Electrical System Problems of Honda Civic Hybrid - part 2

On or around 11/20/2011, the control panel on my 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid lost all power while driving on ih-10 w in houston, TX. As a result, I had no information about my speed, fuel level, rpm, etc. I believe this problem was related to my hybrid battery as it had to be replaced shortly thereafter. Currently, I am having trouble with the replacement hybrid battery and Honda is refusing to remedy the problem under the warranty. I am writing to the NHTSA implore it to take a closer look at issues with Honda's hybrid batteries. It is well known that these batteries are failing at a high rate and there are several class action lawsuits concerning the performance of these batteries. This problem is well known to Honda and something needs to be done as it is putting peoples' lives at risk.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that every time she replace the battery it only last two years. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was take to a dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure was 64,000. Kw.

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The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v106000 (electrical system) the contact called the dealer to set an appointment for recall repairs. The dealer advised that the parts needed for repairs would not become available for two weeks. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the dealer's information. The manufacturer then suggested calling several different dealers to determine if the part was in stock. The contact was concerned that the failure described in the recall could cause a crash and stated that the manufacturer should have all parts available. The contact did not experience a failure. The current mileage was 82,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service under a manufacturer's recall for the ima battery. The vehicle was repaired however after the repairs, the contact experienced a hesitation in acceleration power when traveling at various speeds or attempting to drive uphill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Liar liar. My mileage has never been close to what the sticker said, up to 40 in town and up to 50 on hi way. The most I ever got in town or ever on hi way is 36 to 38 mpg. I notice you tell more of the truth on stickers on the show room floor now. Also had to have a battery replace in the first year. I was told that I have a 100,000 mile warranty on my battery,s, I hope that was not a lie!.

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Note: I wish I had found this site years ago. I could not get past fords "brick wall" to speak to an engineer! 1. 1997 aerostar - accelerator pedal was pressed down quickly to pass (2 lane highway). 2. Now in the left lane, not far ahead of passed the car - I experienced a complete loss of power - hard right over to soft shoulder - avoided an oncoming head on collision - l just missed the car being passed by inches and stopped. The crimped end of cable to the carburetor had released from the accelerator pedal. 3. I clamped the cable back onto the pedal with vice grips. (drove to dealer). Ford replaced the cable. That problem has not happened again. (I do not press down hard either!).

2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, quit while driving. Lost all power, had no lights, brake, turn, 4 ways etc. Luckily the car quit on a side street had it been on an busy road or interstate the car would have been disabled without the ability to warn cars coming up from behind. Car towed to dealer where it was found the DC to DC converter had shorted internally.

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I have a 2007 Honda 'hybrid'. Recently I received a letter from Honda reference to the batteries. As instructed I went to the dealership and had a new computer chip installed. Problem, my acceleration from start is greatly diminished and my fuel economy has gone down about 3 mpg around town. Please assist. Thankyou.

Upon receiving the 'mandatory' ima recall issued by Honda, I noticed my Honda Civic Hybrid (2008) acted very differently when it came to accelerating from a stop, particularly on a hill. From a stop it takes several seconds before the car will move forward at a reasonable speed (which it did not do prior to the update). Prior to the update, the car would accelerate like a normal car with the ima kicking in to assist the car forward. Post update it's like the gas engine wants the ima to engage but the new firmware won't allow it to. The first time I experienced this, I was nearly hit coming out into traffic as my car hesitated. Honda has stated there is no way to reverse the update. This decrease in power continues to affect me today (at 60,000 miles and climbing). This update has affected my fuel economy as well (having dropped between 30-33 mpg on a "good" day). While the fuel economy may not be a personal safety issue, it is an environmental safety issue.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that in August 2010, the dealer reprogrammed the computer which caused the vehicle to lose power and not accelerate normally. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the reprogramming was the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

My 2008 Honda civic hybrid has had two basic problems. One, it simply doesn't deliver the mileage promised on the car sticker and that mileage keeps dropping. The second item which I had not thought was related and which is a safety issue, several times after long trips on the highway, when I approached a hill or was going up one, the car would stall out or refuse to move, despite pushing on the accelerator while the engine was on and in drive gear. Several times it would start rolling back down the hill or would impede traffic behind me. Once the car sat for a while, it would resume working properly, so I never reported the problem to the dealer as I could not replicate it. In this morning's la times cover story about Honda being under state scrutiny for the gas mileage problem, several people interviewed related a similar problem to mine. That's when the "aha" took place that maybe my car's problems were related. Luckily I did not suffer any injuries or crashes due to this issue, but the potential for great damage is there. Please investigate this issue and let me know if there is anything I can do to forward the investigation. Thanks.

My Honda Civic Hybrid 2003. The accelerator sometime increases by itself. You can actually see and feel the pedal leave your right foot by itself. My car went as high as 90mi. The only solution is to step on the brake and shift to low gear. So the car will slow down.

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The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle in the heat, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that if the battery over heated it would cause the vehicle to stall and they did not offer any assistance since that was the way the vehicle was design. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000.

When coming to a low speed stop the engine shuts off at about 6 mph and the braking system goes manual reducing braking effect by over 60%. This has resulted in a minor accident requiring the replacement of the front bumper.

This vehicle is not safe for highway or city driving. It decelerates when you need power, making it very dangerous to merge in high speed or heavy traffic conditions. In the summer when the a/c is running, acceleration is extremely unreliable. The driver's side has severe blind spots. I have also experienced long delays in the engine restarting after pulling out into traffic from a dead stop at lights or stop signs. I have nearly been hit by oncoming traffic -- planning for adequate gaps in traffic is a challenge and very different from the other vehicles I drive. I am an experienced driver with over 37 years behind the wheel and an excellent driving record. I have owned 4 Hondas and this so-called hybrid has been an engineering disaster.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid which was purchased in November 2005. She noticed a significant decrease in the gas mileage between 10 to 15 mpg. She also stated that while driving uphill or accelerating the vehicle would lose power. There were no recalls pertaining to the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/26/09. The consumer stated since the vehicle passed the 50,000 mile mark, it looses power when traveling up hill and/or acceleration. The dealer performed computer upgrades but to no avail. Updated 10/26/09.

I have an intermittent problem with a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The car on 8 occasions has not restarted when in the auto stop mode when I take my foot off the brake. My dealer and american Honda refuse to address the problem since it is intermittent. I am stuck in traffic until I restart the car by going to park. I feel I am a sitting duck and sooner or later will be rear ended.

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.

The auto stop feature I n the consumer's Honda hybrid engaged when slowing down resulting in the vehicle stalling. The consumer is concerned that he may be rear ended when this failure occurs.

My 03 Honda Civic Hybrids electric (hybrid) motor needed replacing.

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 not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 20.

2003 Honda civic concerns regarding the change in the cars performance. ** answer required***. Ever since the ecm update was performed on the consumers vehicle, the gas mileage has dropped to 41 mpg, then to 38 mpg ad now 37 mpg. In addition, the vehicle now labors and lags terribly.