2008 HONDA CIVIC Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electronic Stability Control Esc Issues in the 2008 HONDA CIVIC
4 electronic stability control esc complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electronic Stability Control Esc Complaints
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX AND I TAKE REALLY GOOD OF MY CAR, THE PAINT ON TOP IS FADING TO THE METAL, I SEE THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR A LOT OF HONDA CIVIC'S. ALSO I AM HAVING MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AWHILE AGO MY HORN RANDOMLY STOPPED WORKING AND THEN 5MONTHS LATER STARTED WORKING AGAIN, THEN MY PASSENGER WINDOW WONT ROLL UP OR DOWN HALF THE TIME, THE LIGHTS WHERE MY STEREO IS STOPPED WORKING AND NOW THE BUTTONS ON THE RADIO OR ON MY STEERING WHEEL ARE WORKING, WHEN I TURN MY HEAT/AC UP OR DOWN IT MESSES WITH MY HEADLIGHTS. I HAD ALL THE FUSES CHECKED AND THEY ARE JUST FINE. WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND IF THERE IS A RECALL!!! I LOVE HONDA BUT I AM TO THE POINT WHERE I WANT TO GET A DIFFERENT CAR AND NOT GO WITH...
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 TO PAY FOR IT! *TR
I HAD AN INCIDENT WITH MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC. I WAS PULLING INTO THE CHURCH PARKING LOT AND TURNED TO PARK IN THE GRASS NEXT TO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN I LOST THE STEERING AND THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE ABOUT 10 FT IN FRONT OF ME. I THOUGHT THE GAS PEDAL HAD STUCK BUT THE ADJUSTOR WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THIS WAS THE CASE. I NEVER PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL-I WAS BRAKING AND GOING LESS THAN 10 MI/HR AT THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THE CAR TO LEAP FORWARD AND ACCELERATE. I HAVE HAD NO OTHER INCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE PUT AROUND 35,000 MILES ON THE CAR MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TR
1. AFTER NORMAL 30K MILEAGE SERVICE AND TIRE ROTATION/BALANCING 5/23/2009, WITH HIGHWAY HANDLING CAR SHOOK EXTREMELY AND WOBBLED AT SPEEDS 60 AND ABOVE, PULLS TO THE RIGHT GOING DOWNHILL. 2. PROBLEM REMAINS WITH 2008 HYBRID PAST 35K, REPRODUCIBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60MPH-70 MPH, 2000 RPM TO 2500 RPM) GOING ON STRAIGHT STRETCH AND DOWNHILL. FRONT OF CAR PULLING SIDEWAYS IS REPRODUCIBLE IN RAIN OR WHEN BREAKING GOING DOWN LOW/MEDIUM GRADE HILL. 8/18, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR, IS A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN ON HIGHWAY,ESPECIALLY GOING DOWNHILL OR ON STRAIGHT STRETCH. 3. REPORTED TO DEALER, WENT IN FOR CHECK, DEALER CONTACTED WARRANTY AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FLUID. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS, DEALER RECOMMENDS CHANGE FRONT TIRES NOW AS TIRES RIPPLED BETWEEN MAY 23RD AND JUNE 3RD, 2009. PAID FOR 2 NEW TIRES TO REPLACE OLD PER DEALERS RECOMMENDATION FRIDAY 6/11. DEALER GOES THROUGH EXTENDED WARRANTY TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION 6/11. THE PROBLEM DISSIPATED 30%,BUT...
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Engine
155 complaints
Visibility
109 complaints
Structurebody
69 complaints
Unknown Or Other
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Suspensionrear
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Suspension
43 complaints
Electrical System
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Engine And Engine Cooling
37 complaints
Power Train
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Tires
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Vehicle Speed Control
25 complaints
Wheels
22 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Visibilitywiper
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
19 complaints
Service Brakes
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Structure
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Equipment
9 complaints
Seat Belts
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
8 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
4 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemsoftware
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsealsgaskets
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelssun Visor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint