MYRModel Year Report

Honda Civic Hybrid — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year is a best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 35 complaints, Recommended 2005: 48 complaints, Recommended 2006: 55 complaints, Recommended 2007: 64 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 64 complaints, Recommended 2009: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2012: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2018 2021 2024 2025: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2007 · 64
2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 35 complaints, Recommended 2005: 48 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 55 complaints, Recommended 2007: 64 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 64 complaints, Recommended 2009: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011 2012: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2025 2007 · 64
2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 35 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 48 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 55 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 64 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 64 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011 2012: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2025 2007 · 64
  • Recommended
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2025 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2016–2024 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2015 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ● Recommended 64 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2007 ● Recommended 64 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ● Recommended 55 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2005 ● Recommended 48 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2004 ▲ Recommended 35 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

18

recalls on file across every Honda Civic Hybrid model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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