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2008 Honda
CIVICProblems & recalls

916 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 207 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 916 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Engine207 reports
Other components182 reports
Air bags177 reports
Visibility133 reports
Suspension99 reports
Body & structure85 reports
Transmission & drivetrain52 reports
Electrical system51 reports
Brakes41 reports
Steering24 reports
Fuel system14 reports
See original component labels
AIR BAGS166
ENGINE156
VISIBILITY109
STRUCTURE:BODY69
UNKNOWN OR OTHER54
SUSPENSION:REAR51
SUSPENSION43
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING37
POWER TRAIN29
TIRES28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL26
WHEELS22
STEERING22
VISIBILITY/WIPER21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19
SERVICE BRAKES16
STRUCTURE14
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13
EQUIPMENT9
SEAT BELTS9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM8
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION8
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
SEATS5
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW5
SUSPENSION:FRONT5
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC4
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT2
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS2
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE2
PARKING BRAKE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY2
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE1
WHEELS:HUB1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS1
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Jul 17, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

50,000 miles is the median among 686 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 21,000–95,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

7 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Jun 27, 2019 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 19V502000

Reported concern

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

Manufacturer campaign: F5F, Q5E

Read campaign 19V502000 at NHTSA
May 16, 2019 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 19V378000

Reported concern

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

Manufacturer campaign: M4O, P4R, T4Q, W4P

Read campaign 19V378000 at NHTSA
Apr 26, 2018 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 18V268000

Reported concern

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Manufacturer campaign: C1X, N2L, U2M

Read campaign 18V268000 at NHTSA
Aug 31, 2017 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 17V545000

Reported concern

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

Manufacturer campaign: O07,Y0A,N06,G05,M04

Read campaign 17V545000 at NHTSA
Jan 10, 2017 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 17V030000

Reported concern

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

Manufacturer campaign: KE1, KE2

Read campaign 17V030000 at NHTSA
May 24, 2016 Safety recallAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 16V346000

Reported concern

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

Manufacturer campaign: KA4, KA5, KA6, KA7

Read campaign 16V346000 at NHTSA
Oct 14, 2008 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 08V535000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: Q94

Read campaign 08V535000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

75 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Jun 30, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA18-066Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.NHTSA ID 11034201

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034201 at NHTSA
Jan 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA07-078Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.NHTSA ID 11028517

Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.

Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028517 at NHTSA
Jun 13, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA21120BService News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.NHTSA ID 10237952

Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10237952 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA21120BServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local t…NHTSA ID 10206994

ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time. As a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10206994 at NHTSA
Mar 10, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA20-016Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the …NHTSA ID 10172570

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10172570 at NHTSA
May 10, 2019 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA18-115Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the…NHTSA ID 10159786

Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10159786 at NHTSA
Oct 13, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA18100BService bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.NHTSA ID 10145895

Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10145895 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA18-052Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the …NHTSA ID 10141170

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10141170 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsA18-066Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the …NHTSA ID 10141175

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10141175 at NHTSA
Sep 19, 2017 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAPaS09192017901Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.NHTSA ID 10118515

Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.

Components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10118515 at NHTSA
Sep 19, 2017 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAPaS09192017901Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.NHTSA ID 10118211

Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10118211 at NHTSA
Aug 17, 2017 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAPaS08172017901Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through iN. On July 19, 2017, a new appli…NHTSA ID 10115839

Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through iN. On July 19, 2017, a new applica??on was added to assist your dealership with this new process, which is similar to the current IMA ba??ery, audio, and A/T ordering. Without proper engine block ordering through iN, warranty claims will not be accepted.

Components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10115839 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

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