2007 Honda Civic Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (12) · Vehicle Speed Control (8) · Power Train (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
47 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-06-27 · campaign 19V502000 · 9,555 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to p
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-05-16 · campaign 19V378000 · 19,138 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-10 · campaign 17V030000 · 977,708 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Sa
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V346000 · 2,719,386 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana I
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Electrical System 2011-03-02 · campaign 11V106000 · 36,656 vehicles
Defect: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER THAT RELAYS POWER FROM THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL.
Risk: THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF, THE ENGINE TO STALL, AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009 A SELECT OPTION 4.
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-06-13 · A21120B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news - the navigation clock and date are incorrect. this is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2022-01-29 · A21120B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - the clock shows the incorrect time. this issue is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on january 1, 2022 at 12:00am local time. as a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.
Air Bags 2020-03-10 · A20-016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
Air Bags 2019-05-10 · A18-115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - american honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the takata passsenger's airbag inflator recall. if you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before may 10, 2019, mak
Air Bags 2018-10-13 · A18100B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - american honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the takata passsenger's airbag inflator recall.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-11-22 · A05-032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - navigation system information.
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What owners report
2025-03-25 · Steering“the contact owns a 2007 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. the contact also stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with seve…”
2021-05-24 · Electrical System · 15,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the battery needing to be re…”
2019-07-03 · Unknown Or Other“the ignition is locked cant turn the key over and the ima light comes on…”
2018-12-11 · Power Train“the 2007 honda civic hybrid has a transmission that grinds when it shifts gears and has delays in it's shifting from it's auto-stop mode to drive which present a safety problem. this problem persists even after getting my transmission serviced at the honda dealership with honda transmission fluid as specified…”
2018-09-18 · Engine · 79,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic hybrid. while the contact's wife was driving 5 mph, the contact made a left turn and depressed the accelerator pedal when the integrated motor assist (ima) warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle seized. the vehicle was taken to south tacoma honda (7802 s tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409, 253-472-2300) wher…”
2018-01-12 · Engine · 125,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that "integrated motor assist system compromise" displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to honda motorwerks (500 4th st s, la crosse, wi 54601, (888) 434-6632) where it was diagnosed with an internal battery failure that needed replacement. the battery was not repl…”
2017-09-12 · Engine · 76,081 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that the el-1 iam battery was not working and the service engine and several unknown warning indicators were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to prescott honda (3291 willow creek rd, prescott az, 86301) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was…”
2017-07-12 · Steering · 169,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic hybrid. while driving 65 mph, the abs, power steering, and integrated motor assist warning indicators illuminated. in addition, the radio lights blinked, the air conditioner turned off, the power steering became loose, and the engine stalled. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had…”
2017-06-12 · Steering · 169,000 mi“my cars steering wheel locks up and car stalls when the 12 volt battery constantly dies at red lights and on the highway…”
2017-04-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 76,285 mi“in the last two weeks i've had two instances where i was attempting to make a left turn at a green light and had to yield to oncoming traffic. however, when the next oncoming vehicle appeared to be far enough away and at a safe distance, i attempted to accelerate and make the turn and my hybrid system a.k.a. honda's ima (integrated motor assist) w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.