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Honda Civic HybridModel year report

2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
123,000miles, 31 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
41 mpgcombined, 1.3L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 39 city / 42 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 18 complaints (51% of the total), followed by air bags (9) and engine (8). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 10% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 123,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “My car suddenly made a loud noise when making a stop on a busy intersection. I could manage to drive it to a safe spot before the car failed completely.the regular maintenance had been done in my car but I didn't know about the transmissions failures of the Honda hybrids until now. This is very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10561955, filed 2014-01, 156,258 miles

Air bags: “I was merging onto the interstate from the ramp and the passenger side, seat side airbag deployed for no reason. Honda shows no current recalls for my car. A recall for the main airbags had already been made. Fortunately there wasn't anyone in the passenger seat at the time, or they might have been injured.”

NHTSA complaint #10979281, filed 2017-04, 385,360 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was shut off and then restarted causing the vehicle to function as normal. The failure recurred on several occasions. On another occasion while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was restarted and it resumed to normal however, the failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #10806555, filed 2015-11, 135,000 miles

Fuel system: “On 12/11/14, approximately 11:00 a.m., I started my 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid and allowed it to warm up for a couple minutes due to cold weather (approximately 25 degrees f). I then drove through the parking lot, stopped at the stop sign, turned right, onto the highway and began to accelerate. The acceleration did not feel normal so I released my foot from the accelerator at about 20 to 25 miles per hour however the accelerator stayed in place and would not release. I held my foot on the brake to try to reduce speed however the accelerator continued to stick. …”

NHTSA complaint #10663707, filed 2014-12, 139,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

10% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 139,000 miles.

0%0–103%10–256%25–506%50–7526%75–10042%100–15016%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (31 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 123,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20122013201482015201620172018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Civic Hybrid FWD1.3L 4-cyl · hybridCVT394241$1,650
Civic Hybrid FWD1.3L 4-cyl · hybrid5-speed manual384541$1,650
Civic Hybrid FWD1.3L 4-cyl · hybridCVT394340$1,700
Civic Hybrid FWD1.3L 4-cyl · hybrid5-speed manual374540$1,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 45 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda Civic Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20258—2———Too new
20155117,7290544—Not enough data
2014540,0000544—Not enough data
2013933,0000544—Not enough data
20121243,2141544—Not enough data
20101237,5006—42—Not enough data
20092852,0005—42Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20086470,7504—42Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20076477,0005—42Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200655105,6187—42Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20054896,5006—41Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200435123,0006—41Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200351126,1026—41Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Honda Civic Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 18 complaints (51% of the total), followed by air bags with 9.

Has the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid (Civic Hybrid, 1.3L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 41 mpg combined, 39 city and 42 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid reported?

Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 123,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 139,000 miles; 10% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.