One problem related to vehicle shudder has been reported for the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.