Honda Civic Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 397 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Honda Civic Hybrid, across 14 model years (2003–2025). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (64). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda Civic Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Civic Hybrid year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Civic Hybrid: 64 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2007 Civic Hybrid: 64 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2006 Civic Hybrid: 55 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Civic Hybrid: 1 complaint, 6 recalls
- 2014 Civic Hybrid: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 Civic Hybrid: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Civic Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 120 | 12 | 3 |
| Power Train problems | 104 | 12 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 69 | 12 | 24 |
| Engine | 47 | 12 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 20 | 10 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 10 | 5 |
| Suspension | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda Civic Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic Hybrid | 8 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2015 Civic Hybrid | 5 | 0 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Civic Hybrid | 5 | 0 | 5★ | Air Bags | |
| 2013 Civic Hybrid | 9 | 0 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2012 Civic Hybrid | 12 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Civic Hybrid | 1 | 6 | 3★ | Air Bags | |
| 2010 Civic Hybrid | 12 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Civic Hybrid | 28 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Civic Hybrid | 64 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Civic Hybrid | 64 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Civic Hybrid | 55 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Civic Hybrid | 48 | 6 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Civic Hybrid | 35 | 6 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Civic Hybrid | 51 | 6 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Civic Hybrid years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (51), 2004 (35), 2005 (48), 2006 (55), 2007 (64), 2008 (64), 2009 (28) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Civic Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Civic Hybrid?
Electrical System, with 120 complaints across 12 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Civic Hybrid have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.