2008 Honda Accord vs 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
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 | 2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,520 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 21 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 62 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,000 mi | 70,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 451 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 379 | 11 |
| Engine | 210 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 104 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 113 | 0 |
| Power Train | 70 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 58 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 66 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 62 | 0 |
| Stalling | 50 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 50 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 38 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 32 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
2008 Honda Accord
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
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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.