general problems of the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid

Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2008 Civic Hybrid.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2009

Tires wore out prematurely due to a faulty suspension on the rear. I have consistently had to replace tires early, costing me at least $2000 extra over the life of the car. I nearly crashed a few weeks ago on relatively new tires that had to be replaced again. Dealer said there was no fix and no problem. I have since learned they were lying to me, but the car is well out of warranty now.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2009

At under 18,000 my vehicle is vibrating and I hear loud tire noise at highway speeds. Took my car to dealership and was informed that all 4 tires have excessive inner tire wear (cupping).

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2009

Rear end alignment problem with Honda Civic Hybrid, tires wear excessively, cupping etc.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The front tires had worn out rapidly. The mechanic stated that they couldn't replace the tires since the problem was related to the cambers which caused them to wear and cup. They also advised her that the solution was to have the tires rotated after each oil change. She stated that the failure wass due to a manufacturers defect. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage is near 40,000. Updated 01/20/10. Updated 01/21/10.


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