2008 Honda Civic MPG
24–42 mpg combined across 5 EPA-rated versions. Best: Civic Hybrid (FWD, 1.3L 4-cyl) at 40 city / 45 hwy / 42 combined; lowest: Civic (2.0L 4-cyl, M6) at 24.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid (Hybrid) | 1.3L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 40 | 45 | 42 | $1,600 |
| Civic | 1.8L 4-cyl | A5 | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Civic | 1.8L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Civic CNG (CNG) | 1.8L 4-cyl | A5 | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | $1,650 |
| Civic | 2.0L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
How it compares
- 2008 Subcompact Cars: class average 21.1 mpg over 126 versions; best Civic +20.9.
- 2007: 42 mpg best (no change).
- 2009: 42 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,600–$3,400 a year ($1,800 difference).
- 2026 model: 49 mpg best (+7).
Safety
987 owner complaints: Air Bags 190, Engine 162, Visibility 113, Suspension 100. Crashes 67, fires 6, injuries 53, deaths 1.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 190 | 19% |
| Engine | 162 | 16% |
| Visibility | 113 | 11% |
| Suspension | 100 | 10% |
| Structure | 89 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 70 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 64 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 | 6% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by a dealer under an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number related to the airbags. After the recall repair, the passenger airbag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. A dealer was contacted regarding the failure but informed the contact that no assistance could be provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.”
“Got mail that my car needs to have the airbag recall done and I took it to Honda dealer in Selma for the recall, got the car back and noticed the passenger airbag light was left on. I called and talked to the service attendant that worked on my car and they said they couldn’t not do anything about it. Not sure on the date but this was about a year ago around around spring time.”
“The contact owned a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. After the vehicle was restarted, the air bag warning light was no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
7 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V502000 |
| May 16, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V378000 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V268000 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 17V545000 |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 17V030000 |
| May 24, 2016 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 16V346000 |
| Oct 14, 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 08V535000 |