2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,132miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,132 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.
“I took my 2013 civic to Honda yesterday to get a car key programmed, and now my car will not run. It vibrates real loud, and the odometer will not go to 2. I have to now get it towed back to Honda on 10/30/17 and let them fix it, and I will not pay a dime. They did something to the computer while programming my key. I am very angry with them. I have not had major problems in the 4 years I have had the car, but if this is not fixed at their expense, I will sue. All over just a car key.l”
NHTSA complaint #11040951, filed 2017-10, 11,263 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to 15 MPH independently while making a jerking motion. Also, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing, which indicated that a random misfire caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Updated 4/6/15”
NHTSA complaint #10684077, filed 2015-02, 21,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2010 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 9 | 14% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 23% |
| 2003 | 8 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid
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.
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