2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
6 recalls — 67 complaints — 70 TSBs
19V499000 Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. The... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
19V501000 Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. ... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
19V182000 Mar 6, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer serv... Read more
15V370000 Jun 15, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received ... Read more
15V320000 May 28, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acur... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that... Read more
14V700000 Nov 4, 2014
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in ge... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Complaint Statistics
67 total complaints
6 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 24 |
| AIR BAGS | 9 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Jun 28, 2019
Incident date: May 6, 2019
AFTER THE RECALL APPOINTMENT ON 5/3/2019,THE SIGN "ABS" STILL COMES ON ALL THE TIME IN THE PANEL.BESIDES,THE AUTO AUDIO SYSTEM FAILS WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON. WHEN THE CAR IS NOT ON THE AUDIO SYSTEM COMES ON AGAIN. THIS MAY BE CHECKED BESIDES THE ABS SIGN.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 4, 2019
Incident date: May 23, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON ANTIOCH RD. CRESTVIEW, FL AND HAD STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN TO JUMP ONTO P.J. ADAMS RD. WHEN TRAFFIC PERMITTED I TIRED TO PULL OUT THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD A FEW FEET PUTTING THE HOOD AREA COMPLETELY IN THE ROAD WHEN THE D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STOPPED MOVING . THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 30, 2019
Incident date: Jan 29, 2019
WHEN STARTING FROM AT STOP THE CAR HESITATES AND SHUDDERS WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL UNLESS YOU LET THE CAR IDLE AND ROLL FORWARD FIRST. IT ALSO HAS PROBLEMS WHEN YOU HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ON FOR MORE THAN 10 MIN. AFTER APPROX 10MIN IT ACTS LIKE I HAVE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON THE CRUISE CONTR... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 16, 2018
Incident date: Sep 15, 2018
THERE IS A SHUTTERING IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS ATTEMPTING TO GET OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE SHUTTERING IS BECOMING MORE VIOLENT. THE CAR HAS ALSO SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE (WHILE ON THE ROAD) AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. I'VE READ THAT THE SHUTTERING ISN'T FAIRLY COMMON IN THIS MODEL AND/O... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 31, 2018
Incident date: Mar 11, 2018
I DROVE THIS 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID TOOK MY BABY HONESTLY FROM THE SHOPPING MARKET. IT WAS JUST AT THE RIGHT TURNING CORNER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER TO MOVE, I IMMEDIATELY PRESS THE EMERGENCY BUTTON, GOT OUT OFF THE VEHICLE LET OTHER AUTOS PASSED ME AHEAD BY THE SIDE WAY. LATER SOME KINDLY... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 4, 2018
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
WHEN DRIVING AT 50MPH ON A NATIONAL HIGHWAY 95S HEADING TO PHILADELPHIA AROUND 11AM,THE SPEED OF THE CAR SUDDENLY REDUCE TO 20MPH AND THEN STALLED AND STOPPED MOVING. I HAD TO PULL ASIDE TO CHECK THE ENGINE. AFTER SOME THIRTY MINUTES OF REST,I HAD TO RETURN HOME WITH AN IDEA OF GETTING THE CAR CHEC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 4, 2018
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
WHEN DRIVING AT 50MPH ON A NATIONAL HIGHWAY 95S HEADING TO PHILADELPHIA AROUND 11AM,THE SPEED OF THE CAR SUDDENLY REDUCE TO 20MPH AND THEN STALLED AND STOPPED MOVING. I HAD TO PULL ASIDE TO CHECK THE ENGINE. AFTER SOME THIRTY MINUTES OF REST,I HAD TO RETURN HOME WITH AN IDEA OF GETTING THE CAR CHEC... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 4, 2018
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
WHEN DRIVING AT 50MPH ON A NATIONAL HIGHWAY 95S HEADING TO PHILADELPHIA AROUND 11AM,THE SPEED OF THE CAR SUDDENLY REDUCE TO 20MPH AND THEN STALLED AND STOPPED MOVING. I HAD TO PULL ASIDE TO CHECK THE ENGINE. AFTER SOME THIRTY MINUTES OF REST,I HAD TO RETURN HOME WITH AN IDEA OF GETTING THE CAR CHEC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 30, 2017
Incident date: Sep 20, 2017
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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Sep 1, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WITH IMA AND ENGINE LIGHTS WENT OFF. NO CHARGE TO BATTERY CAUSE THE CAR TO MALFUNCTIONS. SUCH AS ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. ENGINE LOST POWER AND STOP WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET AT STOP SIDE. I CHANGED NEW DIEHARD 12V BATTERY AND ALSO CHECKED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 1, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WITH IMA AND ENGINE LIGHTS WENT OFF. NO CHARGE TO BATTERY CAUSE THE CAR TO MALFUNCTIONS. SUCH AS ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. ENGINE LOST POWER AND STOP WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET AT STOP SIDE. I CHANGED NEW DIEHARD 12V BATTERY AND ALSO CHECKED... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 3, 2017
Incident date: Jul 24, 2009
THIS CAR WAS TOTALED IN 2009! BUT I KEEP GETTING RECALL NOTICES. I CHECK THE "DESTROYED" BOX, BUT THE RECALL NOTICES KEEP COMING. HOW CAN I CONVINCE YOUR DATABASE THAT THIS CAR NO LONGER EXISTS?
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 16, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
VEHICLE BRAKES WON'T WORK WHEN BRAKING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WONT STOP ON TOP ON A BUMP THAT IS ON THE ROAD. WHEN IN MOTION, WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP ON A BUMP THAT IT IS ON THE ROAD, VEHICLE BRAKES WILL SLIDE AND NOT STOP. EITHER ON CITY OR HIGHWAY ROADS. I AM CONCERNED TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 12, 2016
Incident date: Dec 20, 2014
CAR CAME OUT OF PARKING AND WHEN IT REACHED ON CITY STREET TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON STREET NEXT (CITY STREET) TO CINEMA HALL AND THEN CAR COMPLETELY HALTED. FOR A MOMENT IT FELT LIKE TIRE'S WERE PUNCTURED AS IT WAS LOOSING DIRECTION.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 16, 2016
Incident date: Jun 15, 2016
MY TRANSMISSION FAILING AT MILE 90.000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
May 23, 2016
Incident date: Apr 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DROVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ILLUMINATED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 2, 2016
Incident date: Apr 6, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE LOW BEAM SPUTTER AND THEN WHEN OUT MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE BULB AND AFTER A DAY IT JUST WENT OUT. HE REPLACED AGAIN FOR IT WAS TO BE INSPECTED THE FOLLOWING WEEK. HONDA PREFORMED OUR STATE INSPECTION AND TO OUR DISMAY THEY LET US KNOW THAT WE NEEDED A NEW BULB. 3 BULBS IN UNDER T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID TRANSMISSION ISSUES AT ONLY 115,907 MILES HAVE BEEN A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS COMPANY. I JUST HAD TO BE EXCUSED FROM MY SHIFT OF WHERE I PERFORM LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES SO I COULD PICK UP MY WIFE AND TWO TEENAGERS FROM THE CAR THAT HAS BEEN THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE AND THE BANE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 28, 2015
Incident date: Sep 28, 2015
"JUDDERING" HAPPENS WITH MY CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP AND WHEN ACCELERATING TO ENTER AN EXPRESSWAY. "JUDDERING" MEANS THAT THE TRANS IS SLIPPING AND MAKING NOISE (LOSES POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT THE MOST- VERY DANGEROUS). RIVER TOWN HONDA GRANDVILLE, MI STAT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 21, 2015
Incident date: Dec 1, 2015
HAD TO REPLACE THE HYBRID BATTERY ON MY CIVIC AT 82000 MILES. NOW THE VERY EXPENSIVE ($3-4000) HYBRID BATTERY HAS GONE OUT AGAIN AT 149220 MILES. THE BATTERIES HONDA IS USING FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE LEMONS. THAT'S TWO BATTERIES I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN LESS THAN 150000 MILES! THE HYBRID BATTERIES ON ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2015
FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE TRANSMISSION IS NO LONGER WORKING AND APPARENTLY THERE IS "SHRAPNEL" EVERYWHERE- ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC. A TOTAL LOSS IN THAT IT COSTS TWICE AS MUCH AS THE CAR IS WORTH TO FIND A NEW TRANSMISSION. WE ARE OUT $800.00 FOR THE MECHANIC TO TELL US THIS NEWS- FOR HE HA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 12, 2015
Incident date: Mar 2, 2015
2003 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FINALLY CALLED, AND ADVISED HE TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. HOWEVER, THEY ONLY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG AND TOLD HER, THAT WAS THE M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2006
KEY CAN BE EASILY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. HONDA HAS SAFETY RECALLS FOR THIS CONDITION BUT WILL NOT REPLACE MY VEHICLE AT THEIR COST, AS IT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY PART OF THE RECALL.D
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
LOSS AND SURGING DUE TO FAULTY CVT TRANSMISSION PARTS AND THE EGR VALVE IN THE CIVIC HYBRID
SUSPENSION
Jun 10, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS CAR OFF OF A PRIVATE SELLER FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN THE CAR WAS AROUND 99000 MILES, USED IT TO COMMUTE FROM AND TO WORK (6 MILES DRIVE), AND COUPLE OF ROAD TRIPS FROM BOSTON TO RHODE ISLAND. THE CAR WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE, I WAS REALLY HAPPY WITH IT, UNTIL LAST WEEK WHEN THE CAR STARTE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 10, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS CAR OFF OF A PRIVATE SELLER FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN THE CAR WAS AROUND 99000 MILES, USED IT TO COMMUTE FROM AND TO WORK (6 MILES DRIVE), AND COUPLE OF ROAD TRIPS FROM BOSTON TO RHODE ISLAND. THE CAR WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE, I WAS REALLY HAPPY WITH IT, UNTIL LAST WEEK WHEN THE CAR STARTE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 10, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS CAR OFF OF A PRIVATE SELLER FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN THE CAR WAS AROUND 99000 MILES, USED IT TO COMMUTE FROM AND TO WORK (6 MILES DRIVE), AND COUPLE OF ROAD TRIPS FROM BOSTON TO RHODE ISLAND. THE CAR WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE, I WAS REALLY HAPPY WITH IT, UNTIL LAST WEEK WHEN THE CAR STARTE... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 25, 2014
ELECTRONICS (CELL PHONES, DVD, LAPTOPS, ETC) CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE OPDS SENSOR AND PAD ASSEMBLY CAUSING AN AIR BAG WARNING.
AIR BAGS
Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 27, 2014
MY TEEN AGED CHILD WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY GOING 65 MPH AND TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AND HE IMMEDIATLY STEPPED ON HIS BRAKE PEDAL TO TRY TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM BUT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM HIT THE CAR AHEAD AND THEN MY CHILD HIT THE SECOND CAR IN A CHAIN REACTIO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Feb 19, 2015
Incident date: Feb 5, 2015
I WAS INVOLVED IN A NEARLY HEAD ON CRASH IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BOTH OF MY HANDS WERE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE TIME. AS THE AIRBAGS INFLATED, I WAS BURNED ON MY RIGHT FOREARM. I WAS WEARING A FLEECE JACKET AND A SWEATSHIRT. THEY WERE BURNED THROUGH AND I SUSTAINED A SIGNIFICANT BURN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 26, 2014
Incident date: Nov 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V353000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 22, 2014
Incident date: Mar 5, 2014
MY AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PUMP COMPLETELY WENT OUT DUE TO A FAULTY BEARING, KNOWN ON SO MANY OTHER HONDA CIVICS, MAKING THE AC COMPLETELY NONFUNCTIONAL DURING THE HOTTEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR. THIS IS AN KNOWN ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO JUMPSTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NO... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Jan 10, 2012
STRONG JUDDER OR SHUDDER, ALONG WITH NOISE, FROM TRANSMISSION AT INTERSECTION. CVT TRANSMISSION. RECENTLY, HAS BECOME WORSE. CHANGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID TOOK AWAY THE NOISE...TEMPORARILY. 3000 MILES LATER, IT HAS RETURNED, AND IS WORSE. BURNISHING DOES NOT HELP IT. IN HONDA CIVIC HYBRID (HCH)... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Jan 10, 2012
STRONG JUDDER OR SHUDDER, ALONG WITH NOISE, FROM TRANSMISSION AT INTERSECTION. CVT TRANSMISSION. RECENTLY, HAS BECOME WORSE. CHANGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID TOOK AWAY THE NOISE...TEMPORARILY. 3000 MILES LATER, IT HAS RETURNED, AND IS WORSE. BURNISHING DOES NOT HELP IT. IN HONDA CIVIC HYBRID (HCH)... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 3, 2014
Incident date: Aug 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REGAIN ACCELERATION AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT A NEW OR REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED TO REPAIR TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 5, 2014
Incident date: Jun 4, 2014
UPON ACCELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION JUDDERS VIOLENTLY.I HAVE HAD TSB 07-049 DONE TWICE WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THE JUDDER RETURNED SHORTLY AFTER BOTH TSB'S WERE DONE.I HAVE ALSO HAD MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FLUSHES PERFORMED AND IT HAS BEEN USING HONDA'S NEW CVT FLUID SENSE IT WAS AVAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 1, 2014
Incident date: Dec 26, 2013
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AT STARTING SPEEDS WHILE ON INCLINES. *TR
ENGINE
Jan 1, 2014
Incident date: Dec 26, 2013
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AT STARTING SPEEDS WHILE ON INCLINES. *TR
AIR BAGS
Dec 31, 2013
Incident date: Dec 31, 2013
FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT TO CAR, TOTALING CAR, WITHOUT SIDE OR FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IMPACT WAS GREAT ENOUGH THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. CAR WAS LAST SERVICED BY A CERTIFIED HONDA SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DEFECTIVE SEATBELT AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IN MAY 2013. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 31, 2013
Incident date: Dec 31, 2013
FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT TO CAR, TOTALING CAR, WITHOUT SIDE OR FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IMPACT WAS GREAT ENOUGH THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. CAR WAS LAST SERVICED BY A CERTIFIED HONDA SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DEFECTIVE SEATBELT AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IN MAY 2013. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS
Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Jul 16, 2013
THE SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) WARNING LIGHT CAME ON MY DASHBOARD. THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN/QUALITY DEFECT. HONDA PROVIDED EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THIS ITEM FOR 150,000 MILES/10 YEARS. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 7/16/2013, 3 MONTHS AND 5 DAYS BEYOND 10 YEARS. GIVEN THE MILEAG... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 30, 2013
Incident date: Jul 24, 2013
WE WERE DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY AROUND 8:30 AT NIGHT AT ABOUT 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. WE HAD TO COAST OVER 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO PULL INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, I WAS THE PASSENGER, AND OUR 4 MONTH OLD NEWBORN WAS IN THE BACKSEAT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 30, 2013
Incident date: Jul 24, 2013
WE WERE DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY AROUND 8:30 AT NIGHT AT ABOUT 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. WE HAD TO COAST OVER 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO PULL INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, I WAS THE PASSENGER, AND OUR 4 MONTH OLD NEWBORN WAS IN THE BACKSEAT... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 11, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AND STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND AGAIN THE FAILURE RECURRED BUT THE VEHICLE WOU... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 10, 2013
Incident date: Apr 15, 2008
MY CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE AUTO-STOP FEATURE CUTS IN SOMETIMES WHEN I SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL PREPARATORY TO DOWNSHIFTING TO ACCELERATE. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THROUGH A BREAK IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR PULL INTO A GAP IN TRAFFIC ON THE EXPRESSWAY, IT CAN BE QUITE F... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 10, 2013
Incident date: Apr 15, 2008
MY CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE AUTO-STOP FEATURE CUTS IN SOMETIMES WHEN I SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL PREPARATORY TO DOWNSHIFTING TO ACCELERATE. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THROUGH A BREAK IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR PULL INTO A GAP IN TRAFFIC ON THE EXPRESSWAY, IT CAN BE QUITE F... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 20, 2013
Incident date: Mar 4, 2013
2003 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A REPAIR SHOP FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE CENTER TRANSMISSION PLATE AND RIGHT AXLE SEAL.
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EPA Fuel Economy — 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 40.0 | 43.0 | 41.0 | Regular | $1,650 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 38.0 | 45.0 | 41.0 | Regular | $1,650 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 39.0 | 43.0 | 40.0 | Regular | $1,700 |
| 1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 37.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 | Regular | $1,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
70 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 50 |
| 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 9 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| 121200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
ABOM08092018901
Aug 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously not
A18070
Aug 9, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in
A-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG
A-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
VIDEO - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS
A15-067
Mar 28, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO
A15-040
Dec 19, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MA
A15-067
Dec 19, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON INFORMATION FROM NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE. IN CERTA
A15-067
Oct 1, 2015
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON INFORMATION FROM NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE. IN CERTA
A15-041
Oct 1, 2015
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-067, SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED IF YOU DID THE REPAIR IN SERVICE BULLETIN 15-041 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (RO DATE), USE THE WARRA
A14-040
Oct 1, 2015
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-067, SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED IF YOU DID THE REPAIR IN SERVICE BULLETIN 14-040 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (RO DATE), USE THE WARRA
A13-034
Oct 1, 2015
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-067, SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED. IF YOU DID THE REPAIR IN SERVICE BULLETIN 13-034 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (RO DATE), USE THE WARR
AIRBAG INFLATOR
Sep 25, 2015
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - ON OCTOBER 1, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA, IN COMPLIANCE WITH A REQUEST FROM THE NHTSA, WILL CONSOLIDATE THE FOLLOWING THREE NATIONAL PASSENGER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL SERVICE BULLETINS. THE BULLETINS WILL BE CONSOLIDATED
A15-040
Sep 16, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE DRIVER?S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING
A15-041
Sep 16, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING T
A15-041
Jul 16, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - NEW AND DIFFERENT INFLATORS ARE AVAILABLE. YOU MAY RECEIVE A DIFFERENT PART NUMBER THAN ORDERED, AND THE INFLATOR MAY PHYSICALLY LOOK DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT PARTS. AS A RESULT, THERE MAY BE DIFFERENT INSTALL
A15070B - 7-2-15
Jul 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - PLANNING ON USING A LEAK CHECK DYE TO HELP FIND A LEAK? HERE?S THE CURRENT LIST OF VEHICLES THAT YOU SHOULDN?T USE DYE ON.
A15-041
Jun 19, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN IF TH
A14-046
Jun 18, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND NHTSA DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS MOVED THE 2003-05 ACCORD, 2003?05 CIVIC, 2003?04 CIVIC GX, AND 2003?05 CIVIC HYBRID FROM THIS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGN INTO SB 15-041
SERVICE BULLETIN
Jun 11, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN IF THE VEHICLE WAS RE
A14-045
May 21, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
"SERVICE BULLETIN - CERTAIN HONDA VEHICLES OPERATED IN AREAS KNOWN FOR HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AND HIGH HEAT MAY CONTAIN A DRIVER?S AIRBAG THAT, OVER TIME, MAY BE AFFECTED BY EXPOSURE TO THE HUMIDITY, WHICH COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL P
A08-093
May 21, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE BULLETIN - A MANUFACTURING ERROR CAN PRODUCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION OF THE DRIVER?S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO RUPTU
A08-093
May 21, 2015
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
SERVICE BULLETIN - A MANUFACTURING ERROR CAN PRODUCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION OF THE DRIVER?S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO RUPTU
A10-039
May 21, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TAKATA DRIVER?S AIRBAGS WAS REMOVED BECAUSE ALL TAKATA DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATORS INSTALLED IN THE RECALL VEHICLE POPULATION ARE BEING REPLACED. FOR CIVIC MODELS ONLY, AUTOLIV AIRBAGS ARE OK AND CAN BE REINSTALLE
A10-039
May 21, 2015
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TAKATA DRIVER?S AIRBAGS WAS REMOVED BECAUSE ALL TAKATA DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATORS INSTALLED IN THE RECALL VEHICLE POPULATION ARE BEING REPLACED. FOR CIVIC MODELS ONLY, AUTOLIV AIRBAGS ARE OK AND CAN BE REINSTALLE
Service Bulletin
Apr 29, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
Service Bulletin
Apr 29, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive in
Service Bulletin
Apr 29, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Service Bulletin
Apr 29, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - In certain vehicles, the passenger's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
Service Bulletin
Apr 29, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
Service Bulletin
Apr 29, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver's (front) airbag inflators during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator c
Service Bulletin
Apr 29, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver's (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to ruptu
Service Bulletin
Apr 17, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure
Service Bulletin
Apr 17, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - In certain vehicles, the passenger's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
Service Bulletin
Apr 17, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
Service Bulletin
Apr 14, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver's (front) airbag inflators during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator c
Service Bulletin
Apr 14, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver's (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to ruptu
Service Bulletin
Apr 14, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Service Bulletin
Feb 6, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver's (front) airbag inflators during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator c
Service Bulletin
Dec 19, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - In certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rup
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
Service Bulletin
Nov 18, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Service Bulletin
Nov 15, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupt
Service Bulletin
Nov 12, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Service Bulletin
Nov 7, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to r
Service Bulletin
Oct 31, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to r
Service Bulletin
Oct 31, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
Service Bulletin
Oct 31, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace deployed or damaged airbags. A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver?s (front)
Service Bulletin
Sep 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
Service Bulletin
Sep 26, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace deployed or damaged airbags. A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver?s (front) a
Service Bulletin
Sep 12, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
Service Bulletin
Sep 12, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupt
Service Bulletin
Sep 12, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - A small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace deployed or damaged airbags. A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver?s (front)
Service Bulletin
Sep 12, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Oth
Service Bulletin
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pres
Service Bulletin
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive int
DLR MSG - Honda
Jul 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
DLR MSG - Honda
Jul 16, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
Service Bulletin
Jan 18, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service bulletin - Due to improvements in battery manufacturing efficiency, once stocks of original IMA batteries are depleted, new battery designs will be available for IMA battery replacement. Each battery type requires that its battery c
Service Bulletin
Jan 18, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service bulletin - Due to improvements in battery manufacturing efficiency, once stocks of original IMA batteries are depleted, new battery designs will be available for IMA battery replacement. Each battery type requires that its battery c
SB-12-048
Jun 19, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA: INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUNCTION BOARD FROM OLD IMA BATTERY AND NEW BATTERY MOUNTED BEFORE BATTERY IS INSTALLED. MODELS 2003-11 CIVIC HYBRID, 2011-12 CR-Z, 2000-06 INSIGHT, 2010-12 INSIGHT. *PE UPDATED
SB-12-077
Dec 21, 2012
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HONDA: WARRANTY COVERAGE HAS BEEN EXTENDED ON SOME VEHICLES FOR THE IMA BATTERY MODULE. MODELS 2003-2008 CIVIC HYBRIDS. *PE
SB-12-025
Apr 17, 2012
121200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HONDA: TO DETERMINE IF HEADLIGHT SWITCHES NEED TO HAVE CONNECTORS, AND HARNESS WIRES REPLACED, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN INSPECTION IS REQUIRED, WITH PERMISSION FROM OWNERS. MODELS CIVIC GX, HYBRID SI AND PILOTS. MODEL YEARS 2002-2005.
SB-11-043
Feb 7, 2012
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE INFORMATION FOR SOME VEHICLES CONCERNING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECOMING HOT, AND THE SOFTWARE MISINTERPRETS SIGNAL FROM HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR, INCORRECTLY INDICATI
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA CIVIC HYBRID across all model years (2003–2025).
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Total Recalls
596
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
57
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID — Year by Year
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