2008 Honda Civic Engine Problems
NHTSA has 230 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Honda Civic, 25% of all 916 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 21 Civic model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 86,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 230
- 25% of 916
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 86,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Honda Civic engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 23, 2007, latest Jul 17, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Honda Civic
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Honda Civic have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 230 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Honda Civic, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.
- Which Honda Civic year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 Honda Civic has the most engine complaints (411), compared with 230 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Honda Civic?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Honda Civic is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.