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Recall Gap Audit: 2008 HONDA CIVIC

Total 2008 NHTSA Owner Complaints Analyzed: 916 • Adjacent-Year Recall Gaps Detected: 8

Active Recalls Covering Year
7
Statutory Remedy (49 U.S.C. Section 30120)
Adjacent Recall Gaps
8
Excluded Model-Year Gaps
ODI Complaints Analyzed
916
Public NHTSA Defect Reports
Estimated Retail Exposure
$1,800–$4,200
Avg. Dealer Parts & Labor
Official NHTSA Government Verification Links & Methodology ▼
NHTSA safety record analysis: The 2008 HONDA CIVIC has 7 open official recalls and 8 adjacent-year recall exclusions (2006–2010). Owners facing unrecalled defects can file an official NHTSA complaint and utilize compiled public records to request discretionary customer goodwill assistance from authorized dealerships.
Verify on Official U.S. Government Website:

Note: NHTSA.gov's web portal indexes certain trucks (such as RAM 1500 or F-150) under specific cab sub-trims (e.g. Crew Cab, Quad Cab). If the Vehicle Model Specs link displays a government portal error, use the Google Verified Search or Official Recalls Lookup above with your 17-digit VIN. You can also click any Official Campaign Link below for guaranteed direct access to the federal filing.

Open Recalls Currently Covering 2008 HONDA CIVIC (7)

Adjacent-Year Recall Exclusions (2006–2010 Cross-Reference)

HIGH SEVERITY GAP

VISIBILITY — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 06V326000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 121
NHTSA Campaign: 06V326000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: VISIBILITY
RECALLED (Campaign #06V326000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
121 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 06V326000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 121 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 06V326000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (06V326000): ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS DO NOT PROPERLY ADHERE TO THE BODY OF THE CAR DUE TO IMPROPER WINDOW OPENING PREPARATION.

Safety Consequence: THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS MAY BECOME LOOSE, RATTLE OR LIFT FROM THE WINDOW OPENING OR SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING INCREASING THE SAFETY HAZARD TO TRAFFIC.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE GLASS, PROPERLY PREPARING THE WINDOW OPENING, AND REINSTALLING THE GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (121) ▼

Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (VISIBILITY)

ODI #11681983 • Incident Date: 05/01/2025
Driver's side sun visor defective. Visor started splitting, leading to inoperative, and finally fell off. Replaced by manufacturer a number of years ago, but design flaw not addressed causing persistent issue recurrence. Multiple complaints have been filed related to this issue. Following are some of the complaint record numbers: 110884671041796510466838 110630431041670210466343 110395371041422810462119 109831981041221710461924 109710161041170010461699 109368151041080710457914 109285781041061610456750 108965601041024110456044 108888061040930510454884 108858631040937310448984 108632171040869610432332 108462841040941710432252 107168651040740610430111 106761951040741410430141 106386011040692010428110 105211741042513210427775 104781981041925910426693 104754451042547910426377
ODI #11004699 • Incident Date: 06/30/2017
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR / VANITY MIRROR-----SEPARATION BROKEN CAME APART FAILURE. WHILE MOVING IT TO POSITION TO BLOCK SUN WESTERLY DIRECTION AFTERNOON!
ODI #11001627 • Incident Date: 08/17/2016
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC BROKE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOLD THIS WAS A WARRANTY ITEM AND THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I PURCHASED THE CARE IN 2011 AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A RECALL ITEM, AND HAD IT REPLACED FOR FREE. I WAS TOLD THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WOULD COST $70.00 PLUS TAX TO FIX. I HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO HAVE IT DONE, SINCE I DON'T INTEND TO KEEP THE CAR MUCH LONGER. IT CREATES A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AGAINST THE ROOF AND INTERFERES WITH LINE OF SIGHT AT STOP SIGNS, ETC. IF I MOVE IT TO THE SIDE WINDOW THEN THE SUN HITS ME DIRECTLY IN THE EYES, CREATING ISSUES ALSO. THANK YOU.
ODI #10993437 • Incident Date: 06/06/2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS FAILED TO STAY UP AND WOULD CONSISTENTLY DROP, WHICH BLOCKED THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN VISORS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
ODI #10980112 • Incident Date: 04/01/2012
THE SUN VISORS IN THIS CAR ARE A SEVERE PROBLEM AS THEY BREAK EASILY THROUGH NORMAL AVERAGE USE AND WILL NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT. THEY FALL DOWN AND HANG IN THE DRIVER FIELD OF VISION CREATING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS POSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND ANYONE ELSE NEARBY. THE VISORS ARE NOT CHEAP TO REPLACE($50 TO $100 EACH) AND THE REPLACEMENTS ALSO BREAK IN A SHORT TIME. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED ONCE AND BOTH ARE BROKEN AGAIN. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW JUST LIKE THE ALLOY MIXTURE IN THE LOWER ENGINE BLOCK THAT CAUSES CRACKING IN THE COOLANT PASSAGES IN THE BLOCK (LOOK IT UP). HONDA IS SUPPOSED TO BE A QUALITY PRODUCT AND IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE QUALITY IS ERODING AND HONDA'S LACK OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND ADMITTING ERROR AND TAKING ACTIONS TO CORRECT FURTHER REFLECTS POOR COMMERCE AND CARE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS IN DEPTH BECAUSE THIS ISSUE HAS SATURATED THE WEB WITH COMPLAINTS AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. LETS BE PROACTIVE AND RECALL THE VISORS AND ISSUE UPDATED REPLACEMENTS TO SHOW YOUR CUSTOMERS YOU CARE AND ENSURE THESE CUSTOMERS WILL BE ALIVE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA PRODUCT IN THE FUTURE. DO THE RIGHT THING AND FIX THIS HAZARDOUS LIFE TREATING ISSUE NOW.
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 06V326000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 06V326000 and 121 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for VISIBILITY? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 05V509000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 2
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 16
NHTSA Campaign: 05V509000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RECALLED (Campaign #05V509000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
16 Complaints • 2 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 05V509000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 16 Crashes Reported: 2 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 05V509000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (05V509000): CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PEDAL WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME LOOSE AT THE FLOOR MOUNTING.

Safety Consequence: IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE PEDAL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE PEDAL STOPPER CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006: DEALERS WILL RESET THE PEDAL OR REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (16) ▼

Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)

ODI #11486787 • Incident Date: 09/27/2022
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.
ODI #10660874 • Incident Date: 11/24/2014
OCCASIONALLY, WHEN "CRUISE" OPTION IS TURNED ON (BUT NOT ENGAGED OR "SET"), MY HONDA CIVIC ACTS AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. THAT IS, WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THE EXPECTED DECELERATION DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE CAR CONTINUES TO TRAVEL AT THE SAME SPEED. ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE CAR STARTS TO SLOW DOWN. THIS MIMICS THE EXPECTED BEHAVIOR OF THE CAR WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED EVEN WHEN CRUISE OPTION IS NOT USED. IN FACT, ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE CAR JERKS A BIT WHEN I LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL JUST LIKE WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. *TR
ODI #10551492 • Incident Date: 11/06/2013 [CRASH]
WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FLEW OVER CONCRETE AND INTO POST, BREAKING POSTAND AND OVER A SHOPPING CART AT WHICH POINT CAR WAS WEDGE OVER CART AND GRASSY KNOLL. THE ACCELERATION WAS VERY LOUD AND VERY, VERY FAST. *TR
ODI #10503913 • Incident Date: 03/20/2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. *TR
ODI #10457669 • Incident Date: 04/28/2012 [CRASH]
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A STONE WALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,500.
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 05V509000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 05V509000 and 16 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 07V399000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006, 2007
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 4
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 15
NHTSA Campaign: 07V399000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RECALLED (Campaign #07V399000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #07V399000)
2007
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
15 Complaints • 4 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 07V399000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 15 Crashes Reported: 4 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 07V399000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (07V399000): ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.

Safety Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006, 2007: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (15) ▼

Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC)

ODI #10412219 • Incident Date: 07/01/2010
BRAKES WHEN CAR HITS A HARD BUMP WHILE BRAKING, THE CAR DOESN'T STOP AND KEEPS MOVING FORWARD AS IF THE BRAKES LIFT WITH A BIG VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. AT THE TIME IT HAPPENS, THE REMEDY IS TO LIFT THE BRAKE AND PUMP ONCE THEN REAPPLY BRAKE PRESSURE. TOOK IT TO A HONDA DEALER AND SAID IT DID NOT HAPPEN UNDER TEST DRIVE AND NOTING CAN BE FOUND WRONG. *TR
ODI #10406917 • Incident Date: 03/18/2011
MY FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SHOES HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 20,000 MILES. THE BRAKES DO NOT GIVE THE EXPECTED HIGH PITCHED "SQUEALING" NOISE; AND PER MY DEALER, IT LED TO BRAKE OVER HEATING AND "IMMINENT FAILURE!" THE DEALER STATES THAT THE CIVICS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE REPEATEDLY. *TR
ODI #10372756 • Incident Date: 01/26/2009
2008 HONDA CIVIC'S HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. I HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES ALL AROUND AT 12,935 MILES, THE FRONT BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 22,885, AND THEN ALL AROUND AGAIN AT 37,417. I PLACED A COMPLAINT WITH HONDA AMERICA, THEY ARE UNWILLING TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD IT IS HOW I DRIVE THE CAR. THERE HASN'T BEEN A FAILURE YET, I AM TRYING TO AVOID A FAILURE AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE CHECKED.
ODI #10345308 • Incident Date: 07/26/2010
I BOUGHT MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX IN JUNE 2008. AT 15,000 MILES I HAD A BUNCH OF BRAKE PROBLEMS (LOUD NOISES, DIFFICULTY STOPPING). I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND WAS TOLD I HAD "CONTAMINATED" BRAKE PADS. THEY REPLACED THEM FOR FREE. SIX MONTHS LATER, I WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. TOOK IT IN AGAIN TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I HAVE CONTINUED TO FEEL UNEASY ABOUT MY BRAKES AS THEY DON'T STOP LIKE THE THREE OTHER CARS I HAVE HAD. NOW, AT 41K SCREECHING NOISES HAVE STARTED AGAIN. THEY STARTED ON A FRIDAY AND I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP MONDAY MORNING. THEY TOLD ME I HAVE BARELY ANY BRAKE PADS LEFT AND IT MUST BE DUE TO MY DRIVING. (INCORRECT AS I MAINLY DID HIGHWAY DRIVING AND NOW HAVE A 7 MINUTE COMMUTE TO WORK.) THE DEALERSHIP WAS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE, CLAIMING IT IS MY ISSUE AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. *TR
ODI #10334093 • Incident Date: 10/01/2009
2008 HONDA CIVIC VIN# [XXX] ON JUNE 5, 2009, I PURCHASED A 2008 HONDA CIVIC FROM WHITE PLAINS HONDA LOCATED IN WHITE PLAINS, NY FOR MY 21-YEAR OLD SON. THE PURPOSE OF THIS LETTER IS REGARDING THE ONGOING BRAKE PROBLEM HE IS EXPERIENCING. ON OCTOBER 1, 2009 (WITH ONLY 17,223 MILES ON THE CAR), MY SON'S CAR WAS SERVICED AT WHITE PLAINS HONDA BECAUSE OF A GRINDING NOISE HE WAS EXPERIENCING EVERY TIME HE WOULD STEP ON THE BRAKE. WHITE PLAINS HONDA ADVISED MY SON THAT HE NEEDED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT BRAKES SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 30,000 MILES. ON THE SAME DAY, MY MECHANIC REPLACED 1 SET OF FRONT DISC BRAKES AND 2 BRAKE ROTORS. ON MARCH 26, 2010, MY SON'S CAR AGAIN NEEDED BRAKE REPAIR. AT THE TIME OF SERVICE, THERE WERE 31,425 MILES ON THE CAR WHICH MEANT HE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL 14,202 MILES ON THE CAR SINCE HIS LAST REPAIR. AGAIN, I HAVE CLARIFIED FROM A FEW MECHANICS THAT BRAKES SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 30,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST 4 HONDA CIVICS HE HAS SERVICED IN HIS SHOP WITH THE SAME BRAKE PROBLEMS. HE CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THERE IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE WEARING OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I HAVE COPIES OF ALL THE REPAIR RECEIPTS. I BOUGHT A HONDA BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS PURCHASING A REPUTABLE CAR FOR MY SON. IN THIS ECONOMY, WHO CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE BRAKES EVERY 14,000 MILES? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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Unlock the Complete 2008 HONDA CIVIC Recall Gap Escalation War Room (07V399000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 07V399000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 07V399000 and 15 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
HIGH SEVERITY GAP

EQUIPMENT — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 06V270000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: HIGH: 90% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 7
NHTSA Campaign: 06V270000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: EQUIPMENT
RECALLED (Campaign #06V270000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
7 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 06V270000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 7 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 06V270000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (06V270000): ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Safety Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (7) ▼

Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (EQUIPMENT)

ODI #10408486 • Incident Date: 06/22/2010
CABIN BLOWER MOTOR FAN MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE BEARINGS DEFECTIVE ALL SPEED SETTINGS. *TR
ODI #10379864 • Incident Date: 10/05/2010
DRIVER SIDE VISOR FAILED WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK ON 2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX, THEREBY OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP. THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR FAILED DUE TO THE VISOR COMING APART AT THE HING POINT. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FAILED IN THE SAME WAY AS THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR, THUS OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING UNTIL I MADE IT TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP. *LN
ODI #10278220 • Incident Date: 07/01/2009
THE AIR QUIT WORKING ON MY 2008 HONDA CIVIC-TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE CONDENSER AND WAS NOT COVERED ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A "SMALL PEBBLE" THAT CAUSED IT AND THAT TO FIX IT WOULD COST OVER $600.00. I WENT ONLINE AND SAW THAT TONS OF PEOPLE W/HONDAS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM-HONDA ADMITS IT. PEOPLE HAVE FOUND A GRILL SCREEN TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN-WHICH HONDA SHOULD SUPPLY AND ATTACH ALONG WITH FIXING MY AIR CONDITIONING. *TR
ODI #10260152 • Incident Date: 01/15/2009
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID IN AUGUST 2008. IN JAN-FEB 2009, MY A/C STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER SINCE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER THAT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY ROAD DEBRIS/ ROCK. I DO NOT RECALL RUNNING INTO ANY ROAD DEBRIS. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT IT WOULD BE AROUND $900 TO FIX. MY A/C HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET SINCE I'M WANTING TO SEE IF ANYTHING CAN BE DONE. *TR
ODI #10250288 • Incident Date: 01/01/1901
2008 HONDA CIVIC HAS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE AIR CONDENSER. *NJ THE CONSUMER HAD A PROTECTIVE MESH SCREEN INSTALLED BEHIND THE GRILLE TO KEEP THE CONDENSER FROM BEING DAMAGED BY ROAD DEBRIS. *JB
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 06V270000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 06V270000 and 7 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for EQUIPMENT? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
MEDIUM SEVERITY GAP

EXTERIOR LIGHTING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 06E023000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: MEDIUM: 60% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 3
NHTSA Campaign: 06E023000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RECALLED (Campaign #06E023000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
3 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 06E023000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 3 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (06E023000): CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (3) ▼

Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)

ODI #10869969 • Incident Date: 04/26/2011
I PURCHASED A 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE USED. IT WAS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD. I READ A LOT OF THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE ABOUT OTHER 2008 HONDAS. I DIDN'T SEE ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKE LIGHTS. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY HONDA, I NOTICED THE THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT HAS NEVER WORKED. THAT'S THE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK WINDOW, WHICH IS A LED BRAKE LIGHT. EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, IT WAS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD WHEN I BOUGHT IT, AND SUPPOSEDLY, LED LIGHTS LAST LONGER THAN THE TRADITIONAL BRAKE LIGHTS. THE ONLY REASON I'M COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS IS THAT THIS LIGHT COSTS ABOUT $150 FOR THE LIGHT ITSELF, AND ANOTHER $150 TO INSTALL IT. IT'S NOT AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE, LIKE THE AIRBAGS AND OTHER ISSUES DESCRIBED ON THIS SITE, BUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE SENSE THAT THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WILL BE EXPECTING TO SEE THAT 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WHEN BRAKING. HAVE OTHER PEOPLE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE? MAYBE IT'S ONLY THIS VEHICLE...
ODI #10640048 • Incident Date: 09/29/2014
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CAR I AM DRIVING, BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW ELSE TO SHARE THIS CONCERN. THE NEW HEADLIGHTS IN CARS ARE TOO BRIGHT. THEY HURT A PERSON'S EYES. EVEN PEOPLE WHO AREN'T SENSITIVE TO LIGHT ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TO LOOK AWAY FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SIMPLY TOO BRIGHT. NOT BEING ABLE TO KEEP AN EYE ON ONCOMING TRAFFIC SEEMS SILLY. DRIVERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT THE ONCOMING CAR IS DOING, NOT BE BLINDED BY THE LIGHT AND FORCED TO LOOK AWAY. THIS WILL LEAD TO MANY MORE ACCIDENTS FROM SOMETHING THAT WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO BE AN IMPROVEMENT. THESE LIGHTS SHOULD BE BANNED AND REMOVED FROM THE MARKET. *TR
ODI #10374191 • Incident Date: 12/29/2010
I DO NOT OFTEN DRIVE A NIGHT BUT IN RECENT MONTHS, WHEN I DID DRIVE AT NIGHT, I HAD SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTY SEEING THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT "WELL, IT MUST BE MY AGE" SO I DECIDED TO BUY GE NIGHTHAWK BULBS TO REPLACE THE OEM (SYLVANIA DOT G0708 USA)BULBS. I BOUGHT THE NIGHTHAWK BULBS BECAUSE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO PROVIDE 30% GREATER LIGHT. TODAY (12/29/2010) I DECIDED TO REMOVE THE OEM BULBS AND INSTALL THE GE NIGHTHAWK BULBS. WHEN I REMOVED THE OEM LOW BEAM BULBS I NOTICED THERE WAS A TAN COATING INSIDE THE BULB THAT EXTENDED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BULB TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE TIP OF THE BULB BEYOND MIDWAY AS THEY BULB IS INSTALLED. THERE WAS ALSO SOME OF THE TAN SUBSTANCE AT THE BASE OF THE BULB. FROM THE AMOUNT OF COATING INSIDE THE BULB I AM GUESSING LIGHT VOLUME WOULD HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY 40% OR MORE. WHEN I REMOVED THE HIGH BEAM BULBS THEY WERE PERFECTLY CLEAR; AS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THERE IS NO WAY THE LOW BEAM BULBS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THAT CLOUDED GIVEN THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR AND THE LITTLE DRIVING I DO AT NIGHT. I HAVE SAVED THE BULBS AND I WILL SEND THEM TO YOU SHOULD YOU WANT TO TEST THEIR LIGHT OUTPUT. I CAN ALSO SEND A SCANNED IMAGE IF A BULB WHICH APPROXIMATES THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN HONDA CIVIC CARS, AT RISK, BECAUSE OF POOR LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS? IF IT WERE ONLY ONE IT IS ONE TOO MANY.
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 06E023000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 06E023000 and 3 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for EXTERIOR LIGHTING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
MEDIUM SEVERITY GAP

EXTERIOR LIGHTING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 06E064000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: MEDIUM: 60% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 3
NHTSA Campaign: 06E064000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

Generate Goodwill Reference Packet ↓
5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RECALLED (Campaign #06E064000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
UNAFFECTED
2007
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
3 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 06E064000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 3 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (06E064000): CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Safety Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (3) ▼

Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)

ODI #10869969 • Incident Date: 04/26/2011
I PURCHASED A 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE USED. IT WAS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD. I READ A LOT OF THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE ABOUT OTHER 2008 HONDAS. I DIDN'T SEE ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKE LIGHTS. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY HONDA, I NOTICED THE THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT HAS NEVER WORKED. THAT'S THE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK WINDOW, WHICH IS A LED BRAKE LIGHT. EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, IT WAS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD WHEN I BOUGHT IT, AND SUPPOSEDLY, LED LIGHTS LAST LONGER THAN THE TRADITIONAL BRAKE LIGHTS. THE ONLY REASON I'M COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS IS THAT THIS LIGHT COSTS ABOUT $150 FOR THE LIGHT ITSELF, AND ANOTHER $150 TO INSTALL IT. IT'S NOT AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE, LIKE THE AIRBAGS AND OTHER ISSUES DESCRIBED ON THIS SITE, BUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE SENSE THAT THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WILL BE EXPECTING TO SEE THAT 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WHEN BRAKING. HAVE OTHER PEOPLE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE? MAYBE IT'S ONLY THIS VEHICLE...
ODI #10640048 • Incident Date: 09/29/2014
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CAR I AM DRIVING, BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW ELSE TO SHARE THIS CONCERN. THE NEW HEADLIGHTS IN CARS ARE TOO BRIGHT. THEY HURT A PERSON'S EYES. EVEN PEOPLE WHO AREN'T SENSITIVE TO LIGHT ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TO LOOK AWAY FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SIMPLY TOO BRIGHT. NOT BEING ABLE TO KEEP AN EYE ON ONCOMING TRAFFIC SEEMS SILLY. DRIVERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT THE ONCOMING CAR IS DOING, NOT BE BLINDED BY THE LIGHT AND FORCED TO LOOK AWAY. THIS WILL LEAD TO MANY MORE ACCIDENTS FROM SOMETHING THAT WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO BE AN IMPROVEMENT. THESE LIGHTS SHOULD BE BANNED AND REMOVED FROM THE MARKET. *TR
ODI #10374191 • Incident Date: 12/29/2010
I DO NOT OFTEN DRIVE A NIGHT BUT IN RECENT MONTHS, WHEN I DID DRIVE AT NIGHT, I HAD SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTY SEEING THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT "WELL, IT MUST BE MY AGE" SO I DECIDED TO BUY GE NIGHTHAWK BULBS TO REPLACE THE OEM (SYLVANIA DOT G0708 USA)BULBS. I BOUGHT THE NIGHTHAWK BULBS BECAUSE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO PROVIDE 30% GREATER LIGHT. TODAY (12/29/2010) I DECIDED TO REMOVE THE OEM BULBS AND INSTALL THE GE NIGHTHAWK BULBS. WHEN I REMOVED THE OEM LOW BEAM BULBS I NOTICED THERE WAS A TAN COATING INSIDE THE BULB THAT EXTENDED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BULB TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE TIP OF THE BULB BEYOND MIDWAY AS THEY BULB IS INSTALLED. THERE WAS ALSO SOME OF THE TAN SUBSTANCE AT THE BASE OF THE BULB. FROM THE AMOUNT OF COATING INSIDE THE BULB I AM GUESSING LIGHT VOLUME WOULD HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY 40% OR MORE. WHEN I REMOVED THE HIGH BEAM BULBS THEY WERE PERFECTLY CLEAR; AS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THERE IS NO WAY THE LOW BEAM BULBS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THAT CLOUDED GIVEN THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR AND THE LITTLE DRIVING I DO AT NIGHT. I HAVE SAVED THE BULBS AND I WILL SEND THEM TO YOU SHOULD YOU WANT TO TEST THEIR LIGHT OUTPUT. I CAN ALSO SEND A SCANNED IMAGE IF A BULB WHICH APPROXIMATES THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN HONDA CIVIC CARS, AT RISK, BECAUSE OF POOR LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS? IF IT WERE ONLY ONE IT IS ONE TOO MANY.
🔒 PREMIUM PRO SUITE 100x ROI vs. $2,000+ Dealership Repair Quote

Unlock the Complete 2008 HONDA CIVIC Recall Gap Escalation War Room (06E064000)

Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 06E064000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 06E064000 and 3 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for EXTERIOR LIGHTING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
MEDIUM SEVERITY GAP

EXTERIOR LIGHTING — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 07V402000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006, 2007
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: MEDIUM: 60% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 3
NHTSA Campaign: 07V402000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RECALLED (Campaign #07V402000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #07V402000)
2007
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
3 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 07V402000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 3 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 07V402000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (07V402000): ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.

Safety Consequence: FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006, 2007: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

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Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)

ODI #10869969 • Incident Date: 04/26/2011
I PURCHASED A 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE USED. IT WAS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD. I READ A LOT OF THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE ABOUT OTHER 2008 HONDAS. I DIDN'T SEE ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT BRAKE LIGHTS. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY HONDA, I NOTICED THE THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT HAS NEVER WORKED. THAT'S THE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK WINDOW, WHICH IS A LED BRAKE LIGHT. EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, IT WAS ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD WHEN I BOUGHT IT, AND SUPPOSEDLY, LED LIGHTS LAST LONGER THAN THE TRADITIONAL BRAKE LIGHTS. THE ONLY REASON I'M COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS IS THAT THIS LIGHT COSTS ABOUT $150 FOR THE LIGHT ITSELF, AND ANOTHER $150 TO INSTALL IT. IT'S NOT AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE, LIKE THE AIRBAGS AND OTHER ISSUES DESCRIBED ON THIS SITE, BUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE SENSE THAT THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WILL BE EXPECTING TO SEE THAT 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WHEN BRAKING. HAVE OTHER PEOPLE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE? MAYBE IT'S ONLY THIS VEHICLE...
ODI #10640048 • Incident Date: 09/29/2014
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CAR I AM DRIVING, BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW ELSE TO SHARE THIS CONCERN. THE NEW HEADLIGHTS IN CARS ARE TOO BRIGHT. THEY HURT A PERSON'S EYES. EVEN PEOPLE WHO AREN'T SENSITIVE TO LIGHT ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TO LOOK AWAY FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SIMPLY TOO BRIGHT. NOT BEING ABLE TO KEEP AN EYE ON ONCOMING TRAFFIC SEEMS SILLY. DRIVERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT THE ONCOMING CAR IS DOING, NOT BE BLINDED BY THE LIGHT AND FORCED TO LOOK AWAY. THIS WILL LEAD TO MANY MORE ACCIDENTS FROM SOMETHING THAT WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO BE AN IMPROVEMENT. THESE LIGHTS SHOULD BE BANNED AND REMOVED FROM THE MARKET. *TR
ODI #10374191 • Incident Date: 12/29/2010
I DO NOT OFTEN DRIVE A NIGHT BUT IN RECENT MONTHS, WHEN I DID DRIVE AT NIGHT, I HAD SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTY SEEING THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT "WELL, IT MUST BE MY AGE" SO I DECIDED TO BUY GE NIGHTHAWK BULBS TO REPLACE THE OEM (SYLVANIA DOT G0708 USA)BULBS. I BOUGHT THE NIGHTHAWK BULBS BECAUSE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO PROVIDE 30% GREATER LIGHT. TODAY (12/29/2010) I DECIDED TO REMOVE THE OEM BULBS AND INSTALL THE GE NIGHTHAWK BULBS. WHEN I REMOVED THE OEM LOW BEAM BULBS I NOTICED THERE WAS A TAN COATING INSIDE THE BULB THAT EXTENDED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BULB TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE TIP OF THE BULB BEYOND MIDWAY AS THEY BULB IS INSTALLED. THERE WAS ALSO SOME OF THE TAN SUBSTANCE AT THE BASE OF THE BULB. FROM THE AMOUNT OF COATING INSIDE THE BULB I AM GUESSING LIGHT VOLUME WOULD HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY 40% OR MORE. WHEN I REMOVED THE HIGH BEAM BULBS THEY WERE PERFECTLY CLEAR; AS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THERE IS NO WAY THE LOW BEAM BULBS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THAT CLOUDED GIVEN THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR AND THE LITTLE DRIVING I DO AT NIGHT. I HAVE SAVED THE BULBS AND I WILL SEND THEM TO YOU SHOULD YOU WANT TO TEST THEIR LIGHT OUTPUT. I CAN ALSO SEND A SCANNED IMAGE IF A BULB WHICH APPROXIMATES THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN HONDA CIVIC CARS, AT RISK, BECAUSE OF POOR LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS? IF IT WERE ONLY ONE IT IS ONE TOO MANY.
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  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 07V402000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 07V402000 and 3 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for EXTERIOR LIGHTING? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.
LOW SEVERITY GAP

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER — Excluded from NHTSA Campaign 07V512000

Recalled Adjacent Years: 2006, 2007
Excluded Year: 2008
Severity Risk Meter / Gauge: LOW: 30% Severity
NHTSA Safety Hazard Assessment
Crashes Reported: 0
Fires Reported: 0
Matching ODI Complaints: 1
NHTSA Campaign: 07V512000

Financial Impact Comparison Chart

Based on typical OEM dealership parts & labor
DEALER OUT-OF-POCKET QUOTE
$1,800 – $4,200 (Out-of-Pocket)

Owner pays 100% of replacement parts and diagnostic labor. Warranty claim refused due to excluded model year.

DISCRETIONARY GOODWILL GOAL
$0 (Discretionary Goal — Not Guaranteed)

Potential full or partial repair subsidy under discretionary manufacturer goodwill policies. Approval is determined solely by the dealer and OEM on a case-by-case basis.

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5-Year Timeline: See Recalled vs. Excluded Years ▼

5-Year Model-Year Cross-Reference Timeline Bar (2006–2010)

Shared Component Platform: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
RECALLED (Campaign #07V512000)
2006
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
RECALLED (Campaign #07V512000)
2007
Active NHTSA Campaign
100% Free OEM Remedy
EXCLUDED GAP (NHTSA ODI Complaints Detected)
2008
Unrecalled Model Year
1 Complaints • 0 Crashes
UNAFFECTED
2009
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
UNAFFECTED
2010
No Campaign Recorded
Standard Production
Legal Notice: Statutory Remedies vs. Discretionary Goodwill Policies ▼
Important Notice Regarding Recall Gaps & Dealership Goodwill Requests

Statutory vs. Discretionary Remedies: Because your vehicle model year is currently excluded from official NHTSA campaign 07V512000, authorized dealerships are not legally mandated under federal law (49 U.S.C. Section 30120) to perform free recall repairs on your vehicle.

Discretionary Goodwill Policies: The Goodwill Reference Packet generated below compiles public NHTSA safety records to assist you in requesting a voluntary, discretionary warranty adjustment from your dealership service director or manufacturer customer care division. Goodwill assistance is not an entitlement, is not guaranteed, and is granted solely at the discretion of the manufacturer and dealership based on vehicle age, mileage, and brand loyalty.

Recall Gap Finder is not a law firm. Generated documents do not constitute legal advice, formal demand letters, or binding court filings. Review our Legal Terms & Disclaimers.

NHTSA Campaign Details & Manufacturer Remedy Records ▼
Matching 2008 Owner Complaints: 1 Crashes Reported: 0 Fires Reported: 0 Verify Campaign 07V512000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Adjacent Recall Summary (07V512000): ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.

Safety Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer Remedy on 2006, 2007: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

View Matching NHTSA Owner Defect Complaints (1) ▼

Sample 2008 HONDA CIVIC Owner Complaints (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER)

ODI #10386428 • Incident Date: 03/03/2011
'08 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID EXPERIENCING A DRAMATIC DECREASE IN FUEL ECONOMY. IMA BATTERY SUSPECTED. DEALERSHIP UPGRADED SOFTWARE (AS PER HONDA RECALL) AND TOLD ME THAT TO GET BETTER MPG'S I SHOULD SHUT OFF MY HEATER (WE LIVE IN WISCONSIN!) AND RECOMMENDED AN AIR FILTER CHANGE. I STATED THAT AN AIR FILTER AND SHUTTING OFF THE HEAT WOULD NOT INCREASE MY MPG'S FROM 28-31 BACK UP TO IT'S PRIOR PERFORMANCE RANGE OF 40-50. VEHICLE IS STILL DRAMATICALLY UNDERPERFORMING. NOTE: SERVICE ADVISOR @ BERGSTROM HONDA ADMITTED THAT IN HIS 4 YEARS THERE THAT HE HAS SEEN MANY CIVIC HYBRIDS WITH SEVERE TIRE CUPPING (I PREVIOUSLY FILED COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ALSO, VEHICLE IS GOING ON IT'S 3RD SET OF TIRES WITHIN 57,927 MILES!) AND ALSO MENTIONED THE POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER THE HONDA SOFTWARE UPGRADES TO FIX THE IMA ISSUES. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT HONDA IS WELL AWARE OF THE IMA ISSUES AND IS TRYING TO HIDE THEM UNDER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE (TO SAVE REPLACING "X" NUMBER OF EXPENSIVE HYBRID BATTERY'S). I BELIEVE THAT AS OWNERS WE HAVE LOST VALUABLE LIFESPAN ON THESE BATTERY'S AND THAT WE HAVE LOST OUT ON A GOOD PORTION OF OUR HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY COVERAGE DUE TO HONDA'S DESIGN. *TR
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Don't walk into the dealership service bay unprepared. Upgrade to unlock our complete, vehicle-specific negotiation & reimbursement toolkit:

  • 1. Complete Unredacted NHTSA Campaign & Multi-Complaint Forensics: Full Part 573 supplier & remedy breakdown for Campaign 07V512000.
  • 2. Word-for-Word Dealership Service Advisor Negotiation Script: Exact 3-step rebuttal when the service desk says "Your VIN isn't covered."
  • 3. OEM Corporate Regional Escalation Playbook: How to escalate from the Service Director to the Regional Area Manager & Executive Customer Care.
  • 4. Federal Pre-Recall Reimbursement Preservation Kit: Step-by-step Repair Order (RO) invoice checklist for retroactive refund claims.
  • 5. Certified Printable Goodwill Evidence Dossier: Instant PDF-ready multi-page packet formatted for your dealership service director.
FTC Act Section 5 & ROSCA Checkout Disclosure & Refund Policy: All public NHTSA recall campaigns, ODI complaint numbers, and summary defect filings shown above are available free of charge directly from NHTSA.gov. Your $19 one-time purchase (or $49/month Pro subscription) is solely for Recall Gap Finder's proprietary analytical software compilation, formatted negotiation scripts, and printable dossier templates, and does not guarantee dealership goodwill approval or repair reimbursement. 100% 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee on all single dossiers; Pro subscriptions may be canceled online at any time with a single click.

1. Generate Goodwill Reference Packet

Create a printable factual reference packet citing Campaign 07V512000 and 1 matching NHTSA complaints for your dealership service advisor.

2. Submit Defect & Out-of-Pocket Repair Report

Paid out-of-pocket or denied warranty for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER? Record your vehicle failure details for consumer safety research and recall expansion documentation.

Consumer Disclosure: Submitting your vehicle repair report records your defect for automotive safety research and consumer advocacy documentation. Recall Gap Finder is an independent factual reporting service, not a law firm or lawyer referral service. Submitting this form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, does not preserve legal statutes of limitations, and does not guarantee financial recovery or warranty reimbursement.