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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2008 Honda Civic equipment problems
moderate Owners of the 2008 Honda Civic have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the equipment at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See equipment across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | equipment complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Civic | 6 |
| 2006 Civic | 18 |
| 2007 Civic | 7 |
| 2008 Civic (this page) | 8 |
| 2009 Civic | 4 |
What stands out
Among the 6 model years of Honda Civic in our records for equipment problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering equipment on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through iN. On July 19, 2017, a new applica??on was added to assist your dealership with this new process, which is similar to the current IMA ba??ery, audio, and A/T ordering. Without proper engine block ordering through iN, warranty claims will not be accepted.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2008 Civic CNGs with a customer complaint of rough idle or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had equipment trouble with your 2008 Honda Civic?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the equipment problem on the 2008 Honda Civic?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the equipment typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, equipment issues most often appear around 26,192 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for equipment repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to equipment?
No active recalls currently cover equipment issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Honda/Civic.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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