# \#hybrid-repair **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/hybrid-repair/70.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Sluggish Acceleration on Hot Days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-sluggish-acceleration-on-hot-days/141483)
**Author:** [@jacob.b.nelson2\_152789](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacob.b.nelson2_152789)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-sluggish-acceleration-on-hot-days/141483 "2023-01-18T17:34:22Z")
Y’all were really helpful with diagnosing my Fusion’s AC compressor problem, so maybe you can give me some pointers with an issue I’m having with my Escape. Some background: 2009 Ford Escape 4WD 4 Cylinders 3 2.5L MFI… --- ## [Highlander Hybrid 12 Volt Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_W)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414 "2022-12-16T18:46:12Z")
I and a number of other Highlander Hybrid (HH) owners are having a problem with the 12 volt battery discharging. Most of us are experiencing the problem at intermittent intervals. Toyota maintains there is no problem sin… --- ## [Windshield Wipers Froze, No Longer Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-froze-no-longer-work/58759)
**Author:** [@liantics](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liantics)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-froze-no-longer-work/58759 "2020-10-27T03:53:29Z")
Last time I drove, it was pouring out, so my wipers were on. I cleverly forgot to turn them off when I parked, and we got dumped with snow that night. In the AM, I started the car to get the defroster going while I scrap… --- ## [05 Civic Hybrid CVT judder advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-civic-hybrid-cvt-judder-advice/166984)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-74)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-civic-hybrid-cvt-judder-advice/166984 "2020-07-08T17:41:57Z")
Hi all, I bought an 05 Civic Hybrid back in 2016 for $3300 with just under 60k miles. I got it from an elderly woman who regularly maintained it and kept it in good condition. After about 5k miles of usage and an oil c… --- ## [Honda Insight Hybrid IMA battery replacement again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-hybrid-ima-battery-replacement-again/98400)
**Author:** [@houndstoothpetdental](https://community.cartalk.com/u/houndstoothpetdental)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-hybrid-ima-battery-replacement-again/98400 "2020-07-05T14:43:04Z")
I cross posted this inquiry as a reply in the thread titled hybrid battery grid charger but thought I should also make a new post with same info. sorry if this is bad form- just a desperate Newby. I am having a problem w… --- ## [2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Power Steering Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-hybrid-power-steering-failure/57674)
**Author:** [@dsut56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsut56)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-hybrid-power-steering-failure/57674 "2020-04-23T20:54:50Z")
I have a 2006 FEH (bought in Sept 2005). It has 74,000 miles on it and up to now, it has been golden. The other night, I drove a few short miles to a fast-food joint. The car was running fine. I came back out and started… --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid/38970)
**Author:** [@MauiGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauiGirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid/38970 "2020-03-26T23:07:13Z")
I am looking to buy a used 2006 Honda Civic hybrid but am concerned about life expectancy. My 2000 Dodge Neon has about 100,000 miles on it and has begun giving me engine and AC problems. I just want to get a car and pay… --- ## [My hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-hybrid/33812)
**Author:** [@ncstate92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ncstate92)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-hybrid/33812 "2019-12-04T22:11:06Z")
I purchased a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid in the fall of 2005. I absolutely love it and have already put a lot of miles on it, although it does get less mpg than manufacture suggested. Typically, I keep a car until it dies… --- ## [Hybrid battery life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-life/58147)
**Author:** [@dotnmarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dotnmarty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-life/58147 "2019-12-04T20:32:23Z")
I bought a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid brand new. One of the benefits with the purchase was 60 months interest free payments. I now have eight months remaining. The car has been flawless in every respect. However, I am conce… --- ## [Honda insight avoid travel at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681)
**Author:** [@webdevbosch\_159131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webdevbosch_159131)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681 "2019-10-29T13:55:25Z")
Hello, hope all seniors are great, I am a rookie in this group, so i don’t know proper standards and protocols to follow kindly ignore if mistaken; However recently brought a hybrid Honda insight, and very next day got a… --- ## [Car creaking during slow straight acceleration and stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-creaking-during-slow-straight-acceleration-and-stopping/54234)
**Author:** [@aetyl05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aetyl05)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-creaking-during-slow-straight-acceleration-and-stopping/54234 "2019-07-10T09:07:23Z")
Hi Guys, I have a 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid which I bought as a Certified Pre-Owned in June of '09. I recently (July 2010) got it back from the shop after they replaced the high pressure compression hos… --- ## [2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-hybrid/117298)
**Author:** [@JamesMurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesMurphy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-altima-hybrid/117298 "2018-05-14T17:37:06Z")
driving car in traffic with120000 miles --car goes dead --towed to a Nissan dealer—told the resistors for the battery ad fried–needed a $1200 replacement —told it was not part of the hybrid system —any one else with this… --- ## [Can you drive a Hybrid Civic even after the hyrbid battery has died?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-drive-a-hybrid-civic-even-after-the-hyrbid-battery-has-died/68748)
**Author:** [@keen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keen)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-drive-a-hybrid-civic-even-after-the-hyrbid-battery-has-died/68748 "2018-01-26T03:44:38Z")
I have a 2003 hybrid honda civic and the IMA light recently came on. When I took it in they said it needed a new battery and quoted me $2,800 then they said it would cost $4,500 because they also have to replace some pa… --- ## ['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… --- ## [Used Ford Fusion Hybrid Features](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-ford-fusion-hybrid-features/90850)
**Author:** [@FusionFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FusionFan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-ford-fusion-hybrid-features/90850 "2015-08-19T21:08:23Z")
Hello all, I just purchased a used 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE for, what I think, is a steal. I say that because while driving home I found that the car had many many more features in place than the dealership knew abou… --- ## [Power Loss Escape Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-escape-hybrid/84316)
**Author:** [@TheDude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheDude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2014, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-escape-hybrid/84316 "2014-06-12T12:14:37Z")
I have an 08 Ford Escape Hybrid with 120,000 miles on it. We have had a hard and cold winter here in Cleveland and it has brought on many problems that I am not sure if they are related to the cold or to each other. A … --- ## [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 … --- ## [Hybrid vs Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-diesel/79782)
**Author:** [@SDF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SDF)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-diesel/79782 "2013-06-12T23:49:55Z")
My son has just graduated from college and I have promised him my perfectly wonderful 6 y/o RAV4 which I will now need to replace. I am considering moving a bit upscale to a similar small Audi SUV (Q5). For 2014 they o… --- ## [Why not greater availability of hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-greater-availability-of-hybrid/70362)
**Author:** [@TuckP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TuckP)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-greater-availability-of-hybrid/70362 "2012-01-12T19:42:04Z")
Okay, maybe some of you all can help me understand. Up here in NH I see a lot of people driving pickups, jeeps, and other assorted SUV types. Granted, some of these people need dedicated 4 wheel drive and hauling power o… --- ## [Effects of the Wrong Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effects-of-the-wrong-oil/69933)
**Author:** [@LVJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVJ)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effects-of-the-wrong-oil/69933 "2011-12-19T03:28:46Z")
I just left an oil change from a new mechanic with a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. Sure enough, when I checked the manual, I realized that the (organic) 10W30 he had used was not the 0W20 (usually synthetic) my 2… --- ## [Fuel efficient all wheel drives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360)
**Author:** [@ROCcarJOCK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROCcarJOCK)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-all-wheel-drives/69360 "2011-11-10T03:51:41Z")
I live in Rochester NY and I'm looking for a car that doesn't exist in this country apparently. Here's what I want: All wheel drive, high fuel economy, good cargo room and access (hatchback or wagon). I'd also prefer … --- ## [IMA on 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ima-on-2005-honda-civic-hybrid/69174)
**Author:** [@hondahybrid1953](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondahybrid1953)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ima-on-2005-honda-civic-hybrid/69174 "2011-11-03T17:10:36Z")
Recently, my Check Engine and IMA Check lights both came on. My Honda garage tech advised me that the code revealed "Battery Deterioration". The code was cleared and when the car was restarted both lights had gone of… --- ## [Stalling hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-hybrid/68767)
**Author:** [@Dave\_in\_AZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave_in_AZ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-hybrid/68767 "2011-10-20T21:59:04Z")
My year-old Camry hybrid stalled out last night. It was the second time this has happened. The first time, about a month ago, I made a quick start from a light, followed by a quick stop, both actions to avoid an accident… --- ## [Speed Governors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-governors/68505)
**Author:** [@JFistere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JFistere)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-governors/68505 "2011-10-10T20:56:32Z")
We were in France last year and the rental agency couldn't provide the car we wanted (a Volvo) so they offered us a Mercedes. Needless to say, we accepted the offer. The best thing about the car was that in addition to… --- ## [Best Hybrid SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-hybrid-suv/67836)
**Author:** [@garretterik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garretterik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-hybrid-suv/67836 "2011-09-14T00:04:00Z")
We are looking for a new car. We live in Pittsburgh on top of an icy hill and need AWD. We want a SUV that is roomy (need room for two car seats and an additional butt). However, our biggest concern is to be green and… --- ## [Used prius or honda insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-prius-or-honda-insight/50998)
**Author:** [@patbahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patbahn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-prius-or-honda-insight/50998 "2011-07-06T00:24:59Z")
I've alwways preferred used cars as they are much better deals but i can't find any good deals on a used hybrid. Are there any? --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid Software Upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-software-upgrade/57486)
**Author:** [@marmoset2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marmoset2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-software-upgrade/57486 "2011-06-10T17:58:52Z")
We have a 2006 Honda Civic hybrid, brought it in for a software upgrade, and our gas mileage went from 42-45 to 30 mpg. Anyone else have this problem, and how has Honda responded to your concerns? --- ## [Hybrid Batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-batteries/64037)
**Author:** [@CMtdino1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMtdino1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-batteries/64037 "2011-04-25T16:16:39Z")
Is there any source for replacement batteries for hyrbrid vehicles other than the manufacturers? --- ## [2009 Camry Hybrid mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-hybrid-mileage/64033)
**Author:** [@MarjorieM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarjorieM)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-hybrid-mileage/64033 "2011-04-25T13:32:25Z")
I live in So CA don't get very good in city mileage in my camry hybrid..maybe 29mpg. Someone told me inflating tires would help improve mileage. What do you all think, and if so what should I inflate them to? Currently h… --- ## [Voice Recognition for Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voice-recognition-for-toyota-highlander/63808)
**Author:** [@diolson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diolson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voice-recognition-for-toyota-highlander/63808 "2011-04-19T22:04:07Z")
I just bought a 2009 Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid. Love it BUT cannot make the voice recognition part work. Bluetooth works for receiving calls so know the mic works. Tried in and out of Map/Nav system. I'm about rea… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/hybrid-repair/70.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=hybrid-repair)