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Honda Civic Hybrid

2003–2007 only

381 classified complaints 11 recalls

2003–2007 Honda Civic Hybrid models have 381 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter, typically surfacing around 76,081 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda Civic Hybrid report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 101 complaints

Median onset: 76,081 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 64 complaints

Median onset: 110,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 50 complaints

Median onset: 111,297 miles. 24.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 39 complaints

Median onset: 123,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 36 complaints

Median onset: 77,500 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 169,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 100,423 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Honda Civic Hybrid report for every year and full specs/safety data.