Honda Civic Hybrid Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Honda Civic Hybrid across 12 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “ima battery” (23% of reports).
- 120electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ima battery: mentioned in 27 of 120 complaints (23%)
- Software update: mentioned in 17 of 120 complaints (14%)
- Motor assist: mentioned in 16 of 120 complaints (13%)
- Gas engine: mentioned in 6 of 120 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda Civic Hybrid electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic Hybrid | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2015 Civic Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 117,729 |
| 2013 Civic Hybrid | 2 | 22% | 6,766 |
| 2012 Civic Hybrid | 4 | 33% | 73,000 |
| 2010 Civic Hybrid | 8 | 67% | 51,000 |
| 2009 Civic Hybrid | 10 | 36% | 35,000 |
| 2008 Civic Hybrid | 19 | 30% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Civic Hybrid | 34 | 53% | 76,081 |
| 2006 Civic Hybrid | 21 | 38% | 84,175 |
| 2005 Civic Hybrid | 11 | 23% | 122,000 |
| 2004 Civic Hybrid | 3 | 9% | 99,956 |
| 2003 Civic Hybrid | 6 | 12% | 57,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system
Model years: 2006, 2007
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 honda civic hybrid vehicles. There is a potential for the voltage converter that relays power from the integrated motor assist (ima) system to the vehicle's electrical components to fail.
Risk: This failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the voltage converter free of charge. The safety recall began on march 25, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 a select option 4.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On [XXX], at about 3,500 miles, the subwoofer speakers in my 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring began rattling persistently at moderate volume (14-15), disrupting the entire audio system. The component malfunctioned, no âfailureâ in the traditional sense, but it renders the sound distorted…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact also stated while driving at an…
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several undisclosed warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after arriving at the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local…
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware that the braking system, ABS, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. Additionally, while…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Civic Hybrids have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about electrical system for the Honda Civic Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Civic Hybrid electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Honda Civic Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “ima battery”, in 27 of 120 complaints, followed by “software update” (17).
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