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2008 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 342 repairs.
2008 Honda Civic suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Civic
Engine not specified
| 30000 mi | Front struts had dampening issues. struts where not absorbing bumps, car would bounce off of bumps vey harsh ride Honda replaced both entire strut assemblies. PROBLEM SOLVED VERY HAPPY WITH VALLEY HONDA NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS!!! |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 135500 mi US $350 |
Wheel bearing grinding noise. Had bearing replaced but still have minor noise. Might be a cv joint. |
| 33000 mi | Steering column "bolts" became loose. Re-torqued under new bulletin with new higher torque value. OK now! |
| 42000 mi US $210 |
I noticed that my rear tires were wearing at twice the rate of my front tires. Alignment check revealed that rear camber was at max and is not adjustable without aftermarket parts. Upper control arms replaced and alignment done. |
| 213300 mi US $175 |
leaking shock, first repair in 211,000 miles |
| 101400 mi US $100 |
Steering rack is going bad. It makes grinding noises when steering at low speeds. |
| 121000 mi US $700 |
I had a step driveway that may have contributed to rear shock a little, but the car was 12 years old with 121,000 miles. I would intermittently hear a clunking from the right rear suspension when entering/exiting my driveway. Pushing down on the rear fender sometimes produced an audible squeak from the shock. |
| 400 mi | left front strut hits against its limit on slow bumps if the steering is turned slightly to the right; dealer could not replicate, but there is a technical service bulletin out on this! |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 72540 mi C $120 |
Noise at very low speed or stopped - when turning steering wheel. TSB to retorque strg rack which was performed, but did not fix noise, which was later diagnosed as possibly steering rack. Not serious enough to replace rack, yet. |
| 116800 mi C $400 |
bad strut mounts, replaced struts and shocks |
| 101500 mi US $10 |
During an oil change, mechanic discovered that a rear stabilizer bar was worn (it was loose). He replaced it. |
| 142000 mi US $200 |
front link kits were replaced |
| 155000 mi US $400 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 66000 mi US $140 |
Had to replace left rear shock. Replaced both at same time. |
| 8680 mi | Uneven tire wear. Fixed by doing something with the axle. |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 114080 mi ¤700 |
shock absorbers require replacement |
| 111700 mi US $550 |
broken strut |
| 135000 mi US $200 |
Replaced tie-rod end. |
| 79500 mi US $75 |
Right rear shock was blown. Both shocks replaced - from a subjective view, the OEM shocks did not appear robust. I replaced with Monroe Sensatrack. |
| 111080 mi C $100 |
Changed both links on driver side. |
| 140740 mi C $20 |
Changed All links. |
| 7000 mi | Right rear shock bad replaced. |
| 9000 mi | Rear bearings replaced, right rear was bad, both were replaced |
| 149000 mi US $798 |
Front tie rod was broken. Replaced by dealer. Rear shocks were leaking and not working properly. Replaced by dealer. |
| 121000 mi US $200 |
High pressure power steering feed line corroded and leaking heavily near the rack. Replaced line from pump to rack. |
| 121000 mi US $180 |
Replaced wheel bearings. When doing so I purchased 2 Honda genuine wheel bearings(45.00ea), damaged the ABS wheel speed sensor due to them being corroded. Purchased 2 new Honda sensors (39.00ea) Also needed an alignment after (~50.00) |
| 112000 mi US $60 |
Rear shock absorbers replaced as both were blown. |
| 120900 mi C $105 |
Engine was making whining noise on passenger side: Sprayed WD40 first, noise did not go away. Then change serpentine belt, noise did not go away. Then top up power steering fluid, noise went away. |
| 24000 mi | Clicking noise when turning sharply. |
| 12000 mi | Rear passenger side (right) suspension squeak normally in early morning in colder temperature. |
2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 88040 mi C $350 |
Tie rod loose or broken. |
| 89900 mi C $500 |
Rear stabilizer bar. Right side repair. |
| 96720 mi C $1700 |
Outer and inner replaced. Previous repair only replaced one and already damaged again less than 12 months later. replaced both front shock/strut assemblies. Both worn and could not replace just struts. |
2008 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 109720 mi $60 |
Stabilizer bush (front) was replaced due to wear. |
2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 113000 mi US $1200 |
Shocks struts alignment |
| 10000 mi | Front drivers side wheel strut squeaking/rattling over road terrain. Diagnose took 1 day, part ordered. repair 2nd day. Noticed same noise coming from other side, same issue. called and had part ordered. Brought car in 3rd day and repaired. all ok. |
| 99000 mi | Dealer unable to reproduce a rotating squeak/squeal noise that sounds like it's from the front end. CV joints and wheel bearings appear good. Will wait for the noise to get worse before trying to rediagnose. |
2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 89614 mi US $367 |
Replaced power steering pressure hose and O ring suction hose |
| 91000 mi | Leaking steering rack. Replaced through Hondacare. |
| 92500 mi US $250 |
Excessive vibration at all speeds. Front wheel bearings replaced through Hondacare. |
| 95300 mi US $380 |
Struts and shocks no longer dampening properly causing tires to wear prematurely. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop due to outrageous dealer pricing for repairs (200% local prices). |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
made rattling noise while turning.fixed |
| 66960 mi C $200 |
Replace bent tie rod |
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