One problem related to battery cable has been reported for the 2008 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2008 Civic.
Came out to start the car in morning but car battery was completely dead. Jump started car and drove to work. Came back after work and car was completely dead. Jump started car. Took to a auto parts store. Checked battery which tested good. Came home cleaned battery cables, tightened and recharged battery. In morning, battery was completely dead. Suspect car has electrical short that is killing the battery. Car has aprox. 120k miles on it and had engine replaced at 50k due to cracked engine block (covered under recall).