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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 55 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 5 MPH, the vehicle started losing power slowly and eventually became resistant to acceleration attempts. The engine remained on but there was no power. The contact was still able to drive the vehicle but she had to avoid inclines. The dealer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,000. Updated 8/10/12 the consumer stated the dealer replaced the assist battery, but she continued to experience acceleration issues. Updated 08/14/12”

NHTSA complaint #10462267, filed 2012-06, 85,000 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015120%
2013111%
201218%
200712%
200612%

Other parts of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

Electrical system
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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