2008 Honda Civic electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 51 complaints for the 2008 Honda Civic, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
When coming to a low speed stop the engine shuts off at about 6 MPH and the braking system goes manual reducing braking effect by over 60%. This has resulted in a minor accident requiring the replacement of the front bumper.
2008 honda civic. Horn does not always sound. Sometimes works with first attempt,but sometimes takes as many as 12 or more attempts. Have taken to dealer various times. They have not diagnosed nor repaired the problem. What happens when a child runs in front of my moving car and I cannot sound the horn-as an example?
Other problems reported for the 2008 Honda Civic
- Engine 204 complaints
- Air bags 179 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 133 complaints
- Suspension 100 complaints
- Body & structure 85 complaints
- Brakes 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Tires 30 complaints