2005 Honda Civic Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid: 6 recalls, 48 owner complaints and up to 41 mpg combined.
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Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #14V700000 · 2014 · 0 vehicles
What's wrong: American Honda motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda civic, 2003-2004 civic cng and element, 2002-2005 cr-v, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2005 accord, pilot, civic hybrid, and Acura mdx, 2005 Acura rl and 2006 Honda ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in alabama,…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerâs frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V320000 · 2015 · 6,281,043 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 accord, 2001-2005 civic, 2001-2004 Honda civic gx, 2003-2005 Honda civic hybrid, 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2008 pilot, 2006 ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2cl, 2003-2006 Acura mdx, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2tl vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that May be susceptible…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V370000 · 2015 · 3,498,481 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda civic gx vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda civic hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V182000 · 2019 · 1,101,534 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2cl, 2013-2016 ilx, 2013-2014 ilx hybrid, 2003-2006 mdx, 2007-2016 rdx, 2002-2003 3.2tl, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 tl, 2010-2013 zdx and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda accord, 2001-2005 civic, 2003-2005 civic hybrid, 2001-2005 civic gx ngv, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2007 fit, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2008 pilot, and 2006-2014…
Why it matters: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V499000 · 2019 · 3,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2cl, 2002-2003 3.2tl, 2003-2006 mdx, 2001-2007 Honda accord, 2001-2005 civic, 2003-2005 civic hybrid, 2001-2005 civic gx ngv, 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2008 pilot and 2006 ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V501000 · 2019 · 1,657,752 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura mdx, 2005-2012 rl, 2003-2007 Honda accord, 2001-2005 civic, 2003-2005 civic hybrid, 2001-2005 civic gx ngv, 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2007-2008 fit, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2008 pilot, and 2006-2014 ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (21): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (10), noise or vibration (3).
- Airbags (15): the most common themes are fails to deploy (3).
- Electrical (11): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), warning light on (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Other / unknown (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid has 48 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 14 Civic Hybrid model years for complaints (1.7× the average Civic Hybrid year). Complaints peaked in 2014 (14 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 9 years old, at a median of 96,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2004 (35 complaints, 6 recalls), 2006 (55 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 42 | 41 | Regular |
| 1.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 38 | 45 | 41 | Regular |
| 1.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 43 | 40 | Regular |
| 1.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 | 45 | 40 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (21), airbags (15), electrical (11).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid get?
EPA ratings run up to 41 mpg combined (1.3 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid repair manual?
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