Honda Civic Hybrid Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Honda Civic Hybrid across 12 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (13% of reports).
- 104power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 18%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.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 14 of 104 complaints (13%)
- Motor assist: mentioned in 10 of 104 complaints (10%)
- Ima battery: mentioned in 8 of 104 complaints (8%)
- Starter clutch: mentioned in 6 of 104 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 89 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 104 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Honda Civic Hybrid power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Civic Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 143,935 |
| 2014 Civic Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 33,000 |
| 2013 Civic Hybrid | 1 | 11% | 105,000 |
| 2012 Civic Hybrid | 3 | 25% | 130,000 |
| 2010 Civic Hybrid | 1 | 8% | 952 |
| 2009 Civic Hybrid | 6 | 21% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Civic Hybrid | 3 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2007 Civic Hybrid | 10 | 16% | 50,000 |
| 2006 Civic Hybrid | 13 | 24% | 78,000 |
| 2005 Civic Hybrid | 21 | 44% | 90,000 |
| 2004 Civic Hybrid | 18 | 51% | 124,500 |
| 2003 Civic Hybrid | 26 | 51% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Model years: 2012
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an unusual sound and stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated upon shifting to park(P), the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle vibrated violently. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the continuously variable…
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH on the highway, the suspension lowered inadvertently, causing her to lose control of the vehicle, and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 20V770000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2012 honda civic hybrid. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v770000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Civic Hybrids have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Honda Civic Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 14 of 104 complaints, followed by “motor assist” (10).
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