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Honda Civic Hybrid

2005 only

67 classified complaints 6 recalls

2005 Honda Civic Hybrid have 67 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 103,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005 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.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 20 complaints

Median onset: 103,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 19 complaints

Median onset: 121,847 miles. 26.3% 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 10 complaints

Median onset: 72,950 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 150,000 miles.

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

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 95,500 miles.

Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 68,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

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Oxygen, NOx and EVAP sensors and valves · Exhaust and emissions 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $180–$500 nationally.

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 2005 model year. See the full Honda Civic Hybrid report for every year and full specs/safety data.