How can I tell if my Honda Civic Hybrid is having problems?
Your car’s self-diagnostic system will detect most problems that can occur in the hybrid battery or charging system. If a fault is detected, one or more fault codes will be set and the IMA warning light will be illuminated.
Are there any problems with the Honda Civic IMA?
After 85000 miles and nearly a year of happy driving up and down hills, we have suffered repeated IMA failures under our usual driving conditions. The IMA battery indicator is dropping much more rapidly than before and shuts off after very little use, which is problematic on hills. Checks at dealer show “no problem”.
What should the charge level be on a Honda Civic Hybrid?
This indicates the current charge level of the hybrid battery. The ideal charge level is 5-7 bars and depending on the displayed valued, it should help you determine what techniques/measures you can take to maximize your fuel economy. If the charge is too low,…
Are there any problems with the Honda Civic battery?
Honda Civic owners have reported 29 problems related to battery dead (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the Civic.
After 85000 miles and nearly a year of happy driving up and down hills, we have suffered repeated IMA failures under our usual driving conditions. The IMA battery indicator is dropping much more rapidly than before and shuts off after very little use, which is problematic on hills. Checks at dealer show “no problem”.
Why does my Honda Civic Hybrid not work?
After going round and round with both Honda American and my Honda dealer, they both concede that the battery DOES NOT WORK when the temperature in the car is over 100. This causes a serious drain on the car–when trying to accelerate from a green light, there are times that the car hesitates and the rpms hit 4 as the car struggles to move forward.
Is the Honda Civic Hybrid a stick shift?
You cannot compare the 2004 Civic Hybrid with a stick shift to the 2007 Civic Hybrid. The newer one is bigger heavier with the same puny engine. It is also a different IMA design. I look for Honda to get out of the hybrid business when they get their diesel cars on the roads here.
What kind of mpg does a Honda Civic Hybrid get?
Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! I live in the desert and recently purchased an 07 Honda Civic Hybrid. Since I purchased the vehicle, the higest MPG I have achieved is 40 (cool weather and highway driving for that tank of gas). Mostly I get beween 30-33 mpg–I vary city and highway driving in a large city.