Paint defect should extend it to fix the paint issues. Clear coat as well.
2008 Honda Civic body problems
85 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,800. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 85
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 64,800
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body69
- Interior panels: sun visor1
- Body: bumpers1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The paint is peeling off from the vehicle, exposing the body to rust and reduce the vehicle lifetime and durability significantly. When I contacted Honda about the issue, they told me it is a Paint defect from the manufacturing plant. They asked me to get a quote from the dealer to fix the issue, after getting the quote they denied the request saying it is outside the warranty period even when they agreed it is an issue occurred at the plant level. Please look into this and issue a recall.
While driving on the freeway the sun visor, from Ezzy (top selling sun visor replacement brand on Amazon) fell out of its holder onto my hands on the steering wheel and then onto my lap which caused me to swerve slightly. Another incident involving the passenger side sun visor happened when my passenger flipped down the visor and the plastic exploded everywhere and the visor split in two.
Air bags: Â passive restraint system items and devices that protect occupants in a crash such as front, side, side curtain air bag light stayed on after taken to a recall devices that may present a safety hazard. Body: Windshield panel flew away ,failure or detachment body and frame components flew away all body pain pilled away with no reason, and other structural components like inside of car sieling cover pilling off like that may present a safety hazard. Steering: devices and systems used to control vehicle direction to the driver's intent such steering rack/box leaking, hydraulic power steering pumps problem like alot noise and hoses leaking that may present a safety hazard.
I just bought a honda civic si mugen fiji blue the clear coat start flaking coming out paint starts fading its 2008 car its not a 1990 I see cars older than mine with better paint job its a cheap paint job honda used in the first place thats not fair now its gonna cost me 4 to 5 k at least
Paint job peeling
Once paint was recalled but not for the body of car that is doing the same. Paint is peeling on top of car and on both doors. Also sun visors were recal yet they are broke again. Also car has 11633 miles and I have replaced brakes 3 times.
My problem is with my almost 11 year old car. 2008 with only 58,000. Miles. I'm a senior with limited income,so I can't afford to have it painted. Living here among people in the villages that have ample funds makes me feel like the odd person out of place.anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,[xxx]. Not in accident information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc
My paint has been fading for about a year now. Every time I bring my car to honda they tell me there is nothing they can do about it. It looks terrible. My car is still in very good condition, but the faded paint all over the body of the car is a complete eye sore. I would like to keep this car for many more years (even when I purchase a new one)I see many many honda civics from 2008 that look the same. I want to buy another honda in the near future, but because of this defect I don't think I can. It is embarrassing for me, and for honda.
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Questions about the 2008 Honda Civic body
Does the 2008 Honda Civic have body problems?
Owners have filed 85 complaints about the body of the 2008 Honda Civic, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda Civic body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,800 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Civic body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most body problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (85 complaints), 2006 (78 complaints) and 2007 (70 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 2008 Honda Civic problems
Engine 207Airbags 177Visibility 133Suspension 99Transmission 52Electrical 51Brakes 42Tires 30Acceleration 29Steering 24Wheels 24Fuel system 15Seat belts 9Seats 7Lights 6Driver assistance 4Locks 4
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