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2004 Honda Civic vs 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2004 Honda Civic2004 Honda Civic Hybrid
NHTSA complaints35035
Recall campaigns106
Service bulletins (TSBs)24445
Investigations34
Crash reports475
Fire reports60
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)25–4140–41
Median reported incident mileage85,000 mi123,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda CivicHonda Civic Hybrid
Air Bags1339
Power Train5618
Electrical System323
Vehicle Speed Control234
Seat Belts201
Structure171
Engine108
Engine and Engine Cooling161

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light400
Vibration / shaking168
Stalling150
Hesitation / surging120
Check engine light90
Shifting problems90

Compare all Honda Civic vs Honda Civic Hybrid years →

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.