2008 Honda Civic: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 8, 2021 · Engine · FL

Having a lot of problems, coolant leaking, when in park. Power steering, engine idles when in park and at a stop light.When passing on the brake the car idles so have to push really hard on brake. Passenger air bag light never turns on. Ac blows hot air then cold then hot again. The car makes a really loud noise from the engine and wants to go even in neutral or if my foot is on the brake. Windshield leaks when it rains, roof trip flaps all over the place. Passenger door locks will not unlock except if you manually push it. Head lights flicker and the growling noise from the hood is really scary

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Body · 62,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact noticed premature rust near the areas of the hood, roof, driver side door, exterior rearview mirrors, the front passenger side fender by the headlight, and all across the trunk. In addition, there was extensive paint peeling and cracking. The dealer (randy kuehl honda cars, 4425 center point rd ne, cedar rapids, ia 52402, (319) 393-5700) was notified and stated that they would send pictures to the manufacturer. The contact had not heard back from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Visibility · 72,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that the coating on the front windshield created a glare on the window during night when the headlights of other vehicles reflected off the windshield. The contact stated the failure made it difficult to see and drive the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop that specified in the windows on the vehicle and they informed the contact that the windshield had to be replaced. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 07/12/16

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · PA

When I turned my headlights on, my dashlights go completely off, leaving me with no lights on the interior dashboard; fuel, speed, etc., all lights gone. When I turn my headlights off, the dashlights come back on. There was no accident and this car is way under mileage for its year; I worked at home.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Body, Lights · TX · crash

My son was involved in a car crash with a large SUV. He hit them from the rear. My honda civic went under the bumper of the large SUV. Due to the impact my bumper tore off, my headlights broke, my hood was smashed in and the front end of the car was smashed in. Why weren't the air bags deployed?? That is our concern? My son could have died in this crash due to faulty air bags. We have pictures of the crash. Our main concern is the air bags not being deployed. I would like to notify honda corp of this incident.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Body, Driver assistance · OH

I have a 2008 honda civic ex and I take really good of my car, the paint on top is fading to the metal, I see this is a problem for a lot of honda civic's. Also I am having major electrical problems, awhile ago my horn randomly stopped working and then 5months later started working again, then my passenger window wont roll up or down half the time, the lights where my stereo is stopped working and now the buttons on the radio or on my steering wheel are working, when I turn my heat/AC up or down it messes with my headlights. I had all the fuses checked and they are just fine. Wondering if anyone else is having electrical problems and if there is a recall!!! I love honda but I am to the point where I want to get a different car and not go with honda.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Lights · 87,000 miles · MN

This is not a complaint against the car I am driving, but I'm not sure how else to share this concern. The new headlights in cars are too bright. They hurt a person's eyes. Even people who aren't sensitive to light are complaining about having to look away from oncoming traffic because the lights are simply too bright. Not being able to keep an eye on oncoming traffic seems silly. Drivers need to be able to see what the oncoming car is doing, not be blinded by the light and forced to look away. This will lead to many more accidents from something that was originally intended to be an improvement. These lights should be banned and removed from the market.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Body, Steering · 80,000 miles · TX

I was turning on from a left lane into a left lane separated by a cement divider; the car went over the cement divider and almost overturned. At night with normal lighting and normal speed. I have had another incident 3 months prior making a right turn. I noticed carefully by comparison of the exact position of similar make sedan cars; this car has the mirror attached to the door panels and presents a hazard (has 2 blind spots) making it especially dangerous at night with low beam lights and old painted divider lines. It needs immediate action and recall so the dealers can reposition the mirrors.

Filed Dec 15, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 78,478 miles · CA

I exited freeway and was waiting at a red signal light when the engine on its own speeded up to 3000+ RPM. It held at this elevated RPM for about a minute while the car remained stopped (foot brake was holding). The engine dropped back down to idle on its own. Headlights and occupant heater was on with fan at lowest setting. Radio was on. Floor mat was not out of place. My foot position remained unchanged except for applying extra force during the elevated RPM event.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Lights · 24,597 miles · TN

I do not often drive a night but in recent months, when I did drive at night, I had significant difficulty seeing the highway. I thought "well, it must be my age" so I decided to buy ge nighthawk bulbs to replace the oem (sylvania dot g0708 USA)bulbs. I bought the nighthawk bulbs because they are supposed to provide 30% greater light. Today (12/29/2010) I decided to remove the oem bulbs and install the ge nighthawk bulbs. When I removed the oem low beam bulbs I noticed there was a tan coating inside the bulb that extended from the bottom of the bulb to slightly above the tip of the bulb beyond midway as they bulb is installed. There was also some of the tan substance at the base of the bulb. From the amount of coating inside the bulb I am guessing light volume would have been reduced by 40% or more. When I removed the high beam bulbs they were perfectly clear; as they should have been. There is no way the low beam bulbs should have been that clouded given the mileage on the car and the little driving I do at night. I have saved the bulbs and I will send them to you should you want to test their light output. I can also send a scanned image if a bulb which approximates the extent of the problem. How many people are driving at night in honda civic cars, at risk, because of poor light output from the low beam head lamps? If it were only one it is one too many.