2008 Honda Civic Review

2008 Honda Civic is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 174.80 in length and 53.50 in height. Made in Canada, 2008 Honda Civic has 29 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,060 with just total of 8 recalls in the past 2008 Honda Civic. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 13.20 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 25 of gasoline in the city and 25 on highways.

Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Trims Available: 29
Location: CANADA
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,060 USD
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 215/45R17
Tank Size: 13 gallon

Honda Civic 2008 Trims

2008 Honda Civic EX Coupe AT with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic LX Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX Sedan with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic LX Sedan AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan AT with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic GX Sedan AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V CNG
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic DX Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic DX Sedan AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan with Navigation

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan with Performance Tires

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2008 Honda Civic DX Coupe

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic LX Coupe

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX Coupe

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX Coupe with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Coupe

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Coupe with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

2008 Honda Civic DX Coupe AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic LX Coupe AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX Coupe AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Coupe AT

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Coupe AT with Navigation

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2008 Honda Civic Si Coupe with Navigation

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2008 Honda Civic Si Coupe with Navigation and Performance Tires

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2008 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V535000 started on /Date(1223956800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Recall 16V346000 started on /Date(1464062400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 17V030000 started on /Date(1484024400000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 17V545000 started on /Date(1504152000000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 18V268000 started on /Date(1524715200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 18V268000 started on /Date(1524715200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 19V502000 started on /Date(1561608000000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 19V378000 started on /Date(1557979200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

FAQ

2008 Honda Civic is made in Canada between 1981 to 2022.

The 2008 Honda Civic is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2008 Honda Civic look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Honda Civic’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 25 miles, which is higher then 2007 Honda Civic.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Honda Civic so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Honda Civic is lower than $10,630.

There are 8 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Honda Civic that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Honda All models of 2008

Honda Accord

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda Civic

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda Civic Hybrid

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda CR-V

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda Element

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda Fit

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda Odyssey

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda Pilot

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda Ridgeline

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

Honda S2000

$14,810 - $24,590
25 City / 36 HWY
29 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 SOHC 16V

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