There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Honda Civic SI, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Honda Civic SI problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 125,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Honda Civic SI complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 168,000 miles · reported Mar 30, 2019
Takata recall. Honda refuses to come to my climate controlled garage and replace my recalled passager side air bag activator-seems maybe discrimination- age related. Maybe- or maybe just mean.
Engine · reported Dec 8, 2018
Coolant leak from the radiator. New head gaskets, new seals. Mystery coolant leak, coolant pushes from the radiator to the overflow, leaving radiator low coolant. New seals and new water pump, no drips or indication of leaking
Engine · at 115,000 miles · reported Feb 19, 2018
My 2008 honda civic si has been leaking coolant for the past couple weeks. It is currently at around 115,000 miles. I noticed all of the extended warranty information about the 06-09 honda civics and contacted both the dealership and corporate myself. They told me that because my model was not the base models but the si that it was a different engine and that they could not help me. However I AM going to get the car back from my mechanic today who estimated the repairs would be $4500 to completely replace the engine. He also brought up this extended warranty issue and suggested I contact honda…
Structure · reported Jun 22, 2017
Vehicle is a 2008 civic si mugen painted in fiji blue pearl. Paint and clear-coat are oxidizing, chipping and peeling. When we've complained about this to the authorized service departments, the existence of a known problem has been denied and it's been stated this issue is 'normal wear & tear', which it clearly is not. We just found out yesterday there was actually a TSB (Tsb 14-034) put out on this, along with a warranty extension that is now expired. According to the TSB, owners were being notified of the warranty extension. We have never received notification and as stated above, when…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Honda Civic SI have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Honda Civic SI as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Honda Civic SI?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 125,000 miles.
Are Honda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.