Honda Civic Hybrid years to avoid
More than twice the Civic Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Honda Civic Hybrid years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Honda Civic Hybrid complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Honda Civic Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical120
- Transmission104
- Engine82
- Airbags69
- Fuel system48
- Acceleration40
- Steering20
- Brakes15
- Suspension14
- Wheels11
- Lights11
- Visibility10
Honda Civic Hybrid problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 9 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 93 | 5 | Electrical | 117,729 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 93 | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2013 | 90 | 9 | Electrical | 45,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 78 | 12 | Electrical | 43,214 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 91 | 1 | Airbags | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 84 | 12 | Electrical | 40,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 72 | 28 | Electrical | 52,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 43 | 64 | Electrical | 71,500 | 4 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 42 | 64 | Electrical | 77,000 | 5 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 46 | 55 | Electrical | 106,235 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 49 | 48 | Transmission | 98,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2004 | 62 | 35 | Transmission | 123,000 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 49 | 51 | Transmission | 126,205 | 6 | 5 |
Recalls 18
Questions about the Honda Civic Hybrid
What years of the Honda Civic Hybrid should you avoid?
2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Honda Civic Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 64, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Honda Civic Hybrid?
2014, 2015 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 9).
What is the most common problem with the Honda Civic Hybrid?
Electrical, with 120 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (104) and engine (82).
How many recalls does the Honda Civic Hybrid have?
18 recalls between 2003 and 2025. The 2006 model year has the most, with 7.
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