2008 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- 43
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- rear tires · 15 records
- tire wear · 8 records
- rear suspension · 8 records
- control arms · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- tires rotated · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
This is the third time my passenger side motor mount has completely broken off!!
ODI 11044222
Suspension
Bought the car 2 days ago. Did test drive it with no notable issues. I did not take it on the highway because i was not familiar with the area and the salesman insisted not to go on the highway due to road construction outside the dealership. So on the way home i did take the highway from the dealership following my husband out of the area until i got to familiar territory. Then he got behind me. Well while driving…
ODI 10906978
Suspension
The front motor mount has failed and is vibrating loudly. Also, the cruise control button has failed @ 50k on 2 honda civic generation 8's that i own.
ODI 10743279
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator also illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the compliance bushing fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10825680
Suspension · Wheels
Rear tires cup after only a few thousand miles. Constantly replacing rear tires. Honda recalled the '06 & '07 models for this but claimed they fixed the issue in '08. It doesn't seem to be the case.
ODI 10732693
Suspension
One of the control arms, i believe it is called, went bad and cracked. The front ones went bad and had to be replaced, but were under warranty. These would be the arms that connect and hold the tires/brakes but not the suspension. I may have referred to them wrong, but they went bad nonetheless.
ODI 10885106
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While the vehicle was stopped, it vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front motor mount and torque struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10705560
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
The car was vibrating so hard that it felt like the motor was going to fall out. According to two mechanics this is very early for this type of problem in a car with less than 50000 miles. Had to replace the lower rear engine motor mounts and the front right engine mount. *tr
ODI 10662227
Suspension
Uneven tire wear on the inside tread of rear wheels. Can't see the wear since it is on the inside so the tire looks fine on the outside but is worn so bad on the inside a blowout could happen easily. Problem caused belt separation and extreme uneven wear. This is due to a defect in the suspension design. This is costing a ton of money in replacement tires and tires for this model car cost a fortune. *tr
ODI 10631795
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that when the engine was powered on, the vehicle vibrated violently. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred when in reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 9/4/14*cn the vehicle was repaired july 25, 2014. The motor mount failed.…
ODI 10610624
Structure · Suspension
Whenever performing a turn there is a clicking sound made from the rear of the vehicle. Dealer unable to find anything through diagnostics. It sounds like there is a piece of metal broken somewhere that when going over a speed bump or turning it bumps or grinds against something. *tr
ODI 10641852
Suspension
Geometry problem on suspension causes excessive uneven tire wear. The driver may be unaware of this damage because the outside of all the tires appear fine. If no close inspection of the inside tread of the tire is done, dangerous conditions can be overlooked. This puts the passengers of this car and anyone around it in danger. Honda should recall and fix this problem immediately before someone dies if they haven't…
ODI 10733083
Suspension
Excessive rear wheel wear(inside on both tires) causing premature replacement and possible tire failure. *tr
ODI 10502320
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that the tires were wearing out prematurely. The contact was concerned that the alignment was wrong and there was a problem with the rear suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up properly. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10588268
Suspension
While driving home from work i noticed a slight wobble from the rear of the car. About a mile down the road i heard what sounded like a tire pop.what actually happened was my rear driver side lower control arm had snapped completely through, about 2 inches in from the bolt connecting it to the wheel assembly. Honda has admitted to having a problem with their 06 and 07 model rear control arms not by issuing a recall…
ODI 10452471
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 mph on snowy and slushy road conditions, the rear end of the vehicle lost traction and skidded. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. In addition, the rear end of the vehicle fishtailed on wet roads. Upon inspection, it was found that the two rear tires on the vehicle had prematurely worn. The rear tires were…
ODI 10495255
Suspension · Tires
I had to have all four tires replaced on my 2008 honda civic lx at 34,658 mi. July 2010. When i brought my civic in for its routine check up, which i do whenever i'm at 15% oil life, i complained of a roaring noise from my tires. The honda tech guy said my tires were badly worn and suggested i buy new tires immediately. Kuhmo tires, the brand i bought from honda, have a 60000 mi. Warranty. That same roaring noise is…
ODI 10442873
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension · Wheels
The vehicle has defective upper control arms and flange bolts which cause the tires to wear fast and dangerously, as well at cause the car to shake in the back while driving. This is a defect in the car and honda will pay for it but only if the vehicle is still under factory warranty. By the time i bought the car and noticed the problem it was out of warranty. This is unacceptable! It is a defect! They should have…
ODI 10497870
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed a loud popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the front passenger axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 105,000. The…
ODI 10424354
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic lx. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds of approximately 5 mph and attempting a turn, the vehicle would exhibit a loud noise. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the front driver and passenger axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. This failure recurred three times prior to the most recent failure and the axles were repaired.…
ODI 10424351
Suspension · Tires · Wheels
This vehicle was having a continuous roaring noise from the rear when the vehicle is being driven. Took to proctor honda of tallahassee and mentioned the problem. Honda dealer noticed the rear tires were beginning to cup and rotated tires to address sound issue and blamed the tires as the malfunctioning part by recommending a tire replacement. At that time the tire toyo spectrums were only 1 year and 9 months old…
ODI 10460659
Suspension
Rear tires wear prematurely and in a very odd fashion (uneven, hi-lo bands across the tread) causing a significant thumping sound and vibration. The first time i was told the rear shocks were the cause (@55-60k miles). The shocks and tires were replace and the same exact problem has occurred again! 90%+ of my driving is done on the highway and not poorly maintained back roads. It is very clear that there is an issue…
ODI 10501013
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
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. *pe *tr
ODI 10668200
Suspension · Wheels
At 78,000 miles i began to notice unusual road noise. ( humming) less than a year later i'm experiencing horrific road noise (peaks near 55 mph) and now unusual tire wear. Tires are rotated, balanced and front end aligned regularly. I thought maybe bearing problems. Local mechanic checked and said no. Tire dealership thought the same, checked and said no. Honda dealership said tires needed rotation to eliminate the…
ODI 10437365
Suspension
The front and rear suspension has sagged about to and inch from new and the rear suspension has a rough ride. The rear suspension absorbs bumps badly. With very little bump and slow rebound and all at only 18 months at 23,000 miles. Took it to a honda dealer and they said there was nothing wrong and it was at factory specs. I am a five day a week work commuter with 35 mile round trip a day and it is only my self…
ODI 10412216