CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (34 reports).
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 64 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact also stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic and the battery terminals were replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer declined t
THE IGNITION IS LOCKED CANT TURN THE KEY OVER AND THE IMA LIGHT COMES ON
THE 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID HAS A TRANSMISSION THAT GRINDS WHEN IT SHIFTS GEARS AND HAS DELAYS IN IT'S SHIFTING FROM IT'S AUTO-STOP MODE TO DRIVE WHICH PRESENT A SAFETY PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTS EVEN AFTER GETTING MY TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WITH HONDA TRANSMISSION FLUID AS SPECIFIED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH TACOMA HONDA (7802 S TACOMA WAY, TACOMA, WA 98409, 253-472-2300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IMA BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid questions
Does the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid?
Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (34), Engine And Engine Cooling (13), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.