Why does my car try to accelerate by itself?
Sudden unintended acceleration occurs when an electronic malfunction within the vehicle causes the throttle to expand and the car to accelerate without the driver pressing down on the gas pedal. If a vehicle has a defect in its electronic system, the mechanism that controls the car’s power train could malfunction.
Are there any problems with Honda Civic Hybrids?
Battery problems in the first and second generation Honda Civic Hybrids have become a major concern for many Honda owners. The problem has been premature battery failure, which often is NOT covered under warranty. The affected vehicles are 2003 to 2005 Civic Hybrids (1st gen) and 2005 to 2011 Civic Hybrids (2nd gen).
Which is the first generation Honda Civic Hybrid?
The first generation of the Honda Civic Hybrid was based on the seventh generation Honda Civic. It was the first mainstream vehicle from Honda equipped with a gasoline-electric hybrid system and became the second hybrid model of the company after Insight.
What is the fuel economy of a Honda Civic Hybrid?
Fuel economy. It is estimated that, when compared to a gasoline engine only Civic sedan of 2006 with an automatic transmission, the Civic hybrid provides an increase of fuel economy in city driving of about 63 percent and an increase of fuel economy in highway driving of about 27 percent.
How long does a Honda Civic Hybrid battery last?
The failure rate is reportedly higher in the 2nd gen Civics than in the older ones. The average service life of the NiMH battery in the Honda Civic Hybrids is only about seven years, and in some cases much less. By comparison, the high voltage hybrid battery in the Toyota Prius has proved to be extremely durable and trouble-free.
Is the Honda Civic Hybrid a good car?
Serv. is a joke. My civic hybrid has been through a lot – long commutes, cross country trips, 2 high school drivers. It’s still running well with over 170k miles & getting over 41mpg which is a lifesaver right now. As long as maintenance is kept up with it will last a long, long, long time!
Is there a warranty on a Honda Civic Hybrid?
Over five years, you’ll save about $2925 in fuel. Sounds great until you have spit out $3900 for a new hybrid battery. Honda lost their case because they knew the battery had a shorter lifespan than advertised. So they were forced to extend the warranty to 9 years.
Is there a 2005 Honda Civic for sale?
There aren’t any 2005 Honda Civic for sale near you. Update to my 11/19/09 review. I’m still driving it and have done nothing but regular stuff (oil/filter, brakes, tires). I now have roughly 205k miles on it. The IMA warning light came on about 1.5 years ago (around 190k miles).
What kind of gas mileage does Honda Civic get?
Going up a long stretch of highway need to move to the slow lane, esp. after all the battery capacity is drained. Without A/C, the average gas mileage is pretty good, hovering between 44 to 50 MPG. In the summer, however, when it is hot outside, A/C can sap gas mileage, esp. on short local trips.