What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2003–2005) Civic Hybrid?

Civic Hybrid owners have made 98 complaints about the 2003–2005 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 36th out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with some transmission and electrical concerns.

Compare With Other Civic Hybrid Generations

Common 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Civic Hybrid owners have to deal with.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2003–2005) Civic Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 98 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 36th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.

Recent 1st Generation (2003–2005) Civic Hybrid News

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