Used 2008 Honda Civic Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Love this car
Dave, 01/17/2010
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had the heated seat feature installed without the leather - great idea. I also worked the rear view mirror with glare repellent and direction in the deal as well - great idea too. With tinted windows and the rear wing, I find this car every bit as classy as models 3 times the cost. High end tires have helped tremendously - Honda sells them new with a really bad tire.
Rear Axle Defect?
circ99, 06/22/2010
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought 2008 Civic new. Rear tires have a camber alignment issue. Dealers have said designed that was. Burns up tires unless you rotate at every service. Just filed safety complaint with ntsb. Bought car for daughter, who knows nothing about tires. Unsafe. I don't need tires blowing out. Honda USA ignored my request, but I did find a dealer who will fix it for a price $$. Wow. Purchased Honda care warranty. They don't want to touch this issue either. Beware beware if you are going to buy, check out the rear wheels !
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LadyM, 06/18/2010
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Civic new in the summer of 2008 and within three weeks it was leaking power steering fluid. IIRC, the dealership had to replace the power steering rack. A major repair before 1K is not a good omen. Within a few months, the car developed a starting problem. I've been to the dealer 4 times for that particular concern. They replaced the starter motor and the other three times they found nothing wrong. It still will not start sometimes. When idling, the AC starts to blow lukewarm air, even when it's on the coldest setting. Again, dealership couldn't find a problem. The suspension is noisy and the interior plastic scratches very, very easily. I won't buy a Honda again.
Not all happily ever after....
Laura, 05/29/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I commute 120 miles a day, so gas mileage was of paramount importance. I have always owned Hondas and loved them-except for this one. The passenger/driver sun visors have broken 3 times. The paint is blistering and peeling off the bumpers. The windshield is VERY long, prone to cracking and the sun visor will take up what little cargo space there is. The rear child tethers are so close to the seat, you cannot use them. I was informed today the brakes need replacing every 20-25,000 miles since all the 2008 have a new brake system to eliminate braking noise that results in 1/2 the usual brake life. I'd rather have the noise...and a different car. $300 every 8 months is pricey.
Love the 5-speed
Jim Fairman, 12/03/2018
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 5-speed is a reliable and fun car to drive that fits a 6'4" driver and three passengers comfortably. Love the clean and open interior design! Low cost of ownership is great. Cons: pointless tire pressure sensors fail & expensive to replace, front roof pillars creates large blind spots, 205/55 R16 tires slip a lot starting in snow, with torque steer common. Factory headlight bulbs are weak.
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