Two problems related to transmission shudder have been reported for the 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission shudder at starting speeds while on inclines.
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid has a vibration from the transmission. Dealers said they didn't feel it, then replaced trans fluid. Nothing helped . Out of warranty and its not their problem now. It is dangerous at speed. Honda is covering up a problem and they are at fault by corporate decision to risk american lives. Have gone round and round with Honda use and they still say there is no problem with any of the hybrids. Liars.