledge this is a problem and only offer warranty extension to original owner to fix the problem, but everyone else who may have salvage title for one reason or another are not covered, even though its honda's fault for not using good casting for the engine block. i would like to try and get honda to announce a recall so that everyone who has same problem can get their car fixed. i have taken very good care of my car since i have had it with regular maintenance intervals and would hate to lose my trust in honda motors because of this. i just want honda to do the right thing and exchange my faulty block, i would even be happy with paying 50% of costs or they provide part and i will pay for labor.

Addendum: reference odi number: 10748966. as of 6/19/2016 my honda civic has a recall for the passenger side airbag (vin verified). i am not suppose to let anyone sit in the passenger seat until a honda dealer fixes it. so now i have no airbag and no seat belt on the driver's side (because it deployed without any reason)...i also have a loaded time bomb on the passenger side that honda wants to fix...but still no recall on the driver's airbag because honda doesn't think it needs to be recalled. why isn't the nhtsa making honda recall 2008 honda civics for the driver side airbag? does someone have to die first? my god, the driver side airbag is ticking time bomb! vr

I purchased a 2008 honda civic ex coupe used. it was only a few years old. i read a lot of the complaints on this site about other 2008 hondas. i didn't see any complaints about brake lights. ever since i bought my honda, i noticed the the 3rd brake light has never worked. that's the light in the middle of the back window, which is a led brake light. even though i bought the car used, it was only a few years old when i bought it, and supposedly, led lights last longer than the traditional brake lights. the only reason i'm complaining about this is that this light costs about $150 for the light itself, and another $150 to install it. it's not an extreme safety issue, like the airbags and other issues described on this site, but it is a safety issue in the sense that the driver behind me will be expecting to see that 3rd brake light when braking. have other people been having this issue? maybe it's only this vehicle...

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the coating on the front windshield created a glare on the window during night when the headlights of other vehicles reflected off the windshield. the contact stated the failure made it difficult to see and drive the vehicle. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the contact took the vehicle to a body shop that specified in the windows on the vehicle and they informed the contact that the windshield had to be replaced. the windshield was not replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. updated 07/12/16*lj

The visors broke in july 2015 and cracked; they cannot be used. i was able to return the driver side visor to the upright position; however, the passenger visor does not return to the upright position and often is bothersome to passengers. when honda was contacted in october 2015 i was informed that i had received a recall notice in may 2011. i did not purchase the car until october of that year. i was also informed that the time period in which to respond to the recall for repair had concluded and that i could pay to have the visors repaired. they cost over $50 each. therefore, i have not repaired the visors. the mileage is approximate. the initial incident occurred in a parking lot.

I purchased the vehicle used from a reputable dealer in 2011. within the first 30 days i experienced brake failure and a grinding sound when braking. the dealer was unable to identify the problem. i sent a formal complaint to the honda ceo and subsequently the car was inspected at a local dealership. brakes slip when riding on rough surfaces or making a sharp turn on a steep incline. the car was inspected on two separate occasions and the problem could not be replicated; however, the brake problem persists. once i almost hit another vehicle on a highway when the car in front of me suddenly stopped; i also failed to stop at a stop sign and rolled into the intersection. fortunately no other vehicles were on the road. if the brakes are hit twice (like double clutching) they do engage. the complaint to honda failed to produce a positive result. the problem initially began in october 2011 and continues to occur intermittently.

Premature tire wear. since 2008 when i bought this car, i have put on five sets of four tires for a car that now has 140000. each set was from name brand tire companies like michelin, bridgestone, etc. in addition, each set's mileage warranty ranging from 50000 to 80000 miles. at 140000 miles with five top rated tire sets, i have not reason to believe that it is tire company. instead, it clearly looks like honda's design fault. even multiple mechanics have pointed out the same to me. i also have additional vehicles in the house hold that i drive and i don't have the similar issue with them. so that eliminates driver and driving condition as an excuse that honda may like to hide behind.

"burning oil" we purchased the car at thurston auto in ukiah ca. it has burned excessive oil from day one. it burns 1 quart every thousand miles. honda told me that is common for high performance engines. thurston conducted their own test and did find the engine was burning 1 quart every thousand miles. they said the would put a new engine in but i would have to pay half. this was my daughters first car purchase and feels she was taken advantage of. she went on her own to purchase the car. please let me know if there is anything that can be done. she has been trying for years to save the money for a new engine.

Paint on my navy blue civic is deteriorating on the trunk, hood and roof. also my passenger sun visor is broke. it looks like it melted and cracked for no apparent reason. there have been many complaints about paint peeling and chipping . you would think that honda would take responsibility for the problem.

Takata recall the air bag cause me facial injurys in a car accident and body injurys.

On doors the clear coat is chipping off and cloudy. color is galaxy grey metallic (nh-701m-4)

I noticed paint was really deteriorating on my wife's civic on top hood and trunk. i started a web search only to find that there has been a known problem for years. i found out that there was a honda campaign to correct the issue but it expired last year. i contacted local dealership and told there was nothing they could do. they did take pictures to hold for record. i escalated to honda america customer service who gave me file # 4452996 to have the issue reviewed. the customer service was horrible. many phone calls directly to voicemail without response for days. i was told by ron l. to go ahead and schedule the service with local dealership. i said, "does this mean the paint job will be covered, and he said either part or all should be covered. before i get a chance to schedule an appointment, another cs agent, tony called and left me a message stating that i should call him right away regarding my file number. 2nd agent alled me and stated that his field representative would be at the local dealership to look at the pictures and make a decision. i receive a call from tony yesterday telling me the claim had been denied. i asked him why and he told me he had no information on why it was rejected and to get in contact with the local honda dealership service manager for more information. the paint is deteriorating exactly how those covered by the campaign were deteriorating. i can send pictures if helpful.

Clear coat & paint still fading after it was repainted by cleobay honda in 2014. side airbag warning light is on most of the time for no reason. sun visor's where replaced twice last in 2014 and are broken again. they will not stay up or down.

I've had to replace the tires on my honda civic prematurely because of "flat spots" that would appear and lead to extreme noise inside the cabin while driving. i've researched and asked the tire stores and they bascially stated that they see this a lot in the 2008 civics. if i didn't rotate the tires every couple of thousand miles this would happen over and over. after replacing all four tires recently the noise this time did not go away, in fact it was even louder than in the past. i brought it to the dealership and they told me that it's the rear wheel bearings. this car has 83,000 miles on it! i looked up wheel bearing replacement and it seems there was a factor recall for this problem for 2006-2007 models, but not the 2008. it also mentioned that the wheel bearing problem in the 06-07 models lead early tire wear and to the noise problems i experienced as well. i'm sure now that the bearings where probably the major problem from the beginning and should have been repaced thousands of miles ago. again, this car only has 83,000 miles on it. i'm not sure with my 2008 civic differs from the 06-07 models and why honda will pay for the replacement of those years but not mine? i've had a lot of issues with this car, which i was told was suppose to be very reliable. i will not be purchasing a honda again in the near future.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that there was a grinding noise upon shifting gears and progressed when downshifting. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the third gear synchronizer needed to be replaced. the failure progressed when there was high rpms. the dealer also indicated that there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering but the part was not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle made an abnormal noise. the failure recurred numerous times. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator also illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the compliance bushing fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 73,000. the vin was unavailable.

I would like to report a complaint with honda corporation. there was a warranty issued for 2008 honda civics that covered an issue with paint chalking, cracking, and clouding. i was never notified of the warranty and they cannot confirm what home address the warranty notification was sent to....if at all.. lack of communication from honda corporation is a clear gap in internal processes.

Engine failure knocking a lot of oil comsumption.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the alarm system would activate independently without any warning. the contact mentioned that the battery had to be disconnected in order to deactivate the alarm. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,761.

Ran over a shallow pot hole on a city street. the car was going 10-15 miles per hour (5 feet after a complete stop at a stop sign). the car was traveling straight across a one way stop. the driver's side air bag exploded (did not deploy) and seat belt stopped retracting. damage was also noted to the base of windshield on the driver's side.

Head of the tension bolt for the idler pulley broke while driving the car. took it into the dealer and was told that this was a common issue, and that they could either drill it out, or it was stuck and a new engine block was needed. in this case a new block was needed. doing some research on this issue revealed that there was a recall for this bolt breaking on the 2006 civic, which is of the same generation and has the same engine as my 2008 civic. my car only has approximately 86,000 miles on it. had the idler pulley come off after the bold head had broke, this could have caused a serious accident. the fact that this issue has been recalled in a previous model year, and persists through a future model year makes me worry about others. the bolt is also not something that is called for to be regularly replaced. calling honda yielded no assistance or concern in this matter.

Takata recall i have been waiting for months on this recall after notifying rusty wallace honda in the dallas area and have had no further contact.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda civic. while driving 30 mph in inclement weather, the wheels and the steering column seized. as a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Paint oxidation on roof, hood and trunk of car.

The car keep on shutting off. checked the fuel pump assembly on my driveway. i found out a burnt electrical connector to the fuel pump. it melted part of the fuel pump container. it's good the tank was not full. it could have blown the tank and the car. my mechanic would attest for this. i forgot to take a picture of the burnt part of the fuel pump assembly. i still have the burnt connector though.

Clear coat starting peeling off of the roof roughly 6/2015 (roughly at 70,000 miles), to date the problem has spread to the trunk and starting on the side panels. i have reached out to my honda dealership on two separate occasions and was informed that my vin was not a part of the honda clear coat recall and that i would be responsible for all repairs. vehicle is parked indoors and has not been exposed to any hazardous weather conditions/etc that would cause this paint issue.

Paint is peeling and flaking off.

Paint is deteriorating and the metal will soon be exposed to rust.

Bad paint cracking clear coat.

I was driving and switched into 3rd gear; popped out. also 3rd gear gets stuck and can't shift into 3rd gear.

Hit a deer going 70 miles a hour state highway seat belt did not deploy i have a spine injury also paint is fading on roof

I just bought this car with 119,000 miles on it from a dealership. it was ok for the first five days until i noticed that something was wrong. on my way back home, i noticed the reading on the temperature gauge rising. it kept rising almost to the red marker. i was very stressed. i finally figured out that my coolant reservoir was completely empty. my temporary solution was to add some coolant to the radiator and to the reservoir. so far the temperature gauge has remained at a good and steady temperature. there is a coolant leak in my car but i can't find it. hopefully, honda will take a look at it and determine the problem.

Shortly after receiving a voluntary warranty extension/ recall my wife's 2008 honda civic lx 4 dr. experience an engine block crack after driving on the freeway. i drove it to the dealer in waukesha, wi where is was confirmed as a crack. since the replacement i have experienced issued with the new block including a knocking sound in the engine at low rpm's i was advised by honda in ca that the block is new however the older internal engine block parts were being reused to include the crank, pistons, etc. which is causing the new engine to fail also.

When i turned my headlights on, my dashlights go completely off, leaving me with no lights on the interior dashboard; fuel, speed, etc., all lights gone. when i turn my headlights off, the dashlights come back on. there was no accident and this car is way under mileage for its year; i worked at home.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda civic. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a deer. as a result, the vehicle rolled and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The red dashboard "warning light" for my airbags stays on almost all the time. once in awhile it goes off, but then goes on again, for no reason i can see. my mechanic has tried to "reset" it after routine maintenance and cannot. i bought this car as a "certified" used honda vehicle. it was three years old and had about 25,000 miles when i bought it. it has had this problem for the entire time i have had the vehicle. i took it into honda to have it repaired soon after i bought it and was told they would have to do a "diagnostic" first which would cost me about $ 200. that would only tell them what was wrong and would not necessarily fix the problem. since the light sometimes went off, i figured it was just a problem with the light and not with the system itself and just ignored it. last week i heard a news story on television and then saw an article in the l.a. times which stated that nhtsa is now investigating the exact same problem in 2008 honda accords. nhtsa has received 19 complaints, including a consumer who was in a 50 mph accident where the airbag did not deploy. the article states that this is thought to be a defect with the "air bag control computer model". the defect causes the air bag status indicator lamp to illuminate and the air bag system is disabled until it is repaired. the estimated cost to replace the accord unit it $ 455. i am sure my 2008 honda civic has the same problem. i did not know until i read this article that my air bag is not operable if the status light is on. i request that 2008 honda civics be investigated along with 2008 honda accords for this problem, for possible recall.

My son was driving my 2008 honda civic to college on highway 44 heading west at approximately 2:10 pm toward joplin mo. while driving west on 44, the driver side airbag suddenly deployed. my son said he heard a loud bang and his head was pushed back into the headrest. when the airbag deployed he immediately slammed on the brakes and ended off the road on the left side in the median. he was shocked and over whelmed that this occurred because he did not hit anything. a helpful person stopped and helped remove the deployed airbag. soon afterward, state police arrived after another motorist called and confirmed no damage occurred to the car to warrant deployment of an airbag. my son then continued on to joplin. the following day, my son took the car to the honda dealership in joplin. after inspection, the dealership claimed that a small hole in the front fender cause the airbag to deploy...they found grass and debris from the highway median around the damaged area. they were very uncooperative and more willing to blame the cause on my son rather than a defective airbag system that is known to be a problem in several other models. indeed, while they are concerned about the cause and looking for other reasons. meanwhile, we are more concerned and lucky that my son did not get killed in this incident! what about other sons, daughters and loved ones driving these time bombs...are they going to be this lucky? the car suffered no collision and yet the airbag deployed which is the fact the honda dealership is ignoring. i am more inclined to believe the airbag system is defective considering the history of the airbag systems. what more will it take for this issue to be resolved, more airbag deployments and more deaths? sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The front motor mount has failed and is vibrating loudly. also, the cruise control button has failed @ 50k on 2 honda civic generation 8's that i own.

I have a 2008 honda civic lx and was driving down the highway when the visor suddenly fell in my point of view. thankfully i was at a good cruising speed with no one around me. i read about the the civil suit and the supposed 100k mile extended warranty but when i took into the honda dealership they denied paying for my visor saying the vehicle was to old. i only have 92k on the car and i think this should of been a recalled safety violation because if someone would of happened to be in front of me slowing down i would have lost most of my time to be able to brake.

I was making a left turn leaving my place of work. the car made a loud grinding noise and the steering wheel locked (power steering went) and a/c stopped working. i immediately parked the car and the next day had it towed to a honda dealership. upon inspection, the water pump seized up. the pulley and lock bolt holding the serpentine belt had practically fallen off. this was confirmed by a honda dealership technician. the car has low mileage, i am the first owner, and the car has only been serviced at a honda dealership. i will also reference a service bulletin issued on 2006 honda civics. there is no recall on 2008's even though it contains the same r18 engine (engine block cracking problems) as the 2006 and 2007. service bulletin number: 08-038 nhtsa id #: 10026085 bulletin date: fri, 08/01/2008 failing component(s): 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system summary: honda: product update: water pump pulley flange cracks. a crack pulley flange may create a pulley noise, cause the water pump to fail, and cause the drive belt to break. *pe updated 12/19/08. csc letter was received. *pe

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. upon starting the vehicle, the contact attempted to initiate the air conditioning system but it failed to work. the contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air compressor had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the plastic cover, located in the center of the steering wheel where the air bag was located, was cracked. the crack extended approximately seven inches. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the failure was caused by excessive exposure to sun light. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 30,000. updated 09/15/15*lj the consumer stated an expensive sun shield has been on the windshield, since the vehicle was new. the consumer did not believe the damage was due to sun exposure. updated 04/07/16. *jb

Geometry problem on suspension causes excessive uneven tire wear. the driver may be unaware of this damage because the outside of all the tires appear fine. if no close inspection of the inside tread of the tire is done, dangerous conditions can be overlooked. this puts the passengers of this car and anyone around it in danger. honda should recall and fix this problem immediately before someone dies if they haven't already

The engine suddenly overheated. i had the car towed to a dealership. (community honda of orland park). there is a recall for this overheating engine problem but honda and the dealership say it's not the overheating recall problem. the repairs are in excess of $2,500.

Rear tires cup after only a few thousand miles. constantly replacing rear tires. honda recalled the '06 & '07 models for this but claimed they fixed the issue in '08. it doesn't seem to be the case.

Paint is peeling on roof. last week as i was loading a toddler into the vehicle, he managed to grab a piece of chipped paint and put it in mouth. i did some researched and discovered that honda had issues with this particular paint. however, they are not taking responsibility since i missed their deadline. i am grateful that i was able to intercede and take the piece of paint out of my nephew's mouth and prevent him from going to the emergency room but could you imagine the potential risks out there. based on my research it is common for this paint to chip on the roof and trunk, and i cannot believe that honda is simply looking the other way. i guess we only have to wait and see the repercussions of their negligence and hope that drivers are vigilant when loading/unloading unruly toddlers from these questionable vehicles.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda civic. while driving 25 mph and making a left turn, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags deployed. the powder from the air bags entered the contact's mouth and the metal from the air bags entered her eyes. as a result, the contact sustained a fractured nose, jaw, knee, and back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. updated 04/07/16*lj updated 11/06/2017*cn

Engine block is leaking - coolant leak.

The air conditioning stopped working. when i took it to a dealer for service, they indicated that the compressor had failed, sending metal filings throughout the ac system (a $3700 repair). after a little searching, it is clear that many owners of honda civics (model years 2006-12) have had similar problems, as have drivers of other honda models. honda recalled the ac systems on the cr-vs from this period, but not for the civic. given the apparent prevalence of the problem in the civic ac systems, i believe a manufacturer's recall may be in order.

I was pulling out of a walmart parking lot through a 4 way intersection onto center of new england boulevard (coventry, ri). this is a strip road used for accessing the developed shopping area but not a main road. i was increasing speed from a stopped position and turning left, did not exceed 10mph and was already through the turn aiming straight when my passenger airbag exploded without incident. i did not call police because there was no incident to warrant their arrival and i was on my way to an international flight at boston logan airport so my insurance loophole claims i have to file a claim within 7 days to validate a claim. my international trip was 18 days in vietnam and i didn't try to file an insurance claim until my return; more than 7 days after the incident. no prior accidents, damage claims etc on the vehicle.

This vehicle is a 2008 honda civic sedan and the entire air conditioning system needs to be replaced. these repairs will cost over $2,000. this model of vehicle has a history or air conditioning related failures. the need for honda to address this with a recall exists with so many people having issues. keep taking the car to the dealer for service and no clear answers are given as to what the problem is. the true is that the car has a big issue with the air contidioning and honda should make sure is taking care of.

The paint has been peeling/ chipping away on the roof and trunk of my car and it is only getting worse.

On 5/19/2015 the driver air bag light came lit up on my cluster and my seat belt light comes on and beeps even though i have my seat belt on the correct way.

This vehicle is a 2008 honda civic coupe and the entire air conditioning system needs to be replaced. these repairs will cost $2,000 and after doing extensive research, this model of vehicle has a history or air conditioning related failures. the need for honda to address this with a recall exists with so many people having issues.

Both sun visors in my car are not able to be pushed up anymore. it seems like they melted and came apart or cracked. i have researched online and this seems to be a common occurrence with my make and model of car.

As i was driving through i-95, i noticed that the interior roof lining mostly on the rear area started flapping and sagging. it was blocking my rear view vision, which was very dangerous when driving at high speeds. i was forced to shoulder at i95 because of this and closed my windows just to avoid the distraction. it was still sagging yet no flapping occurred, i exited prematurely at i95 to drive to the side streets to be safe. now the reason why it was flapping in the wind is because i was forced to open my windows because of another honda civic problem, an a/c problem that was unresolved for almost two months. i kept going back and forth to service centers to have it fixed but no leakage was found. my a/c was not working and was later found out that the compressor malfunctioned. it was a series of unpleasant events then that involved my honda civic aside from the tires that i need to replace 3 times in a span of three years..

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the engine cracked open directly underneath the engine block where the heads were connected. the failure caused the vehicle to leak antifreeze. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was unknown.

I noticed in the spring of 2014 that the paint on the roof of the car was fading quickly and significantly. then, last month (march 2015,) i noticed the clear coat is cracked and peeling off completely on the right rear bumper and the trunk. there have been no incidents to warrant this type of damage, so i suspect it's a factory defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that there was a loose bolt and fuel fumes started to emit into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the nut to the fuel fuse feed hose needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v350000 (fuel system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while the vehicle was stopped, it vibrated uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front motor mount and torque struts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

My son was involved in a car crash with a large suv. he hit them from the rear. my honda civic went under the bumper of the large suv. due to the impact my bumper tore off, my headlights broke, my hood was smashed in and the front end of the car was smashed in. why weren't the air bags deployed?? that is our concern? my son could have died in this crash due to faulty air bags. we have pictures of the crash. our main concern is the air bags not being deployed. i would like to notify honda corp of this incident. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic ex and i take really good of my car, the paint on top is fading to the metal, i see this is a problem for a lot of honda civic's. also i am having major electrical problems, awhile ago my horn randomly stopped working and then 5months later started working again, then my passenger window wont roll up or down half the time, the lights where my stereo is stopped working and now the buttons on the radio or on my steering wheel are working, when i turn my heat/ac up or down it messes with my headlights. i had all the fuses checked and they are just fine. wondering if anyone else is having electrical problems and if there is a recall!!! i love honda but i am to the point where i want to get a different car and not go with honda. *tr

The top of my car completely lost paint in two large sections (the size of a desert plate, it went down to the bare metal body of the car as of summer 2014. october 2014 i paid $566. to paint the entire top of the car by a local, reputable body shop. i take very good care of my car and wax it regularly. this is the first honda i have owned and never before have i had to paint a car due to paint totally wearing down to the "bones" of a car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the engine block was cracked causing antifreeze coolant to leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the block had a hairline crack and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,000.

I own a 2008 honda civic ex and take excellent care of the car. since august the paint has been turning white on the roof and cracking on the hood, trunk and around the rear window. according to honda they have no reported issues with this problem and that i am just not taking care of the vehicle and its my fault. last august my brother-in-law received a warranty extension for the paint on his 2005 civic that is a light sandy color. my civic is dark red. when i mentioned this notice to honda they said that the issue is vin by vin based and my car because it is a "light" color doesn't qualify for this warranty extension. i said to the rep then you do acknowledge that there is an issue with the pain on civics. she again said no and if the paint is cracking then its something i'm doing wrong in taking care of the vehicle. i took the car to the dealer and they confirmed the issue and stated that honda is not being supportive of the issue and my car was the 3rd one this week brought in with the same failing paint. it is despicable that honda can sell a defective item and then blame the consumer for the issue. *tr

2008 honda civic, paint color gold is faded on hood, roof and truck. this car in not old enough to look like it is ten years old! i have waxed it to help prevent peeling of paint but does not help. this year i also had to have my engine replace by honda (at their cost) for a cracked head. very disappointed in honda. *tr

I was driving to work on 12/18/14 between 5 and 5:30 . the airbags deployed on the passenger side of my car . sending my car on the curb popping the drivers side front tire and bending both rims on the drivers side. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle causing it to crash into the rear of another vehicle. during the incident, the front end became severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. the driver suffered bruises to the upper torso and the front passenger suffered injuries to both knees and the right hand. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 28,000.

This is a common issue. the sun visor is broken. the hinges melted. *tr

My 2008 honda civic lx started experiencing door lock problems in march of 2011 (i can provide the exact date, but will need to go through paperwork to find it.). since that point in time, i have had over a dozen locks replaced. i have the driver's door lock replaced 3 times, the driver's side rear door replaced 4 times, the passenger side front door replaced 3 times, and the passenger side rear door replaced 4 times. this problem has continued even after the extended warranty ran out. there is some kind of electrical short causing the problem. i have had called american honda to get there help and they offered to fix the problem as long as i paid $100 towards the cost of repair. that is ridiculous considering the history of issues. the civic was taken to other service places and they agreed that there was a major problem with the door locks and electrical. in addition, i have had to replace the cv axles twice on this civic. the first was done under warrant at approximately 38,000 miles. i have since had to contact american honda a second time, and because again the car was out of warranty i was required to pay $400.00 to complete the repair. this was not a fair compromise since this vehicle has had multiple issues. the third problem concerns the wheels bearings. the driver's side front left wheel was replaced shortly after the axles were replaced. i now am having the same problem, with the driver's side front left wheel bearing going bad. i spoke with a master mechanic, and he informed me that the problem was caused by the tech at southpoint honda in durham having over torqued the bolt to secure the wheel bearing. i believe the same problem occurred the first time. at this pont in time, i can no longer use the key fob to enter the car, since the door locks do not function properly, and the car is considered to be a lemon by several master mechanics. *tr

Clear coat began cracking, had it redone by the dealership. now the paint on the hood is chipping abnormally fast, and the right front fender had to be redone (12/15/14) since the clear coat was flaking off. i take great care of my car, but find myself highly discouraged to continue doing so given that i cannot afford a new car and i'm fighting a losing battle with both rust and chips. i don't have time to touch up 10-15 spots bi-weekly, regardless of size. *tr

The air bag indicator light on the car's dash panel came "on" without any event triggering it. my local repair shop, playa west automotive (310-822-9115) investigated & received a "32-10" open circuit indication for the passenger side air bag, showing that the passenger side air bag deployment system was de-activated. this explains the light coming "on". their investigation found a frayed wiring harness under the passenger seat. the shop called the local honda dealer & was told that there was a repair advisory about this issue, but the honda dealer refused to do any repair to fix it b/c the car is no longer under warranty. this repair is going to cost me over $700 for parts & labor b/c the passenger seat has to be removed to access the wiring. can you please investigate whether or not a safety recall is warranted for this hazard. the only thing that might be different about my car is that i have a manual transmission. otherwise, it is in good condition, with relatively low mileage. i rarely carry a passenger in the front seat. thank you & happy holidays. *tr

The car was vibrating so hard that it felt like the motor was going to fall out. according to two mechanics this is very early for this type of problem in a car with less than 50000 miles. had to replace the lower rear engine motor mounts and the front right engine mount. *tr

I was rear ended at low speed at the end of september. the bumper was replaced and when i got my car back, i started noticing changes in vision, headaches, and hearing loss. about two weeks later, i was traveling on the highway at about 70 mph when i started feeling faint. i pulled over to the side of the road and thought i was well enough to drive. i got back on the highway and started to feel worse. my vision dimmed, my left hand started cramping, i started sweating and shaking, and a very nearly fainted while operating the vehicle. i was able to pull over and call 911 and was taken to the hospital. the doctors could not find anything wrong with me. the following week, i had issues with forgetfulness, disorientation, and impaired vision and hearing. my roommate, who drove the car home from where i left it on the side of the road to go to the hospital, also felt strange after she drove it. i've since been to a neurologist and a cardiologist and neither can find an issue with me and agree it must be something related to the car. the longer i've been away from the car, the better i've felt. i've taken the car to an independent repair shop and a dealership and neither can find the source of the issue. it's not carbon monoxide (i have a sensitive detector in my car), but it has to be some substance. the independent shop found a hole in the sealing around the rear quarter panel, which was resealed, but i drove it this weekend and started having issues again. i was traveling at about 60 mph when something came out of the air vents. immediately after breathing it, i felt strange again and my vision and hearing are again impaired. i am about to junk the car and sell it for scraps because i don't want anyone else becoming ill from driving it. there are no lights to indicate that there is a problem but clearly there is. i am able to drive other cars without issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 15 mph, there was a loud noise and the driver side air bag exploded with force impacting the driver. the air bag exploded emitting a substance in the interior of the vehicle. the driver was able to merge to the side of the road near the contact's residence. the driver sustained major injuries to the hands, face, a broken wrist, clavicle and a herniated disk. the contact sustained abrasions and cuts. the contact and the driver both received medical attention. a police report was not filed. the insurance adjustor had the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis of the air bag failure. the contact was also waiting for a response from the manufacturer to inspect and diagnose the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 111,950. ..updated 12/30/14 *bf updated 01/06/15 *bf...updated 01/14/15 *bf updated 05/20/2015 *js updated 9/7/2017*cn

I heard over the television and radio that the airbags on my car are unsafe if there is an accident - that unsafe particles are released in the car causing health problems. *tr

Occasionally, when "cruise" option is turned on (but not engaged or "set"), my honda civic acts as if the cruise control is engaged. that is, when i remove my foot from the gas pedal, the expected deceleration does not happen. the car continues to travel at the same speed. only when the brakes are applied, the car starts to slow down. this mimics the expected behavior of the car when cruise control is engaged even when cruise option is not used. in fact, on some occasions, the car jerks a bit when i lift my foot off the gas pedal just like when the cruise control is engaged. *tr

Paint on my black 2008 honda civic is fading on the roof, trunk, sides and hood. *tr

The paint is coming off my blue 2008 civic lx coupe. the roof and hood look like the paint just peeled off. *tr

Paint on my atomic blue 2008 honda civic is fading to a white color on the roof. *tr

While driving down the freeway, i could hear a vibration coming from the passenger window and when i looked over, i could see part of the rubber seal, that holds the windshield in place, flapping in the breeze. after examining the seal on both the driver side and the passenger side, the top half of the seal is no longer there. with the rainy season approaching, i am worried that water will get into the inside of the car and cause the windshield to pop out. this is differently a safety issue. *tr

I bought my '08 civic ex sedan (galaxy grey) , brand new, while battling hodgkins lymphoma. i have been in remission since february 2009, however my paint job/clear coat has progressively gotten worse. it looks like reverse rally stripes on the hood, roof and trunk. not to mention the doors and fenders. please help!!! *tr

Air conditioner compressor not engaging while car is idle and in drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at a unknown speed, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

This is not a complaint against the car i am driving, but i'm not sure how else to share this concern. the new headlights in cars are too bright. they hurt a person's eyes. even people who aren't sensitive to light are complaining about having to look away from oncoming traffic because the lights are simply too bright. not being able to keep an eye on oncoming traffic seems silly. drivers need to be able to see what the oncoming car is doing, not be blinded by the light and forced to look away. this will lead to many more accidents from something that was originally intended to be an improvement. these lights should be banned and removed from the market. *tr

Srs light stays on. local honda dealer service dept. analyzed (9/16/14) fault vehicle codes 32-10, 71-10, 85-61. service man: "tests indicate bad crimp when installed at factory, not due to wear & tear." called america honda (800-999-1009), case number n012014-09-2900377, but would not cover estimated $1122.00 to repair. it is understood that in this condition, the air bags are deactivated and will not deploy. since it is indicated that this is a factory issue, it is felt this should be covered by the manufacturer. thank you for you review of this...updated 12/02/14 *bf *tr

The first time this problem occurred was in june of 2012 when shifting into 3rd gear there was grinding sounds. the vehicle would also pop out of 3rd gear while driving. i took it into a honda dealer to see what was wrong they diagnosed it as internal m/t malfunction saying that my shift fork and 3rd gear s set needed replacing. since i purchase this car used at a dealership that i worked at the time they fixed it as a courtesy to me. i had to fight with them to finally agree to fix it from the beginning. once again now in september of 2014 the same thing has happen again to my civic which the estimated repair cost is around $3,000.00. being a trained mechanic i know there are several silent recalls and tsb recalls on this vehicle for this problem. i do not feel that i should have to pay out of the pocket to fix a recurring problem. *tr

Whenever performing a turn there is a clicking sound made from the rear of the vehicle. dealer unable to find anything through diagnostics. it sounds like there is a piece of metal broken somewhere that when going over a speed bump or turning it bumps or grinds against something. *tr

Driver side visor will not stay up and impairs my vision while driving. *tr

Defective paint job.

The clear coat is flaking off. *tr

Uneven tire wear on the inside tread of rear wheels. can't see the wear since it is on the inside so the tire looks fine on the outside but is worn so bad on the inside a blowout could happen easily. problem caused belt separation and extreme uneven wear. this is due to a defect in the suspension design. this is costing a ton of money in replacement tires and tires for this model car cost a fortune. *tr

(driver only in car; no passengers.) secured driver's side seat belt, started car and placed car in reverse. no lights displayed on dash. while checking my mirrors to reverse, the side airbag off indicator light illuminates on dash for a few seconds and then goes out. i looked around the vehicle and checked the seat belt, all ok. after 5 miles and upon entering the interstate at about 30 mph the side airbag off indicator light illuminates on the dash for a few seconds and then goes out (just as noted above). the car was taken straight to the dealer to have the codes pulled but nothing appeared on the bus or in memory. the dealer cannot address the problem because it is intermittent but warned me that my airbag safety system may not work correctly. this exact problem has been report online by hundreds of honda drivers but honda states they cannot address the issue because it is intermittent and/or no recall has been issued for my specific vehicle. this known problem has to be addressed in light of all the airbag issues with various honda makes and model years.

I drove for months with an excessive vibration. ('cause i'm an idiot!) i finally took it in a couple of months ago because i had to drop to 10-20 miles below the speed limit to avoid rattling my brains out. i had to replace all four tires and get an alignment. at the time the mechanic told me i had a really odd wear pattern, he'd never seen. today i found out about the problem report issued by honda about this very thing. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic sedan. since the car was new the air conditioner never worked properly. the symptom that i noticed was a lack of water dripping from the bottom of the car (from the evaporator coil). i asked honda about it when i took it in for a routine visit and they said it was fine and the air temperature from the vent was in spec. the car was cooling so i never worried about it much. at 75k miles the a/c compressor just stopped working. the a/c system had a full charge but the compressor wouldn't compress the gas to allow the refrigerant to flash cool. i had a take it to local car repair place to have the a/c compressor, expansion valve, and drier replaced. now after spending $$$$, the a/c works great and water drips from car when the a/c is on. the a/c system from the factory seems to be an issue and numerous people have complained about it. there should be service bulletin or recall for this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the engine mount developed a crack causing the vehicle to vibrate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the passenger side engine mount needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was at 55,000.

Brakes sank to the floor. after rolling to a stop, and turning off the car, it started to work like normal. brake pads are worn out after 2000 miles with conservative driving. *tr

Houston, tx. 2008 honda civic ex sedan. at red light, noticed engine smoke coming up from under hood. engine temp indicator was maxed. drove slowly to service station 1 mile away coolant reservoir was empty. added coolant, and drove to mechanic. replaced water pump and t-stat and flushed and filled coolant then diagnosed cracked engine block (total of $690 for service). drove to dealer who replaced engine block on extended warranty. engine head was not warped and was not replaced. car is driving very well since engine replacement. *tr

Two years ago we went to the honda dealership in cocoa florida because our air conditioner was cutting out and then coming back on, and then cutting out. we purchased a $5 relay switch and problem stopped. a year later it started again, we got another relay switch and problem stopped again, now a year later it happened again, we got a new relay and it did not correct issue. today i came online and find out it is a known issue however there does not appear to be a recall. why not? the past year has been awful with this car. we had to get a rental car for a week because honda painted most of the car because there was a recall. we still have places that should have been repainted but honda refused. then we were traveling on the expressway and the car started overheating, we found out it was another known issue, the block cracked and again we had to get a rental car because my husband and i both work and our civic is our only transportation. we bought it because we had been told honda civics are awesome reliable etc. now, the air issue. i have had enough.

Upon leaving my place of employment, i had driven approx 1 mile to a traffic signal and noticed a slight vapor plume at the front of the car. noted a slightly elevated coolant temp (3 leds above normal) and pulled over. opening the hood revealed a cracked engine block on the exhaust side of the engine block behind and to the right of the exhaust collector. no kind of abuse or overheating has ever occurred with this engine since purchased new. no indication of a coolant leak was apparent upon parking at work before this discovery (no odor, or vapor present). a high mileage engine yes. expected issues would be worn belts, piston rings, seals etc...a cracked engine block is not normal wear and tear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that when the engine was powered on, the vehicle vibrated violently. the contact also mentioned that the failure occurred when in reverse. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. updated 9/4/14*cn the vehicle was repaired july 25, 2014. the motor mount failed. updated 1/5/2015 *js

Collided with truck and damaged front and right quarter panel (approx. $6400 damage) collision threw me from driver's seat to passenger door. i was wearing seat belt as prescribed. the seat belt was completely stretched across both seats but did not restrain me from crossing to opposite side of car. nor did any air bags deploy (nether side or front). srs system showed activation. *tr

On 4 separate occasions (the most recent being 6/24/14), twice at highway speeds and twice while slowing down, the vehicle's engine has surged, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly move forward. on the two occasions it has occurred when slowing down, i was operating the vehicle. what happened was as i was coming to a stop (once at a red light, once in a parking lot), the rpm indicator unexpectedly shot up to approximately 2500rpm, the vehicle moved forward, and even though i had my foot on the brake, the unexpected increase in power made it difficult to stop. had there been any vehicles in front of me in either occurrence, there may have been an accident. on the two occurrences at highway speed, my wife was driving, and she reports that the rpm indicator again went high and the engine was making a lot of noise. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving approximately 68 mph on cruise control, the vehicle accelerated independently up to 80 mph. the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000. updated 8/11/14*cn

The steering wheel began to pull my car to the left side. the steering wheel did not respond to the direction right and felt as if it had gone "limp". the front of the car hit the left center median guardrail. i suffered herniated discs and lumbar back injury. the drivers airbag never deployed resulting in my head hitting the steering wheel. i suffered a concussion and cervical neck injury. there were no other cars involved and no weather conditions. also i was going below the speed limit. i called honda and they said they could not explain nor help me with the airbag not deploying and the concussion i suffered. they also could not help me regarding the steering wheel pulling left then "going limp". i am still seeing a neurologist and physical therapist for my lumbar and cervical injuries, and neurological signs and symptoms. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that fuel was slowly leaking out of the tank. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 99,990 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the tires were wearing out prematurely. the contact was concerned that the alignment was wrong and there was a problem with the rear suspension. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the technician stated that the vehicle was working up properly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000. the current mileage was 36,000.

There was a crack in the engine and coolant seepage. had to tow the car to a local service center and on running a diagnosis showed there was a crack the engine and the engine was choked due to overheating. *tr

The srs light turned on intermittently for a few months but last monday the srs airbag indicator stayed on. took the car to the dealer and they found out that the srs floor wire harness needs to be replaced. the dealer is telling me that this issue is not covered under warranty and that i have to pay over $1000 to fix it. a wire harness related to srs airbag, the biggest safety concern for any car manufacturer has a wire harness defect and it is not covered. this grave issue is clearly a defect in many of honda's models and they refuse to cover the cost of repairing it? *tr

My 2008 honda civic is having issues with the braking system. specifically the brake pads wear out very soon. my first set of brakes lasted 34,000 miles, the second set lasted only 22000 miles. all services are done at the dealership at manufacturer recommended intervals. also there is no significant difference in my driving patterns. on both occasions, it is the front brake pads that have worn out prematurely, resulting in significant replacement costs. *js

I was stopped at a red light with my foot firmly on the brake with the car in drive. without warning the engine revved up and the car lurched forward a foot or two. *tr

The air conditioner is no longer blowing any cold air. went to the dealership and was told that the air compressor needs to be replaced, along with the coils, and a/c clutch engagement for the air compressor. vehicle is only 5 years old and there is no extended warranty to cover the cost of replacing the air compressor. discussed with several mechanics in my area and have seen forum discussions posted that have similar issues and have listed it as a "known issue" but honda has not formally acknowledged. previously i have owned a 1997 honda civic with all original parts and it did not have such an issue. i have also submitted a direct complaint to honda regarding my defective air compressor. *tr

The car steering wheel is locked. the car key fits into the ignition; however, there is no steering. a representative from honda immediately came to my place of residence and moved the car steering wheel with the key in the ignition but still the steering wheel is locked. he stated he had never seen anything like this. he stated that there are some pins in the steering wheel which makes the steering wheel lockup. i had previously driven the car in the morning and there were no problems. concerns: why does the car steering lock-up this because steering is vital to the movement of the car? has this experience occurred with another hondo civics? next, with all the cover-up of defective parts in cars in the news, i am left wondering is this a concern that is known by the honda company that has not been reported to the consumer. finally, the overall safety of the car is a major concern because i have children and what if this is defective problems in which the consumer was never informed. *tr

When i purchases the car in 2008, even during the test drive, the car seemed excessively loud but the salesman stated that it was just the bad road we were on. i purchased the vehicle and the sound just got worse, to the point that i could not even hear people while using my cell phone. i had to purchase 3 sets of tires in addition to the original set. each time, the mechanic told me the tires were to the point of being extremely dangerous. again,the mechanic is stating that my tires are to a very dangerous point and i need new ones. this will be 5 sets of tires in 5 years. *tr

2008 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to engine block failure . *smd the consumer stated the engine block problem should be treated as a recall due to the severity of the problem. when the engine overheated and stalled, he lost power steering and brakes. at that point, the steering and brakes became very difficult. the consumer stopped to the dealer, where they showed him the 4 problem areas of the engine where the leakage occurred. also, the bearing on the air conditioning compressor pulley started making a noise. the entire compressor had to be replaced. the consumer also had difficulty starting the vehicle and after 10 seconds, the vehicle would start. on occasion, he had trouble shifting from first to second gear. it would not shift, and he had to come to a complete stop and start in first gear. *jb updated 04/10/14

At less than 55,000 miles, i noticed my 2008 honda civic coupe would vibrate excessively while in reverse, especially during start up. checked on the internet and found many other people with the same problem. went to a mechanic to take a look, and they found 3 motor mounts cracked. after replacing the mounts (not cheap), my civic no longer vibrates on reverse. it was definitely cracked mounts that caused this issue. i bought this car brand new in 2008 at the honda dealership, and always take great care of my car and make sure all service is done on time. it's unfortunate that the mounts were made so cheap for such a 'reliable' company... now the burden is on the consumer to spend hundreds to fix this issue. *tr

I was parking in a high school parking lot. i "rolled" into the space and when i applied the brakes the engine "accelerated". i went over the cement block at the front of the space and through a chainlink fence and onto the sidewalk. usually, that walkway is filled with children. i initially thought the floormat got caught up under the gas pedal. i took pictures immediately and it did appear that exacerbated the problem. bell honda in phoenix said "they could not repeat the problem" and dismissed me. it has since happened to my daughter and husband. fortunately they both applied the emergency brake. after the last time, we took the car to superstition springs honda. they said "they could not repeat the problem and nothing has come from honda." i have read where others have had this problem. i just thank god that so far no one has been killed or that the car didn't surge over a cliff on our trip to yellowstone. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in a parked/ idle position, the vehicle will shake violently. the engine light is now illuminating on his dashboard. the contact took his vehicle to be diagnosed. the dealer stated the spark plugs would need to be replaced. however, the failure persisted. the manufacture was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. the current mileage was 123,460 miles. az

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph the contact made a left turn and the front and rear air bags deployed. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road; however, the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic could not diagnose failure and determine why the air bags deployed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

While entering an on ramp at speed less than 30 mph to a parkway the drivers side, side curtain airbag deployed by itself. the seatbelt also engaged and was we were not able to use the seatbelt after the incident. injuries included a very bruised arm and shoulder and a ringing in the ear that lasted more than 12 hours. *tr

Noticed car was running loud when started and louder when putting in reverse. brought car in for 55,000 mile service and also asked them to check out the motor mounts, since i had check on google to see if there were any issues with 2008 civics. yes cracked motor mounts is an issue with 2007 and 2008 civics. service department confirmed that there was a cracked motor mount in the back of the engine that needs to be replaced. i have taken very good care of this car and also bring it in for service on time. very upset that this car only has 54,702 miles and it has a cracked motor mount. this car has been in a garage from day one and i only drive it to and from work since i purchased this car new. i feel that this is a defect in the design and should be looked at for a possible recall. this car is housed in florida and does not have the winter elements of the north. since the car has a total of four motor mounts wondering if they will all start to fail. service department told me it would cost over $500 + dollars to repair one. so if the other three fail we are talking over $2,000 + in repair costs. this is ridiculous for such a low mileage vehicle. *tr

The engine overheated at highway speed. later found that the coolant level was very low due to engine block cracking issue. reference honda sb-08-044 and nhtsa # 10030876. *tr

Car has been losing coolant for the last several months intermittently. recently it was run down to almost nothing before i discovered it from a crack that cannot be found as of yet in the engine block area. car started to overheat. took to honda dealer and they could not find the leak, though there is a voluntarily recall / tsb on the r18 engine cracking and leaving motorists stranded on the freeway. will have to wait for car engine to completely fail before any real results from dealer/ honda. *tr

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The visor dropped down, affecting the visibility. it does not stay back up, honda refuses to replace it as a defect. *tr

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

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

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

Transmission went completely out while driving my car. only has 50,000 miles on it. *tr

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Sun visors have become loose and do not stay in upright position. distracting and disrupts view. cannot see traffic signal (lights) unless i take my hand from steering wheel to hold sun visor in upright position. not safe, not practical, especially since i have manual transmission. this is an obvious design flaw with honda civic. both visors hang in down position, will not remain up. expensive to repair sun visors, as much as $60 per visor. honda knows this is a flaw and needs to repair same at their expense. *tr

I bought a used 2008 honda civic coupe from a dealership a year ago. it was a one owner car. i noticed the top had some paint / clear coat wear so i had it painted. now there is a lot of paint / clear coat wear on the sides, trunk and doors. it looks like an old vehicle. honda should use more care with their paint and clear coat products. i own two other cars, toyotas, with no paint problems whatsoever. i feel that honda should take an initiative to have their vehicles re-painted. it looks tacky. there should be a warranty on the clear coat and paint. i have noticed many hondas like this around 2008 and 2009 models - dark colored paints. i will not buy another honda if they cannot increase the quality of their products. *tr

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. the contact had to use the emergency brake to avoid a crash. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the failure with the brakes. the failure was not reported to the manufacturer. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 98,000.

Driving down 270 in columbus ohio doing 67mph when i noticed when i pressed on the gas to pass into the next lane, nothing happened. i down shifted into 4th gear and tried again, nothing. luckily i was able to cross over 3 lanes of traffic and coast down the off ramp on westbroad. i called aaa and had them tow it to my step fathers shop were him and his friend build hot rods in their spare time. after taking a look under the hood and running a couple of diagnostic tests they determined that the engine block was cracked and the car over heated. no engine light came on! *tr

About a year ago i started noticing large white patches on the roof of my honda ( black). i thought perhaps something had scratched it. now, a year later, it has worsened. the car looks about 10 years old, the paint is faded throughout, the roof is covered in white patches. *tr

The rear of my vehicle's clear coat paint is cracking and peeling. there are crows feet and cracking on the rear quarter panels, panel connecting the quarter panels to the roof, and the right rear door. honda only offered to pay 25% of the cost to repair when it has already been admitted that the clear coat paint they used is defective. unacceptable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while attempting to merge into traffic with the brakes engaged, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,000. *tr

Excessive rear wheel wear(inside on both tires) causing premature replacement and possible tire failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while stopped, there was a banging noise heard from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the steering rack would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Rear tires wear prematurely and in a very odd fashion (uneven, hi-lo bands across the tread) causing a significant thumping sound and vibration. the first time i was told the rear shocks were the cause (@55-60k miles). the shocks and tires were replace and the same exact problem has occurred again! 90%+ of my driving is done on the highway and not poorly maintained back roads. it is very clear that there is an issue with the rear suspension on these vehicles that honda needs to be forced to acknowledge and address. *tr

The rear tire wore out fast, they were cupping and vibrating and noisy/thumping starting around 25,000 miles. at 30,000 miles i could not wait anymore. i bought 2 new tires for the back, the front tires were still ok. then i took it to round rock honda for alignment. everything was good then, i had the new tires at the front. after another 20k miles, i replaced the 2 old tires with new ones. i kept balancing and rotating the tires. but at around 70k miles the rear tires started to wear out again. i rotate and balanced the tires. now at 88k miles, the car starts to vibrate and noisy again at 65mph. the tires were supposed to be good for 60-70k, but the uneven wear showing up around 30k . i checked w/ discount tire, they claim civic has problems w/ tire wear. so i checked on internet, found the issue about honda civic premature tire wear. i went to round rock honda, but they won't replace new control rear arms and do alignment for free. i have to pay around $450.00. i filed this complain first. i'm planning to replace the old two tires again for now. the look for honda to replace new control rear arms and do alignment for free. i called another honda dealer to verify, they are claiming there is no issue w/ 2008 civic lx sedan, which is not listed in the tsb 08-001 (2006 and 2007 only). so i guess there is not enough complains about this tire wearing fast issue yet. if honda keeps playing dumb, my last resort would probably be selling this civic and consider buying a toyota instead of a honda. *tr

The vehicle has defective upper control arms and flange bolts which cause the tires to wear fast and dangerously, as well at cause the car to shake in the back while driving. this is a defect in the car and honda will pay for it but only if the vehicle is still under factory warranty. by the time i bought the car and noticed the problem it was out of warranty. this is unacceptable! it is a defect! they should have to pay for it! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated while driving approximately 4 mph on snowy and slushy road conditions, the rear end of the vehicle lost traction and skidded. the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. in addition, the rear end of the vehicle fishtailed on wet roads. upon inspection, it was found that the two rear tires on the vehicle had prematurely worn. the rear tires were replaced previously by an independent mechanic. six months later, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The black paint on top of the roof of my civic has a white fading haze. *tr

I was turning on from a left lane into a left lane separated by a cement divider; the car went over the cement divider and almost overturned. at night with normal lighting and normal speed. i have had another incident 3 months prior making a right turn. i noticed carefully by comparison of the exact position of similar make sedan cars; this car has the mirror attached to the door panels and presents a hazard (has 2 blind spots) making it especially dangerous at night with low beam lights and old painted divider lines. it needs immediate action and recall so the dealers can reposition the mirrors. *tr

I exited freeway and was waiting at a red signal light when the engine on its own speeded up to 3000+ rpm. it held at this elevated rpm for about a minute while the car remained stopped (foot brake was holding). the engine dropped back down to idle on its own. headlights and occupant heater was on with fan at lowest setting. radio was on. floor mat was not out of place. my foot position remained unchanged except for applying extra force during the elevated rpm event. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic equipped with bridgestone all season 89h tires, size p205/55/r16. the contact stated that after having regular maintenance performed the mechanic advised him that all four tires were bald. he was advised that it was unusual for tires to bald at such low mileage. the vehicle was repaired for four new tires. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 17,500. the vin was unavailable.

Shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear grinds and sometimes 3rd gear pops out when shifting at fast speeds, obviously while rolling. i went to the o'hare honda dealership in des plaines, il where i purchased my car brand new with an extended warranty, and they would not do anything to repair it. i asked, what if the matter turns into a dangerous accident? they couldn't give me an answer. please help me. *tr

The car was at a stop sign. it suddenly accelerated to 2000 rpm from the idle speed of 850 rpm. it this jumped up to 5500 to 6000 rpm and continued like that until i stopped the engine. fortunately, i had my foot on the brake, which restrained it sufficient until i was able shut off the engine. i restarted the engine and it continued to accelerated at the same speed. i stopped it. after the third try it started normally. it had previously jumped to 850 to 2000 rpm several times, be it never went totally out of control before. *tr

The paint is oxidizing and flaking off even though the car was washed and waxed regularly. *tr

Car was on i95 north, volusia county, florida. it was raining. 2008 honda civic hydroplaned and flipped three times. none of the airbags deployed. *tr

On multiple occasions, while shifting the car into 3rd gear, the gears grind. the shift knob is lined up exactly where it should be to go into 3rd gear. the car will also pop out of 3rd gear at random without even stepping on the clutch to prompt it. this is a very dangerous problem to have in a standard car, and i have seen many people make complaints about this online. i called honda customer service and they said that it was my responsibility to get the car fixed, not theirs, and that they base most of their claims for reimbursement on mileage as well as honda customer loyalty. the gentleman then proceeded to ask me if i had owned a honda before and insinuated that due to the fact that this is the first honda that i owned that the likelihood of them reimbursing would be slim. this is not right. i did not choose for my transmission to be built with a faulty part, and i should not be responsible for fixing the problem when my safety is called into question. *tr

The paint on the roof of my honda civic started to fade in two spots and then the spot grew larger and is now down to the metal. i visited the dealership and the service manager took pictures and was going to send them to the area representative and get back to me. after i did not hear from him, i called and found out that he was no longer with the dealership so i asked for the new service manager. i left several messages and made a personal visit and the new service manager was busy when i was there and he never bothered to return my calls. after checking this on the internet, i see that this is ongoing problem that honda has had and cannot find out what, if anything honda has or is doing about it. *tr

Car started at usual time around 8 am and started vibrating. a very loud exhaust noise started to begin and the car began shaking. the vibrating noise was so loud and everyone in the car could feel the vibration. the front steering wheel as well as the seats were also shaking. vibrating continued throughout the day and was gone at times when this first began but as days went by it became louder and more obvious by others outside of the car. the car now continues to vibrate not only in the morning but at all times of the day. it shakes at park, drive, and reverse. car is very uncomfortable to drive and the noise can become very distracting. the car also vibrates so much during these times that i am afraid that something will happen on the highway and am worried about this. honda dealer will not cover this under power train warranty because the car is now passed the warranty for power train which is 5 year/60,000 miles. please look into this matter. it seems very common as i researched online and many people are having this issue on their honda's which most seem after the 2005 models, more common around 2007 + 2008 models. *tr

The driver side visor in malfunctioning. *tr

Sun visor on the driver side was broken for no known reason. i searched this problem on web, and found many similar cases/complaints for the honda civic. honda should do a recall for this problem. the broken sun visor blocks driver's view, and can cause safety problems. *tr

Head-on collision with seat belts on, but no air bag deployment. two days after accident, sash bruises on chest indicate level of impact. high level of pain in breast bone area. both front passengers with same experience. *tr

I have also owned a 2006 civic ex which had the same problem and the did make a recall for the sun visor. i have been looking online and haven't been able to fine such a recall in the model i owned now (2008 civic si sedan) but i have fond many people complaining about the same thing. which is very unsafe the visor can come down all of the sudden causing an accident. *tr

2008 honda civic hybrid. consumer writes in regards to poor performance of the hybrid battery *tgw the consumer stated since the software battery upgrade was performed by the dealer on august 9, 2010 the vehicle has been unresponsive, especially when the a/c was running. on hot days, the hybrid battery level fell to one bar, at that time there was no engine assist from the hybrid system, and virtually no power.

The front of hood and fender area . paint is chipping away. it is called crow's feet. lines and chips along with cracks are very visible to the naked eye. honda has a tsb about it, since a lot of people have the same issue but they only claim to take responsibility of the vehicle that have protection plan. when i bought the vehicle they never offered me, nor speak of protection plan. so what can i do? *tr

Front brakes need replacing after 15k miles only to find out this is a common issue with honda civics, however the company does not want to fix the problem. faulty brakes can be a safety issue. *tr

Right and left sunvisors both split at seems and falling down. melted from extreme heat and the right visor has now completely come off of metal bar. calling honda dealer in the morning to report and ask that both be replaced at no charge. this does fall under the class action lawsuit against honda for sunvisor defect. *tr

After the recall for the sun visor melting, i got both the driver side and passenger visor replaced last year. its been one year and they melted again. honda repaired them but i do not want to have to go in every year for a replacement. they need to fix the underlying issue. the warranty was extended but only for 100,000 miles or 7 years. if they continue to use the same visor, then after 7 years or 100k miles, it will still be a hazard. my friend in arlington also has the same make and model and she is having the same issue with the already recalled and replaced visors. *tr

Mirror/shade does not go up not down it is stuck unable to operate as a shade nor mirror. *tr

2008 honda civic hybrid. consumer states dying ima battery issues *tgw the consumer stated the dealer performed an update to the battery, but it only worked for a few days and then the same loss of charge would happen again; especially in hot weather. the vehicle would lose the ima charge when going up a hill and when making turns. *jb the consumer stated the vehicle would stall. updated 10/24/12. *jb

This is not a safety issue, but an issue of quality. i've noticed a problem with the paint on my 2008 honda civic. it all began with a dull spot on the trunk and worsened with dull spots on the roof. i contacted honda customer service with no avail. *tr

Defective inflation mechanism in driver side curtain airbag. *tr

I flipped the sun visor down and found i couldn't return it back up. the internal pivot clip broke the visor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start due to a defective fuel valve. the contact towed the vehicle to a dealer to have the fuel valve replaced. after the repair the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle while driving. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the issue with the fuel smell. later, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the fuel pump replaced. the failure mileage was 74,323.

My daughter was driving the car when the passenger cv joint at the wheel broke apart resulting in the car becoming not drivable. it had to be towed from the scene. *tr

Tl* he contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact was traveling between 15-20 mph when he crashed into the front driver's side door of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy during the crash. the driver sustained injuries to the chest, breast bone, neck and back. the police were contacted and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 47,000. updated 10/10/12 *cn

Owned this 2008 honda civic si (manual transmission) for one week before the clutch quit at highway speed. very dangerous situation and totally unexpected for a car that was just inspected by a honda dealer (who had listed another car dealer as the previous owner on the nys retail certificate of sale). this honda dealer will not repair this car as they were flat-bedding it to an auction house that was actually the last owner of this vehicle for them to repair it. i called american honda because the auction house repairs are likely to void the remainder of the honda warranty but their representative stated that american honda does not get involved with local honda dealer issues. american honda assigned case # [xxx] and also stated that they were not concerned that a safety report would be filed with the nhtsa. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

I had bought my car new in march 2008. it is 4+ years since and due to work commute i have accrued more than 132k miles on it. this summer, about last week, suddenly both the sun visors got cracked about 2 days apart. i was heading out for lunch, and i flipped up the sun visors to remove the sun reflecting sheet from the windscreen. and the sun visors simply cracked. now the sun visors are not staying up and it partially blocks my view all the time. keeping the sun visors turned to the side also is not very practical. i looked up online to learn that the sun visors in 2008 civics have a manufacturing defect that causes them to crack ( http://visorsettlement.com/ ). when i went to the dealer to fix it, unfortunately they can't be fixed for free because the visor warranty was extended only till 100k miles and i am already at 132k+ miles. honda should replace the visors regardless of the mileage because it is a manufacturing defect and not the user's fault. does the extended warranty of just 100k miles mean that honda is not responsible for its own fault after that limit? i would appeal honda to fix the sun visors for me for free. just because i have to commute more for work everyday does not mean that this class action settlement right be taken away from me. *tr

This summer, from the month of may onwards, i felt difficult in breathing, blurred vision and sometimes a sudden chest pain while driving my civic with ac running, it blew cool but not cold air, and there were many instances that i almost fell off and my body became off balance while walking around after driving the civic. at first, i thought it might be i am getting old, 46yrs. but. later , i found out that there is a freon leak within the car when ac is engaged . a tif 5000 detector was used to check and confirm the present of r134a in the cool air inside the civic. the check was carried out under condition that ac system is blowing closed circulatiuon air within the car. i felt that this type of incident might post a greater risk of automobile accidents for elderly drivers as the r134a, freon, is poisonous and once the drivers unaware of its present and inhale it and physically lose control of their vehicles. especially elderly ones are more vulnerable and accidents happen. there are many accidents might be due to this type of ac defect. the public or the investigators may have not realized this is one of the possible causes of accidents, as the crashes may have physically destroy all the evidences of defective ac system. i hope you will look into this problem. not only honda automobiles but all cars in the usa. *tr

I noticed that 2 days ago it was raining inside my car i bought the car brand new off of the lot in 2008. the areas that are leaking/collecting water are where the side front airbag is located, along with the windshield, and side of the door. called the dealer they are telling me that my warranty has expired therefore i will need to replace the windshield and other components (roof, airbags,etc.) the car has never been in an accident or anything and now i am almost scared to drive it since they are telling me that it is the windshield i am petrified that it will implode soon. this seems extremely dangerous now i am unsure that if i get in an accident because of the water what if my airbag won't work upon impact? what happens if the windshield implodes while i am driving this issue is an accident waiting to happen. *tr

Sun visor split apart causing the visor to loosely stay in the line of sight of the driver. the mechanism that holds the visor up does not hold the visor up anymore because of the split. looks like the heat of the interior of the car mixed with the plastic pieces of the visor caused the defect. honda needs to not just replace the parts, they need to redesign the visors using different materials that will hold up to the extreme heat that car interiors have to face. currently they are replacing the visors with the same defectively designed visors. they need to be forced to fix the problem, instead of treat the symptom! type in honda sun visor defect in any search engine and you will see that this is a very common problem! *tr

Tire pressure monitoring system light activated. car has been to the honda dealership for the same problem nine times with the most recent visit june 16, 2012. *tr

My wife was headed home from work (approximately 5 pm) when she had to stop in traffic on a fairly steep hill, with an outside temperature at, or near, 100 degrees. when she attempted to resume forward she pressed the gas on her 2008 honda civic hybrid and the car started to roll backwards into another car. the transmission was in drive, she switched to the lowest range, still the car would not move forward. as a result, she had to wave cars behind her around while all she could do was hold the brakes until she could manage to roll backwards down this hill to safety. she then changed routes that had substantially more congestion, but smaller hills. hills are a way of life in the atlanta metro area, so are high temperatures in july. she has mentioned that this vehicle has terrible acceleration on some lesser hills in hot weather over the past 2 years, but never experienced anything as dangerous as this incident.this malady has been reported a minimum of 2-3 times to the honda dealership she purchased it from, heritage honda, rome, ga. i wouldn't allow her to use it until honda sorted out the malfunction. well, i spent the day there, they did computer analysis, technician interfaced with honda tech line, even sent a "snapshot" of the vehicle's computer data when it actually recreated the same condition for the mechanic on a steep hill. none-the-less, i left there hopeful that honda would resolve our dilemma. after a day and a half of waiting for some feedback, i was finally informed the car was operating properly. apparently, the hybrid batteries reached a high temperature, which for "safety reasons" disabled the circuitry that "assists" the car via the "hybrid electric motor" which in turn leaves the car completely dependent on the undersized gasoline engine. in this case, not near enough power to move her car. honda says it's ok to drive! we need help, please help us! *tr

I had pulled off the freeway exit and proceeded to follow the cars ahead of me as the traffic signal light had turned green and did not necessitate me stopping, only slowing down to continue my left hand turn onto the surface street. suddenly without warning the sun visor flipped down without being touched and hit me in the forehead. the hard plastic edge hit me relatively quickly and knocked my prescription glasses off. there was a moment when i had my vision obscured and did not see the vehicle in front of me come to a rather sudden stop. i narrowly escaped hitting the back bumper of the vehicle ahead of me. fortunately i was traveling at a relatively low rate of speed, maybe 20 mph which probably would have caused minor damage, if any. however, people can be injured by whiplash even in low speed rear-end collisions. i have secured the visor with a bungee cord for the moment because the dealership wants to charge customers for this defective part plus labor and it is not cheap. i am afraid that the bungee cord might snap and cause a different sort of injury; however, there really is no way it will stay up against the interior cabin roof without it. i would like to add that i recall my 2002 honda civic had the exact same problem which occurred on both the driver's side and passenger's side at different times. also, at certain times of the day the sun is so blinding in california where i live that it is extremely hazardous to not be able to see the road and highway signs and lights without the assistance of a visor to block the glaring, bright light of the sun. in my estimation it is only a matter of time before this obvious defect causes a major fatality accident. *tr

The brakes started making a loud whining sound, but only in reverse. from what research i can do, it appears to be the brake pads wearing out prematurely. *tr

The driver side visor seem came apart. the inside of the visor can be seen. it will fall down into the line of sight of the driver. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda civic. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the contact's head struck the steering wheel and caused severe injury to the head. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was declared as destroyed and was towed savage facility. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Water pump pulley/tensioner quit at 70 mph. pump and tensioner were replaced. six months later, car quit again, same thing. only this time the bolt that mounts the tensioner sheared off in the engine block. honda has recalled this vehicle in 2006 and 2007 for this same issue. (service bulletin 248422 and 248421) and action number nhtsa 10026791. no recalls for 2008 yet. they have replaced (under some kind of warranty) the engine block and the water pump/pulley/tensioner caused by the second break down. there needs to be a recall for 2008, as well. honda needs to pay for my first repair, as well. *tr

My car was stopped in line while waiting to go through us customs. transmission was in drive and my foot was on the brake. all of a sudden, engine started to rev. placed transmission in neutral position. engine revved three times, each time higher. on third revving, rpm reached 4000 rpm. turned off engine and restarted. when i restarted the engine, the engine revved at high rpm again. turned off engine, waited approximately 10 seconds. restarted engine again, and engine started normally. took car to honda dealer on 7/23/12. dealer was not able to find any trouble codes in the engine computer. this is very similar to what happened two years ago at approx mileage of 45,000 miles. engine started revving while stopped at a signal. car was towed to the dealer who was not able to find anything wrong. dealer called in area rep who reviewed process and was not able to find anything wrong. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the fuel tank cover light illuminated on the instrument panel upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that whenever the warning light illuminated, all she had to do was open and close the fuel tank cap. the failure recurred many times. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on many occasions and the contact was advised to perform the same remedy herself. the contact stated that the failure progressed until the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the contact also stated that the vehicle intermittently leaked oil and coolant. the dealer was not able to diagnose the failure. in addition, the windshield was replaced once due to water leaks and the horn was replaced because it stopped functioning. the failure mileage was 1,009.

The drivers side visor stuck and crack opened the plastic assembly by which it holds itself to the visors metal rod in the ceiling. after removal the thing that makes the visor swivel front and back is in fact the thing stuck(metal clip) and seems it may not be secured to the visor which at some point will brake the visor open as it happened , the passengers side visor is starting to get tight. *tr

The drivers side sun visor split open and hanging in front of my eyes. very hard to see when this is right in your vision field. i hope that i will get this fixed at no charge at the dealership.

Both sun visors on our honda civic would not work and then eventually the glue melted and they cracked and fell off. we have no way of securing our visors and have recently heard of a recall. i can't find my vin number within the limitations of the recall but i don't feel like i should have to pay for the repair. *tr

Air conditioning/heater,defroster fan stops working. it sounds as if the fan motor is struggling and then it turns off and won?t turn back on for the remainder of the day. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle overheated. the contact was able to bring the vehicle to a stop and attempted to remove the oil dipstick but found that the dipstick had melted due to the heat. the dealer was notified of the failure and replaced several parts of the engine. after the repair, the vehicle failed twice more. the manufacturer stated that they would contact the dealer to ensure the matter was handled appropriately. the failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. the vin was not available.

I have a 2008 honda civic, the a/c works intermittently, sometimes it cools sometimes it does not. i have it checked by a dealership and a firestone shop, they said the 'freon' level and pressure is ok and both recommended replacing the compressor, etc. if the compressor is broken then why does it still work (on and off)? i've read in some of the forums that there are a lot of honda civic 2008 owners had the same problem. is there a recall or class-action complaint about this? is there a fix where you don't need to spend tons of money on it? *tr

This vehicle was having a continuous roaring noise from the rear when the vehicle is being driven. took to proctor honda of tallahassee and mentioned the problem. honda dealer noticed the rear tires were beginning to cup and rotated tires to address sound issue and blamed the tires as the malfunctioning part by recommending a tire replacement. at that time the tire toyo spectrums were only 1 year and 9 months old having being installed on 3/2009 , had a 65k tread life warranty. the 2006 and 2007 models of honda civic had technical service bulletins issued regarding the rear upper control arms causing uneven wear of rear tires (cupping) service bulletin number : 08-001 date of bulletin : feb 08, 2008 ,nhtsa item number : 10024687. this honda was purchased on 11/2007 and was obviously manufactured during the 2007 year. the proctor honda mechanics believe that the rear upper control arms have already been replaced on this vehicle but i have no documentation revealing a date any such work was done. i have contacted the previous dealer hennessey honda and the previous owner and neither have had these upper control arms replaced. now in may 2012 these tires that were rotated with the tires on the vehicle that were not cupping in 2010 are now severely cupped ( high /low areas) while the front tires are not cupped at all from my inspection. seems isolated to the rear of vehicle. the rear cupping occurs primarily on the inside part of the tire nearest to the vehicle but it is severe. this vehicle has already had the lower engine block replaced due to cracking coolant passages which i might emphasize that the 2007 honda civic also has issues with. this is my mom's vehicle and i want her to be safe driving this and do not want to keep buying new tires ( of a different brand) only to have them prematurely worn and cupping of tires caused as well. please investigate this issue ???? *tr

Melting sun visor. *tr

Defective sun visor: splits open & won't hold up, obstruct view. this happened multiple times: right side 09/08/08, left side 09/29/08, right side 10/07/11, left side 06/12/12. honda keeps replacing it with the same defective design. please read other forums and see that this is a very frustrating issue. when it is broken, there's no way to hold it up but with your hand. dangerous driving on the freeway like that. *jb

My 2008 honda civic has a notorious problem: defective sun visors that drop down, covering more than half the vertical space of the windshield in front of the driver. the problem, which involves a metal bar that expands in hot weather and forces apart the two sides of the plastic visor, is prone to happen in hot weather. this is the fourth time it has happened to me. a california superior court ruling requires honda to replace these as needed up to 100,000 miles. however, the safety issue remains unaddressed. the replacement is the same as the failed visor, and it too will fail in about 10,000 miles (or less, in severe climates). two screws hold the visor to the roof of the car. can't honda be require to design a new visor without this defect (requires only making the channel for the metal bar wider) and replace the visors with an improved version on all affected honda civics (2006-2009)? it is not fun viewing the road ahead by peeking around and under the dropped visor. honda civics have a severely slanted windshield, and the vertical viewing space is limited without a failed visor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact was driving 30 mph when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a stone wall. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis but the dealer was unable to diagnose a failure within the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 27,500.

Driver side sun visor split at hinge along seam. gravity now drops sun visor into driver's vision to block all sight of cars or traffic lights. *tr

Drivers side sun visor split open and now droops into drivers vision. *tr

Driver side visor split open (at hinge) when attempting to lower visor to shield driver from sunlight while driving. the visor cannot no longer be returned to storage position. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic ex. the contact was driving 65 mph and traveled over black ice, causing the vehicle to slide and the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle slid into a parking lot and the contact was able to avoid a crash. the air bags then partially deployed, without there being any air in the air bags. the contact sustained injuries to the head and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. the vehicle was towed by the insurance company and was destroyed. the police were contacted and a report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 42,000.

While driving home from work i noticed a slight wobble from the rear of the car. about a mile down the road i heard what sounded like a tire pop.what actually happened was my rear driver side lower control arm had snapped completely through, about 2 inches in from the bolt connecting it to the wheel assembly. honda has admitted to having a problem with their 06 and 07 model rear control arms not by issuing a recall but a service bulletin both in jan. and feb. of 2008. i believe there still was a problem in several 2008 models that were manufactured in 2007. i contacted american honda and the rep. there said they will not do anything about this problem. all the mechanics i have talked to have said it was a clean snap and that there was no rust involved. i think this problem deserves to be looked at closer than it seems to be. *js

I reported to honda of america that the clear coat paint on my vehicle had begun splitting throughout the hood and fenders. honda of america recommended that i take it in to be evaluated by the service team and service manager at my local dealership. i took my vehicle in to earnhardt honda in avondale, arizona, the end of december 2011. i belong to a honda civic enthusiast forum called 8thcivic.com. hundreds of members there with civics in the color of nighthawk black pearl and fiji blue pearl have noticed this phenomena and have posted pictures of there vehicle. this has sparked some debate over why honda has not admitted to and taken responsibility for issues regarding paint on the 06-11 models. i've heard paint experts on the message board state that the clear coat is cracking, called "crows feet" due to a defective clear coat that was applied during manufacturing. this mixed with the heat of the engine bay caused the clear coat to separate and crack. the long term effects of this will basically be the paint bubbling and wearing away. i've hard my car for only 2 years, and it had 38k miles on it when i brought it to the dealership. since that time the dealership has been ignoring my calls and honda of america has been running me around in circles to no avail. *tr

Car made an intermittent high-pitched whining noise. i noticed the engine temperature indicator was in the red. there was a smell of burnt anti-freeze. checking the radiator and radiator reservoir showed there was no coolant. had to put water in the radiator and reservoir to drive back home. mechanic and dealership confirmed that the engine block was cracked causing all the coolant to leak out. the engine block has to be replaced. fortunately i was made aware that honda will cover this manufacturing defect and my cost should be zero. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while parked, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 7,200.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact successfully maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder but the vehicle would not restart. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the motor overheated and seized. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact was driving 45 mph when the contact drove ice and lost control of the vehicle. the contact crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact was not injured. the police were contacted and a report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and taken to a private tow yard. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 98,000.

My wife purchased her honda civic brand new from the dealer. approx. 50,000 we started to notice humming and vibration in the front end along with excessive wear on the tires. since then i have replaced several sets of tires. have approx 75,000 on the car and were having front end problems that cannot seemed to be corrected. at various speeds we get a pulsating or vibration out of the right side; and we've had to have several brake jobs as a result including replacing the rotor, caliper, etc. the tires have been rotated multiple times and the vibration is still present. it appears that now the newer set of tires we have are now cupping. it's my understanding there is a tsb from honda on these issues in particular the upper camber which causes the onset of the problems i'm experiencing right now with my car. it's my belief there should be a recall on this car for this reason. i'm out alot of money and i believe honda should be held accountable for fixing their design flaw. honda tsb 08-001 mazie slater katz & freeman, llc are collecting information for a class action lawsuit to protect civic owners. the lawsuit alleges the oem rear upper control arms are too short and cause tire misalignment. it also alleges that honda knew this when it published a tsb and a redesigned control arm part. *tr

I purchased a 2008 honda civic new from the dealer. at the present time i am on my second set of tires and my third rear driver side tire. i keep these tires inflated properly and rotate them at 5000 miles. the driver side rear tire begins to cup after a few thousand miles. i drive in a reasonable manner and am not abusive to the vehicle. on replacing the driver side tire my auto repair facility suggested that they check the alignment of the vehicle. the alignment numbers on the rear were way out of specification and my mechanic said the new tire would not have lasted long .this has been a problem since the vehicle was new. this premature tire wear presents a serious safety issue on these vehicles. my repair facility advised me there is a kit repair for this problem. why hasn't honda addressed this problem? *tr

At about 15,000 miles, we had to replace the original 2 rear tires due to uneven wear. we replaced the tires and had to replace them again at 40,000. now, at 60,000, the rear tires are unevenly wearing again so much so that the car is nearly undrivable on the highway due to the shaking. we've had the alignment and balance checked multiple times and nothing has been off and the tires have been rotated at every other oil change.. we've tried different brands of tires and nothing seems to be helping the problem. every time we've contacted honda, they've insisted the tires haven't been balanced correctly (even though it was done at their dealer) or that we've gone 500 miles too far past getting them rotated and thus won't replace them. needless to say, we'll be buying a toyota or ford next time. *tr

Both sun visors have cracked at hinges. i have to hold visor in place to see traffic light. should visor be placed to the left of me (driver), it has upon rare occasion swung & hit me in the head. this is dangerous & i hope honda doesn't charge me to replace them as by several other testimonies via the internet, others have had the same issue. i believe these visors to be defective & may cause an accident. i recently found out there was a class action lawsuit regarding said visors & honda should do the right thing & replace my visors free, as i have under 10k miles on the car & take good care of it. also, the engine block problem should be made into a recall as again, i've seen several complaints online with this issue. honda gave an extended warranty which will last for 3 yrs after my car is paid off. while this may seem trivial to a huge corporation, it means a lot to those of us on a fixed income. i cannot give you an exact incident date but my car was approximately 1.5 yrs old when the visors cracked (only a month apart). i trusted honda but apparently they didn't wish to share the visor issues with buyers to rectify the situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that air leaked from the rear driver side and the front passenger side rim. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the wield on tire rim was defective. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 73,500.

I had to have all four tires replaced on my 2008 honda civic lx at 34,658 mi. july 2010. when i brought my civic in for its routine check up, which i do whenever i'm at 15% oil life, i complained of a roaring noise from my tires. the honda tech guy said my tires were badly worn and suggested i buy new tires immediately. kuhmo tires, the brand i bought from honda, have a 60000 mi. warranty. that same roaring noise is back and i went in for my routine check up and was told that my tires need to be replaced at 61285 mi. december 31, 2011. one tech guy hinted that there have been problems with the rear-upper control arm causing possible problems with certain civics. if this is the case, i want it corrected, and i want my tires replaced at no cost to me. honda tells me they don't know what the problem is and will allow me to pay full price for new tires while they try to get me a 50% prorated reimbursement from kuhmo. i am not satisfied with this at all. this is a costly safety issue. there has been heavy rainfall in my area and my car hydroplanes. i told the honda service department this, and they said that it is because of my worn tires. i get my tires aligned and rotated on their recommended schedule. if there is a defective part that is causing the premature wear of my tires and is putting my life and the lives of my family as well as others on the road at risk, honda must take responsibility for this problem and correct it. *tr

At 78,000 miles i began to notice unusual road noise. ( humming) less than a year later i'm experiencing horrific road noise (peaks near 55 mph) and now unusual tire wear. tires are rotated, balanced and front end aligned regularly. i thought maybe bearing problems. local mechanic checked and said no. tire dealership thought the same, checked and said no. honda dealership said tires needed rotation to eliminate the problem. (did not help) back to tire dealership, they believe i need a kit for rear cam arms. noise so loud i sometimes use ear plugs to drown out sound/not safe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that a squirrel chewed a hole through the fuel lines. the contact smelled fumes and took the vehicle to the dealer who repaired the fuel line. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 18,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact was driving 45 mph and crashed into another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact suffered minor cuts and two other passengers suffered head injuries. none of the passengers were transported to the hospital. the contact called the manufacturer to file a complaint but was unable to do so. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was awaiting a decision on whether the vehicle would be deemed as destroyed. the failure mileage was 51,000. the vin was not available.

My driver's side visor cracked and split at the top. this makes it impossible to return it to the upward position and it stays in my line of sight during driving. i have researched the problem and thousands of others have reported the same issue with the honda civic. this issue needs to be resolved and a recall needs to be made. *tr

After a hot day driving the car visor went down while about to make a rt hand turn i almost pulled out visor fell into my vision. luck i stopped there was a car coming. it had split in half due to the heat. *tr

Unintended acceleration while braking. i turned into the grocery store parking lot and had my foot pressing on the brake to slow down for some people. i was looking for a place to park. all of a sudden, the car accelerated forward rapidly while i was braking. i pressed the brake all the way down. the car kept accelerating rapidly. i grabbed the parking brake with my right hand and steered the wheel with my left hand. i kept my foot pressing on the brake. the car kept accelerating and hit metal railing. the car swerved to the right and hit the first concrete step. the car stopped and i was severely shaken. i tried to get the key out of the ignition, but it would not come out. a man, woman, and store manager kept asking me if i was alright. several police cars came. one policeman inspected the floor mat in front of the driver's seat. he tried to wiggle it. it only wiggled a little bit to the left and remained far away from the gas pedal, not touching the gas pedal. he wiggled the key with some motion and pulled it out. the derry township police dept. wrote up a crash information report - incident number dtr111023005. i am still upset and shaken from this accident. the sudden unintended acceleration was so frightening and so dangerous that i no longer trusted this car. the next day when i tried to drive this car to the dealership, the temperature was so hot that it was in the red area. i had this car towed to the dealership, ciocca honda in harrisburg. i traded this 2008 honda civic for a 2012 honda civic. in june 2011, my 2008 honda had a complete inspection at good's automobile service in hershey, pa. everything checked out fine. i have had several episodes where i was driving and the car would accelerate on its own. ciocca checked my car several times and said it was fine. the 7/14/2010 service form recorded "customer states vehicle accelerates when off gas."

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact was driving 55 mph when icy road conditions caused the vehicle to slide off the road and crash into a tree. the front air bags failed to deploy during the crash. the contact and the passenger had multiple injuries including head injuries, broken bones, and damaged nerves. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileages were 36,000.

The clearcoat paint is peeling on the roof and trunk and other areas of the car are looking dull like they will peel soon too. this car has been well taken care of and there is no reason for this happening, other than defective paint. although this is not safety related, this is a very expensive to fix problem that should be covered by the manufacturer. *tr

Driver side sun visor has cracked and now continues to fall down into my line of sight while driving. very dangerous as i continually have to push it up. *tr

This car was purchased brand new by me. i am in love with all but the drivers (left) side sunvisor. it broke apart at the seams. the hinge is hanging out and it is unusable. i have tried various methods to make it usable. this product needs to be replaced before a serious accident occurs. *tr

I've noticed several complaints about broken sun visors. when getting ready to go to work i got into my 08 civic and had discovered it had a crack in the driver side visor. the visor was in the down position, which i found odd since i get home at 2am and i am the only person in my car. the crack appears to be an internal problem. prior to that, it was always very hard to swing the visor to the side or to clip it back in. i find this broken visor to be not only an obstruction of view but also a petty issue that honda should recall and fix. it sounds like there's a defect in the visors and honda needs to replace them even if the car is out of warranty. *tr

We've had this vehicle for less than a year. it was purchased for our teen daughter because we thought it was a safe car. today, she reported that on her way home from school, the visor split making it impossible to adjust while driving. two hands are needed to adjust and the sun was blinding. thankfully, she didn't get in an accident. we fear for our daughters safety, and that of others, especially after reading the other 76 very similar visor complaints. we had heard about such complaints before (not realizing it was civics) and thought it was pretty silly, however, now that it's happened to us, it's not so silly. it's seriously dangerous. *kb

Sun visor split open and dropped down. *tr

Driver's sun visor will no longer stay up and out of the line of sight. *tt

Both driver's and passenger's sun visors cracked and fail to work in the area where visor rotates. visors need to be replaced because they do not work at all. the car is a 2008 honda civic si sedan. *kb

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.

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.

First thing this morning i tried to set my cruise control at 65 mph, but it didn't work. the speed of the car kept decreasing, despite several attempts to set the cruise. i turned off the cruise and tried to press the gas pedal to drive, and the same problem occurred. in addition, as i tried to increase my speed, the car made a loud humming sound and the rpms on the dash began to increase. then an indicator light turned on; after driving for a few minutes, more indicator lights came on, my brake stopped working completely, and my steering wheel locked. my gas pedal also stopped working completely. at this point, as i was going uphill i lost complete control of the car and put the car in park because that was the only way i could stop the car. smoke began coming from the hood. i had the car towed to the midas in salt lake city at 875 east 2100 south. the service people told me the cars engine had heated so that it melted the equipment under the hood. later, after a discussion with the honda corporate office, i found out a recall had been issued in august 2010 for a problem with the engine blocks of 2006, 2008, and some 2009 civics. the honda representative said a letter had been sent to civic owners. however, my experience today showed me the seriousness of this problem. i could have a life-threatening accident today, and when the issue is so grave honda should call car owners to alert them to the recall. a letter sent out one time is not enough. the midas service representatives told me they had absolutely no information about this recall in their database, which proves how poorly this entire matter has been handled. there are many families out there driving these civics. get your cars checked out, and let honda know that they must take better care and full responsibility for their customers! *tr

My wife was on her way home from work when the visor's plastic rings that secure it inside on the plastic post that hangs down from the ceiling broke. i have taken the visor itself off the post, and have disassembled it. it is apparent to me that the grade of plastic used to secure this part cannot withstand the flexing required when folding it down to block out the sun while driving. not only am i now driving with my head near the roof to block out the sun in the mornings and evenings, but also my wife could have been seriously injured due to losing control of the vehicle while trying to figure out what went wrong when she pulled the visor down. it would not go back into the up position while she was driving. from reading reviews about this issue online, i am not the only one with this problem. i think this is a serious safety issue that honda should recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2008 honda civic. the contact was driving 30 mph when she realized that the vehicle would not shift gears. in addition, the vehicle would stall intermittently. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 30,000. updated 10/21/11

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

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.

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

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

Cannot change into 3rd and 6th gears properly. grinding and excessive force to go into 3rd, must repeat attempts to go into 6th. *tr

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sun visors driver side visor detachment at 4 months of new ownership. replaced by honda dealer under warranty. *tr

The front and rear suspension has sagged about ¾ 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

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.

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.

Both visors failed completely within 24 hours of each other. while i was driving the driver side visor fell without my touching it and i could not get it to stay up. it blocked my visibility so i had to hold it up so i could see clearly to drive. upon inspection i saw that the visor had split at the hinge, basically looks as if it had exploded from the inside. when i got into my car this morning, the passenger side was in the same condition. this is a safety concern, if you are driving the visors obstruct visibility. how am i supposed to drive with two visors blocking my vision? i can't get them to stay up. there is no option for visor under failed component 1 and 2 below so i selected visibility/wiper.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while turning right at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel locked and would not turn. the vehicle was carefully driven home where it was parked. an independent mechanic examined the vehicle and informed the contact that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Defecective sun visor obstructing vision. *tr

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

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

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

Driving on the expressway and the transmission seized up and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and although the vehicle is under warranty the say that the vehicle was abused therefore they will not cover the transmission. honda has had numerous complains regarding the manual transmissions and the failures that they've had. *tr

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

I have a 2008 honda civic and the driver's visor just decided to come apart. it is still attached, but it will not stay up in it's proper position, instead, it falls in front of my face causing me to be distracted. i am paying for school out of my pocket and cannot afford to replace it just yet. i have to leave it down at all times, and it cannot be pushed back, i have to leave it straight down in my face and bend down to see street lights and other things. it just did this one day, and i never even use my visor. i also only have about 40k miles on my car. *tr

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

1) hot days 2) sun visors fall down and block vision of road. 3) driver's side was replaced by dealer out of warranty. i was charged $30+ for the part because vehicle was out of warranty. passenger side has not been fixed. *tr

Went into church one morning and when we got back into the car, the passenger side visor was broken and is hanging down. this is a concern as there have been numerous reports of the driver side visor suddenly breaking which could pose a hazard when driving and cause an accident. this needs to be recalled and corrected. i am upset that i will be charged for something that is obviously a defective problem with the sun visor and could pose a serious hazard for drivers. *tr

Driver side visor hinge broke and visor swung down and will not stay up. i didn't even pull it down. it fell when i was going over a speed bump at a low speed! the visor now blocks my view when driving. *tr

The suspension of the cars is not calibrated correctly per my dealer. this leads to premature tire wear which could lead to failure of the tires. *tr

The front suspension on my car was not sufficiently lubricated from the factory, leading to "popping" and "clicking" (both very loud and noticeable) when turning. the dealer says the civics were not given sufficient lubrication and the suspension is not built correctly. *tr

My front brake pads and shoes have to be replaced every 20,000 miles. the brakes do not give the expected high pitched "squealing" noise; and per my dealer, it led to brake over heating and "imminent failure!" the dealer states that the civics have had this issue repeatedly. *tr

2008 honda civic sedan 65000 miles. driver side sunvisor imploded. will not stay up against the roof anymore. the sunvisor is visibly split near the mount to the roof. this is the first time and will require a new sunvisor. *tr

In march of 2009, december 2010, and may 2011, my passenger side airbag and seat weight system failed as indicated by the code read by the dealer. the dealer stated it was a major problem in the civics and was related to the side airbag wiring that has been failing. in may 2011, before my appt. to fix the wiring, an accident occurred and my passenger airbag did not deploy with a passenger in the seat and was hit with sufficient force/deceleration, casing some head injuries. honda says its not a safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that the rear upper control arms on both rear tires were defective and caused the rear tires to wear prematurely. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that they could not have an alignment because the parts were defective and causing the rear tires to bend inward abnormally. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 32,000.

Premature tire wearout - extreme shake, especially ay highway speeds. dealer said nothing is wrong they were actually worn at 20k car handles horrible in inclement weather. based on other complaints, i expect this to be an issue every 20k until honda steps up and admits they have a rear suspension issue with the '08s. experienced severe vibrations/uneven and rapid tire wear, flat spots and cupping on rear tires within first 20k. replaced with four new tires, then experienced the same severe vibrations and symptoms at around 33k. tsb for '06-'07 describes same symptoms and new control arm to resolve issue. have taken car to honda dealer with this issue and they state that my '08 vehicle has the updated control arm and that car is "fine". obviously this is a wide spread problem for the '08 as well and the vehicle is not "fine". there are many more people listed on various internet auto problem sites that have encountered exactly the same problem as i have with the same make and model vehicle. *tr

Cabin blower motor fan makes excessive noise, sounds like bearings defective all speed settings. *tr

For the second time since buying this car new the driver-side visor has split in half. the separation occurred at the seam where two plastic parts are joined. the visor will no longer snap into its proper position and hangs down, obstructing visibility and creating a driving hazard. the first incident occurred at approximately 30,000 miles. it has broken again at 50,000 miles. this apparently is a chronic problem on this make and model.

The visor on my 2008 honda civic will not stay up. it looks like a defect on the left-hand hinge. the hinge is split open and makes the sun visor drop. after looking on the internet, it seems to be a manufacturer defect since a lot of other honda owners seem to have this problem. potentially dangerous since the visor continually falling blocks my vision through the windshield. if i swing it to the left, it blocks the view from the drivers side of the window. *tr

2008 honda civic si, 16,000 miles had clutch fail and manufacturer refuses to cover this item. *tr

Experienced severe vibrations/uneven and rapid tire wear, flat spots and cupping on rear tires within first 20k. replaced with two new tires, then experienced the same severe vibrations and symptoms at around 45k. tsb for '06-'07 describes same symptoms and new control arm to resolve issue. have taken car to several honda dealers with this issue and all state that my '08 vehicle has the updated control arm and that car is "fine". obviously this is a wide spread problem for the '08 as well and the vehicle is not "fine". *tr

Both driver's and passenger's side visors split open almost simultaneously. today (6/5/2011) was fairly hot (in san antonio tx), while driving, i pulled the visor down due to the brightness of the sun and the bright reflection of the sun from another car's windows. my daughter did the same thing also. almost at the same time, when adjusting the visors back up, there was the sound of a "pop" and the visors would not stay up. this became a safety problem as it would dangle in the field of vision all the time. the plastic appears to have split down the center joint along the length of the visor

I was distracted while driving on s. washington blvd, arlington, virginia in exiting onto s. quinn street/columbia pike exit at high speed. i spun out of control and drove onto an island near the intersection, driving over a street sign and hitting a metal pole holding the traffic lights. excessive damage to front end of vehicle, yet airbag did not deploy. i was only vehicle involved in the accident and had no passengers. i received hospital care the following day for whiplash and muscle pain in my neck and shoulder. the police office noted that it was unusual that the airbag did not deploy given the high speed and nature of the collision. *tr

The visor broke off with normal use. *tr

Premature tire wearout - extreme shake, especially ay highway speeds. dealer said nothing is wrong, even though they asked me if it was shaking/vibrating. tires will not pass inspection & need to be replaced. (they were actually worn at 20k) car handles horrible in inclement weather. based on other complaints, i expect this to be an issue every 20k until honda steps up and admits they have a rear suspension issue with the '08s. *tr

Took car in for oil change 4/30/2011 at honda dealer. service department performed reflash campaign 10-034 without asking. previously had declined this service and is noted in service records not to perform this service ever. car performance has been significantly diminished since this service has been performed. car will not reliably accelerate smoothly from standstill (red light) or when merging into highway traffic at 40-50 mph. when accelerating from a stop, vehicle may or may not move at acceptable speed causing the potential to enter traffic with inadequate power to get up to speed of oncoming traffic creating a hazardous situation. this is an accident waiting to happen, especially since the performance is now inconsistent and you do not know when it may not accelerate as needed. the engine will rev very high but the car will only go 5-10 mph with pedal all the way to the floor. honda dealer has been unresponsive. i am limiting driving this car as much as possible as this car is unsafe in traffic situations. also, the auto-stop feature does not work as prior to the reflash, engine idles much higher at stops and does not cut off. this has decreased gas mileage significantly.

As i was driving down the street my bumper just popped off and started to fall off nothing was hit i need to know if the rest of the car is going to fall off is it a safety concern as bus driver i am a very safe driver if i'm going to die as the car falls apart i need to know.... *tr

The driver's side sun visor is defective and one day just swung down, partially blocking my vision. the plastic parts split open and the rod is partially exposed. this is a safety issue while driving because it will not stay up in its closed position -- until i get it fixed, the visor is either down in front of my face, or if i swing it out of the way, down, blocking my left vision. there is basically a sun visor in my face all the time while driving, even if it is night - the most dangerous time. i have to constantly swing it out of my face, or out of the way - even just to get in or out of the car. *tr

2 sets of tires wearing prematurely cupping vehicle maintained properly honda dealership said it was the tires and found no problem with the car tried to blame the tires turns out it's a suspension problem with the passenger control arm and is also due to the weight of the vehicle according to other complaints on line that sound just like this car. *tr

At approximately 30k miles the hybrid battery charging capacity started to decrease. the battery would not hold a charge as long. honda sent letters out to have a software patch put in to prolong the life of the battery. therefore they know they have a problem. the software made things even worse by degrading mpg and power on acceleration. the electrical motor torque is not enough to make a diff with the underpowered 1.3 engine this car has. too many times when starting from a stop the car has no power and there is a actual delay and very slow acceleration. running the car with the air on is even worse. my wife is afraid to drive this car and honda will not do anything about this . its pushed from dealer to honda corp back and forth. the car is dangerous to drive. *tr

The sun visor in my 2008 honda civic has fallen apart. i am the only driver of the car and under normal wear and tear it would not stay up out of my way. after a month like that it just fell off completely. this occurred around 32,000 miles. after investigating online it seems like a common problem that will cost more than $100 to fix. i have seeing because of the glare of the sun. *tr

My sun visor cracked at the hinge over a year ago and since that time it would repeatedly fall in my face blocking my line of sight. many times it even hit me in the head. honda wouldn't pay to replace or fix it. i finally removed it since it obstructed my view of the road so now i have the sun in my eyes. i am not apt to buy the same part again as i've seen hundreds of postings online about honda civic owners who have experienced the same problem. there needs to be a recall of this visor and honda needs to replace these parts in all civics with functionable parts. *tr

I own a 2008 honda civic with 42k miles and live in las vegas, nv. recently, my passenger side sun visor split at the seam . this effectively makes the visor always stuck in the down position. i would consider this a safety hazard, as it blocks my view at night since i am unable to keep it in the upward position. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle surged forward abnormally until abrupt pressure was applied to the brakes. the failure recurred once more while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 28,500.

My 2008 honda civic, i have to change the visors(both driver side and passenger side) for the third time in less than 3 years. i had to change the visor every year and i had enough of this none sense. i have to drive 20 miles to fix the problem and i just don't like it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment where the dealer located a failure within the rear passenger control arm. the control arm was not the correct size and was entirely too short for the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired with an aftermarket control arm. the failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 72,000.

The engine on my honda overheated and got so hot it actually melted some of the components. faced with a $4000 repair bill, i did some internet research and found that honda had been aware of engine problems with 2006 through 2008 civics. honda had issued a bulletin to letting mechanics know there was a problem with leaking coolant. my husband was exiting a freeway when the car just shut down and started smoking. had it happened sooner, there could have been an accident. i think honda should have recalled these cars rather than wait until a breakdown happens and then do repairs. even the service manager at honda told us they had been doing of lot of these repairs lately. the potential for a breakdown in an unsafe area and cause an accident is great. or at least make sure they get the information to their customers. they know where to find me to send my monthly bill, why not the warranty?

Both visors in my 2008 honda civic ex model melted or broke and now cannot close away posing as visual impediment. i called a honda dealership to see if they'd fix it because i learned from family members and friends with the same problem with their 2008 honda civics that dealerships in their town fixed it for free. my dealership said they hadn't heard of the problem and refused to repair. *tr

The sunvisor on the passenger side broke and was replaced about a year ago, the replacement recently broke and needs replaced at my expense. the visor hang down in the drivers field of view and is in the position that a person of average or above average height can strike their head upon in the event of a crash or even entering and exiting the automobile. *tr

I've noticed several complaints about broken sun visors. my 08 civic hybrid got a crack in the driver side visor. prior to that, it was always very hard to swing the visor to the side or to clip it back in. maybe something was too tight, and that's why it eventually cracked. my dealership replaced it because the car was still under warranty. however, if it had happened a couple months later they wouldn't have. sounds like there's a defect in the visors and honda needs to replace them even if the car is out of warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact was driving 55 mph when the air conditioner stop working and then stalled. the check engine lamp was also illuminated and the contact noticed that the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine cylinder block was cracked and as a result, the cooling was leaking. the manufacturer was contacted who offered to pay for a portion of the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,878. updated 07/01/11

I was driving my 2008 honda civic when my visor swung down and partially blocked my vision. upon looking at the visor, i noticed the back had cracked open and the visor would no longer close. eventually i just removed the visor so i would not have to deal with it any longer. *tr

The rear tires have worn out at 12000 and again at 23000 miles. two different manufacturers of tires and all rotations and alignments were accomplished on schedule. tire manufacturers will not accept responsibility and honda has stated that they are not responsible for tire failures. there are many more people listed on various internet auto problem sites that have encountered exactly the same problem as i have with the same make and model vehicle. the wheel alignment shops that i have contacted insist that there is a problem with the suspension of this vehicle and weight distribution (heavy in front, light in rear) compounds the problem. *tr

I got in my car and pulled down the sun visor on the driver's side and it broke. i tried pushing it back up against the top lining, but it kept falling down. i had to drive 10 miles to get home with my vision partially blocked because the visor would not stay up. i understand this is a common problem with many honda civics. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph when the engine stalled without prior warning. the engine restarted and resumed normally yet the failure recurred intermittently. also, when driving up an incline the vehicle would not accelerate over a certain speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five different times for the identical failure. the computerized system software was upgraded and the technician stated that the vehicle would operate properly yet the failure persisted. the failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

The driver side sun visor broke while adjusting within normal operation. the visor now hangs loosely in the upright locked position, causing an obstruction for head motion. while in use to block the sun, the visor hangs lower than designed and obstructs vision.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that the rear upper control arm was causing the tires to wear prematurely and the rear tires were replaced at extremely low mileage. the contact was able to secure an appointment to have the upper control arms replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. the contact stated he was aware of other owners of the same year, make and model with the same failure. the failure mileage was 24,000.

The sun visor on both sides is cracked and fails to stay up. it makes it difficult to see traffic signals or block the sun from your eyes. it is a driving hazard. apparently, this has been a problem for about four years. they have not changed the design.

'08 honda civic hybrid experiencing a dramatic decrease in fuel economy. ima battery suspected. dealership upgraded software (as per honda recall) and told me that to get better mpg's i should shut off my heater (we live in wisconsin!) and recommended an air filter change. i stated that an air filter and shutting off the heat would not increase my mpg's from 28-31 back up to it's prior performance range of 40-50. vehicle is still dramatically underperforming. note: service advisor @ bergstrom honda admitted that in his 4 years there that he has seen many civic hybrids with severe tire cupping (i previously filed complaints on this issue also, vehicle is going on it's 3rd set of tires within 57,927 miles!) and also mentioned the poor performance after the honda software upgrades to fix the ima issues. it is my belief that honda is well aware of the ima issues and is trying to hide them under the software update (to save replacing "x" number of expensive hybrid battery's). i believe that as owners we have lost valuable lifespan on these batterys and that we have lost out on a good portion of our hybrid battery warranty coverage due to honda's design. *tr

'08 honda civic hybrid experiencing a dramatic decrease in fuel economy. ima battery suspected. dealership upgraded software (as per honda recall) and told me that to get better mpg's i should shut off my heater (we live in wisconsin!) and recommended an air filter change. i stated that an air filter and shutting off the heat would not increase my mpg's from 28-31 back up to it's prior performance range of 40-50. vehicle is still dramatically underperforming. note: service advisor @ bergstrom honda admitted that in his 4 years there that he has seen many civic hybrids with severe tire cupping (i previously filed complaints on this issue also, vehicle is going on it's 3rd set of tires within 57,927 miles!) and also mentioned the poor performance after the honda software upgrades to fix the ima issues. it is my belief that honda is well aware of the ima issues and is trying to hide them under the software update (to save replacing "x" number of expensive hybrid battery's). i believe that as owners we have lost valuable lifespan on these battery's and that we have lost out on a good portion of our hybrid battery warranty coverage due to honda's design. *tr

'08 honda civic hybrid experiencing a dramatic decrease in fuel economy. ima battery suspected. dealership upgraded software (as per honda recall) and told me that to get better mpg's i should shut off my heater (we live in wisconsin!) and recommended an air filter change. i stated that an air filter and shutting off the heat would not increase my mpg's from 28-31 back up to it's prior performance range of 40-50. vehicle is still dramatically underperforming. note: service advisor @ bergstrom honda admitted that in his 4 years there that he has seen many civic hybrids with severe tire cupping (i previously filed complaints on this issue also, vehicle is going on it's 3rd set of tires within 57,927 miles!) and also mentioned the poor performance after the honda software upgrades to fix the ima issues. it is my belief that honda is well aware of the ima issues and is trying to hide them under the software update (to save replacing "x" number of expensive hybrid batterys). i believe that as owners we have lost valuable lifespan on these batterys and that we have lost out on a good portion of our hybrid battery warranty coverage due to honda's design. *tr

There is a well documented defect in the honda civic between years of 2006-2009 for the rear upper arm suspension. there still is a defect in the geometry by .75 degrees and is the reason for early tire wearing. all four of my tires started to wear earlier than usage performed on tire. around 20,000 miles there was early excessive wear noted. i couldn't figure out why there was so much wear on my tires. i had to replace them at 30-34000 miles and believe it is due to the defect in the rear upper arms. i am concerned that this is safety issue and someone needs to look into this and demand honda to make a recall for this. many consumers are complaining about this issue and class action suits have been filed. despite the replacement arm, there still are documents that state excessive tire wear and replacement. *tr

Significant drop in mileage since the "software upgrade" on my 2008 civic hybrid. electric motor does not always kick in when extra power is needed. i called the honda a local honda dealer...the service rep said he would need the car for several days and needed to drive it 140 miles to diagnose the problem. i next called the corporate office to complain...the rep i spoke with said i should take it to a dealer, but also acknowledged the problem. he said there was no current fix of the "upgrade" and he did not know if it was being worked on. i pointed out to him if they already know there is a problem, going to the dealer makes no sense. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic ex. around 70,000 miles my engine overheated on the highway. upon further inspection there was radiator coolant leak from underneath my car. the honda dealers stated there was a crack on the engine block. i investigated this matter on the internet and there were numerous complaints of cracked engine blocks on the 2008 honda civic. due to numerous complaints honda extended the powertrain warranty to 8 yrs for unlimited miles. there is currently no recall but there should be in my opinion. also i have replaced all four tires on my 2008 honda civic twice in about 70,000 miles due to uneven wear (inner flat areas on the tires) even with tire rotations and alignments. there are also numerous complaints about extreme uneven tire wear on the internet. *tr

The sun visor on the driver's side of my 2008 honda civic ex-l broke while under warranty and the dealer replaced it. now, out of warranty, the visor on the passenger side has broken. i have not pursued any action from honda, yet. i have been reading on-linethat this is a frequent complaint and i wanted file my own complaint to add to the others. *tr

Honda gave us a warning that our civic could lose it's coolant and break down. they refuse to do a recall. we complained to the state of oregon and they agreed with us but could not get honda to recall our car just extend the warranty. we are retired and purchased the car to drive to la to visit our grandchildren and are now afraid to do so as we can't look forward to a breakdown on the highway. it also creates a diminished value for resale for which the state consumer complaint bureau agreed but was unable to get an agreement from honda on. i have all of the documents from honda and the state of oregon and could forward to you if you have the same views that we have. we have only 4500 miles on our civic and have asked them for an ability to trade it in on another car for near what we paid for it for peace of mind in our travels or repair the vehicle. they said that if the problem has not yet occurred they won't address it yet they know that it may occur. at our age and hoping to keep the car for a long time the extended warranty doesn't work for us and it is just a way for honda to avoid a recall and keep their problem out of the medial while pushing the outcome on us with no recourse except to wait for the problem to manifest itself at our inconvenience. they say that the engine would stall so that would lose our power brakes and steering which scares us on top of the inconvenience of an interstate breakdown while both my wife and i have medical issues that cause us concerns in that potential. i can email you the letter of potential engine breakdown potential and the letter from the state of oregon if you are willing to help in this matter. *tr

I purchased my 2008 honda civic lx coupe on november 25th, 2009. when i purchased it, it had approximately 12k miles. in the summer of 2010, both of my sun visors broke. it appears that the swivel part of the visor wasn't lubed good enough and so it snapped the visors open. it broke the plastic part that help it all together. it has not been replaced. it costs about $50 each visor. dealer refused to replace it because it is not covered under their warranty. *tr

The driver side sun visor is damaged. it doesn't stay up. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the there was coolant leaking into the engine. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because it was under warranty, but the dealer stated that there were no leaks. the leak caused the vehicle to over heat several times. the failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.

#2 spark plug blown from cylinder head while driving. *tr

Driver side visor will not stay up and impairs my vision while driving. *ln

Our standard 2008 civic ex (bought june 2008) started to have variable vibration/shuttering issues from idle/stop to 1st and 2nd gear around 28,000 miles (new civic, we are the only owners, no accidents). the shuttering stopped after the car was in higher gears. this vibration issue worsened and we could not safely accelerate the vehicle when shifting from an idle position into 1st gear - due to extreme vibrations, which became more frequent. we took the vehicle to the dealership around 35000 miles on november 17, 2010, to determine/correct the shuttering/vibration issues. the dealership indicated they could not replicate the issue and returned the vehicle. the shuttering/vibration continued and we decided to replace all of our tires at our cost around 40,000 miles to see if this would correct the issue. the vibration/shuttering continued at variable times. at 41,000 miles, the vibration/shuttering became impactful and we could not safely accelerate from an idle position without the car shaking/not engaging effectively. we took the car into the dealer again on february 3, 2011 and the technician replicated the issue with us in the car. they indicated they looked at the vehicle motor mounts and "looked" at the clutch (not inspected). they said nothing was wrong with it and it was due to the way we drove the vehicle, even though their technician replicated the issue. they said honda does not have any recommendations for this issue via the phone technical line. we did not take the car back due to safety concerns and it is still at the dealership. we do not feel safe driving the vehicle, as it will not engage/accelerate properly without shuttering when shifting from idle into 1st and 2nd gear. *tr

Driver side visor failed while commuting to work on 2008 honda civic coupe ex, thereby obstructing my view of the road until i was able to get to a honda dealership. the driver side visor failed due to the visor coming apart at the hing point. three months later, the passenger side visor failed in the same way as the driver side visor, thus obstructing my view while driving until i made it to a honda dealership. *ln

2008 honda civic. s10 direct reply- letter to the administrator seeking an investigation into 2006-2008 and early 2009 honda civic engine blocks problem *tgw the consumer stated he received a letter from honda titled warranty extension which stated there was a potential problem with certain year civic engine blocks. according to the letter, the engine cylinder block may experience coolant seepage that can result in the engine overheating. the letter stated honda was committing to extending the warranty for 8 years with no mileage limits. the letter further stated to contact honda if the vehicle was leaking coolant from the engine block, or if the engine was overheating. the consumer stated the resolution offered by honda was irresponsible and simply did not go far enough. the consumer stated his daughter drives the vehicle and goes to school 5 hours away and she would have no idea if the vehicle was leaking coolant from the engine block. the consumer would like the vehicle repaired before it fails. *jb updated 02/02/11. *jb

2008 honda civic ex - both driver side and passenger side sun visors have split and will no longer stay up but flop down. this is a safety hazard causing extreme reduced visibility. the driver side failed at 20000 miles and dealer replaced under warranty. passenger side failed at 40000 miles and vehicle is out of warranty. there are 40 such complaints of this defect on this website. *tr

I was driving my 2008 honda civic with my daughter, at a speed of about 50mph. i was attempting to make a stop for a traffic light. i realized that the car was not wanting to stop, i pressed harder on the brake. when it came to a stop, the engine was revving at high rpms, i let up on the brake slightly to see if the engine would shut down when it lunged forward. i slammed the brake down again and reached for the downshift, when at the same time the engine came down to an idle. the accelerator had obviously been stuck. i had stopped the vehicle over the white line with my nose out in the intersection. no one was in front of me & no one next to me, thankfully. i called a local honda dealer, made an appt for that afternoon. my husband and i were waiting in the customer area for about 5 minutes when we were informed by the dealer employee that the two mechanics had called in & said that they had duplicated the action i reported & that the car was unsafe to be on the road, for us to leave it & they would take care of it. the mechanic who drove it, confirmed it to me personally. the cars computer didn't register the two events. the dealer told us they couldn't fix it if the computer wouldn't tell them what to fix. honda's regional rep was called in on jan 10 & deemed it as safe to drive. (honda's rep deemed the car that the dealer employee had told us was "unsafe to be on the road" as being "safe"!). jan 10, we requested to speak with honda rep, jan 11, no contact from honda rep after service manager left 1 voice mail, 2 e-mails. (asked for reps #, refused) switched courtesy cars with dealer, requested the "description" of events on service ticket reflect the two mechanics statement about experiencing the "stuck accelerator". jan 12, still waiting to speak with honda rep and revised service ticket. dealer still has our honda. i am concerned for the safety of myself & others if i drive it without honda repairing it. please help us resolve this. *tr

The drivers sun visor split during july 2010. i live in mass and it occured on a day that it was about 90 degrees. it is unusable and needs replacement. *tr

The fenders on this model of honda are merely tacked on. my car was lightly bumped four times and the fenders had to be repaired. they only have a minimum of connectors holding onto them. the old fashion bumpers would prevent this. updated 01/20/11 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the spring mechanism on the driver side visor was broken. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000 and the current mileage was approximately 44,000.

Driver side sun visor split and would not stay up, has now completely fallen off. very unsafe-does not provide blocking of bring sun and impaired vision prior to falling off! *tr

2008 civic (purchased new) currently has 29,000 miles and just installed my second new set of tires. i rotate the tires on a regular basis but the rears continue to wear prematurely on the insides. the dealership checked the alignment and "fixed" the out of tolerance issue but wasn't willing to replace the tires. car is still burning through tires every 15k, very noticeable road noise, and mileage continues to run 25% below sales quotes. vehicle is extremely difficult to drive on packed snow without fishtailing. *tr

2008 honda civic hybrid appears to have problem with battery system; overheats and looses charge. honda has issued software update to "repair" the problem, however, this update robs the car of acceleration power thus making it dangerous to react to an emergency situation. *tr

Over time, the plastic portion of my driver's side sun visor rotted and broke so that the visor is constantly down. because of this, my field of vision is always restricted. if i tape the visor up, frequently i'm blinded by the sun or other bright lights. i have contacted honda regarding this defect, but as yet, they won't fix the problem. *tr

I do not often drive a night but in recent months, when i did drive at night, i had significant difficulty seeing the highway. i thought "well, it must be my age" so i decided to buy ge nighthawk bulbs to replace the oem (sylvania dot g0708 usa)bulbs. i bought the nighthawk bulbs because they are supposed to provide 30% greater light. today (12/29/2010) i decided to remove the oem bulbs and install the ge nighthawk bulbs. when i removed the oem low beam bulbs i noticed there was a tan coating inside the bulb that extended from the bottom of the bulb to slightly above the tip of the bulb beyond midway as they bulb is installed. there was also some of the tan substance at the base of the bulb. from the amount of coating inside the bulb i am guessing light volume would have been reduced by 40% or more. when i removed the high beam bulbs they were perfectly clear; as they should have been. there is no way the low beam bulbs should have been that clouded given the mileage on the car and the little driving i do at night. i have saved the bulbs and i will send them to you should you want to test their light output. i can also send a scanned image if a bulb which approximates the extent of the problem. how many people are driving at night in honda civic cars, at risk, because of poor light output from the low beam head lamps? if it were only one it is one too many.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that the rear suspension was causing the tires to wear prematurely every 20,000 miles. in addition, when driving over wet or inclement road surfaces, the vehicle would become difficult to control and spin abnormally. the original tires were replaced in december 2008 and the replacement tires were replaced in july 2009. there were no recalls for the tires. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no further assistance. the current mileage was 59,800 and the failure mileage was 22,000. updated 03/24/11*lj updated 06/30/11

2008 honda civic's have a brake system problem. i had to replace my brakes all around at 12,935 miles, the front brakes had to be replaced again at 22,885, and then all around again at 37,417. i placed a complaint with honda america, they are unwilling to admit that there is a brake system problem. i was told it is how i drive the car. there hasn't been a failure yet, i am trying to avoid a failure and would like to have this issue checked.

I have 2008 honda civic hybrid had no problems until august 2010 when they sent a letter to have a software upgrade for the ima integrated motor assist battery after having the upgrade i had loss of power when acceleration the ima seems towork 50-75 percent less then what it use too also my battery indicator had never been down to 4 bars before the upgrade but after it was done seems like it wants to stay right at 4 most of the time so inturn the ima doesn't use the battery i have lose 10+ mpg i use to get 45-48 now i get 32-35 so now its like driving a under powered civic the worst is when you try to take off or if you need to accelerate to merge on the freeway you might have some ima or not you just don't know. *tr

2008 honda civic hybrid was modified according to manufacturer's voluntary recall notice 10-034. this modification involved changes to the engine control computer's software "flash" memory. subsequently, the vehicle demonstrates insufficient power to accelerate safely into highway traffic. when parked on an incline the vehicle exhibits difficulty initiating forward motion and may roll backwards up to three feet before establishing forward progress. this behavior was not observed prior to the engine modification. *tr

I purchased a new honda civic sedan in 2008. at around 40,000 miles, the driver's side visor has split apart and will not stay up. it flops down making it difficult for me to see the roads. i have not taken the visor to get repaired, but my research shows that this has happened to several other owners of the same type of vehicle. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic. after about 30k miles, the driver side sun visor is damaged. the visor is cracked and the metal stick is exposed. the visor doesn't stay up and has to remain down or else it will hit my head when i drive. i am the only driver and the visor doesn't get man handled. i read on several sites that this is a problem with year make and model. honda will not fix the problem because the warranty expired. this is a safety issue and usually visors don't get damaged that easy. i am hoping that honda will fix it without charging $56 for the part and $200 for the labor. help. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that he received a recall notice on his vehicle (recall information was unavailable). the vehicle was inspected by a dealer for the recall and after the component was repaired, the vehicle began getting less mpg than what it was prior to the recall repair. the failure mileage was approximately 35,200.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle rear ended a truck. no air bags deploy. the contact was injured (other injuries were not reported). a police report was filed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable.

Driver's side visor hinge broke. *tr

2008 honda civic. consumer states problem with the engine and brakes *tgw the consumer stated the air conditioner was not working properly for 20 -30 minutes at a time while driving. the ac knob was turned on, but the blower was not working. when the consumer returned to the dealer, she was informed dye had been placed in the ac system and to return in 3 weeks to see if there were any leaks. the consumer returned 3 weeks later and no leaks were found. the dealer advised the consumer that nothing could be done unless ac/heater blower was not working at the time. in december 2009, while it was raining, the windshield became fogged, because the blower was not working. the consumer was able to get to the dealer in time for them to witness, that the ac/ heater blower was not working, but as the technician went to drive the vehicle into the service bay, it began working again. on one occasion when the consumer arrived at the dealer, the blower was not working, but when the door was closed, it began working again. the consumer believed there is a wiring problem. the consumer also stated the engine would surge when the brake was applied. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving at speeds of 50, 60, or 73 mph the vehicle vibrated in the front and rear ends. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure; the vehicle was aligned; however, the failure wasn't corrected. the manufacturer acknowledged the failure and stated that a proper alignment should correct the failure and has declined to further assist with the repair cost. the warranty expired; therefore he will be responsible for any additional repair to correct the failure. the failure mileage was 7,000 and the failure mileage was 63,000. the upper right motor was replaced. the mount collapsed and was sitting on the frame causing vibration and resonance. updated evoq 02/15/12 updated 02/17/12 the consumer stated he has noticed considerable improvements in the handling of the vehicle. the vehicle did not vibrate at highway speeds and the steering was firm. updated 03/09/12

2008 honda civic hybrid experiencing severe tire cupping for 3rd time. vehicle is having it's 3rd set of tires put on at 51,000 miles. fuel economy is dramatically lower as well. honda has agreed (2nd time now) to pay 50% of another new set of tires. vehicle has been aligned and tires have been rotated as advised. i know two other persons in my city with the tire cupping issue. this problem is also rampant on the internet. honda has no solution to fix the cause of the severe tire cupping problems. owners are being forced to get half life out of their tire purchases. *tr

We purchased a 2008 honda civic hybrid new, and were very satisfied with the performance and the pickup was excellent. the company performed a "mandatory" software upgrade to improve battery life in september 2010. since that update, the car has drastically diminished response time to acceleration, especially when attempting a sudden burst to change lanes or turn through intersections. the engine actually has almost stalled when attempting to start from a dead stop. this response time resulted in a near miss while entering freeway traffic due to the sluggishness of the engine when requesting acceleration that, prior to the software change, would have not been a problem. it is my belief that the software upgrade that honda has forced upon the owners of the honda civic hybrid is a detriment to safe driving, and should be reversed at the soonest opportunity before someone forgets and is actually involved in an incident that involves serious injury if not death. *tr

I've had my civic 2008 sun visor replaced three times. it appears that the sun visor plastic parts fail with heat (hot days). the passenger side just failed again; this is the fourth time. *tr

My 2008 honda civic drivers side sun visor has split and won't stay up so when night comes my field of vision is significantly reduced and hampered. i have read that this is a known defect with honda but nothing is being done about it. *tr

Extreme vibration in rear suspension of 2008 honda civic ex. third set of tires (current odometer reading is 64k miles) due to "cupping". honda dealer states that cupping due to lack of rotation of tires and denies any history of suspension issues for this model. *tr

2008 honda civic hybrid ima dash light and engine light come on at approximately 31,000 miles. i was driving and all of the sudden the integrated motor assist light on the dash and the engine light came on. i stopped and read that this indicated a problem with the integrated motor assist and that performance would be affected which it was. acceleration was sluggish and slow from a stand still. i took it to the dealership immediately and was asked if i had received a recall notice which i said i had not. they said they were aware of the problem and that it required a software upgrade. i left the car for about 30 minutes and when i returned they said that they flashed the computer and did an upgrade. after this there were no more problems. i have looked at nhtsa and honda site and there is no mention of this problem or a recall listed on any site. i just wanted to let you know that this may be a problem. thank you. *tr

2008 honda civic repeatedly has failed to stop (three separate incidents, three different drivers). honda refuses to replace vehicle. *tr the consumer also stated, the vehicle would not start. updated 09/20/12

Have a 08 civic hybrid with 89k miles. got the recent battery software upgrade several weeks ago. have had a sudden drop in battery charge down to one or two bars, both before and after the upgrade. recovery usually fairly quick, driving on the interstate, 72 mph, all of a sudden dash went dark and engine stopped. no warnings or lights beforehand. coasted to the side of the road. able to restart immediately. happened twice more over the next 30 minutes. these times put the car in neutral and restarted as i coasted. tank about 1/3 full with shell gas. filled the tank with off brand gas and drove the rest of the way ok. took it to honda dealer. they checked engine (no codes) and electrical system. nothing found. have to drive this car every weekend for 400 mile round trip. concerned about upcoming weekend. *tr

While pressing the clutch it has started grinding and popping, it can be heard and felt out side the car with hood up. and can be felt on the clutch pedal. *tr

2008 honda civic si. grinds in 2nd and in 3rd and pops out of both gears, sometimes under power and others while driving at low speeds. i spoke with the dealer and honda. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. while driving 10 mph the vehicle was not responsive. as he depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle moved slowly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that they were aware of the problem but the vehicle was functioning the way it was designed. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they are familiar with the failure and since it was designed that way there was no way to repair it. the failure mileage was 31,000. updated 01/12/11*lj updated 02/09/11*lj the consumer stated due to suspected battery failure, honda offered a software update to prolong the battery. the consumer did not get the software update it may have reduced the fuel economy. updated 03/08/11

Driver's side visor popped apart at a seam and now will not stay up. when stuck in the "down" position, it interferes with visibility. *tr

Rear tire cupping on 2008 honda civic hybrid- dealer changed rear upper control arms @ 12,000 mile. i changed tires @ 15,000 -- new tires are doing the same problem. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic. 1 year into owning it, the driver's side visor split on the seam so that it wouldn't go up or down, it hangs down in one position. i got it fixed still under warranty but now just 2 years later, it has split again. i barely use it. it is up while i'm driving (when' it's down, i'm so tall it's in my line of vision) and when i park, i put it down so that i can put my sun visor up. that's it. i called honda and even though this would be the 2nd visor in 3 years, they will still charge $75 for another one. *tr

The sun visor on my 2008 honda civic lx just broke; i am the original owner and have about 33k miles. i read that this is a common problem with the civic. it is a hazard as it blocks vision at night time. the cheap plastic material and poor design is shameful for honda. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic ex (n/a). the contact was traveling 45 mph and attempted to accelerate when the vehicle suddenly began losing power. the check engine light illuminated so the contact pulled over to the shoulder and turned the vehicle off. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed the bottom of the engine had a crack. the service manager then called back and stated that there was a problem with the headers and the radiator was melted because the vehicle had overheated. the failure mileage and current mileages were approximately 32,000.

Sunvisor of 2008 honda civic broke and will no longer stay in upright position now - impedes the view of driver. *tr

Ever since i bought my 2008 honda civic sedan ex-l i have had a vibration, tire cupping and sever noise in the rear end suspension and wheels. honda claims it is because of improper tire rotation intervals. tire cupping is not due to improper tire rotation. it is due to lack of proper shock absorbing. i have had my civic back for this problem every 10,000 miles with no solution from honda. at 26000 miles i replaced the rear tires because they were badly cupped. now my new tires are cupped as well. after repeated wheel balancing, alignments and many attempts to have honda fix it i replaced the rear shocks with heavy duty shock to no avail. the last car i owned that showed signs of rear tire cupping was my 1970 fiat 850 racer. i replaced the rear production shocks with koni adjustable shocks and the cupping ceased. again honda refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem. there is definitely a problem and needs a remedy. *tr

Honda software update on my 2008 civic has made my car lethargic to drive. it is now dangerous to drive in normal traffic. gas mileage has dropped from ~40mpg to ~35 forcing me to stop more often to fill up and costing me lots more money to drive. *tr

Basic complaint is unpredictable loss of power when accelerating. this seems to be due to the ima system operation. not being able to depend on consistent acceleration has drastically changed the way you have to drive vehicle to prevent crash. if you needed the ability to accelerate quickly and safely, you cannot count on this vehicle to provide it. it occurs almost daily when acceleration is needed most, turning across traffic and merging in traffic/highway on-ramps. at the start ownership of vehicle, no problems noted. car operated great! in last 5-10k miles car has gotten worse and worse. it has had all software updates. mpg was always 42-45. now runs around 35 mpg. *tr

The driver's side sun visor broke, and now it hangs down. it is interfering with my visibility because it is difficult to move out of the way. moving it to the side helps, but then it reduces my side visibility. *tr

Leading up to the failure, it was necessary ziggle the steering wheel in order to turn the key and start the car. on july 4, 2010 the ignition totally seized - stranding the driver. it was necessary to tow the car to a dealership. honda advised the car was just out of warranty. the following parts were replaced at a cost of $1026.00: ignition switch, dummy sidewinder and the lock assembly / steering. in a letter to honda we stated that the part hadn't been reasonably durable and that the warranty didn't apply. the car ignition failed long before it should have. honda agreed to pay $653.00 towards repairs in response to our letter. *tr

2008 honda civic - sun visor fails to fold up - hangs down in front of driver creating safety issue. dealer says warranty does not cover visors. second visor fails several months later. visor blocking view could cause serious accidents with injuries. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic hybrid since it was brand new, never a problem. in july i received a letter explaining a software upgrade that was to help the live of my ima battery. since this "upgrade" my ima motor does not assist all the time. specifically when going up hills and when trying to merge onto a freeway/highway it will not kick in. i would guess 20% of the time it does not engage at all. i have taken it to darryl waltrip honda in franklin, tn. they saw the problem and agreed it was a problem but then after talking with "corporate" have decided it is not a problem. i'm nervous that i do not have the proper acceleration in these circumstances. i have now read numerous similar complaints online. something should be done about this. *tr

The car will not resond properly from stopped postion when acceleration is needed. *tr

I received the software update on my 2008 honda civic hybrid on august 27,2010. immediately after retrieving it, i had problems with acceleration. a safety issue when merging onto highway traffic. the problems have not resolved since then and i am always fearful that one day i will get rear-ended as i merge because the car can't accelerate fast enough. *tr

On june 20, 2010, my wife took her mother on a trip to the midwest. when she started back, the shaking became extremely bad, and the noise was deafening. the closest honda dealer was middlekauff honda, twin falls idaho. they said she was running on the steel belts of the 2 rear tires, and that they would need to be replaced. he said he didn¿t have the honda parts to correct/repair the defective honda parts, but he would do a 4 wheel alignment, and with 2 new tires she should be able to get home, then take the issue up with our local honda dealer. the cost of this service, and (inferior) tires to the vehicle was $269.31. on july 16, 2010 we took the car (mileage 26234) into our dealer who replaced the defective parts and did another alignment at no charge to us. our service manager asked why twin falls honda did a 4 wheel alignment, as it did not fix the problem without replacing the defective honda parts. we told him the twin falls honda dealer said it should be done. our local service manager told us that the honda civic hybrid is very particular about the type of tires you put on it. the delta majestic tires put on in twin falls, besides being noisier, may reduce gas mileage. he said the original dunlop tires would have been best. we are extremely disappointed with honda usa regarding this defect, the damage caused, what it has cost us, and loved ones lives put in jeopardy! this was caused by a known defect, per honda service bulletin 08-001. we are asking that honda usa live up to it¿s reputation for customer service, without us needing to seek further recourse, and that; our unnecessary money spent for the 4 wheel alignment and 2 inferior tires in twin falls be refunded to us, and all four tires be replaced with the original dunlop model. *tr

In august 2010 i took my 2008 honda civic hybrid to the dealer for routine maintenance. the dealer performed a purported software update on the battery system without notifying me until afterwards. immediately upon leaving the dealer, i noticed a profound reduction in power and acceleration. on the freeway portion of the drive home, i was almost rear-ended twice as i drove in the slow lane up a minor grade where the vehicle could not accelerate over 40 miles per hour (with the pedal fully depressed in the passing gear)-- prior to this date i had driven my vehicle for its prior 20 months of ownership up that same grade at 70mph. additionally, prior to this date i had never even utilized the "s" gear on my transmission. ever since honda's software update my car has become a severely underpowered accident waiting to happen. i am reduced to driving in the slow lane on the freeway with vehicles flashing me as they approach a 40-45 mph vehicle at 60-70 mph from behind. i have called the honda service departments at several local dealers regarding this problem, and get a universal response- "wait for your system to adjust to the software update" or "you need to adjust your driving". what the heck does this mean? i drove the vehicle fine for 20 months prior to the software update and now it drives like a 20 year old 4 cylinder engine with 2 bad pistons. the decreased power and acceleration are a dangerous accident in the making. i am fearful of being rear ended. this is an every day problem that was caused by this "software update" and i suspect that it is happening to every 2006-2008 honda civic hybrid that goes to the dealer for this software update. an additional consequence of this alleged "software update" is a profound drop in gas mileage from approximately 37 combined mpg prior to "update" to 29-30 post "update". i have never lodged a complaint with any organization before, but like i've previously stated, this "update" is a danger to the public. *tr

Sunvisor splits due to hot weather. sunvisor will no longer stay up or down properly and causes improper visibility. visibility is a **safety hazard**. problem is common and has been documented for the last few model years. honda will not replace. *tr

I owned a 2006 honda civic coupe lx. the sun visor on the driver's side split at approximately 48,000 miles. the dealership reluctantly fixed the visor. i sold the vehicle in 2008. i purchased a 2008 honda civic sedan. at 44,000 miles the sun visor on the driver's side split. this is obviously a design flaw. you would think honda would have corrected this problem between 2006 and 2008! this is a safety problem. the sun visor will not stay up and it continually drops down in my line of view. i am not able to replace because it is out of warranty, and i cannot afford to replace at this time. this issue should be corrected by honda. if i had two honda civics (2006 and 2008), and this problem occurred on both, it is obvious honda has a design flaw. *tr

This is now the 2nd occasion in which i own a honda that has a leaky gas tank. the first time was in 2007 with my 2004 honda odyssey that began spontaneously leaking gas from a valve in the gas tank. it was repaired. last week on 09/09/10 i filled my 2008 honda civic hybrid up with gas as normal and by sunday afternoon it was leaking enough gas to make the smell in the garage unbearable. i took it to the dealership and was informed that the line from where the gas is put in by the user and where it meets the gas tank is defective and has begun leaking. because this hose is integrated in to the gas tank - honda is replacing the entire gas tank. i am currently waiting for this repair to be completed - but because it has now happened to me in two separate honda vehicles i have some concerns about the safety of the gas tanks in the honda vehicles. *tr

We received a letter from honda stating that there was a recall on the software stating that a software update was needed to be done on the car to help the battery life of the car. so we brought it in to be serviced and ever since, we've lost power to the car, and lost mpg that used to be approx. 38 mpg to now 29 mpg, the same as our '99 civic coup dx, that is not a hybrid. my wife, while going onto the freeway was almost hit, while trying to accelerate. my wife is now hates driving the car she used to love. we live in a hilly area. when trying to accelerate up a hill we drive everyday, if the battery charge is 4 blocks or lower, it doesn't even assist. it's all the gas engine. the battery rarely kicks in so that defeats the hybrid theory and just adds more pollution that honda purports that it doesn't. to put it straight, this is not the car i bought and have been frustrated with the experience. i've brought my car back to honda to try to get the software issue resolved. they stated that there is nothing wrong with the car, engine or battery that everything is fine. when asked for an explanation for the loss of power and mpg, they said that i should try a higher octane of gas or a different brand. i have always used the highest octane gas from different gas stations without any issues before the software upgrade. so that isn't the problem. they have refused to say that there is an issue with their "software upgrade". i have pretty much wasted $26,000+ on purchasing this car. all i can say is this is shame on another big company, trying to save $$ by taking advantage of their own loyal customers. thank you honda! *tr

My 2008 honda civic lx sunvisor split at the "seam." this makes it so that it will not flip back up in the upright position so it just hangs down in my view. i almost ran a red light today because of it! this is a huge safety issue not only for myself but for the other innocent drivers i might harm!!! honda said that it was not a recall issue because there was no safety issue here. they wont replace it because i am past my 36k warranty. i looked online and many other people have had the same problem...multiple times! make honda fix this before anyone loses their life over it! shame on honda for not acknowledging this as a safety issue! *tr

After the honda dealer performed a software update per a recall to extend the life of the battery on my 2008 honda civic hybrid, the vehicle began losing power intermittently and the gas mileage dropped significantly. returned to dealer and was told "everything checked out." problem still unresolved. *tr

2008 honda civic hybrid. had battery computer replaced per honda request and experiencing loss of power going up inclines and going backwards downhill in low gear. had family in car and never had this problem before going up this hill. this car will go up this hill with less people but we never had this problem before. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic. the sun visor passenger side has cracked and failed. it is a known defect at honda, but they refuse to issue a recall or replace it for free. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently lose engine power. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the battery software was upgraded under the a voluntary manufacturer recall. the failure became progressively worse following the repair and the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic hybrid. she received a notice from the manufacturer telling her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a software upgrade. upon receiving the vehicle she was driving approximately 5 mph when she noticed the vehicle was less powerful than before. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated and was not noticeable while accelerating from a stop light on a steep incline. the vehicle was also exhibiting less gas mileage. it was taken back to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified and she was informed that they were aware of the failure but have no remedy. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,600 and the current mileage was 10,700.

We own a 2008 honda civic hybrid. the ima battery frequently in hot weather goes down to nothing, and car has difficulty. received the recall notice from honda regarding update to computer software. when i took the car in, i asked specifically if this would decrease the gas mileage, as the ima battery assist would not come on as frequent. i was told, "no, gas mileage should be the same" well, the gas mileage has decreased approximately 3-4 miles per gallon. the ima battery assist does not come on, and makes acceleration for passing and merging onto freeway difficult. if possible, would prefer to have the old software re-installed. i believe honda did this update on the software, as they were probably not wanting to replace anymore batteries at $3,000.00 a pop. the performance is lacking, and needless to say, we are considering trading the vehicle in. honda needs to do what is right. we do not want this to turn into a toyota debacle. *tr

Driver and passenger sun visors split open. the driver¿s side visor broke first while the car was under warranty, dealer replaced it for free. the passenger side visor is starting to split. car is no longer under warranty. dealer will not replace visor then after acknowledging the defect. problem seems to occur in hot weather. *tr

I have a 2008 honda civic ex-l. the car currently has 23,700 miles on it. i have been hearing a loud vibration noise on the back of the car for sometime now and after i just had my tires rotated, i have found that the back tires have flat spots on them. i have done some research and have found that many many other consumers are having this same complaint and have had no luck with honda in fixing the problem. from what i have researched it is because of the control arm that is making the tires wear out fast. i have contact the dealer and they state they are unaware of any such problem, which i find very hard to believe. some people have went to other dealers and were told that honda didn't feel this was a big enough problem for a recall. well if that is the case then why don't they fix these cars> are they waiting for deaths to occur from faulty tires? i want my car fixed it is unfortunate, but i still owe 17000 on it and i don't want to just throw that money out the window if i have to be buying tires every few months. *tr

Both sun visors split open. the drivers' side visor broke first when car was under warranty. the passenger side visor broke recently while the car just went off warranty. the visor broke from just normal use. *tr

Both the sun visors have split open and now just hang down. they will not stay up and are always in the drivers line of sight!! also the road noise in this car is almost unbearable!! *tr

My 2008 honda civic hybrid's ima battery is discharging fully and not recharging itself. this occurs often in my hot city. it makes it a major safety problem when trying to merge lanes. when the battery fails to assist the motor, acceleration is near impossible, making it a major safety complaint. this is well-documented in the press. the failure occurs anytime in heat. software update was performed, and it didn't help the battery to charge. max battery capacity may have declined as a result of this defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while entering the vehicle the contact noticed that the driver side sun visor was damaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the drivers side sun visor was replaced on jun 5, 2009; however, within a year the sun visor was damaged again. the failure mileage was 10000. the current mileage is 29000. updated 11/05/10. *lj the consumer stated the passenger side sun visor was replaced on july 29, 2009 and the drivers side was replaced again on october 26,2010. updated 11/08/10

I haven't had a crash or incident (yet) but my 2008 honda civic sun visor just came apart and now it hangs down in my field of view. it won't stay retracted because it is too thick (since the seam popped). this is definitely a safety issue. *tr

My 2008 honda civic hybrid has had two basic problems. one, it simply doesn't deliver the mileage promised on the car sticker and that mileage keeps dropping. the second item which i had not thought was related and which is a safety issue, several times after long trips on the highway, when i approached a hill or was going up one, the car would stall out or refuse to move, despite pushing on the accelerator while the engine was on and in drive gear. several times it would start rolling back down the hill or would impede traffic behind me. once the car sat for a while, it would resume working properly, so i never reported the problem to the dealer as i could not replicate it. in this morning's la times cover story about honda being under state scrutiny for the gas mileage problem, several people interviewed related a similar problem to mine. that's when the "aha" took place that maybe my car's problems were related. luckily i did not suffer any injuries or crashes due to this issue, but the potential for great damage is there. please investigate this issue and let me know if there is anything i can do to forward the investigation. thanks. *tr

I own a 2008 honda civic. at around 42,000 miles, my drivers side visor cracked on the top and dropped down into my line of vision. the visor could not be placed back up out of my line of sight. i took my car to the dealer, who replaced the visor at a cost to me (about $100.) because this is an obvious safety issue (obstructing line of sight for drivers), i believe that this problem should be an automotive recall, and that honda should replace visors that fail free of charge. this problem is widespread as there are many complaints about this on the internet. frankly, i was quite surprised that this safety issue was not fixed at no cost to the consumer, regardless of warranty. *tr

2008 honda civic hybrid with 24,000 miles with hybrid battery and performance degradation that is, at times, a real issue. battery doesn't hold charge very long and very adversely affects acceleration. problem is very repetitive and very adversely affects acceleration. honda's recall software update was applied within the last 30 days but battery is still not holding a charge and acceleration degradation and safety remains an increasing concern. honda should replace these degraded batteries but won't take any action until an ima light comes on - at which time, the battery would be almost fully degraded. battery degradations happens very often - even after the recent honda software update and many honda civic hybrid owners are very concerned about this performance issue. *tr