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2007 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 106 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.3 times the median Civic Hybrid year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 14 Civic Hybrid years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 35 reports (33% of the total).

106

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Civic Hybrid years?

Civic Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted106 complaints2003: 67 complaints2004: 55 complaints2005: 69 complaints2006: 89 complaints2007: 106 complaints2008: 88 complaints2009: 41 complaints2010: 22 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 23 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 7 complaints2015: 6 complaints2025: 10 complaints
Civic Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System3533%
Engine2221%
Transmission109%
Speed Control98%
Steering77%
Airbags66%
Tires & Wheels55%
Fuel System44%
Suspension33%
Lighting22%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Brakes11%
Other11%

Does the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V502000AirbagsJune 27, 2019 · 9,555 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

19V378000AirbagsMay 16, 2019 · 19,138 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence

An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

17V030000AirbagsJanuary 10, 2017 · 977,708 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

16V346000AirbagsMay 24, 2016 · 2,719,386 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

11V106000Electrical SystemMarch 2, 2011 · 36,656 units

Defect

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER THAT RELAYS POWER FROM THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL.

Consequence

THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF, THE ENGINE TO STALL, AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009 A SELECT OPTION 4.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR HIGHWAY OR CITY DRIVING. IT DECELERATES WHEN YOU NEED POWER, MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO MERGE IN HIGH SPEED OR HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. IN THE SUMMER WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING, ACCELERATION IS EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS SEVERE BLIND SPOTS. I HAVE ALSO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 3, 2009 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEACTIVATE IT, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 100 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE CONCRETE BARRIER ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 9, 2016 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 11, 2018

“MY SON STARTED TO TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, ACCELERATING NORMALLY. CAR RESPONDED BY ACCELERATING MASSIVELY --THE RPMS SHOT UP TO THE MAX (7) AND HE HEARD IT STUTTER AGAINST THE TOP OF THE DIAL. HE TRIED TO COMPLETE THE TURN, BUT SKIDDED INTO A POLE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. CAR CONTINUED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · January 6, 2015 · crash

“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND DIFFERENT TIMES DURING THE DAY, WEATHER, TERRAIN, LOCATION, THE POWER STEERING WILL RANDOMLY GO OUT ON THE CAR. THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 9/4 WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON 1-5. I AM TAKING IT TO DEALER TOMORROW. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND SEE THAT MANY HONDA CIVIC…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 6, 2008

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 106 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 14 Civic Hybrid years. It is one of the Civic Hybrid years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Civic Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (35 complaints), engine (22 complaints), transmission (10 complaints).

Does the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Civic Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Civic Hybrid years to avoid are 2007, 2006, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2004, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. The cleanest record among Civic Hybrid years belongs to 2011.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.