MYRModel Year Report

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid

● Typical for this model
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:47:33.445Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Civic Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2005: 48 complaints 2005 2006: 55 complaints 2007: 64 complaints 2007 2008: 64 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2009 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2015 2025: 7 complaints 2025
2008: 64 complaints
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YearComplaints
200351
200435
200548
200655
200764
200864
200928
201012
20111
201212
20139
20145
20155
20257

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 14 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

..I WAS NOTICING GAS FUMES IN MY GARAGE FOR ABOUT A WEEK...EARLY ON CALLED DEALERSHIP AND SAID I HAD RECENTLY GASSED UP...I WAS ADVISED TO SEE IF MAYBE ODOR WOULD ABATE ON ITS OWN PERHAPS DUE TO SPILLING UPON FILLING...IT DID NOT...THERE WAS A CRACK...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180509

I OWN A 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THAT STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS AND NOW IT IS LEAKING REALLY BAD TO THE POINT THA I AM AFRAID IT WILL CATCH FIRE .

NHTSA ODI report, 20180411

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I WAS STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AS THE HYBRIDS DO. I WAS REAR-ENDED BY A CHEVY SUBURBAN GOING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE'S BACK CRUMPLED ACCORDINGLY, AND THAT STRUCTURE DID WELL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120918

PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW IN MARCH OF 2008. IN OCTOBER OF 2010 AN IMA BATTERY UPDATE WAS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111220

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161115 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

Campaign 16V346000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170222 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

Campaign 17V030000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190705 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.

Campaign 19V378000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190812 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 19V502000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V346000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V030000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V378000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V502000 (air bags) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ● 2005 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

● 2007 ● 2006 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.