2008 HONDA CIVIC Recalls (5)

Campaign:
08V535000 on 10/14/2008
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
08/24/2008 - 08/24/2008
Affected:
128
Defect:
Honda is recalling 128 my 2008-2009 civic sedans. a bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is secured with a bolt and nut, but during assembly the nut was not installed.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector. a damaged connector could lead to a fuel leak and increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install a nut on the fuel feed hose bracket. the recall began on october 13, 2008. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V346000 on 05/23/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
2,719,386
Defect:
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 clarity and insight, and 2009-2011 fit, and pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless already included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain model year 2008 honda accord, 2006-2008 civic, civic hybrid and civic gx, and 2007-2008 cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either zones a or b are not subject to this safety recall. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V030000 on 01/12/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
977,708
Defect:
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 honda cr-v, 2012 honda fcx clarity and 2006-2011 honda civic, civic hybrid, civic ngv vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain 2009 acura tsx, honda fit and pilot, 2008-2009 honda accord, 2006-2009 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, and 2007-2009 honda cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, if not included in "zone b" above, honda is recalling certain 2008 honda accord, 2006-2008 honda civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv and 2007-2008 honda cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
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. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are ke1 and ke2.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V545000 on 09/05/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
08/19/2007 - 08/24/2008
Affected:
3,257
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 accord, 2010-2012 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2012 fit and pilot, 2010-2012 insight, and 2009-2012 acura tsx vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. one dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are o07, y0a, n06, g05, m04, y01, and o09.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V268000 on 04/30/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
09/09/2007 - 08/17/2008
Affected:
492
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 honda accord and pilot, 2010 accord crosstour, 2001-2011 civic, 2002-2011 cr-v, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 element, 2007 and 2009-2013 fit, 2010-2012 insight, 2002-2004 odyssey, and 2012 ridgeline vehicles. the front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence:
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. the recall began june 22, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are k1p, and m1o.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 HONDA CIVIC TSBs (69)

Bulletin:
120107
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Install crankshaft pulley correctly to prevent oil pump damage. *nj
Bulletin:
08-014
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Harsh transmission engagement after auto idle stop. (hybrid only) *nj updated 7/29/11. *pe
Bulletin:
08-013
Component:
091130 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Summary:
Mil comes on with dtc p0456 (evap system very small leak detected). *nj
Bulletin:
08-040
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
08-020
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Honda: transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear. *pe updated 4/8/11. *pe
Bulletin:
12-22-08
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Honda: srs indicator on with srs dtcs 81-63, 85-63, or 81-79. just replaced the srs unit and now the srs indicator i s on with one or more of these srs dtcs. the wrong part may have been installed even though box indicate correct one.
Bulletin:
SB-08-062
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Honda: hybrid batteries can be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-08-057
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Honda: the advanced hydraulic booster (ahb)brake system makes a pronounced short, buzzy grunt when the brake pedal is pressed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-09-028
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Honda: clunking, popping, or clicking noise from the front while turning either left or right at slow speeds. the steering gearbox mounting bolts are not torqued correctly. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-08-044
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Honda: see document search button for owner letter. engine overheats or leaks coolant. the engine block is cracking at the coolant passages. install a new engine block assembly. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-10-001
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Honda: the srs indicator is on, and dtc 32-10 (open in the front passenger's side airbag inflator) is stored. this problem may be intermittent. under the front passenger's seat, the srs portion of the floor wire harness has a poor crimp in
Bulletin:
SB-10-075
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Honda vehicle: engine oil leak at the cylinder head cover. there is paint overspray in the gasket groove of the cylinder head cover. *pe
Bulletin:
AER-10100C
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Honda: engineering request for investigation. inspecting certain model vehicles (4 door, vin staring with 1hg) that are with in warranty and have a complaint that the blower motor is inoperative, slow or intermittent. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-10-034
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the battery may pre-maturely fail and it is a software problem. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-11-005
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Honda: the clutch pedal pops or squeaks when it is pressed. there is insufficient clearance of the master cylinder. *rm updated 7/29/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-09-009
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Honda: excessive pressure in the transmission due to a software problem. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-09-043
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Honda: the steering feels heavy and there is a stored trouble code. there is a malfunction of the power steering. *rm update 03/03/15*lj
Bulletin:
SB-09-029
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Honda: malfunction light is on with trouble codes stored due to a software problem. 2006-2008 civic hybrid. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-08-003
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Honda: repeatedly shifting between r and d at high wheel speed when stuck in snow can cause transmission damage. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-10-083
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Honda: there are new battery software and hardware updates. *rm updated 3/06/12. *pe updated 02/26/2014 *js
Bulletin:
SB-10-061
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Honda: hybrid vehicle battery exchange information. *rm updated 5/2/12 *js
Bulletin:
SB-01-005
Component:
071200 fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Summary:
Honda: fuel tank assembly warranty information. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-12-002
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
Bulletin:
07-078
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Honda: when make tight turn, would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-12-049
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Honda: see document search button for owner letter. on some vehicles, the blue paint or black paint, leading edge of front fenders and on hood, may crack and an extended warranty has been issued. models 2006-12 civic. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-13-022
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Honda: the fuel tank and solenoid valve are no longer being replaced together and if fuel tank solenoid valve is replaced, then reinstall original fuel tank. models 1998-11 civic gx, 2012-13 civic. *pe updated 04/15/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
IN-2006
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Honda: a clicking or clacking noise is heard when turning either left or right, in some vehicles. models 2006-2012 civic. *pe
Bulletin:
HSN-1305
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix brake system bleeding, dialogue for dvd surround sound fr
Bulletin:
SB-012-08
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Honda: due to a clicking or clacking noise, while turning either left or right, the cause of the noise is under investigation. model 2006-2012 civic. *pe
Bulletin:
10-048
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Honda civic: see document search button for owner letter. the engine cylinder block is experiencing over heating on 2006-09 civics. *lj
Bulletin:
14-058
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Honda: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension due to electric power steering with code dtc 32-09 or 61-04. model 2007-08 fit. *lj
Bulletin:
SVC-14-058
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Honda: when vehicle is not moving, electric power steering feels heavier and hard to turn and an extended warranty has been issued for some to 10 years from original date of purchase or 150,000. model 2006-09 civic si.
Bulletin:
15-021
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Fuel gauge out of order; low fuel indicator flashes while the tank has fuel*cn
Bulletin:
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
AMV161002
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
Bulletin:
A-AHP-09092013-9
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Dealer message - on june 14, 2013, in connection with the settlement of a class action lawsuit, american honda announced a limited warranty extension for some 2006-07 civic, and 2006-08 civic hybrid vehicles. the warranty extension covers t
Bulletin:
A-PAS-09132013-9
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Dealer message - on august 13, 2013, american honda announced two warranty extensions for some 2006-2011 civic vehicles. the warranty extensions cover the refinishing of hood, roof, and trunk as needed.
Bulletin:
A-PAS-09132013-9
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Dealer message - on august 13, 2013, american honda announced two warranty extensions for some 2006-2011 civic vehicles. the warranty extensions cover the refinishing of hood, roof, and trunk as needed.
Bulletin:
A15021
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Service bulletin - the fuel gauge does not work and the low fuel indicator blinks with fuel in the tank. the pcm may need to be replaced.
Bulletin:
AMV161001
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
Bulletin:
A15120C
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"service news article - is the mil on with dtc p0606 (ecm/pcm processor malfunction)? check for aftermarket spark plugs that include a built-in capacitor; they can cause electrical interference that can set this dtc. if the engine has that
Bulletin:
A05-032
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Service bulletin - navigation system information.
Bulletin:
WE - A12-077
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
"background american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the ima battery module for some 2003'08 civic hybrids an additional 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first."
Bulletin:
A13-022
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
"service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. if you replace the fuel tank solenoid valve, you must now reinstall the original fu
Bulletin:
A13-022
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
"service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. if you replace the fuel tank solenoid valve, you must now reinstall the original fu
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - HONDA
Component:
091000 fuel system, other:storage
Summary:
"dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering the cng fuel tank inspection labels. these labels can be order
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - HONDA
Component:
091000 fuel system, other:storage
Summary:
"dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering the cng fuel tank inspection labels. these labels can be order
Bulletin:
A06-015
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
"service bulletin - the fuel tank in all honda natural gas vehicles must be inspected for deterioration or damage every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. this is a requirement of honda and the federal government. in addition,
Bulletin:
APaS06132017901
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2008 civic cngs with a customer complaint of rough idle or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with the misfire dtcs p0300 through p0304 stored. to fully understand the cause of
Bulletin:
A10-048
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service bulletin - on some 2006 - 08 and early production 2009 civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. to increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the en
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Service bulletin - on some 2006-08 and early production 2009 civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. to increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engi
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Service bulletin - for any tpms-related warranty repairs, all recorded dtcs must now be entered into the warranty claim. make sure your repair order includes those dtcs.
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Service bulletin - on some 2006?08 and early production 2009 civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. to increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engi
Bulletin:
APaS08172017901
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer message - beginning august 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 civic engine block (part number 10002-rna-a50 and 10002- rne-a01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through in. on july 19, 2017, a new applica??on was ad
Bulletin:
APaS09192017901
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer message - beginning september 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 civic engine block (part number 10002-rna-a50 and 10002- rne-a01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through in.
Bulletin:
APaS09192017901
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer message - beginning september 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 civic engine block (part number 10002-rna-a50 and 10002- rne-a01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through in.
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - WE - C
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Dealer message - today, september 23, 2014, american honda is announcing a warranty extension for all 2006-07 civic hybrid, 2006-09 civic si 2-door, 2007-09 civic si 4-door, and 2007-08 fit. an issue with the electronic power steering is be
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service bulletin - the exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter panel, and the upper portions of the doors may look chalky o
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the eps (electric power steering) to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. this warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Honda
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Stop S
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and oth
Bulletin:
A18-052
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
A18-066
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
A18100B
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - american honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the takata passsenger's airbag inflator recall.

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