2008 Honda Civic vehicle speed control problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2008 Honda Civic — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine, steering. Purchased the car from a certified dealership in January 2026. After 3 months of driving, the car began exhibiting performance issues. During a normal acceleration pattern, the car…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“My cruise control just stopped working all of a sudden. It was working this morning but I got in the vehicle to go to work and it just wasn't working anymore.”
filed Sep 27, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 Civic | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Civic | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 42 | 5% |
| 2021 Civic | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 Civic | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Civic | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Civic | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Civic | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 Civic | 20 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.