Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Honda Civic

Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 2008 Honda Civic. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Honda Civic

The Power Train problem

Car experiences 'judder' which is identified in the Honda Civic hybrid service technician's manual as an identified issue with this transmission. Their suggestion is to change the transmission fluid, which does not fix the problem.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Problem happened when car is down shifting when coming to a stop. Early in the morning, when stopping at our stop sign the car will begin to down shift then the motor begins to rev up to 4000 rpms with nothing on the gas pedal.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Transmission has to be completely rebuilt after 105000 miles approximately; mechanic told me he could estimate how much longer I have if it was something that he saw more often, but this isn't something he sees often.   Read details...


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