CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Honda Civic has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 916 complaints with NHTSA, including 62 crashes, 6 fires, 50 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (179 reports).
2008 Honda Civic recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2008 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 916 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 179 |
| Engine | 156 |
| Visibility | 112 |
| Suspension | 100 |
| Structure | 85 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 56 |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 |
| Power Train | 53 |
| Electrical System | 51 |
| Tires | 30 |
What owners report
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine, steering. Purchased the car from a certified dealership in January 2026. After 3 months of driving, the car began exhibiting performance issues. During a normal acceleration pattern, the car would go into a âlimp modeâ where all dashboard lights would turn on and the carâs performance became severely limited. Acceleration is barely possible when this happens and the car must be turned off and restarted in order to get the car out of âlimp mode,â which is a MAJOR safety concern communicated to Honda. It is also of major concern that every time there is a performance issue, eve
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by a dealer under an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number related to the airbags. After the recall repair, the passenger airbag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. A dealer was contacted regarding the failure but informed the contact that no assistance could be provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,517.
Got mail that my car needs to have the airbag recall done and I took it to Honda dealer in Selma for the recall, got the car back and noticed the passenger airbag light was left on. I called and talked to the service attendant that worked on my car and they said they couldnât not do anything about it. Not sure on the date but this was about a year ago around around spring time.
Engine temperature suddenly rose high, pulled over. Discovered what appeared to be coolant on front of block. Had diagnosed and found to have a cracked block. Contacted Honda, the refused to do anything as it wasnât a recall only a warranty bulletin. This needs to be recalled so people who are affected can get their cars fixed.
The contact owned a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. After the vehicle was restarted, the air bag warning light was no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.
2008 Honda Civic questions
Does the 2008 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 Honda Civic: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda Civic?
Based on 916 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (179), Engine (156), Visibility (112).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Honda Civic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.