Rear dampers / wheel bearings
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocks, hum
Fix: Replace parts
€150–400
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Honda Civic VIII
2006–2011 · Honda Civic 8
3
engines covered
14
known faults
105,267
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
21
official recalls
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The Honda Civic VIII was built from 2006 to 2011.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 14 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is EGR / DPF (N22B): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (31.2 %), suspension (19.2 %), brakes (10.5 %). It fails less often than average on: steering, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 / 2.0 i-VTEC (Honda R18A / R20A) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.5–4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 / B4 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Takata airbag recall check
at any mileage · Medium risk
Signs: Inflators can rupture — many 2000s models were recalled
Fix: Check at the dealer with the VIN (free)
free / recall
Faults by engine
1.8 / 2.0 i-VTEC (Honda R18A / R20A)
Engine / gearbox mounts
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Vibration at idle, clunk
Fix: Replace mounts
€150–400
Valve clearance (tightens on LPG)
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Ticking disappears = valves too tight
Fix: Adjust clearances
€150–300
A/C compressor clutch
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: A/C blows warm
Fix: Replace clutch or compressor
€250–900
1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series)
Ignition coils (i-DSI twin plugs)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Valve clearance
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Ticking; check more often on LPG
Fix: Adjust clearances
€120–250
2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B)
Exhaust manifold / studs crack
usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Ticking or blowing from the engine front
Fix: Replace manifold / studs
€400–1,000
EGR / DPF (N22B)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: N22B1, N22B2, N22B3, N22B4
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Timing chain tensioner (N22A)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: N22A1, N22A2
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace tensioner
€300–700
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
i-SHIFT (automated)
Clutch actuator / hydraulic unit
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't select a gear, 'gearbox fault', jerky shifts
Fix: Repair or replace the actuator; clutch re-learn
€500–1,500
Clutch wear (automated)
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, harsh engagement
Fix: Replace clutch + re-learn
€500–1,000
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.8 / 2.0 i-VTEC (Honda R18A / R20A) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 105,267 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.5 % | 4.6 % | 7.7 % | 10.5 % | 12.5 % | 14.4 % |
| Suspension | 4.9 % | 9.7 % | 14.9 % | 19.2 % | 20.4 % | 22.5 % |
| Steering | 0.5 % | 0.8 % | 1.9 % | 2.8 % | 3.7 % | 4.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.0 % | 4.6 % | 6.4 % | 8.1 % | 10.1 % | 10.6 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 10.0 % | 18.5 % | 26.3 % | 31.2 % | 33.7 % | 35.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.1 % | 2.1 % | 3.3 % | 4.6 % | 5.2 % | 5.7 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.6 % | 1.7 % | 2.8 % | 3.6 % | 4.0 % | 4.4 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 3,633 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (21). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Possible air bag inflator rupture29/08/2019 · R/2019/245
- Airbag Possible air bag inflator rupture29/08/2019 · R/2019/243
- Airbag Possible air bag inflator rupture29/08/2019 · R/2019/246
- Airbag Inner pressure of the inflator may irregularly rise upon airbag deployment rupturing the inflator container29/05/2019 · R/2019/125
- Airbag Passenger airbag may fail to deploy correctly23/02/2018 · R/2018/030
- Airbag Airbag may fail to deploy correctly28/03/2017 · R/2017/017
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly08/08/2016 · R/2016/127
- Airbag Drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed16/05/2016 · R/2016/045
The other recalls (13) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Honda Civic VII 2001–2005Honda Civic IX 2011–2017Honda Civic X 2016–2021
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026