2008 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- 19
- 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.
Among these 19 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 14 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Steering
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…
ODI 11193084
Air Bags · Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda civic. While driving 30 mph in inclement weather, the wheels and the steering column seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10818491
Steering
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…
ODI 10577646
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Steering
The steering wheel began to pull my car to the left side. The steering wheel did not respond to the direction right and felt as if it had gone "limp". The front of the car hit the left center median guardrail. I suffered herniated discs and lumbar back injury. The drivers airbag never deployed resulting in my head hitting the steering wheel. I suffered a concussion and cervical neck injury. There were no other cars…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10596114
Steering
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…
ODI 10565135
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that while stopped, there was a banging noise heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the steering rack would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10502132
Body · Steering · Visibility
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 comparison of the exact position of similar make sedan cars; this car has the mirror attached to the door panels and presents a hazard (has 2…
ODI 10492218
Steering
In july 2012, i started noticing a clicking noise when i would turn left or right. A friend of mine whose husband owns a garage told me they had received a service bulletin about this same thing. It was dated july 16, 2009, serv. Bull. # 262286. (steering gearbox mounting bolts not torqued correctly). I called honda's cust. Ser. #. She informed me i could take it to my honda dealership and they would inspect it for…
ODI 10534653
Engine · Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10476720
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10425139
Steering
There is a recall for belt auto tensioner on a 2006 honda civics which usually leads to power steering failure. I own a 2008 honda civic(which is the same model). As checked an my recent visit, i was notified by my dealer that i will be leading to the same problem. Although a 2008 model is not covered, it should be covered because this is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10418229
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that while turning right at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel locked and would not turn. The vehicle was carefully driven home where it was parked. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and informed the contact that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.
ODI 10408769
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
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 $1026.00: ignition switch, dummy sidewinder and the lock assembly / steering. In a letter to…
ODI 10356806
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
Steering
Tl*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…
ODI 10321373
Steering
Tl* 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…
ODI 10343106
Front · Steering
Front suspension steering there is a clunking or snapping sound when turning or making a u turn left. Took it to the honda dealer and there was no cause for the noise. The dealer replaced the entire left front assembly; left drive shaft, cv joint, hub and bearings. Then the dealer checked the rack and pinion and found that they were not torqued correctly and was reset to factory specs. Well one year later the…
ODI 10412215
Steering
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. *tr
ODI 10274922
Steering
New 2008 honda civic lx. 5,700 miles power steering whining and intermittent loss. Pump replaced by dealer on warranty. 7,600 miles whining noise resumed. Back to dealer. P/s fluid found to be leaking from seals/boots on p/s rack. P/s rack replaced on warranty. Loaner vehicle provided. Good response by dealer (majestic, warwick, r.i.). *tr
ODI 10258924