2008 Honda Civic: won't start

Filed Jul 20, 2022 · Engine · NJ

My car overheated last week and now has a cracked engine. Yes, my car is available for inspection but my car will be repaired in a couple days. My safety was put at risk since my car gave me no warning signs of overheating. I had absolutely no problems with this car beforehand and out of nowhere my engine cracked and my car overheated. I was lucky that my car didn't start steaming and breaking down. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer, I am trying to work that out with them since this years model has a recall for overheating. It has been, however, confirmed by my mechanic that my mileage is extremely low for this to happen and to call Honda for reimbursement. The vehicle has been inspected by my local mechanic. There were absolutely no warning signs of my car overheating other than my air conditioning malfunctioning, that was the only sign of overheating that I had other than it showing on the temperature bar on the left side of my cars dashboard that the temperature was too high. My car overheated on Thursday (7/14) and the first sign that something was wrong was when my AC malfunctioned on Tuesday (7/12). I took my car straight to a mechanic on Thursday when I saw my car overheating.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Engine · 42,000 miles · FL

Found out today that I have a blocked crack in the engine would not start lost coolant

Filed May 15, 2019 · Electrical · NJ

After turning the car off making sure everything is off the would not start the next morning so I took it to the for the second time he change the battery and starter the next day the still would not start took it back to him stil could not find out what was killing the battery for the third time, after having the car all day agin it seems that something with the air conditioner was not shutting off. I say it's electrician problem

Filed Jul 20, 2018 · Engine · 147,000 miles · VA

Engine block coolant leak I bought this 2008 honda civic in winchester va on 1/13/2018 fro s&w auto1908 valley ave winchester va on valley ave. They stated it had a new engine that it had been replaced by honda due to block being replaced in 2006 to 2008 because the developed a coolant leak. On 1/16/2018 after buying it check engine light came on and gauage for hot/cold went to hot. Took it back to s&w after calling as they instructed me to. They stated was a loose wire and that should take care of it and not to worry if that hot/cold thing should hot again. However it happened again on july 8 2018 and my car would not start. Took it to garage and found out had leak and needed water pump replaced. However mechanic called and that was fixed but come to find out engine block had a leak/cracked and you can see from top water pooling. Took back to s&w auto and they said yes it is cracked and I would need to take to miller honda 3985 valley pike winchester va miller honda winchester va. I did this am 7/20/2018 at 7:00 am and they wanted to charge me $110 to look at it. I work two jobs and don't have this kind or money to fix a problem that was to be fixed and was told was a new engine that honda replaced. Miller honda jeff called at 9:02 am 7/20/2018 and was very rude. I want this issue resolved immediately and it should not cost me to have it looked at once again.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Fuel system · 743,323 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start due to a defective fuel valve. The contact towed the vehicle to a dealer to have the fuel valve replaced. After the repair the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle while driving. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the issue with the fuel smell. Later, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the fuel pump replaced. The failure mileage was 74,323.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 13,000 miles · MI

2008 honda civic repeatedly has failed to stop (three separate incidents, three different drivers). Honda refuses to replace vehicle. *tr the consumer also stated, the vehicle would not start. Updated 09/20/12

Filed Dec 24, 2009 · Engine · 12,500 miles · NY

2008 honda civic. Will not start when turning over on the first attempt. Will crank, but does not start up. Then will start on second attempt, but does not start clean (putters). Seems to be a defect in ignition or relay of starting vehicle.

Filed Mar 11, 2009 · Electrical · 16,230 miles · TN

On very cold mornings, when I try to start my car it does not start. I will have to turn the switch a few times before it will start. There is no clicking sound or any sound as to indicate the engine is trying to start. After a few times of turning the switch the car starts. This has happen approx. 4 times over the past 4 months.

Filed Jan 3, 2009 · Engine · 10,727 miles · DC

I just purchased fully a 2008 honda civic from honda of bowie in bowie maryland on aug 22, 2008. I went to charlotte, nc for the holidays. After parking the car I had to move it 5 feet. I did not drive the car for 3 days thereafter. I proceeded to start the car on the 3rd day and it would not start. I let the car sit and then tried to start it again. The lights started to dim and it would not start. I called bowie and talked to bill. He instructed me to called honda in charlotte and have it towed and honda would "eat the cost". I did as instructed. I towed it and the service rep tried to start it and said this may be serious. The mechanic put the pedal to the floor, a cloud of black foul-smelling odor came out and the car started up. I called bowie on january 2, 2009, no one was available, they say, to speak with me, and mr. Williamson would not call me back. I was told that this incident was not covered under the warranty. This was purchased as a brand new car. I do not fill safe in this car!!! I am in the process of trying to obtain my money back from this dealer. I am a young woman that travels alot and because I, as a young woman on the road, was not able to diagnosis my car with dimming lights and not starting up, I had to pay the towing which was suppose to be under the warranty. There needs to be an investigation to see whether any other "08 civic from honda of bowie has had this problem. If not, I am reporting the first.