The service and repair manual for the 2008 Honda Civic — 2.0L I4 and 1.3L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 14 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 1.3L I4 — 82 cu in, SOHC 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | MUGEN Si Sedan 4-Door · Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · DX Sedan 4-Door · Si Coupe 2-Door · EX Sedan 4-Door · LX Coupe 2-Door +8 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 1,078 complaints · 58 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Civic manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 978
- General Information 1,852
- Accessories & Equipment 807
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 91
- Body & Frame 301
- Maintenance 71
- Brakes 203
- Restraints 206
- Drivelines & Axles 52
- Steering 122
- Electrical 3,015
- Suspension 171
- Engine Mechanical 378
- Transmission 235
- Engine Performance 8,111
- Except Si 181
- Si 245
- Rear 64
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Civic
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V502000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V346000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V378000An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in t.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 08V535000In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V030000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 1,078 complaints and Honda has issued 58 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Civic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Civic manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Civic?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.3L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the MUGEN Si Sedan 4-Door, Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, DX Sedan 4-Door, Si Coupe 2-Door, EX Sedan 4-Door, LX Coupe 2-Door, EX Coupe 2-Door, DX Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, DX-G Coupe 2-Door, DX-G Sedan 4-Door, GX Sedan 4-Door, EX-L Sedan 4-Door, Si Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2008 Civic problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Civic, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2008 Civic wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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