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2HGFG12888H••••••2008 Honda Civic
This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda Civic build (18 vs 4).
18on this build
775on the model
205builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 5Suspension 3Air Bags 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMay 2023
The vehicle started dripping coolant at a pretty consistent rate, and it is a cracked engine block. Honda has issued a service bulletin regarding the issue, but most of these vehicles (2006-2009 Civics) are now out of warranty and have to replace the engine at their own expense
WheelsNov 2019
My honda civic experienced severe rear tire wear on the inside edges about 10 months after purchase (as a new vehicle). In october 2009, the dealer replaced both rear upper control arms as described in honda service bulletin 08-001, which has since been replaced by sb 13-047…
Air BagsJun 2017
The contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While starting the vehicle, the driver side curtain air bag and steering wheel air bag inadvertently deployed. The driver sustained damage to the left ear, which did not require medical attention. The local dealer, cawood honda 2516 pine…
StructureFeb 2016
Paint issues - the front hood of the car, front fender, and front side fenders had to be repainted due to faulty clear coat issues. The roof has the same issue, but is outside of the warranty repair window, even though the issue is with their clear coat and not my vehicle; my…
SuspensionJul 2015
One of the control arms, I believe it is called, went bad and cracked. The front ones went bad and had to be replaced, but were under warranty. These would be the arms that connect and hold the tires/brakes but not the suspension. I may have referred to them wrong, but they went…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HGFG12888H569184 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.