2003 Honda Civic Hybrid vs 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid | 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 43 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 40–41 | 40–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 128,162 mi | 96,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic Hybrid | Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 26 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11 |
| Engine | 8 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.