2008 Honda Civic: pulls to one side

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Steering · WI

Electronic steering pulls hard to the left and is more difficult to turn right.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Seats · 74,000 miles · HI

Driver seat: broken welds on the bottom right front of the seat due to use of poor material (very thin metal tubes broke). This happened while driving the seat lift system is attached to this tube and the seat pulled to the left abruptly and startles you. This is a safety issue due to that it happens when you are driving it. Then after this occurs the seat is no longer fully functional. You have to drive with it all the way down but the seat still moves due to the broken tube. Honda should replace this or supply a kit to repair this issue. I have been the only owner of this vehicle.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 110,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

The steering wheel began to pull my car to the left side. The steering wheel did not respond to the direction right and felt as if it had gone "limp". The front of the car hit the left center median guardrail. I suffered herniated discs and lumbar back injury. The drivers airbag never deployed resulting in my head hitting the steering wheel. I suffered a concussion and cervical neck injury. There were no other cars involved and no weather conditions. Also I was going below the speed limit. I called honda and they said they could not explain nor help me with the airbag not deploying and the concussion I suffered. They also could not help me regarding the steering wheel pulling left then "going limp". I am still seeing a neurologist and physical therapist for my lumbar and cervical injuries, and neurological signs and symptoms.

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Brakes · 23,975 miles · NY

2008 honda civic, purchased new. Premature front brake wear including rotors and pad at 23,975 miles. Car pulled to right and pulsating pedal. When apply brakes. Not safe to drive. Honda motor company denies there is a problem and will not compensate owner for the repairs.

Filed Aug 18, 2009 · Driver assistance, Engine · 35,000 miles · CA

1. After normal 30k mileage service and tire rotation/balancing 5/23/2009, with highway handling car shook extremely and wobbled at speeds 60 and above, pulls to the right going downhill. 2. Problem remains with 2008 hybrid past 35k, reproducible at highway speeds (60mph-70 MPH, 2000 RPM to 2500 RPM) going on straight stretch and downhill. Front of car pulling sideways is reproducible in rain or when breaking going down low/medium grade hill. 8/18, the problem continues to occur, is a safety concern when on highway,especially going downhill or on straight stretch. 3. Reported to dealer, went in for check, dealer contacted warranty and replaced transmission fluid. Problem still occurs, dealer recommends change front tires now as tires rippled between may 23rd and june 3rd, 2009. Paid for 2 new tires to replace old per dealers recommendation friday 6/11. Dealer goes through extended warranty to replace transmission 6/11. The problem dissipated 30%,but shaking occurs. Return vehicle to dealer to verify if software updates were made 6/24 after transmission was replaced. Dealer made software update 7/6 received car back and problem showed up within a day. Reported issue. Dealer received honda recommendation to disconnect egr valve 7/31. Problem reduced by ~20% but still remains at 60mph etc. 8/8 follow-up with concern of driving in rain dealer recommends contacting honda corporate customer service. Dealer contacts factory rep, whose recommendation is there is nothing further that can be done. There was no inspection made for any joint/bolt/belt slippage etc. Honda customer service contacted dealer and factory representative and stated nothing else can be done 8/18 as f.rep has closed the case, cannot override f.rep, and does not have statistics to confirm either way whether the problem exists in other 2008 hybrids with similar mileage. Dealer is unaware of the root of shaking/steering problem (software/d/drivetrain/cooling/exhaust just a worn belt loose bolt etc.).

Filed Feb 28, 2009 · Suspension · 7,000 miles · TN

My 2008 honda civic lx coupe has under 8000 miles and is experiencing a noticeable drift to the right. I had the vehicle serviced at a honda dealership and the alignment was corrected. The problem was resolved for a couple of weeks but has now surfaced again. The vehicle is pulling to the right and the steering wheel must be held to the left to compensate for the problem. The vehicle has not been involved in an accident or event that would have damaged any components. This appears to be a manufacturing defect.

Filed Apr 12, 2008 · Wheels · 7,193 miles · MD

This will elaborate on recent complaint of same incident. Although tire pressure was equalized while cold to manufacturer's specifications: 32 p.s.I., and alignment was not an issue, car wandered on highway. In order to restore proper handling, lug nuts were retorqued. While being retorqued to manufacturer's specifications, I.e., 80 ft. Lbs., lug nut stud on driver's side rear tire (hub) snapped/sheared off. This week car will be taken to independent shop to replace stud, check out other studs for imminent failure and replace other defective studs, if any.