Honda Civic Hybrid
The Honda Civic is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1972 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Honda Civic Hybrid (from registration data). 26 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 6.9 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 6.9 l/100 km | 1985–1987 |
| 1.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 5.8 l/100 km | 2003–2005 |
| 1.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 5.7 l/100 km | 2003–2011 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.2 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.3 l/100 km | 1985–1995 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.7 l/100 km | 1986–1995 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 1988–1991 |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 5.3 l/100 km | 2012–2015 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.2 l/100 km | 1989–2000 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.9 l/100 km | 1990–2000 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 1997 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Gas | Automatic | – | 8.7 l/100 km | 1999 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 1999–2000 |
| 1.7 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8 l/100 km | 2001–2005 |
| 1.7 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 2001–2005 |
| 1.7 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2003–2005 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.9 l/100 km | 2006–2013 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.9 l/100 km | 2006–2015 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.1 l/100 km | 2014–2015 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2014–2015 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2002–2005 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.9 l/100 km | 2006–2011 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2012–2015 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Honda models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 7 complaints for the Honda Civic Hybrid, most often about unknown or other, vehicle speed control, forward collision avoidance, steering. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
2 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Honda Civic Hybrid. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- STEERINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · reported 03/10/2024
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
NHTSA campaign 24V763000 · reported 14/10/2024
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Honda recalls.