# \#civichybrid **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/civichybrid/11081.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Hybrid Battery issues, 200 K, what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-issues-200-k-what-to-do/113210)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-issues-200-k-what-to-do/113210 "2026-02-09T13:54:39Z")
We have a Honda Civic Hybrid with 204,000 miles on it. It’s my wife’s car and she commutes fifty miles every day in it. Late last week her IMA (hybrid battery) light came on. The last time this happened was 7 years ago.… --- ## [Honda civic hybrid 2003 IMA battery dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-2003-ima-battery-dead/188923)
**Author:** [@hondacivicuser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondacivicuser)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-2003-ima-battery-dead/188923 "2023-02-03T12:53:54Z")
I have a honda civic hybrid which ran upto 187000 miles and i brought this car for 2400 and as it is, i had my IMA battery dead I guess coz the IMA light on speedometer always turn on and suddenly one day EPS also poppe… --- ## [2015 Honda Civic Hybrid brake fluid leak repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-hybrid-brake-fluid-leak-repair/176889)
**Author:** [@Puzzlednon-mechanci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Puzzlednon-mechanci)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-hybrid-brake-fluid-leak-repair/176889 "2021-05-19T17:31:42Z")
My 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid has less than 34K miles and is leaking brake fluid inside car around pedal. Dealer is telling me fixing will mean a new master brake cylinder and cost will be $5500. How can a car with so few… --- ## [2003 Honda Civic Hybrid - alternatives to battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid-alternatives-to-battery-replacement/175647)
**Author:** [@DaveS55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveS55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid-alternatives-to-battery-replacement/175647 "2021-03-14T18:46:42Z")
My check engine light is on because the hybrid battery is deficient. Are there alternatives to replacement that will get me through Massachusetts state vehicle inspection? --- ## [2007 Honda Civic Hybrid battery life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-hybrid-battery-life/82003)
**Author:** [@tmiller8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmiller8)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-hybrid-battery-life/82003 "2019-09-14T13:35:04Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid with about 61k miles. I'm wondering what kind of battery life people experience with the hybrids. I'm 6 years into this and wonder how much longer I can expect before having to replace … --- ## [2003 Honda Civic Hybrid won’t start but battery is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid-won-t-start-but-battery-is-good/129208)
**Author:** [@williTag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williTag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid-won-t-start-but-battery-is-good/129208 "2018-11-20T13:51:57Z")
no start, no lights, battery good. What’s the fix for my car? --- ## [12' civic hybrid IMA System Quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-civic-hybrid-ima-system-quit/121316)
**Author:** [@ninabena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ninabena)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-civic-hybrid-ima-system-quit/121316 "2018-07-26T13:30:22Z")
My 2012 Civic Hybrid IMA system has completely failed after 149K. Honda won’t do anything. I was told when I bought the car it’d get 200K out of the battery- so I’m obviously pissed off. The car is only worth $4,500 and … --- ## [Faulty gas tank - cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-gas-tank-cracks/116687)
**Author:** [@grinninglion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grinninglion)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-gas-tank-cracks/116687 "2018-05-04T20:05:11Z")
Until recently, I loved my Honda Civic Hybrid. Then I discovered a crack in the gas tank. Turns out, Honda knew it had installed faulty gas tanks in certain Civic models in 2011, but rather than recall affected cars, th… --- ## [2006 Honda Civic Hybrid isn’t starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isn-t-starting/115422)
**Author:** [@rebecca08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca08)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isn-t-starting/115422 "2018-04-10T23:43:10Z")
Car making loud vibrating noise upon startup and acceleration, and now car isnt wanting to start? --- ## [2006 Honda Civic Hybrid isn't accelerating properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isnt-accelerating-properly/114420)
**Author:** [@Sasan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sasan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-hybrid-isnt-accelerating-properly/114420 "2018-03-27T00:52:55Z")
My 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid does not accelerate properly recently. I push the gas pedal, but no acceleration, especially on the hill. In the parking mode, there is no problem for start and engine work, even in -40 deg cen… --- ## [Do I put money into my '06 HCH II w/95k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-put-money-into-my-06-hch-ii-w-95k-miles/113634)
**Author:** [@mikeinmlb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeinmlb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-put-money-into-my-06-hch-ii-w-95k-miles/113634 "2018-03-14T00:02:42Z")
So I need to ask the general question on if it’s worth it to keep my HCH with the expectation of 40k or so miles of reliability low cost of ownership ahead. Background: I purchased the car used two years ago for $4,600… --- ## [04 honda civic hybrid overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-civic-hybrid-overheating/100918)
**Author:** [@ashleythebamf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashleythebamf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-civic-hybrid-overheating/100918 "2017-03-09T00:33:23Z")
Hi all! (Be forewarned, I'm a girl and need help lol) I could us some advice. I recently bought an 04 honda civic hybrid and within 20 min of purchase the check engine light came on so I stopped at auto zone to have th… --- ## [Clicking Noise Honda Civic Hybrid '06](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-honda-civic-hybrid-06/81987)
**Author:** [@tasiad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tasiad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-honda-civic-hybrid-06/81987 "2016-11-20T17:04:32Z")
I have a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (automatic). The car has a bit under 200,000 miles on it, and has been used in a lot of long distance commuting and driving. We do pretty frequent check ups on it, and checked oil/other f… --- ## ['03 Honda Civic Hybrid: total power out but then jumps and runs fine immediately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-civic-hybrid-total-power-out-but-then-jumps-and-runs-fine-immediately/84849)
**Author:** [@Beegrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beegrl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-civic-hybrid-total-power-out-but-then-jumps-and-runs-fine-immediately/84849 "2016-10-13T01:14:55Z")
I drive an 03 Civic Hybrid. Twice, a week apart, while driving about 50, the speedometer goes to zero, then the power steering goes out and I lose power and momentum. The dash indicator lights go on like a christmas tree… --- ## [Civic Hybrid '08 - Went from 36 MPG to 30 MPG? Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-08-went-from-36-mpg-to-30-mpg-please-help/95584)
**Author:** [@eugene\_w\_gonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eugene_w_gonzales)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-08-went-from-36-mpg-to-30-mpg-please-help/95584 "2016-09-17T20:36:36Z")
Hello, My mpg have changed overnight from 35-36 to 30. I currently have 180,000 miles and I've mostly taken this car to the dealership for repairs and regular maintenance. I'm hoping to get this car to survive to 250,… --- ## [Civic Hybrid battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-battery-replacement/95183)
**Author:** [@imdavros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imdavros)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-battery-replacement/95183 "2016-09-01T19:58:30Z")
Hi Folks, Oy vey. Wow, the companies that can do the replacement of my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid battery \[rebuilt\] have all quoted me a price around, plus or mines a few hundred bucks, $3600.0! :scream: What less cost… --- ## [Honda hybrid-idle auto stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-hybrid-idle-auto-stop/89232)
**Author:** [@D-Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D-Man)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-hybrid-idle-auto-stop/89232 "2016-08-01T05:13:17Z")
The auto idle stop feature is a nuisance-how do you disable it? --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid/93787)
**Author:** [@CivicHybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CivicHybrid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid/93787 "2016-07-11T06:09:16Z")
Hello: I have a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid with about 116,000 miles on it, and recently when I was accelerating onto the interstate, it started shimmying as I got to about 59 mph. I let my foot up a little and accelerated… --- ## [Civic Hybrid 2006 - complete loss of power sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-2006-complete-loss-of-power-sometimes/93132)
**Author:** [@grimbergen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grimbergen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-2006-complete-loss-of-power-sometimes/93132 "2016-04-26T07:29:29Z")
Hello, looking for some info to get educated before I take it to the dealer to look at. This first occurred about 2 weeks ago, I had a complete loss of power when stepping on the gas pedal. The engine did not rev or a… --- ## [ATF transmission fluid used for 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-transmission-fluid-used-for-2006-honda-civic-hybrid/84121)
**Author:** [@11530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/11530)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-transmission-fluid-used-for-2006-honda-civic-hybrid/84121 "2014-03-11T00:23:55Z")
4 Q of ATF was used for my 150,000 miles 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid instead of 3Q of CVT when transmission fluid was changed on 12-16-2013. After driving 2 months and 1,500 miles the transmission started loud tack tack tac… --- ## [Civic Hybrid 2003 continued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-2003-continued/83416)
**Author:** [@Heidi\_willis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heidi_willis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-2003-continued/83416 "2014-01-29T10:16:13Z")
Thanks for input....I drive cars, but don't do much beyond that in terms of knowing about software updates, etc. Didn't know about refurbished batteries....through the dealership, or where do I get info about these? … --- ## [Civic Hybrid dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-dilemma/83391)
**Author:** [@Heidi\_willis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heidi_willis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-dilemma/83391 "2014-01-28T04:25:15Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid with 176,000 miles. It has been an excellent car. Still going though the hybrid battery quit more than a year ago. I know this because 2 check-engine lights came on intermittently, an… --- ## [Intermittent creaking while steering in 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid (with EPS)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-creaking-while-steering-in-2005-honda-civic-hybrid-with-eps/82474)
**Author:** [@pkaeding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkaeding)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-creaking-while-steering-in-2005-honda-civic-hybrid-with-eps/82474 "2013-12-07T21:26:12Z")
Recently on a long trip with my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid (82k miles, tan in color), I noticed creaking when making slight adjustments to the steering. I was on a highway at the time, but traffic was very heavy, so these … --- ## [Should I replace the transmission on my 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-transmission-on-my-2003-honda-civic-hybrid/81121)
**Author:** [@Noosh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noosh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-transmission-on-my-2003-honda-civic-hybrid/81121 "2013-09-01T02:30:49Z")
I just got the news today that my 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid with 175,000 miles on it needs a new transmission. I bought it new around 70k miles, had the batteries replaced under warranty around 100k miles and I'm not much … --- ## [2003 Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid/80122)
**Author:** [@Rossy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rossy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid/80122 "2013-07-02T02:30:59Z")
I am the original owner of a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid with 125,000. I have replaced the hybrid battery and the A/C compressor. It is in excellent condition in terms of the interior and exterior. My question is whether I s… --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid/79958)
**Author:** [@Raci570](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raci570)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-hybrid/79958 "2013-06-22T03:12:09Z")
My local Honda dealer wants to charge me $526.00 for the Oxygen Sensor Kit (Part # 06365-PZA-A00) for my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid. Does this sound like the right price (we're not counting the cost of the labor to put it i… --- ## [Stall in summer only after driving for a while :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-in-summer-only-after-driving-for-a-while/79884)
**Author:** [@s0m3f00l](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s0m3f00l)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-in-summer-only-after-driving-for-a-while/79884 "2013-06-16T04:36:27Z")
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a Honda Civic Hybrid 2005 that I drive fairly regularly. I keep up with all the maintenance never had a problem... That is until last year. In the heat wave of Northeast 2012, the car… --- ## [IMA Battery replaced last July (2012) - still having problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ima-battery-replaced-last-july-2012-still-having-problems/79860)
**Author:** [@GB11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GB11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ima-battery-replaced-last-july-2012-still-having-problems/79860 "2013-06-14T05:56:00Z")
In September of 2007, I bought a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. Last July, 2012, my IMA light came on suddenly one day. Honda "replaced" it free of charge, supposedly $3000 cost to them. It ran like a totally different car… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Hybrid - Check Engine Light After Flashing Drive Indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid-check-engine-light-after-flashing-drive-indicator/79542)
**Author:** [@PSUGirl79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PSUGirl79)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid-check-engine-light-after-flashing-drive-indicator/79542 "2013-05-26T19:52:44Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid with 95,000 miles. Today I drove to the top of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park (this is at about 11,500 feet). At the top I was attempting to parallel park and the tro… --- ## [Honda civic Gas Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-gas-cover/79396)
**Author:** [@unicoi\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unicoi_man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-gas-cover/79396 "2013-05-19T19:22:50Z")
Hi, My 2007 Honda Civic will not release the gas cover whenever I push down on the lever on the left side of the driver door. I have to keep jiggling it and eventually it will release. I tried spraying wd-40 on the latch… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/civichybrid/11081.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=civichybrid)