These are standard specifications for the 2008 Honda Civic, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic , 6 Manual Close-Ratio , CVT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit-Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2006 - 2011 |
| Weight : | 2628 lbs | 1192.041 kg |
| MPG City : | 26 |
| MPG Highway : | 34 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1799 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 128 Ft-Lbs (174 NM) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
| Stroke : | 87.3 mm | 3.437 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
| Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6800 RPM |
| Inline 4 | Hybrid electric | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1339 cc | 81.7 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 1000 RPM |
| Bore : | 73.0 mm | 2.874 in. |
| Stroke : | 80.0 mm | 3.15 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 8 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 197 BHP (144.992 KW) @ 7800 RPM |
| Torque : | 139 Ft-Lbs (188 NM) @ 6100 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
| Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
5 Manual , 5 Automatic , 6 Manual Close-Ratio , CVT
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.143 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.870 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.235 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.949 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.727 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Honda Civic 2-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| 2008 Honda Civic 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| 2008 Honda Civic GX (CNG) 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V030000 |
| Summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, if not included in 'Zone A' above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or 'Zone B.' Additionally, if not included in 'Zone B' above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V346000 |
| Summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, unless already included in 'Zone A' above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or 'Zone B.' Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070820 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V378000 |
| Summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. |
| Consequence | An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070820 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V545000 |
| Summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070820 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V268000 |
| Summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. |
| Consequence | An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070821 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V502000 |
| Summary | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080825 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V535000 |
| Summary | HONDA IS RECALLING 128 MY 2008-2009 CIVIC SEDANS. A BRACKET THAT COVERS THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR IS SECURED WITH A BOLT AND NUT, BUT DURING ASSEMBLY THE ***** WAS NOT INSTALLED. |
| Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR. A DAMAGED CONNECTOR COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A ***** ON THE FUEL FEED HOSE BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Honda Civic?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic has a length of 176.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Honda Civic have?A: The 2008 Honda Civic has 39.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Honda Civic have?A: The 2008 Honda Civic has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2008 Honda Civic have? A: The 2008 Honda Civic had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1799 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 128 Ft-Lbs (174 NM) @ 4300 RPM Inline 4 (1339 cc | 81.7 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 1000 RPM Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 197 BHP (144.992 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 139 Ft-Lbs (188 NM) @ 6100 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Honda Civic have? A: The 2008 Honda Civic had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic, 6 speed Manual Close-Ratio, CVT.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic has a length of 176.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Honda Civic have?A: The 2008 Honda Civic has 39.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Honda Civic have?A: The 2008 Honda Civic has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Honda Civic? A: The 2008 Honda Civic was a Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2008 Honda Civic have? A: The 2008 Honda Civic had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1799 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 128 Ft-Lbs (174 NM) @ 4300 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
from 2008
Honda Monthly Sales Volume
March 2024
118,536
February 2024
110,110
January 2024
84,574
November 2023
94,925
October 2023
96,934
September 2023
102,765
August 2023
99,785
June 2023
98,327
May 2023
105,740
April 2023
102,781
March 2023
103,177
February 2023
72,839