2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Most common 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

• Electrical system~76,000 miles
  3453%
• Engine & cooling~76,000 miles
  2234%
• Transmission & drivetrain~50,000 miles
  1016%
• Speed control & acceleration~76,000 miles
  914%
• Steering~82,000 miles
  711%
• Air bags~170,000 miles
  69%
• Wheels & tires~165,000 miles
  46%
• Fuel & propulsion system~60,000 miles
  46%
• Suspension~82,000 miles
  35%
• Lights~140,000 miles
  23%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~33,000 miles
  12%
• Stability & traction control~100,000 miles
  12%
• Brakes~90,000 miles
  12%
• Other / not specified
  12%

Share of the 64 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda Civic Hybrid complaints by model year

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2007 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls (5)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid:

What 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid owners say

Electrical system all 34 →

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 it was diagnosed with the battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic and the battery terminals were replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer declined to offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

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 undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine & cooling all 22 →

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. While driving approximately 72 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact attempted to deactivate it, but the vehicle accelerated to 100 MPH on its own. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into the concrete barrier on the rear driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle spun 360 degrees and crashed into the concrete barrier on the front passenger side. The front and rear passenger side air bags deployed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 08/12/16

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that "integrated motor assist system compromise" displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to Honda motorwerks (500 4th st s, la crosse, wi 54601, [phone]) where it was diagnosed with an internal battery failure that needed replacement. The battery was not replaced due to cost, but the contact was advised that the vehicle was still able to operate using the Hybrid system or fuel. The contact stated that using the Hybrid system was fine during the summer, but during the winter months, due to colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours, the vehicle would lose power without warning. The contact stated that it was a known issue that the internal battery degrades over time and failed to keep a longer charge. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 06581479. …

Transmission & drivetrain

Erractic power on starting from a stop. The ima system says it has assist power but the car starts moving "very" slowly and then drains the ima lights down to nothing. The car continues to accelerate slowly for a while until the gasoline engine starts to to take effect and getting up to speed, very dangerous in traffic. At other times the ims indicator is erratic on the dash but the system is okay. The lights will be full up and suddenly drop to nothing and a few minutes later it's full again. I had joe morgan Honda check it out and they even road tested it with instruments attached and it checked out okay (quote from tyler the service rep. Of joe morgan - 10-13-2015). All experiences were on flat ground dry pavement and good conditions. There were conditions when I experienced the slow acceleration on a grade (small like 5-15% maybe) and the results were even worse.

When pulling out onto a busy 55 MPH highway from a side street, my car unexpectedly was unable to provide any electrical propulsion from the Hybrid motor. The Hybrid battery state of charge indicator was at 6 out of 8 bars of battery level while waiting at the stop sign, but when the demand for electrical assist was given, the battery level immediately dropped to 2 out of 8 bars and provided little or no Hybrid motor assist. My vehicle struggled to accelerate up to speed of oncoming traffic, even with the accelerator pedal depressed all the way to the floor (wide open throttle). Luckily, the oncoming traffic was able to react quickly enough to avoid a collision, but I do not feel safe putting myself and other motorists at risk like this. …

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.