Electrical System Related Problems of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the software (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (six problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Honda Civic Hybrid


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

The Software problem

At the end of October 2012, I began to have issues with the ima battery failing on my Honda Civic Hybrid (2009). I took it to the local Honda shop, and the battery failed because of high voltage and deterioration. The software update was tried first. Within 5 miles, the battery failed again.   Read details...

The Battery problem

1) visors cracked - driver's side does not stay up. 2) hybrid battery light showed it failed - dealership reprogrammed the car fall 2011 and since then the car does not accelerate as well. I have noticed lessened ability to accelerate when merging.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration power. The vehicle was shut off and restarted as it resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the hybrid battery failed and   Read details...


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