Model year guide

2008 Honda civic si

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Honda civic si is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2008 Honda civic si at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints7

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Honda civic si recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Honda civic si.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Honda civic si common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Wheels

Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 2

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

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 - Honda · Air Bags · Aug 2014

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 Others ? Front Passenge…

Bulletin DLR MSG - Stop S · Air Bags · Jul 2014

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CIVIC SI. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Honda civic si

The Honda Civic is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2008 Honda civic si trims & engines on record

Trims

Engines

2.0L 4-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl 197 hp

2008 Honda civic si vehicles on record

2008 Honda civic si SI2HGFG21548H700706

2008 Honda civic si Si2HGFA55528H703312

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2008 Honda civic si — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Honda civic si have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Honda civic si. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda civic si?

Across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine, structure.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.