Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter problems of the 2003 Honda Civic

Two problems related to hybrid propulsion system inverter have been reported for the 2003 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2003 Civic.

1 Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2011

On may 31, 2011 I nearly died while traveling on interstate 95 because all electric/battery power in my Honda Civic hybrid ceased. The car went from traveling at 70 mph to 0 mhp, with scant time for me to safely retreat to an emergency highway shoulder. This situation was extremely life threatening for me and all persons traveling near me on interstate 95. To avoid a highway collision maryland state troopers assisted with flares and lights to warn and redirect traffic. I have never been in an accident and my 2003(2004?) Honda Civic hybrid is in otherwise good condition. A diagnostic test performed at o’donnell Honda service center in catonsville maryland (o’donnell Honda) revealed the following fault codes: 1435-charge/discharge balance and 1570- battery module individual voltage input. To repair my Civic hybrid, o’donnell Honda service center completely replaced the integrated motor assist battery assembly and motor control module. A substantial number of Civic hybrid owners have complained to american Honda motor corporation about ima battery pack replacements, mcm replacements and exorbitant replacement costs with a trend of replacements becoming necessary after reaching 100,000 miles traveled on the car. . Read more...

2 Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2010

Vehicle is lossing power on acceleration at random moments.




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