2008 Honda Civic Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2008 Honda Civic?
207 owners have reported engine problems on the 2008 Honda Civic, 23% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 55,000–123,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
207 complaints 23% of all 2008 complaints 99,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (161 of 207). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Civic year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2008 Honda Civic. See all 7 recalls for this year.
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Other 2008 Honda Civic problems
Common questions
What are common 2008 Honda Civic engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine, cooling system and exhaust system.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda Civic engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 55,000–123,000 miles. The middle value is about 99,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2008 Honda Civic engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2008 Honda Civic. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Civic year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Civic, with 207 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.