What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2012–2015) Civic Hybrid?

Civic Hybrid owners have made 10 complaints about the 2012–2015 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 14th out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with some electrical and transmission concerns.

Compare With Other Civic Hybrid Generations

Common 2012-2015 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Civic Hybrid owners have to deal with.

  1. Rodents Chew Soy Wiring

    Honda switched to a soy-based coating for their wiring that is more biodegradable. It sounds like a pro-Earth move by the automaker, but the real reason is probably a little less triumphant: the coating costs less than plastic. Still, less …

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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

3rd Generation (2012–2015) Civic Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 10 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 14th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.