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Active Recalls (5)

19V502000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 Hybri...

19V378000 May 16, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 H...

17V030000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, 2...

16V346000 May 24, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 Hy...

11V106000 Mar 2, 2011 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 VEHI...

Complaints

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Jun 4, 2021 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact detached and re-attached the battery and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that a fault code would show regarding an issue with the braking system. ...

Jun 4, 2021 Engine 195,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact detached and re-attached the battery and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that a fault code would show regarding an issue with the braking system. ...

Jun 4, 2021 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact detached and re-attached the battery and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that a fault code would show regarding an issue with the braking system. ...

Jun 4, 2021 Engine 195,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact detached and re-attached the battery and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that a fault code would show regarding an issue with the braking system. ...

Apr 19, 2019 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V268000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CHARLIES MOTOR MALL (465 WESTERN AVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330, (207) 622-73...

Apr 19, 2019 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V268000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CHARLIES MOTOR MALL (465 WESTERN AVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330, (207) 622-73...

Feb 3, 2019 Engine 226,320 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THERE IS STILL POWER TOO THE CAR BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, ALONG WITH WHATEVER IS USED TO MONITOR THE MILAGE I HAVE TRAVELED. I HAVE TO SWITCH IT TOO LOW GEAR IN ORDER TOO KEEP IT GOING OR THE CAR STOPS EVEN WHEN IM GOING 6...

Feb 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 226,320 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THERE IS STILL POWER TOO THE CAR BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, ALONG WITH WHATEVER IS USED TO MONITOR THE MILAGE I HAVE TRAVELED. I HAVE TO SWITCH IT TOO LOW GEAR IN ORDER TOO KEEP IT GOING OR THE CAR STOPS EVEN WHEN IM GOING 6...

Feb 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 226,320 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THERE IS STILL POWER TOO THE CAR BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, ALONG WITH WHATEVER IS USED TO MONITOR THE MILAGE I HAVE TRAVELED. I HAVE TO SWITCH IT TOO LOW GEAR IN ORDER TOO KEEP IT GOING OR THE CAR STOPS EVEN WHEN IM GOING 6...

Feb 3, 2019 Engine 226,320 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THERE IS STILL POWER TOO THE CAR BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, ALONG WITH WHATEVER IS USED TO MONITOR THE MILAGE I HAVE TRAVELED. I HAVE TO SWITCH IT TOO LOW GEAR IN ORDER TOO KEEP IT GOING OR THE CAR STOPS EVEN WHEN IM GOING 6...

Feb 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 226,320 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THERE IS STILL POWER TOO THE CAR BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, ALONG WITH WHATEVER IS USED TO MONITOR THE MILAGE I HAVE TRAVELED. I HAVE TO SWITCH IT TOO LOW GEAR IN ORDER TOO KEEP IT GOING OR THE CAR STOPS EVEN WHEN IM GOING 6...

Feb 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 226,320 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THERE IS STILL POWER TOO THE CAR BUT THE SPEED ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK, ALONG WITH WHATEVER IS USED TO MONITOR THE MILAGE I HAVE TRAVELED. I HAVE TO SWITCH IT TOO LOW GEAR IN ORDER TOO KEEP IT GOING OR THE CAR STOPS EVEN WHEN IM GOING 6...

Aug 11, 2018 Electrical System 25 mi

ELECTRIC SISTEM FAIL

Aug 11, 2018 Electrical System 25 mi

ELECTRIC SISTEM FAIL

Jun 20, 2018 Power Train 105,000 mi

"VEHICLE SHUDDER PROBLEM" I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A JOLTING/SHUDDERING ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 2013. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS WITH THE STEERING VIBRATING BEFORE MOVING. ON A SNOWING OR RAINING DAY, SOME SKIDDING OCCURS WHICH HAS THE POTENTI...

Jun 20, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

"VEHICLE SHUDDER PROBLEM" I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A JOLTING/SHUDDERING ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 2013. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS WITH THE STEERING VIBRATING BEFORE MOVING. ON A SNOWING OR RAINING DAY, SOME SKIDDING OCCURS WHICH HAS THE POTENTI...

Jun 20, 2018 Power Train 105,000 mi

"VEHICLE SHUDDER PROBLEM" I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A JOLTING/SHUDDERING ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 2013. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS WITH THE STEERING VIBRATING BEFORE MOVING. ON A SNOWING OR RAINING DAY, SOME SKIDDING OCCURS WHICH HAS THE POTENTI...

Jun 20, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

"VEHICLE SHUDDER PROBLEM" I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A JOLTING/SHUDDERING ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 2013. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS WITH THE STEERING VIBRATING BEFORE MOVING. ON A SNOWING OR RAINING DAY, SOME SKIDDING OCCURS WHICH HAS THE POTENTI...

Apr 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

GAS TANK CRACKED AT 132K MILES, LEAKING GAS, FUMES IN CABIN AND CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN. IT'S UNCLEAR EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT IT WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, STATIONARY AND EMITTING FUMES AFTER BEING FILLED UP WITH GAS WHEN I FIRST NOTICED AND STOPPED DRIVING IT. TURNS OUT, HONDA KNEW ABOUT THE ISSUE...

Apr 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

GAS TANK CRACKED AT 132K MILES, LEAKING GAS, FUMES IN CABIN AND CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN. IT'S UNCLEAR EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT IT WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, STATIONARY AND EMITTING FUMES AFTER BEING FILLED UP WITH GAS WHEN I FIRST NOTICED AND STOPPED DRIVING IT. TURNS OUT, HONDA KNEW ABOUT THE ISSUE...

Mar 1, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 222,050 mi

MY SON PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL AT A DEALERSHIP. DROVE THE CAR HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE SELLER DID TELL HIM THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMA BATTERY, BUT THAT IT DIDN'T KEEP FROM DRIVING IT. DIDN'T CRANK THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN WE PUT THE 10 DAY T...

Mar 1, 2018 Electrical System 222,050 mi

MY SON PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL AT A DEALERSHIP. DROVE THE CAR HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE SELLER DID TELL HIM THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMA BATTERY, BUT THAT IT DIDN'T KEEP FROM DRIVING IT. DIDN'T CRANK THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN WE PUT THE 10 DAY T...

Mar 1, 2018 Steering 222,050 mi

MY SON PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL AT A DEALERSHIP. DROVE THE CAR HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE SELLER DID TELL HIM THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMA BATTERY, BUT THAT IT DIDN'T KEEP FROM DRIVING IT. DIDN'T CRANK THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN WE PUT THE 10 DAY T...

Mar 1, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 222,050 mi

MY SON PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL AT A DEALERSHIP. DROVE THE CAR HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE SELLER DID TELL HIM THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMA BATTERY, BUT THAT IT DIDN'T KEEP FROM DRIVING IT. DIDN'T CRANK THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN WE PUT THE 10 DAY T...

Mar 1, 2018 Electrical System 222,050 mi

MY SON PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL AT A DEALERSHIP. DROVE THE CAR HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE SELLER DID TELL HIM THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMA BATTERY, BUT THAT IT DIDN'T KEEP FROM DRIVING IT. DIDN'T CRANK THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN WE PUT THE 10 DAY T...

Mar 1, 2018 Steering 222,050 mi

MY SON PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL AT A DEALERSHIP. DROVE THE CAR HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE SELLER DID TELL HIM THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMA BATTERY, BUT THAT IT DIDN'T KEEP FROM DRIVING IT. DIDN'T CRANK THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. WHEN WE PUT THE 10 DAY T...

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags Crash 106,235 mi

TAKATA RECALL - MY SON WAS DRIVING THIS CAR AND HIT ANOTHER CAR FROM THE REAR ON A US HIGHWAY. THIS CAR WAS TOTALED. SIX AIRBAGS WENT OFF IN THE CAR HE HIT, BUT NONE WENT OFF IN THIS CAR. HE SUSTAINED MINOR PHYSICAL INJURIES, BUT HAS BEEN EMOTIONALLY TRAUMATIZED AND REQUIRES PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY. I ...

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags Crash 106,235 mi

TAKATA RECALL - MY SON WAS DRIVING THIS CAR AND HIT ANOTHER CAR FROM THE REAR ON A US HIGHWAY. THIS CAR WAS TOTALED. SIX AIRBAGS WENT OFF IN THE CAR HE HIT, BUT NONE WENT OFF IN THIS CAR. HE SUSTAINED MINOR PHYSICAL INJURIES, BUT HAS BEEN EMOTIONALLY TRAUMATIZED AND REQUIRES PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY. I ...

Oct 23, 2017 Electrical System 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING DISENGAGES LEAVING ME WITHOUT ANY POWER STEERING MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR. ONLY THAT IT WILL USUALLY HAPPEN AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF STEADY DRIVING. S...

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING DISENGAGES LEAVING ME WITHOUT ANY POWER STEERING MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR. ONLY THAT IT WILL USUALLY HAPPEN AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF STEADY DRIVING. S...

Oct 23, 2017 Electrical System 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING DISENGAGES LEAVING ME WITHOUT ANY POWER STEERING MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR. ONLY THAT IT WILL USUALLY HAPPEN AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF STEADY DRIVING. S...

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING DISENGAGES LEAVING ME WITHOUT ANY POWER STEERING MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR. ONLY THAT IT WILL USUALLY HAPPEN AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF STEADY DRIVING. S...

Oct 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIMING SENSOR ON TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT INTERSECTIONS. *LD CONSUMER SENT IN ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD *JS UPDATED 10/10/2017*JS

Oct 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIMING SENSOR ON TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT INTERSECTIONS. *LD CONSUMER SENT IN ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD *JS UPDATED 10/10/2017*JS

Apr 20, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING GARAGE WHERE I AM WORKING A TEMP FOR 2MO. MY CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SEEM TO BE RACING ,INTO THE BRICK WALL (NO WAY TO STOP), I CALLED HONDA DEALER THAT WORKED ON MY CAR 2 WEEKS PRIOR, AND THEY PUT ON MACHINE AND DROVE IT AND TESTED THEY SAY, AND COULD...

Apr 20, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING GARAGE WHERE I AM WORKING A TEMP FOR 2MO. MY CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND SEEM TO BE RACING ,INTO THE BRICK WALL (NO WAY TO STOP), I CALLED HONDA DEALER THAT WORKED ON MY CAR 2 WEEKS PRIOR, AND THEY PUT ON MACHINE AND DROVE IT AND TESTED THEY SAY, AND COULD...

Oct 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECAL...

Oct 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECAL...

Jun 27, 2016 Air Bags 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. NO NOTICE OF RECALL RECEIVED @ 5.26.16. WHY NOT?

Jun 27, 2016 Air Bags 19,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. NO NOTICE OF RECALL RECEIVED @ 5.26.16. WHY NOT?

Jun 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY REFUSED A RECALL OF THE AIRBAGS . OTHER MODELS WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER ARE BEING REPLACED , BUT BECAUSE WE HAVE A HIGH MILEAGE CAR THEY REFUSE US . IS THIS TRUE AND IS IT LEGAL ?

Jun 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY REFUSED A RECALL OF THE AIRBAGS . OTHER MODELS WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER ARE BEING REPLACED , BUT BECAUSE WE HAVE A HIGH MILEAGE CAR THEY REFUSE US . IS THIS TRUE AND IS IT LEGAL ?

Jan 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 133,500 mi

I CAN SMELL A STRONG GAS ODOR NEAR THE REAR OF THE CAR. I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND COULD SEE GAS DRIPPING FROM THE GAS TANK WHERE THE FILLER HOSE GOES INTO THE TANK. THERE IS A PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE CAR WHEN IT IS PARKED.

Jan 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 133,500 mi

I CAN SMELL A STRONG GAS ODOR NEAR THE REAR OF THE CAR. I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND COULD SEE GAS DRIPPING FROM THE GAS TANK WHERE THE FILLER HOSE GOES INTO THE TANK. THERE IS A PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE CAR WHEN IT IS PARKED.

Nov 15, 2015 Electrical System

I JUST BOUGHT A CAR FROM A SMALL USED CAR DEALER LAST NOV.9, 2015. I CAN SAVE MONEY FOR MY GASOLINE EXPENSES BECAUSE THE CAR I BOUGHT IS A HYBRID. I DROVE HOME THIS CAR WITH MY SON WITH 1/4 TANK (25%) GASOLINE IN THE TANK. BUT, AFTER 3-DAYS SINCE THE GASOLINE WAS BELOW 1/4 OF THE TANK, I FULL TANK M...

Nov 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I JUST BOUGHT A CAR FROM A SMALL USED CAR DEALER LAST NOV.9, 2015. I CAN SAVE MONEY FOR MY GASOLINE EXPENSES BECAUSE THE CAR I BOUGHT IS A HYBRID. I DROVE HOME THIS CAR WITH MY SON WITH 1/4 TANK (25%) GASOLINE IN THE TANK. BUT, AFTER 3-DAYS SINCE THE GASOLINE WAS BELOW 1/4 OF THE TANK, I FULL TANK M...

Nov 15, 2015 Electrical System

I JUST BOUGHT A CAR FROM A SMALL USED CAR DEALER LAST NOV.9, 2015. I CAN SAVE MONEY FOR MY GASOLINE EXPENSES BECAUSE THE CAR I BOUGHT IS A HYBRID. I DROVE HOME THIS CAR WITH MY SON WITH 1/4 TANK (25%) GASOLINE IN THE TANK. BUT, AFTER 3-DAYS SINCE THE GASOLINE WAS BELOW 1/4 OF THE TANK, I FULL TANK M...

Nov 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I JUST BOUGHT A CAR FROM A SMALL USED CAR DEALER LAST NOV.9, 2015. I CAN SAVE MONEY FOR MY GASOLINE EXPENSES BECAUSE THE CAR I BOUGHT IS A HYBRID. I DROVE HOME THIS CAR WITH MY SON WITH 1/4 TANK (25%) GASOLINE IN THE TANK. BUT, AFTER 3-DAYS SINCE THE GASOLINE WAS BELOW 1/4 OF THE TANK, I FULL TANK M...

Nov 8, 2015 Suspension 135,000 mi

HONDA HAD A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF UPPER CONTROL ARM KIT EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO REAR WHEEL EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, HOWEVER I WAS NOT INFORMED OF ISSUE AND THEREFORE HAVE MISSED THE DEADLINE FOR WARRANTY. AFTER CONTACTING AMERICAN HONDA, PLACING A CLAIM FOR GOODWILL ASSISTANCE AND ...

Nov 8, 2015 Wheels 135,000 mi

HONDA HAD A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF UPPER CONTROL ARM KIT EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO REAR WHEEL EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, HOWEVER I WAS NOT INFORMED OF ISSUE AND THEREFORE HAVE MISSED THE DEADLINE FOR WARRANTY. AFTER CONTACTING AMERICAN HONDA, PLACING A CLAIM FOR GOODWILL ASSISTANCE AND ...

Nov 8, 2015 Suspension 135,000 mi

HONDA HAD A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF UPPER CONTROL ARM KIT EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO REAR WHEEL EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, HOWEVER I WAS NOT INFORMED OF ISSUE AND THEREFORE HAVE MISSED THE DEADLINE FOR WARRANTY. AFTER CONTACTING AMERICAN HONDA, PLACING A CLAIM FOR GOODWILL ASSISTANCE AND ...

Nov 8, 2015 Wheels 135,000 mi

HONDA HAD A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF UPPER CONTROL ARM KIT EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO REAR WHEEL EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, HOWEVER I WAS NOT INFORMED OF ISSUE AND THEREFORE HAVE MISSED THE DEADLINE FOR WARRANTY. AFTER CONTACTING AMERICAN HONDA, PLACING A CLAIM FOR GOODWILL ASSISTANCE AND ...

Sep 5, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

HONDA CVT TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN STARTING OUT , ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING UPHILL . HAVE TAKEN TO HONDA AND PRIVATE MECHANICS NO SOLUTION. THIS THING SLIPPING WHEN I TRY TO START OUT INTO TRAFFIC CAN AND WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SOMEDAY .

Sep 5, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

HONDA CVT TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN STARTING OUT , ESPECIALLY WHEN STARTING UPHILL . HAVE TAKEN TO HONDA AND PRIVATE MECHANICS NO SOLUTION. THIS THING SLIPPING WHEN I TRY TO START OUT INTO TRAFFIC CAN AND WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SOMEDAY .

Aug 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 178,460 mi

HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2006 COULDN'T RUN SUDDENLY, EVEN THOUGH I PRESSED ACCELERATOR FULLY. IT WAS WHEN I DROVE ABOUT 30 MILES. ABOUT 5 KILOMETERS PREVIOUS FROM THE INCIDENT, IT BECAME TO HARD TO RUN GRADUALLY, FOR EXAMPLE, THE REACTION OF THE ENGINE BECAME LATER THEN IT COULDN'T RUN ONLY 15 MPH, EVEN...

Aug 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 178,460 mi

HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2006 COULDN'T RUN SUDDENLY, EVEN THOUGH I PRESSED ACCELERATOR FULLY. IT WAS WHEN I DROVE ABOUT 30 MILES. ABOUT 5 KILOMETERS PREVIOUS FROM THE INCIDENT, IT BECAME TO HARD TO RUN GRADUALLY, FOR EXAMPLE, THE REACTION OF THE ENGINE BECAME LATER THEN IT COULDN'T RUN ONLY 15 MPH, EVEN...

Jul 24, 2015 Electrical System 58,028 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS SHORTED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Jul 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 58,028 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS SHORTED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Jul 24, 2015 Electrical System 58,028 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS SHORTED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Jul 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 58,028 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS SHORTED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Jun 4, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Jun 4, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Jun 4, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Jun 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Jun 4, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Jun 4, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Jun 4, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Jun 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. A WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED BY ...

Apr 28, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 120 mi

DRIVER WAS COMING DOWN A HILL AND AROUND A CURVE AND PRESSED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKES. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO PULL THE HAND BRAKE ON THE CAR - CAUSING THE CAR TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. THE CAR WAS THEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING CAR. THE CAR WAS ...

Apr 28, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 120 mi

DRIVER WAS COMING DOWN A HILL AND AROUND A CURVE AND PRESSED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKES. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO PULL THE HAND BRAKE ON THE CAR - CAUSING THE CAR TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. THE CAR WAS THEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING CAR. THE CAR WAS ...

Apr 17, 2015 Electrical System 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] WAS ENTERING ON FREEWAY FROM RAMP AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION, SHE HAD TO STOP ON RIGHT SIDE OF EMERGENCY LANE. FORTUNATELY THE TIME WAS NOT RUSH HOUR AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER HIT HER CAR. WE TOOK TO A HONDA DEALER THEY DIAGNOSED IMA BATTERY IS NO GOOD AND NEED...

Apr 17, 2015 Engine 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] WAS ENTERING ON FREEWAY FROM RAMP AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION, SHE HAD TO STOP ON RIGHT SIDE OF EMERGENCY LANE. FORTUNATELY THE TIME WAS NOT RUSH HOUR AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER HIT HER CAR. WE TOOK TO A HONDA DEALER THEY DIAGNOSED IMA BATTERY IS NO GOOD AND NEED...

Apr 17, 2015 Electrical System 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] WAS ENTERING ON FREEWAY FROM RAMP AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION, SHE HAD TO STOP ON RIGHT SIDE OF EMERGENCY LANE. FORTUNATELY THE TIME WAS NOT RUSH HOUR AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER HIT HER CAR. WE TOOK TO A HONDA DEALER THEY DIAGNOSED IMA BATTERY IS NO GOOD AND NEED...

Apr 17, 2015 Engine 160,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] WAS ENTERING ON FREEWAY FROM RAMP AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION, SHE HAD TO STOP ON RIGHT SIDE OF EMERGENCY LANE. FORTUNATELY THE TIME WAS NOT RUSH HOUR AND NO VEHICLES BEHIND HER HIT HER CAR. WE TOOK TO A HONDA DEALER THEY DIAGNOSED IMA BATTERY IS NO GOOD AND NEED...

Apr 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE BEFORE AND AFTER REFUELING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE I.M.A AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO...

Apr 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE BEFORE AND AFTER REFUELING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE I.M.A AND ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO...

Mar 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOP WORKING PROPERLY - THEY FAIL TO STOP WIPING WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE INTERMITTENT SETTINGS FAIL TO WORK AT ALL, AND WHEN THE WIPERS DO STOP IT IS OFTEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A SWIPE, OBSCURING THE DRIVER'S VISION. AN INTERNET SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM REVEALED THAT T...

Mar 12, 2015 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOP WORKING PROPERLY - THEY FAIL TO STOP WIPING WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE INTERMITTENT SETTINGS FAIL TO WORK AT ALL, AND WHEN THE WIPERS DO STOP IT IS OFTEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A SWIPE, OBSCURING THE DRIVER'S VISION. AN INTERNET SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM REVEALED THAT T...

Feb 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 137,181 mi

I HAD THE HONDA DEALERSHIP PERFORM THE IMA SOFTWARE 'UPGRADE' IN 2010 AS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE TO FURTHER EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE IMA BATTERY. SINCE THAT TIME, THE IMA BATTERY HAS FAILED TWICE. FIRST IN JAN 2012. THIS BATTERY WAS REPLACED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS PART PRO...

Feb 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 137,181 mi

I HAD THE HONDA DEALERSHIP PERFORM THE IMA SOFTWARE 'UPGRADE' IN 2010 AS PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE TO FURTHER EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE IMA BATTERY. SINCE THAT TIME, THE IMA BATTERY HAS FAILED TWICE. FIRST IN JAN 2012. THIS BATTERY WAS REPLACED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS PART PRO...

Feb 2, 2015 Power Train 121,348 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED, THE ENGINE WOULD FREELY REV TO THE REDLINE BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. THE CAR WAS GOING UP A HILL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS ROLLED BACKWARD, ALMOST INTO TRAFFIC AT A BUSY INT...

Feb 2, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,348 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED, THE ENGINE WOULD FREELY REV TO THE REDLINE BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. THE CAR WAS GOING UP A HILL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS ROLLED BACKWARD, ALMOST INTO TRAFFIC AT A BUSY INT...

Feb 2, 2015 Power Train 121,348 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED, THE ENGINE WOULD FREELY REV TO THE REDLINE BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. THE CAR WAS GOING UP A HILL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS ROLLED BACKWARD, ALMOST INTO TRAFFIC AT A BUSY INT...

Feb 2, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,348 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED, THE ENGINE WOULD FREELY REV TO THE REDLINE BUT THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. THE CAR WAS GOING UP A HILL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS ROLLED BACKWARD, ALMOST INTO TRAFFIC AT A BUSY INT...

Nov 8, 2014 Air Bags 108,900 mi

DURING OCT 2013 I BEGAN TO SEE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COME ON SPORADICALLY. ASKED THE HONDA DEALER TO INVESTIGATE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS NOT ON ALL THE TIME. I WENT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT I USE AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Nov 8, 2014 Air Bags 108,900 mi

DURING OCT 2013 I BEGAN TO SEE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COME ON SPORADICALLY. ASKED THE HONDA DEALER TO INVESTIGATE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS NOT ON ALL THE TIME. I WENT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT I USE AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACE...

Jul 3, 2014 Service Brakes 186,900 mi

DUE TO POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER A RECENT HONDA IMA HYBRID BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE, THE ELECTRONIC BATTERY HAD TURNED ITSELF OFF IN ORDER TO EXTEND ITS LIFE. WHEN THE BATTERY TURNED OFF, THE PRIMARY ELECTRONIC BRAKES WERE ALSO TURNED OFF. WHEN AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE OPPOSING DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC, ...

Jul 3, 2014 Electrical System 186,900 mi

DUE TO POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER A RECENT HONDA IMA HYBRID BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE, THE ELECTRONIC BATTERY HAD TURNED ITSELF OFF IN ORDER TO EXTEND ITS LIFE. WHEN THE BATTERY TURNED OFF, THE PRIMARY ELECTRONIC BRAKES WERE ALSO TURNED OFF. WHEN AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE OPPOSING DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC, ...

Jul 3, 2014 Service Brakes 186,900 mi

DUE TO POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER A RECENT HONDA IMA HYBRID BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE, THE ELECTRONIC BATTERY HAD TURNED ITSELF OFF IN ORDER TO EXTEND ITS LIFE. WHEN THE BATTERY TURNED OFF, THE PRIMARY ELECTRONIC BRAKES WERE ALSO TURNED OFF. WHEN AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE OPPOSING DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC, ...

Jul 3, 2014 Electrical System 186,900 mi

DUE TO POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER A RECENT HONDA IMA HYBRID BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE, THE ELECTRONIC BATTERY HAD TURNED ITSELF OFF IN ORDER TO EXTEND ITS LIFE. WHEN THE BATTERY TURNED OFF, THE PRIMARY ELECTRONIC BRAKES WERE ALSO TURNED OFF. WHEN AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE OPPOSING DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC, ...

Jun 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 136,000 mi

THE GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING AND I FOUND OUT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL BUT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE GAS TANK IN WHICH HONDA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS AND 120,000 MILES. HONDA KNOWS THERE ARE DEFECTIVE GAS TANKS AND WILL NOT REPLACE THEM IF THE CAR HAS OVER 120,000. WHAT DOES MILEAGE H...

Jun 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 136,000 mi

THE GAS TANK STARTED LEAKING AND I FOUND OUT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL BUT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE GAS TANK IN WHICH HONDA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS AND 120,000 MILES. HONDA KNOWS THERE ARE DEFECTIVE GAS TANKS AND WILL NOT REPLACE THEM IF THE CAR HAS OVER 120,000. WHAT DOES MILEAGE H...

May 21, 2014 Electrical System 236,440 mi

FLASHING IGNITION "IMMOBILIZER" LIGHT - SYSTEM CODE "C-1": WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE, OR A DISCONNECTED OR "DEAD" BATTERY, VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED, EITHER BY "JUMP STARTING" OR REPLACING THE 12V CAR BATTERY. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT, IN ALL "J VIN" CIVIC HYBRIDS, ON THE MICU BOARD LOCATED IN THE U...

May 21, 2014 Engine 236,440 mi

FLASHING IGNITION "IMMOBILIZER" LIGHT - SYSTEM CODE "C-1": WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE, OR A DISCONNECTED OR "DEAD" BATTERY, VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED, EITHER BY "JUMP STARTING" OR REPLACING THE 12V CAR BATTERY. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT, IN ALL "J VIN" CIVIC HYBRIDS, ON THE MICU BOARD LOCATED IN THE U...

May 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 236,440 mi

FLASHING IGNITION "IMMOBILIZER" LIGHT - SYSTEM CODE "C-1": WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE, OR A DISCONNECTED OR "DEAD" BATTERY, VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED, EITHER BY "JUMP STARTING" OR REPLACING THE 12V CAR BATTERY. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT, IN ALL "J VIN" CIVIC HYBRIDS, ON THE MICU BOARD LOCATED IN THE U...

May 21, 2014 Electrical System 236,440 mi

FLASHING IGNITION "IMMOBILIZER" LIGHT - SYSTEM CODE "C-1": WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE, OR A DISCONNECTED OR "DEAD" BATTERY, VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED, EITHER BY "JUMP STARTING" OR REPLACING THE 12V CAR BATTERY. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT, IN ALL "J VIN" CIVIC HYBRIDS, ON THE MICU BOARD LOCATED IN THE U...

May 21, 2014 Engine 236,440 mi

FLASHING IGNITION "IMMOBILIZER" LIGHT - SYSTEM CODE "C-1": WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE, OR A DISCONNECTED OR "DEAD" BATTERY, VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED, EITHER BY "JUMP STARTING" OR REPLACING THE 12V CAR BATTERY. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT, IN ALL "J VIN" CIVIC HYBRIDS, ON THE MICU BOARD LOCATED IN THE U...

May 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 236,440 mi

FLASHING IGNITION "IMMOBILIZER" LIGHT - SYSTEM CODE "C-1": WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE, OR A DISCONNECTED OR "DEAD" BATTERY, VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED, EITHER BY "JUMP STARTING" OR REPLACING THE 12V CAR BATTERY. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECT, IN ALL "J VIN" CIVIC HYBRIDS, ON THE MICU BOARD LOCATED IN THE U...

Jan 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN DRIVING A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID; AFTER ABOUT A MONTH AND HALF, EVERYTIME SHE FILLS UP THE GAS TANK. THERE'S A ORDER/SMELL OF GASOLINE. SOMETIME IN DECEMBER, WE TOOK THE CAR TO ELK GROVE HONDA FOR THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. ELK GROVE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD US; WE NEEDED T...

Jan 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN DRIVING A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID; AFTER ABOUT A MONTH AND HALF, EVERYTIME SHE FILLS UP THE GAS TANK. THERE'S A ORDER/SMELL OF GASOLINE. SOMETIME IN DECEMBER, WE TOOK THE CAR TO ELK GROVE HONDA FOR THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. ELK GROVE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD US; WE NEEDED T...

Jan 13, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WOULD TURN TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Jan 13, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WOULD TURN TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Sep 7, 2013 Unknown Or Other 100,304 mi

MPG DECREASED 6-8 MPG IN THE PAST WEEK. DRIVING UP STEEP HILL TODAY, CAR LOST POWER AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE BRAKE FINALLY KICKED IN. PRESSED ACCELERATOR FOR ABOUT 40 SECONDS BUT CAR WOULD NOT MOVE UP THE HILL. BATTERY HAD DRAINED FROM FULL CHARGE TO ONE BAR WITHIN 3 MILES.

Sep 7, 2013 Unknown Or Other 100,304 mi

MPG DECREASED 6-8 MPG IN THE PAST WEEK. DRIVING UP STEEP HILL TODAY, CAR LOST POWER AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE BRAKE FINALLY KICKED IN. PRESSED ACCELERATOR FOR ABOUT 40 SECONDS BUT CAR WOULD NOT MOVE UP THE HILL. BATTERY HAD DRAINED FROM FULL CHARGE TO ONE BAR WITHIN 3 MILES.

May 21, 2013 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTA...

May 21, 2013 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTA...

Dec 18, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

THE IMA (HYBRID BATTERY) SYSTEM IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID HAS RECENTLY SUFFERED SEVERAL FAILURES RESULTING IN NEAR LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL. IN THE MOST SERIOUS INSTANCES, THE "CHARGE" INDICATED FOR THE IMA BATTERY WILL SUDDENLY DROP (FROM A THREE-QUARTERS OR HALF-CHARGE TO NO CHARGE) IN A FEW...

Dec 18, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

THE IMA (HYBRID BATTERY) SYSTEM IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID HAS RECENTLY SUFFERED SEVERAL FAILURES RESULTING IN NEAR LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL. IN THE MOST SERIOUS INSTANCES, THE "CHARGE" INDICATED FOR THE IMA BATTERY WILL SUDDENLY DROP (FROM A THREE-QUARTERS OR HALF-CHARGE TO NO CHARGE) IN A FEW...

Nov 27, 2012 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS SIPPING INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE BATTERY TO SHORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Nov 27, 2012 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS SIPPING INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE BATTERY TO SHORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILE...

Nov 15, 2012 Electrical System 88,350 mi

THE IMA BATTERY HAS FAILED. THE IMA BATTERY WAS GIVEN A COMPUTER "PATCH" LAST YEAR TO HELP THE IMA PERFORM BETTER THAN IT HAD. THE PERFORMANCE AFTER A STOP WAS VERY POOR AND THE PICK UP LAGGING SERIOUSLY BEHIND THE ENGINE. THE "PATCH" DID NOT WORK, IT MADE MATTERS WORSE. I AM NOW FACED WITH THE LARG...

Nov 15, 2012 Electrical System 88,350 mi

THE IMA BATTERY HAS FAILED. THE IMA BATTERY WAS GIVEN A COMPUTER "PATCH" LAST YEAR TO HELP THE IMA PERFORM BETTER THAN IT HAD. THE PERFORMANCE AFTER A STOP WAS VERY POOR AND THE PICK UP LAGGING SERIOUSLY BEHIND THE ENGINE. THE "PATCH" DID NOT WORK, IT MADE MATTERS WORSE. I AM NOW FACED WITH THE LARG...

Jun 19, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER SLOWLY AND EVENTUALLY BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE REMAINED ON BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. THE CONTACT WAS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT ...

Jun 19, 2012 Hybrid Propulsion System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER SLOWLY AND EVENTUALLY BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE REMAINED ON BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. THE CONTACT WAS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT ...

Jun 19, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER SLOWLY AND EVENTUALLY BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE REMAINED ON BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. THE CONTACT WAS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT ...

Jun 19, 2012 Hybrid Propulsion System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER SLOWLY AND EVENTUALLY BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE REMAINED ON BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. THE CONTACT WAS STILL ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT ...

Apr 3, 2012 Power Train

I'M A HONDA CIVIC HYBRID OWNER (2006). I HAVE NOT REPORTED THE LACK OF ACCELERATION TO MY DEALER, ASSUMING THAT WAS THE LOW POWER OF THE CAR DUE TO THE HYBRID NATURE. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN IT'S NEEDED HAS PUT ME IN UNSAFE SITUATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, MY HYBRID DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY ...

Apr 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I'M A HONDA CIVIC HYBRID OWNER (2006). I HAVE NOT REPORTED THE LACK OF ACCELERATION TO MY DEALER, ASSUMING THAT WAS THE LOW POWER OF THE CAR DUE TO THE HYBRID NATURE. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN IT'S NEEDED HAS PUT ME IN UNSAFE SITUATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, MY HYBRID DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY ...

Apr 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M A HONDA CIVIC HYBRID OWNER (2006). I HAVE NOT REPORTED THE LACK OF ACCELERATION TO MY DEALER, ASSUMING THAT WAS THE LOW POWER OF THE CAR DUE TO THE HYBRID NATURE. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN IT'S NEEDED HAS PUT ME IN UNSAFE SITUATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, MY HYBRID DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY ...

Apr 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

THIS OCCURS ON OCCASION. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION WAS VERY SLOW RESPONDING TO COMMAND. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND ENTERED THE INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC FROM BOTH SIDES. THE CIVIC WAS NOT MOVING AS EXPECTED AND NEARLY DID NOT MAKE ...

Apr 3, 2012 Power Train

I'M A HONDA CIVIC HYBRID OWNER (2006). I HAVE NOT REPORTED THE LACK OF ACCELERATION TO MY DEALER, ASSUMING THAT WAS THE LOW POWER OF THE CAR DUE TO THE HYBRID NATURE. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN IT'S NEEDED HAS PUT ME IN UNSAFE SITUATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, MY HYBRID DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY ...

Apr 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

I'M A HONDA CIVIC HYBRID OWNER (2006). I HAVE NOT REPORTED THE LACK OF ACCELERATION TO MY DEALER, ASSUMING THAT WAS THE LOW POWER OF THE CAR DUE TO THE HYBRID NATURE. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN IT'S NEEDED HAS PUT ME IN UNSAFE SITUATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, MY HYBRID DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY ...

Apr 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M A HONDA CIVIC HYBRID OWNER (2006). I HAVE NOT REPORTED THE LACK OF ACCELERATION TO MY DEALER, ASSUMING THAT WAS THE LOW POWER OF THE CAR DUE TO THE HYBRID NATURE. THE LACK OF ACCELERATION AT TIMES WHEN IT'S NEEDED HAS PUT ME IN UNSAFE SITUATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, MY HYBRID DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY ...

Apr 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

THIS OCCURS ON OCCASION. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION WAS VERY SLOW RESPONDING TO COMMAND. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND ENTERED THE INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC FROM BOTH SIDES. THE CIVIC WAS NOT MOVING AS EXPECTED AND NEARLY DID NOT MAKE ...

Mar 8, 2012 Suspension 152,000 mi

EXPERIENCING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OUT ON REAR TIRES (<30K MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING). WAS INFORMED THROUGH AN INTERNET SEARCH FOR KNOWN PROBLEMS THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN (SB 08-001) THAT INFORMED DEALERS THAT THERE WERE DEFECTIVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS THAT COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. I...

Mar 8, 2012 Suspension 152,000 mi

EXPERIENCING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OUT ON REAR TIRES (<30K MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING). WAS INFORMED THROUGH AN INTERNET SEARCH FOR KNOWN PROBLEMS THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN (SB 08-001) THAT INFORMED DEALERS THAT THERE WERE DEFECTIVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS THAT COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. I...

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train 77,077 mi

HONDA PERFORMED AN IMA SOFTWARE UPDATE ON 12/22/2010. SINCE THAT TIME THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICAL ASSIST HAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED. EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY READS FULL, I CANNOT BE SURE THAT ELECTRICAL ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE, OR, IF IT IS AVAILABLE, HOW LONG IT WILL LAST. SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS SU...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 77,077 mi

HONDA PERFORMED AN IMA SOFTWARE UPDATE ON 12/22/2010. SINCE THAT TIME THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICAL ASSIST HAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED. EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY READS FULL, I CANNOT BE SURE THAT ELECTRICAL ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE, OR, IF IT IS AVAILABLE, HOW LONG IT WILL LAST. SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS SU...

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train 65,000 mi

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE MOVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE GAS ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT DEAD, AND THE DASH WENT BLANK. I HAD TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK, AND THEN REMOVE AND REINSERT THE KEY IN ORDER TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE, THOUGH ...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE MOVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE GAS ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT DEAD, AND THE DASH WENT BLANK. I HAD TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK, AND THEN REMOVE AND REINSERT THE KEY IN ORDER TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE, THOUGH ...

Feb 29, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE MOVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE GAS ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT DEAD, AND THE DASH WENT BLANK. I HAD TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK, AND THEN REMOVE AND REINSERT THE KEY IN ORDER TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE, THOUGH ...

Feb 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SHARE MY CONCERNS OVER THE SAFETY OF THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. THE CAR PERFORMED WELL FOR A FEW YEARS, UNTIL HONDA DECIDED TO TELL ME TO GO TO THE DEALER AND "UPGRADE" THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE HYBRID MOTOR-BATTERY SYSTEM. IMMEDIA...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SHARE MY CONCERNS OVER THE SAFETY OF THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. THE CAR PERFORMED WELL FOR A FEW YEARS, UNTIL HONDA DECIDED TO TELL ME TO GO TO THE DEALER AND "UPGRADE" THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE HYBRID MOTOR-BATTERY SYSTEM. IMMEDIA...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SHARE MY CONCERNS OVER THE SAFETY OF THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. THE CAR PERFORMED WELL FOR A FEW YEARS, UNTIL HONDA DECIDED TO TELL ME TO GO TO THE DEALER AND "UPGRADE" THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE HYBRID MOTOR-BATTERY SYSTEM. IMMEDIA...

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train 77,077 mi

HONDA PERFORMED AN IMA SOFTWARE UPDATE ON 12/22/2010. SINCE THAT TIME THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICAL ASSIST HAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED. EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY READS FULL, I CANNOT BE SURE THAT ELECTRICAL ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE, OR, IF IT IS AVAILABLE, HOW LONG IT WILL LAST. SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS SU...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 77,077 mi

HONDA PERFORMED AN IMA SOFTWARE UPDATE ON 12/22/2010. SINCE THAT TIME THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICAL ASSIST HAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED. EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY READS FULL, I CANNOT BE SURE THAT ELECTRICAL ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE, OR, IF IT IS AVAILABLE, HOW LONG IT WILL LAST. SEVERAL TIMES IT HAS SU...

Feb 29, 2012 Power Train 65,000 mi

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE MOVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE GAS ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT DEAD, AND THE DASH WENT BLANK. I HAD TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK, AND THEN REMOVE AND REINSERT THE KEY IN ORDER TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE, THOUGH ...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE MOVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE GAS ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT DEAD, AND THE DASH WENT BLANK. I HAD TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK, AND THEN REMOVE AND REINSERT THE KEY IN ORDER TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE, THOUGH ...

Feb 29, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE WHILE MOVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. THE GAS ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WENT DEAD, AND THE DASH WENT BLANK. I HAD TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK, AND THEN REMOVE AND REINSERT THE KEY IN ORDER TO RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE, THOUGH ...

Feb 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SHARE MY CONCERNS OVER THE SAFETY OF THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. THE CAR PERFORMED WELL FOR A FEW YEARS, UNTIL HONDA DECIDED TO TELL ME TO GO TO THE DEALER AND "UPGRADE" THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE HYBRID MOTOR-BATTERY SYSTEM. IMMEDIA...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SHARE MY CONCERNS OVER THE SAFETY OF THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. THE CAR PERFORMED WELL FOR A FEW YEARS, UNTIL HONDA DECIDED TO TELL ME TO GO TO THE DEALER AND "UPGRADE" THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE HYBRID MOTOR-BATTERY SYSTEM. IMMEDIA...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SHARE MY CONCERNS OVER THE SAFETY OF THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID THAT WE PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALER. THE CAR PERFORMED WELL FOR A FEW YEARS, UNTIL HONDA DECIDED TO TELL ME TO GO TO THE DEALER AND "UPGRADE" THE SOFTWARE CONTROLLING THE HYBRID MOTOR-BATTERY SYSTEM. IMMEDIA...

Feb 28, 2012 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED THIS 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID NEW IN APRIL 2006. THE WINDOW STICKER SAID 49 MPG CITY AND 51 MPG HIGHWAY. I HAVE 121,XXX MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE TRIED HARD TO GET THE BEST MILEAGE POSSIBLE. THE BEST I CAN ACHIEVE ON THE AVERAGE COMBINED IS 38-39. IT IS CLEAR FRAUD. THE CLASS ...

Feb 28, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE VEHICLES BATTERY HAS FAILED AND THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO SAFELY PULL INTO INTERSECTIONS OR INCOMING TRAFFIC. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. WE ARE TERRIFIED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 28, 2012 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED THIS 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID NEW IN APRIL 2006. THE WINDOW STICKER SAID 49 MPG CITY AND 51 MPG HIGHWAY. I HAVE 121,XXX MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE TRIED HARD TO GET THE BEST MILEAGE POSSIBLE. THE BEST I CAN ACHIEVE ON THE AVERAGE COMBINED IS 38-39. IT IS CLEAR FRAUD. THE CLASS ...

Feb 28, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE VEHICLES BATTERY HAS FAILED AND THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO SAFELY PULL INTO INTERSECTIONS OR INCOMING TRAFFIC. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NEAR MISSES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. WE ARE TERRIFIED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Power Train 128,000 mi

CVT IS SLIPPING, HARD TO POWER UP HILLS, DOESN'T KICK IN AFTER A STOP AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON OR SPEEDS UP AROUND CORNERS. JUST HAD THE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGED AND PROBLEM HAS NOT IMPROVED. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Power Train 128,000 mi

CVT IS SLIPPING, HARD TO POWER UP HILLS, DOESN'T KICK IN AFTER A STOP AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON OR SPEEDS UP AROUND CORNERS. JUST HAD THE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGED AND PROBLEM HAS NOT IMPROVED. *TR

Feb 13, 2012 Power Train 60,000 mi

SUMMARY: MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, SINCE THEN VEHICLE PERFORMANCE IS UNRELIABLE. IF THE CAR IS NOT USED FOR ABOUT 10 HOURS OR MORE I.E. ONE DAY THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN IN LESS THAN A MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A...

Feb 13, 2012 Power Train 60,000 mi

SUMMARY: MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, SINCE THEN VEHICLE PERFORMANCE IS UNRELIABLE. IF THE CAR IS NOT USED FOR ABOUT 10 HOURS OR MORE I.E. ONE DAY THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN IN LESS THAN A MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A...

Feb 12, 2012 Electrical System 43,622 mi

HONDA'S SOFTWARE REFLASH OF THE IMA SYSTEM IN 2010 HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE HYBRID BATTERY IS OFTEN COMPLETELY UNAVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE REGULAR MOTOR WHEN NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, OR TO AVOID COLLISIONS. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN...

Feb 12, 2012 Electrical System 43,622 mi

HONDA'S SOFTWARE REFLASH OF THE IMA SYSTEM IN 2010 HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE HYBRID BATTERY IS OFTEN COMPLETELY UNAVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE REGULAR MOTOR WHEN NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, OR TO AVOID COLLISIONS. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN...

Feb 12, 2012 Electrical System 43,622 mi

HONDA'S SOFTWARE REFLASH OF THE IMA SYSTEM IN 2010 HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE HYBRID BATTERY IS OFTEN COMPLETELY UNAVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE REGULAR MOTOR WHEN NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, OR TO AVOID COLLISIONS. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN...

Feb 12, 2012 Electrical System 43,622 mi

HONDA'S SOFTWARE REFLASH OF THE IMA SYSTEM IN 2010 HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE HYBRID BATTERY IS OFTEN COMPLETELY UNAVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE REGULAR MOTOR WHEN NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, OR TO AVOID COLLISIONS. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN...

Feb 9, 2012 Electrical System

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) BATTERY IS FAILING PREMATURELY ON MY CAR, THE ASSIST WORKS SPORADICALLY. WHEN PASSING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE TO REALLY MASH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BECAUSE THE ASSIST IS ABSENT FOR LACK OF POWER. HONDA INSTALLED A SOFTWARE FIX(BULLETIN 10-034) THAT GREAT...

Feb 9, 2012 Power Train

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) BATTERY IS FAILING PREMATURELY ON MY CAR, THE ASSIST WORKS SPORADICALLY. WHEN PASSING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE TO REALLY MASH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BECAUSE THE ASSIST IS ABSENT FOR LACK OF POWER. HONDA INSTALLED A SOFTWARE FIX(BULLETIN 10-034) THAT GREAT...

Feb 9, 2012 Electrical System

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) BATTERY IS FAILING PREMATURELY ON MY CAR, THE ASSIST WORKS SPORADICALLY. WHEN PASSING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE TO REALLY MASH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BECAUSE THE ASSIST IS ABSENT FOR LACK OF POWER. HONDA INSTALLED A SOFTWARE FIX(BULLETIN 10-034) THAT GREAT...

Feb 9, 2012 Power Train

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) BATTERY IS FAILING PREMATURELY ON MY CAR, THE ASSIST WORKS SPORADICALLY. WHEN PASSING TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE TO REALLY MASH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BECAUSE THE ASSIST IS ABSENT FOR LACK OF POWER. HONDA INSTALLED A SOFTWARE FIX(BULLETIN 10-034) THAT GREAT...

Feb 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

HONDA DID A RECALL ON THE SOFTWARE, SUPPOSEDLY TO SAVE THE HYBRID BATTERIES FOR EARLY FAILURE. AFTER THE CHANGE THE CAR EXPERIENCED LES MILES PER GALLON GAS EFFICIENCY, AND WORSE, THE CAR'S ACCELERATION WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. NOW WHEN I TRY TO ENTER A FREEWAY I FEEL I AM TAKING MY LIFE IN MY OWN ...

Feb 7, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

HONDA DID A RECALL ON THE SOFTWARE, SUPPOSEDLY TO SAVE THE HYBRID BATTERIES FOR EARLY FAILURE. AFTER THE CHANGE THE CAR EXPERIENCED LES MILES PER GALLON GAS EFFICIENCY, AND WORSE, THE CAR'S ACCELERATION WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. NOW WHEN I TRY TO ENTER A FREEWAY I FEEL I AM TAKING MY LIFE IN MY OWN ...

Feb 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

HONDA DID A RECALL ON THE SOFTWARE, SUPPOSEDLY TO SAVE THE HYBRID BATTERIES FOR EARLY FAILURE. AFTER THE CHANGE THE CAR EXPERIENCED LES MILES PER GALLON GAS EFFICIENCY, AND WORSE, THE CAR'S ACCELERATION WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. NOW WHEN I TRY TO ENTER A FREEWAY I FEEL I AM TAKING MY LIFE IN MY OWN ...

Feb 7, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

HONDA DID A RECALL ON THE SOFTWARE, SUPPOSEDLY TO SAVE THE HYBRID BATTERIES FOR EARLY FAILURE. AFTER THE CHANGE THE CAR EXPERIENCED LES MILES PER GALLON GAS EFFICIENCY, AND WORSE, THE CAR'S ACCELERATION WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. NOW WHEN I TRY TO ENTER A FREEWAY I FEEL I AM TAKING MY LIFE IN MY OWN ...

Jan 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,013 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. I WON'T EVEN GO INTO THE RIDICULOUS 49/51 MPG WINDOW STICKER THAT IS A BLATANT LIE BUT THAT DOES PLAY INTO MY COMPLAINT AS YOU WILL SEE. HONDA, AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BATTERY PACK AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT, HAS THIS BRAINSTORM TO REFLASH OR REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER...

Jan 4, 2012 Power Train 52,013 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. I WON'T EVEN GO INTO THE RIDICULOUS 49/51 MPG WINDOW STICKER THAT IS A BLATANT LIE BUT THAT DOES PLAY INTO MY COMPLAINT AS YOU WILL SEE. HONDA, AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BATTERY PACK AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT, HAS THIS BRAINSTORM TO REFLASH OR REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER...

Jan 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 52,013 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. I WON'T EVEN GO INTO THE RIDICULOUS 49/51 MPG WINDOW STICKER THAT IS A BLATANT LIE BUT THAT DOES PLAY INTO MY COMPLAINT AS YOU WILL SEE. HONDA, AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BATTERY PACK AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT, HAS THIS BRAINSTORM TO REFLASH OR REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER...

Jan 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,013 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. I WON'T EVEN GO INTO THE RIDICULOUS 49/51 MPG WINDOW STICKER THAT IS A BLATANT LIE BUT THAT DOES PLAY INTO MY COMPLAINT AS YOU WILL SEE. HONDA, AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BATTERY PACK AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT, HAS THIS BRAINSTORM TO REFLASH OR REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER...

Jan 4, 2012 Power Train 52,013 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. I WON'T EVEN GO INTO THE RIDICULOUS 49/51 MPG WINDOW STICKER THAT IS A BLATANT LIE BUT THAT DOES PLAY INTO MY COMPLAINT AS YOU WILL SEE. HONDA, AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BATTERY PACK AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT, HAS THIS BRAINSTORM TO REFLASH OR REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER...

Jan 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 52,013 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. I WON'T EVEN GO INTO THE RIDICULOUS 49/51 MPG WINDOW STICKER THAT IS A BLATANT LIE BUT THAT DOES PLAY INTO MY COMPLAINT AS YOU WILL SEE. HONDA, AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BATTERY PACK AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT, HAS THIS BRAINSTORM TO REFLASH OR REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER...

Dec 20, 2011 Power Train 70,504 mi

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) HYBRID SYSTEM LOSES POWER WITH NO KNOWN PRECIPITATING FACTORS OR ADVANCE INDICATION OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL IMMEDIATELY REDUCE POWER TRAIN OUTPUT PRIOR TO THE DASH GAUGES INDICATING A NEAR-COMPLETE LOSS OF IMA BATTERY CHARGE AND FUNCTION MOMENTS LATER, WITH ON...

Dec 20, 2011 Electrical System 70,504 mi

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) HYBRID SYSTEM LOSES POWER WITH NO KNOWN PRECIPITATING FACTORS OR ADVANCE INDICATION OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL IMMEDIATELY REDUCE POWER TRAIN OUTPUT PRIOR TO THE DASH GAUGES INDICATING A NEAR-COMPLETE LOSS OF IMA BATTERY CHARGE AND FUNCTION MOMENTS LATER, WITH ON...

Dec 20, 2011 Power Train 70,504 mi

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) HYBRID SYSTEM LOSES POWER WITH NO KNOWN PRECIPITATING FACTORS OR ADVANCE INDICATION OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL IMMEDIATELY REDUCE POWER TRAIN OUTPUT PRIOR TO THE DASH GAUGES INDICATING A NEAR-COMPLETE LOSS OF IMA BATTERY CHARGE AND FUNCTION MOMENTS LATER, WITH ON...

Dec 20, 2011 Electrical System 70,504 mi

THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) HYBRID SYSTEM LOSES POWER WITH NO KNOWN PRECIPITATING FACTORS OR ADVANCE INDICATION OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WILL IMMEDIATELY REDUCE POWER TRAIN OUTPUT PRIOR TO THE DASH GAUGES INDICATING A NEAR-COMPLETE LOSS OF IMA BATTERY CHARGE AND FUNCTION MOMENTS LATER, WITH ON...

Sep 13, 2011 Electrical System 78,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED AN INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, IF THE CAR IS PARKED FOR ONE DAY (SUCH AS A SUNDAY, IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR) THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A LEVEL ROADWAY, EVEN IF THE VENTILA...

Sep 13, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED AN INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, IF THE CAR IS PARKED FOR ONE DAY (SUCH AS A SUNDAY, IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR) THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A LEVEL ROADWAY, EVEN IF THE VENTILA...

Sep 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED AN INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, IF THE CAR IS PARKED FOR ONE DAY (SUCH AS A SUNDAY, IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR) THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A LEVEL ROADWAY, EVEN IF THE VENTILA...

Sep 13, 2011 Electrical System 78,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED AN INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, IF THE CAR IS PARKED FOR ONE DAY (SUCH AS A SUNDAY, IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR) THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A LEVEL ROADWAY, EVEN IF THE VENTILA...

Sep 13, 2011 Power Train 78,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED AN INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, IF THE CAR IS PARKED FOR ONE DAY (SUCH AS A SUNDAY, IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR) THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A LEVEL ROADWAY, EVEN IF THE VENTILA...

Sep 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

AFTER MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RECEIVED AN INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN 2010, IF THE CAR IS PARKED FOR ONE DAY (SUCH AS A SUNDAY, IF I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR) THE IMA BATTERY WILL DRAIN WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF LEAVING MY HOME THE NEXT DAY, ON A LEVEL ROADWAY, EVEN IF THE VENTILA...