2006 Honda Civic vs 2008 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,402 | 916 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 75 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 78 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–42 | 24–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,917 mi | 50,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 227 | 156 |
| Air Bags | 180 | 177 |
| Visibility | 210 | 112 |
| Suspension | 203 | 99 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 151 | 55 |
| Structure | 78 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 100 | 51 |
| Power Train | 76 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 107 | 77 |
| Stalling | 76 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 60 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 23 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
2006 Honda Civic
2008 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.