2008 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Most common 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

• Fuel & propulsion system~79,000 miles
  1930%
• Electrical system~60,000 miles
  1930%
• Engine & cooling~50,000 miles
  1320%
• Air bags~77,000 miles
  1117%
• Speed control & acceleration~78,000 miles
  69%
• Transmission & drivetrain~50,000 miles
  35%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~110,000 miles
  35%
• Wheels & tires~117,000 miles
  23%
• Brakes
  23%
• Stability & traction control~77,000 miles
  23%
• Body & structure~60,000 miles
  23%
• Locks & latches
  12%
• Seats~86,000 miles
  12%
• Other / not specified~38,000 miles
  12%
• Suspension~25,000 miles
  12%
• Steering
  12%
• Equipment & accessories~70,000 miles
  12%

Share of the 64 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls (4)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid:

What 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid owners say

Fuel & propulsion system

Following refueling, strong odor of gasoline vapors present. Overnight, fuel seeped out from where fuel filler meets the tank, saturating the underside of the tank and dripping to form a pool of gasoline on the floor. Vehicle owner is very concerned for health and safety, especially risk of fire or explosion when vehicle is parked in an enclosed space such as a home garage. Vehicle is just over 125,000 miles. Honda dealership refused to inquire on behalf of vehicle owner whether Honda corporate will cover repairs as part of any warranty or recall, unless vehicle owner first pays for a diagnostic. Honda dealership could not give even a rough estimate of repairs based on vehicle owner's description of the problem. Honda dealership did not provide any alternate means for customer to contact Honda corporate with this problem without first paying Honda dealership for a diagnostic. …

..I was noticing gas fumes in my garage for about a week...early on called dealership and said I had recently gassed up...I was advised to see if maybe odor would abate on its own perhaps due to spilling upon filling...it did not...there was a crack found where the gas tank connects to the engine and small amount of gas was leaking requiring a replacement of gas tank and repair would be about 1350....I looked on line to find info re recall notice for some 80000 vehicles for same problem....however although my car was in the said group....my VIN was not...also I purchased my car dec 07 leaving five months out of extended warranty if applied.....I had the vehicle repaired the dealership gave me a discount as I have purchased two vehicles from this dealership since 1992 and all have been dealer maintained.......I appreciate this acknowledgment in form of discount.......although technically …

Electrical system

Now the thing is that I bought a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid from uk and imported to pakistan . Few days back the ima light in the car came on and a week later I was rear ended by a car which was caused due to battery not responding and loss of acceleration my dad was seriously injured . Now I know that the accident happened outside USA so you May say that it is out of your jurisdiction but as iam devastated by the accident and you seem to be the only source which can have some say in the issue as Honda Civic Hybrid is very popular car in the USA . God forbid same thing could also happen in USA . So I want you to take these death machines of the road . P.s the phone number is fake but the email address is mine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed state inspection because the check engine indicator was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer (dch academy Honda, 1101 u.s 9, old bridge, nj, 08857) where the p0a7f code appeared (Hybrid battery failed). The vehicle was not repaired due to the price of the part. The contact also had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle for a second opinion. Both the failure and part cost were confirmed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and advised the contact to keep calling the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed state inspection because the check engine indicator was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer (dch academy Honda, 1101 u.s 9, old bridge, nj, 08857) where the p0a7f code appeared (Hybrid battery failed). The vehicle was not repaired due to the price of the part. The contact also had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle for a second opinion. Both the failure and part cost were confirmed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and advised the contact to keep calling the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

I have a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The ima battery was replaced at curry Honda in chicopee, ma in 2014. As consumer reports reported in 2014 the ima batteries are very unreliable. My ima battery recently went bad again and now Honda is saying it's out of warranty. Full disclosure the car has a salvage title. This did not matter in 2014 when it was first replaced. Upon further invertigation I see the warranty on the battery is now 11 years or 162.000 miles. My car has under 130,000 miles and is less than 11 years old. Also the ima battery is listed under the emission system and should be covered for safety issues. Https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/sb-10051509-6014.pdf

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.