Honda Civic Hybrid jerking problems

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · IL

When I purchased the car, the CVT transmission seemed to "lag" or dely to engage and accelerate. Recently when at a left turn at an intersection, I applied the accelerator and car juddered, was vibrating the whole car, and almost got me t-boned. I know this is not a sports car but would like to drive confidently to work without the worry of getting in an accident. Every time I accelerate now, the RPM's raise to 1,500-2,000 RPM before the CVT starter clutch engages and jerks the car forward. There is also a whine coming from the CVT at highway speeds. I would like to know if there is a recall for this issue because the car has 62,000 miles currently which is not a lot. I just had higher standards and expectations from such a reputable car manufacturer. Thank you for your time and consideration looking over this complaint and hopefully to help me get my car safely back on the road.

Filed Sep 30, 2017 · Transmission · 133,000 miles · OR

Jerking and noises got worse over a one week period. Dealership, where all service has occurred for this car, says it needs a new transmission ($4800) and is not worth repairing. The mileage is quite low for this problem, 133,000. We've heard this is a common problem for these hybrids 2002-2005.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Airbags · 98,500 miles · NY

Takata recall - the airbags deployed after going over an area of road construction on a city street. I was stopped at a red light, went over the bumpy road construction area for 10 feet and the airbags deployed. The car did not lurch forward, we weren't hit by another car and we didn't hit a car, but the air bags deployed.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · 170,000 miles · ME

My 2005 honda civic hybrid is experiencing a shudder problem when accelerating from a stop and when coming to a stop, either in city traffic or the highway on/off ramps. I have taken it to a mechanic who says he can't fix it. I fear for the one time my car doesn't accelerate from a stop and I get hit. Also, when I am breaking in traffic the break seems to release a little which causes the car to lurch forward. From what I have seen on this site and the internet, I am not the only one having these problems. I hope the issues that consumers are having with this vehicle are addressed and fixed before there are any deaths.

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · NY

While driving car jerks and jumps from start. Car has stopped in place and had to be restarted. Car is dangerous to operate. Cvt transmission has always been a problem.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Engine · 21,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic hybrid. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to 15 MPH independently while making a jerking motion. Also, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing, which indicated that a random misfire caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Updated 4/6/15

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Transmission · 98,900 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda civic hybrid. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission made a loud noise and the vehicle started jerking violently. The dealer stated there was a vibration in the transmission (CVT). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 98,900. Updated 1/23/15*cn updated 9/7/2017

Filed Nov 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 189,000 miles · MA

It lurches for it will accel when you don't want it to. Has trouble to shift into another gear loud noises. Was driving down the highway and I turned on the cruise control an accelerated faster than when I program data entry of the RPM's up. Had to step on the brakes a couple times to get it to stop doing that almost hit two vehicles I do all the transmission fluid changes recommended and oil. These are great cars but these problems that need to be addressed.

Filed Oct 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 76,000 miles · KY

Car shudders violently during initial acceleration and violently jerks upon deceleration.

Filed Sep 8, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 20,000 miles · CA

The car has a propensity to lurch forward at low speeds. When making a turn or stopping at a light the engine intermittently will rev and thrust the vehicle forward. If the driver is not knowledgeable or prepared for this tendency, the vehicle can thrust forward and strike whatever is in its path. The second problem that I have encountered is that the vehicle uses a malfunctioning integrated motor assist (ima) feature that is supposed to give the vehicle extra power to enter a highway and safely merge with oncoming traffic. Unfortunately, this feature is unreliable and can leave the vehicle and driver in a position of not having enough power to safely merge with high speed traffic. This differential in speed is very unsafe. In 2011 I had the li battery for my hybrid vehicle replaced. This battery failed in less than a year. I was told by the senior mechanic at the honda dealership that honda corporation was aware of this defect. And that honda knowingly replaced the li batteries last year with known defective batteries as a quick fix to appease customers. There is something seriously wrong with this technology, and I believe that honda is intentionally not disclosing the true nature of the problem with these hybrid vehicles. I would be interested in knowing if the honda civic hybrids are experiencing a higher than normal accident rate due to engine surging at low speeds and inability to safely merge with highway traffic because of loss of power due to the ima system.