Honda Civic Hybrid owners have reported 12 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems |
Tire inflation lite comes, the manual states to get out the car and inspect the tires for deflation. This has come on several times each time the tire inflation has found to be good. The dealer just rests. I got out once on the side of the road and almost was hit by a truck. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. While driving 65 mph, the headlights shut off without warning. The contact drove with the high beams illuminated for the remainder of the trip. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 215,000. Read details...
In August of 2011, I noticed a burning smell while using the low beam headlights. Sometimes the smell was quite strong, but I could not find where it was coming from. Until I could find the problem, I decided only to use the car when I did not need to use the headlights. Read details...
Vehicle brought to repair shop for burning smell. It was found that front brakes were locked. Bleeders were opened which released the front brake application. Only the built up pressure in the caliper was released, hydraulic system was not drained, or bled. Read details...