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2008 Honda Civic Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Honda Civic, 2% of all 916 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Civic model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 56,927 miles.

Fuel System complaints
15
2% of 916
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
56,927 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Honda Civic fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2010, latest Jan 21, 2022.

2008 Honda Civic fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2010Dec 2010Nov 2011Aug 2012Apr 2015Mar 2019Jan 2022
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Jan 2022; peak Sep 2010 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Honda Civic

  1. NHTSA 08V535000Oct 14, 2008Fuel System128 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Honda is recalling 128 my 2008-2009 civic sedans. A bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is secured with a bolt and nut, but during assembly the nut was not installed.

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector. A damaged connector could lead to a fuel leak and increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a nut on the fuel feed hose bracket. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Fuel System complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200512 (4%)
  2. 200622 (2%)
  3. 200721 (2%)
  4. 200815 (2%)
  5. 200912 (3%)
  6. 20104 (1%)
  7. 20117 (4%)
  8. 201225 (5%)
  9. 201317 (5%)
  10. 201413 (4%)
  11. 201511 (3%)
  12. 201630 (3%)
  13. 201734 (6%)
  14. 2018174 (23%)
  15. 2019133 (31%)
  16. 202031 (14%)
  17. 20214 (3%)
  18. 202210 (1%)
  19. 20232 (1%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 202513 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Honda Civic have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Honda Civic, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 56,927 miles.
Which Honda Civic year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2018 Honda Civic has the most fuel system complaints (174), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Honda Civic?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Honda Civic concerns the fuel system: 08V535000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.