The transmission suddenly fails every 30-40K miles creating a traffic hazard that will result in a crash without warning. Also, the ima battery does not hold a sufficient charge creating a loss in power and a possible accident.

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

SRS light stays on, Honda service department claims the air bag computer is bad and needs to be replaced, $700 + and it is not covered by any warranty. The car is a 2003 Honda Civic hybrid that has never been in any accident. I have replaced the hybrid battery (at 95,000 miles), and the car now has about 120,000 miles on it.

- Cary, NC, USA

Window switch meltdown happens in earlier Honda Civics. I recently read that Honda was recalling cars for a window master switch that melted when it got moisture in it like when it rains with the window down. This problem has persisted for years. My 2003 Civic melted and could have caused a fire three years ago after a little moisture. Where was the recall back then if we were really concerned about this problem?

- American Fork, UT, USA

My Honda Civic hybrid 2003. The accelerator sometime increases by itself. You can actually see and feel the pedal leave your right foot by itself. My car went as high as 90mi. The only solution is to step on the brake and shift to low gear. So the car will slow down.

- Rowland Hts, CA, USA

I have a 2003 Honda hybrid with 65,000 miles. The ima warning light went on a few days ago and they have determined the hybrid battery needs to be replaced. I am concerned that the Honda batteries are not living up to expectations and could lead to failure in other areas (faulty steering during turns, etc.) which could pose a safety hazard. When I bought the vehicle, I was under the understanding that the battery life would outlive the vehicle life, and finding it to be untrue. I am having the battery replaced today on warranty, but they have not been able to tell me if it is a better battery or higher developed battery than what was originally installed. Since I am most concerned about safety, I wanted to report this to you. Sincerely, roger soucy

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

Suddenly lost power when driving, stalled-started again, all lights came on dashboard when driving, engine light stayed on. Repairs @ gardena, told it was electrical, Honda-control module engine replaced, O2 sensor, w-bulb (12V 21W) drove car less than 2 hours same problems occurred (day car was picked up).

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The problem is intermittent, ongoing for the past 2 years. The failure is that the transmission will not come out of park, there are no brake lights, there is no brake regeneration in the hybrid system, and the auto stop function does not work. Over the last 24 days there the car has been started 75 times with 24 times failure of the brake system to work. I've kept a log since the last dealer visit. The last time in shop they tested/replaced ignition switch and brake light switch (second brake light switch in 2 years). The dealer " cannot duplicate the problem, even when it is acting up when I take it in. There seems to be a correlation between failure and lower temperatures and high humidity/rain. The problem is driving without stop lights and never knowing while driving if everything is working. At some point I'm going to be rear end, hopefully the kids will not be in the car.

- Granville, OH, USA

On 3 occasions over past 3 years we have had key/ lock/ ignition switch problems. Result: 1. inability to start engine; 2. unable to unlock driver side door; 3. unable to open trunk. Latest repair on 3-28-06 consisted of replacing trunk lock tumbler and driver side door lock tumbler. Repair advisor verbally stated trunk lock tumblers were badly worn; door lock tumblers needed lubrication. We consider consequences of failure could be serious given circumstances at time of failure.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

My 03 Honda Civic hybrids electric (hybrid) motor needed replacing.

- Whitefish Bay, WI, USA

The air bags in my vehicle did not deploy in a front end collision that I was involved in. It caused me to fly forward and injure myself, almost hitting the front windshield. In addition to this problem, I have discovered that the cigarette lighter plug-in does not work in my vehicle. I have found that the transmission in my vehicle had a defective part that a car repair man fixed.

- Visalia, CA, USA

2003 Honda Civic concerns regarding the change in the cars performance.** answer required***. ever since the ECM update was performed on the consumers vehicle, the gas mileage has dropped to 41 mpg, then to 38 mpg ad now 37 mpg. In addition, the vehicle now labors and lags terribly.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

2003 Honda Civic is stalling on the highway or on public streets. The vehicle is hesitating/stalling when the clutch is engaged or between shifting gears. The speeds are 0-70 when the vehicle is hesitating. There is no warning before the car dies. The vehicle has shown the code once and the code shown cylinder #1 misfired. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership 4 times for this problem. The vehicle is also having problems starting. The vehicle has not started twice, and both times it had to be rolled and started by the owner. The vehicle is having electrical problems; the owner thinks that the wiring harness is bad. The dealership told the consumer that the wiring harness is different. The vehicle has power surges. The owner is in the process of having the vehicle turned back in to Honda, using the reference to the lemon law. The owner has parked the vehicle. The owner feels like the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The vehicle is 11 months old and was purchased used.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

The auto stop feature I N the consumer's Honda hybrid engaged when slowing down resulting in the vehicle stalling. The consumer is concerned that he may be rear ended when this failure occurs.

- North Hampton, MA, USA

My vehicle has been in the brown's Honda city service department 3 times in the last 6 weeks due to an electrical problem. The vehicle loses all charge, and the only way to restart it is by a jumpstart. The dealership told me twice that it was fixed, and the problem repeated itself. This time, the dealership told me there is nothing they can do, and they cannot fix the vehicle. I purchased an extended warranty on the vehicle when I bought the vehicle. It is not right that Honda sold a car to me that they cannot fix.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

I was driving my car and had parked at a friends house waiting for him to come outside at 10:30pm when he entered the car I was tryin to make a U-turn and my car was turning on and off all by itself, and my wheel was turning to the off position as I was turning. I was able to drive home with no pronblem. That same week I was driving to Virginia to see a family member and as im driving down I-95 the car just shuts off and turns on again for by itself for no reason, and I was driving at a steady 65 miles an hour. I then called my Honda dealer and sceduled an appoinment and they had it for 3days and could not find anything. They said that to bring it to my alarm shop that installed and aftermarket alarm system on my car, because they thought I had an auto-start feature on my alarm. I told them I didnt but I would take it anyway just to make sure nothing was done wrong on their part. They had it for 1day and they too came up with nothing.they said it could not be the alarm that they took it out and put it back in and nothing was done wrong.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

The consumer used the valet key (extra) to start the vehicle and the entire electrical system shut down. The consumer attempted to use the electronic key to start the vehicle. The dealer can not explain what the problem could be that caused the keys to bend or why the electrical system to shut down.

- Concord, CA, USA

While driving 70 mph driver noticed that driver's side rear tire was flat. Pulled over, and found that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totally consumed with flames within minutes. Vehicle was totaled. The fire department could not determine the cause of the fire.

- Conroe, TX, USA