general problems of the 2008 Honda Civic

Electronic steering pulls hard to the left and is more difficult to turn right.

Air bags:  passive restraint system items and devices that protect occupants in a crash such as front, side, side curtain air bag light stayed on after taken to a recall devices that may present a safety hazard. Body: windshield panel flew away ,failure or detachment body and frame components flew away all body pain pilled away with no reason, and other structural components like inside of car sieling cover pilling off like that may present a safety hazard. Steering: devices and systems used to control vehicle direction to the driver's intent such steering rack/box leaking, hydraulic power steering pumps problem like alot noise and hoses leaking that may present a safety hazard.

On 3/6/19 I was driving home on I-95 north when, without warning, my Civic redlined and overheated. I had the car towed to rockingham Honda in rockingham, nh and the mechanic, dan, diagnosed my car with a cracked engine block. After some research it was discovered that '06-'09 Hondas had faulty engines knowingly installed which resulted in Honda of America issuing a warranty extension for 10 years for this cracked engine block error. I purchased this vehicle on 8/14/15 completely unaware of the faulty engine, the extended warranty, or the cost it would be to me. I contacted Honda of America on 3/7/19 to inquire about the warranty and the complimentary replacement/repairs for their poor craftsmanship. I was informed that the warranty expired and does not apply to me since I am not the original owner of the car. Turns out Honda only sent out one notice of the warranty extension and it went to the first owners of the Hondas who purchased the cars off a dealership lot. Secondhand owners, like me, had no chance of even knowing there was a recall or opportunity to get this "time bomb" of a repair fixed until it's too late. After a month of having no car and communicating with Honda of America and the mechanic, rockingham Honda quoted the repair to cost $5,600 (which is twice the amount of what kelley blue book values the car to be worth). Honda of America said that since I have no record of getting the car serviced at any of their locations that it's "not they're problem" the warranty expired and I had no knowledge of the offer. There are thousands of people who bought '06-'09 used Hondas, are driving a with a faulty engine, completely unaware of the danger and damages they are about to incur due to Honda's inability to follow up with their product.

The car steering wheel is locked. The car key fits into the ignition; however, there is no steering. A representative from Honda immediately came to my place of residence and moved the car steering wheel with the key in the ignition but still the steering wheel is locked. He stated he had never seen anything like this. He stated that there are some pins in the steering wheel which makes the steering wheel lockup. I had previously driven the car in the morning and there were no problems. Concerns: why does the car steering lock-up this because steering is vital to the movement of the car? has this experience occurred with another Honda Civics? next, with all the cover-up of defective parts in cars in the news, I am left wondering is this a concern that is known by the hondo company that has not been reported to the consumer. Finally, the overall safety of the car is a major concern because I have children and what if this is defective problems in which the consumer was never informed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in a parked/ idle position, the vehicle will shake violently. The engine light is now illuminating on his dashboard. The contact took his vehicle to be diagnosed. The dealer stated the spark plugs would need to be replaced. However, the failure persisted. The manufacture was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The current mileage was 123,460 miles. Az.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that there was a grinding noise upon shifting gears and especially when downshifting, the clutch was not fully engaging when necessary. The dealer diagnosed that the third gear syncronizer needed to be replaced. The failure progressed when there were high rpms as the failure progressed. The dealer also indicated that there was a manufacturer recall for the power steering and the contact was unable to determine when the part and repair would be supplied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Dyd.

I was turning on from a left lane into a left lane separated by a cement divider; the car went over the cement divider and almost overturned. At night with normal lighting and normal speed. I have had another incident 3 months prior making a right turn. I noticed carefully by comparision of the exact position of similar make sedan cars; this car has the mirror attached to the door panels and presents a harzard (has 2 blind spots) making it especially dangerous at night with low beam lights and old painted divider lines. It needs immediate action and recall so the dealers can reposition the mirrors.

Car started at usual time around 8 am and started vibrating. A very loud exhaust noise started to begin and the car began shaking. The vibrating noise was so loud and everyone in the car could feel the vibration. The front steering wheel as well as the seats were also shaking. Vibrating continued throughout the day and was gone at times when this first began but as days went by it became louder and more obvious by others outside of the car. The car now continues to vibrate not only in the morning but at all times of the day. It shakes at park, drive, and reverse. Car is very uncomfortable to drive and the noise can become very distracting. The car also vibrates so much during these times that I am afraid that something will happen on the highway and am worried about this. Honda dealer will not cover this under power train warranty because the car is now passed the warranty for power train which is 5 year/60,000 miles. Please look into this matter. It seems very common as I researched online and many people are having this issue on their Honda's which most seem after the 2005 models, more common around 2007 + 2008 models.

First thing this morning I tried to set my cruise control at 65 mph, but it didn't work. The speed of the car kept decreasing, despite several attempts to set the cruise. I turned off the cruise and tried to press the gas pedal to drive, and the same problem occurred. In addition, as I tried to increase my speed, the car made a loud humming sound and the rpms on the dash began to increase. Then an indicator light turned on; after driving for a few minutes, more indicator lights came on, my brake stopped working completely, and my steering wheel locked. My gas pedal also stopped working completely. At this point, as I was going uphill I lost complete control of the car and put the car in park because that was the only way I could stop the car. Smoke began coming from the hood. I had the car towed to the midas in salt lake city at 875 east 2100 south. The service people told me the cars engine had heated so that it melted the equipment under the hood. Later, after a discussion with the Honda corporate office, I found out a recall had been issued in August 2010 for a problem with the engine blocks of 2006, 2008, and some 2009 Civics. The Honda representative said a letter had been sent to Civic owners. However, my experience today showed me the seriousness of this problem. I could have a life-threatening accident today, and when the issue is so grave Honda should call car owners to alert them to the recall. A letter sent out one time is not enough. The midas service representatives told me they had absolutely no information about this recall in their database, which proves how poorly this entire matter has been handled. There are many families out there driving these Civics. Get your cars checked out, and let Honda know that they must take better care and full responsibility for their customers!.

Leading up to the failure, it was necessary ziggle the steering wheel in order to turn the key and start the car. On July 4, 2010 the ignition totally seized - stranding the driver. It was necessary to tow the car to a dealership. Honda advised the car was just out of warranty. The following parts were replaced at a cost of $1026. Ignition switch, dummy sidewinder and the lock assembly / steering. In a letter to Honda we stated that the part hadn't been reasonably durable and that the warranty didn't apply. The car ignition failed long before it should have. Honda agreed to pay $653. 00 towards repairs in response to our letter.

Honda: when make tight turn, left or right would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. While traveling 20 mph the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning locking the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the main fuse and battery were replaced; the dealership also stated that the failure occurs whenever water enters the vehicle. While still at the dealership the contact informed the dealership that she noticed a clanking sound coming from the steering wheel, the dealership replaced the steering gear box ,steering rack, and right drive shaft. A few months after having the steering wheel repairs the failure recurred, the vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the failure was repaired. The contact then took the vehicle in for routine maintenance and informed the dealership that she could still notice the clanking sound; the dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 20000.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. While the contact was driving approximately between 55-60 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and shake with a roaring noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vibrating motion caused a loud rattling sound inside of the vehicle. The failure occurrences contributed to excessive wear on all four tires. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the technician informed that the diagnostic testing charge was $100. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure continued to progress. The failure mileage was 25,000.

About brakes in Honda Civic ex 2d coupe. Heavy pulsation when braking and squeak noise even if drive in low speeds. It is happening < 10k and > 20 k. Need Honda to care of this where are dealers are charging heavy some.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. While driving at speeds of 50, 60, or 73 mph the vehicle vibrated in the front and rear ends. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure; the vehicle was aligned; however, the failure wasn't corrected. The manufacturer acknowledged the failure and stated that a proper alignment should correct the failure and has declined to further assist with the repair cost. The warranty expired; therefore he will be responsible for any additional repair to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the failure mileage was 63,000.