2008 HONDA CIVIC Power Traindriveline Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Traindriveline Issues in the 2008 HONDA CIVIC
2 power traindriveline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Traindriveline Complaints
CURRENTLY I HAVE 32,277 MILES AND DON'T DRIVE IT, IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I TAKE A BUS :) 1# TRANS LOCKED AT 60MPH ON HWY AND CAUSED ALMOST A FATAL CRASH! AT 23,000 MILES. CAR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE UP TO 15MPG HAVING APPX. 6000RPMS. CAR LEFT AT DEALERSHIP AND ONLY PCM SOFTWARE WAS UPD. NO LOCKUPS ARE OCCURRING, BUT TRANS IS WEAVING, HARSH START/STOP OFTEN!/UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP FOUND SERVICE BULLETIN #08-014 (HARSH ENGAGEMENT), UPD. THE ON BOARD COMPUTER AND SYMPTOMS ARE MUCH WORSE THAN PREVIOUSLY. LOWER MPG ( 25-28 ), MUCH WORSE PERFORMANCE, UNEXPECTED BATTERY DISCHARGE, WEAVING, LOW ACCEL. DEALER DUPLICATED PROBLEMS, BUT SAID "IT'S OK" AND PROBLEMS IS UNTOUCHED. SINCE THEY UPDATED THE SYSTEM, THE HYBRID OPTION IS NOT KICKING IN AS BEFORE. PREV. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SLOWLY ONLY ON HYBRID, NOW I CAN'T. NO ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. ONCE THEY CHANGED...
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...
Other 2008 HONDA CIVIC Problem Areas
Air Bags
165 complaints
Engine
155 complaints
Visibility
109 complaints
Structurebody
69 complaints
Unknown Or Other
54 complaints
Suspensionrear
51 complaints
Suspension
43 complaints
Electrical System
41 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
37 complaints
Power Train
29 complaints
Tires
28 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
25 complaints
Wheels
22 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Visibilitywiper
21 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
19 complaints
Service Brakes
16 complaints
Structure
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
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
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 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
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