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#3 of 32 Hybrid for Dummies : Battery LIfe Questions by cokeaddik Nov 24, 2007 (10:52 am)
Hi,   I am a Hybrid Dummy and considering buying a Honda (bcoz it looks better).   I wonder how long can the battery last before it needs a replacement? And are they expensive to replace?   Secondly, why do all manufacturer cannot make a more sexier Hybrid? Replies to this message: irisheyes785 (Jun 13, 2008 1:29 pm) mtnhybrid (Jun 19, 2008 7:24 pm) meowmmm (Jul 31, 2008 8:51 pm) kjhansen (Jun 24, 2008 6:50 pm) stevedebi (Jun 25, 2008 1:44 pm) mickeyrom (Jul 27, 2008 4:59 am)
#4 of 32 Re: Hybrid for Dummies : Battery LIfe Questions [cokeaddik] by irisheyes785 Jun 13, 2008 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: cokeaddik (Nov 24, 2007 10:52 am) Honda now gives 8 year warranties on the batteries... so that's when I would assume they expect them to die. I've heard between 5 and 8 years. I'm worried because I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid and it's getting a rebuilt transmission after only 80,000 and has had transmission problems since I bought it in August of 2006. If the battery goes soon I'm going to be really pissed.   I think the repairs on Hybrids don't make up for the money you save on gas.   I also think that having to replace a battery pack for the vehicle every 5-8 years doesn't make up for the gas being saved. I don't know how much better it is to have the batteries in the landfills than the fumes in the air... not to mention the fuel used to make the batteries.   I think they should STOP selling the Hybrids until they can make them reliable. That's why people buy a Honda, and the Hybrids are NOT living up to the Honda reputation in my opinion.     Replies to this message: mtnhybrid (Jun 19, 2008 7:24 pm) meowmmm (Jul 31, 2008 8:51 pm) kjhansen (Jun 24, 2008 6:50 pm) stevedebi (Jun 25, 2008 1:44 pm) mickeyrom (Jul 27, 2008 4:59 am)
#5 of 32 Re: Hybrid for Dummies : Battery LIfe Questions [irisheyes785] by mtnhybrid Jun 19, 2008 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: irisheyes785 (Jun 13, 2008 1:29 pm) I am new to this forum, but was compelled to post after reading a few of these threads. I also have an 03 civic hybrid. Had the transmission replaced under warranty at around 70,000 miles, and the same issues that I noticed before have started again. Less frequent auto stops, shudder as it switches from assist to charge, and slow to shift from P into R or Drive. A change in the trasmission fluid and the 90,000 mile service seems to have helped but I am afraid it is a band-aid. I now have 109,000 miles and no more warranty. SO my IMA light is now coming on and I notice that the battery is not holding charge as well, and starts to recharge sooner. I live on a small mountain and drive on and of twice daily, so the battery usually charges completely on the way down and depleats mostly coming back up. So the only effect now is that on the way up it stops assisting and starts charging sooner. I used to get 41 MPG very consistantly and 39-40 if I drove harder (you know running late..) but now it's about 38.5 and 37 respectively.   I am afraid it may be time for a new battery, but with the transmission issue looming I am thinking I am going to have to throw in the towel on this car. I am discouraged, I really liked the concept and enjoyed my 40 MPG where most folks get 20-25 up and down the mtn. But we live way out in a rural area and getting back to the dealer is a big pain, and over an hour away. Replies to this message: meowmmm (Jul 31, 2008 8:51 pm)
#6 of 32 Half Charged All the Time? by irisheyes785 Jun 20, 2008 (3:48 pm)
I just got my car (2003 HCH) back from the dealership- for rebuilding my transmission (at only 80k!). When I got it the battery was half charged and I drove it a few days hoping it would charge, having a little faith. I am now convinced that they broke my car somehow.   My Problem is:   The assist works twice as hard as it used to (almost full bars, instead of just 4 or 5) so it drains the battery every time I accelerate. Then the battery doesn't charge while I'm driving. When the battery gets a little below half drained it realizes that it's low and charges a little bit, but only to half way. I can drive like a SUPER GRANNY and use hills, but I can only get my battery to about 3/4 full, and then if I drive normal at all again it goes back to half. When I brought my car to the dealership the battery was full. Every single time I've ever turned off my car it was full. It has also been full every single time I have ever turned my car on. It just usually charges until it's full. It seems like it's not being very efficient at all & I don't know why or what would even make it do this all of a sudden. I've had my car for 2 years and nothing like this ever happened until they rebuilt my transmission.    Has anyone else had a problem with keeping a charge in their battery pack?
#8 of 32 Re: Hybrid for Dummies : Battery LIfe Questions [irisheyes785] by kjhansen Jun 24, 2008 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: irisheyes785 (Jun 13, 2008 1:29 pm) I own a 2003 Handa CIvic Hybrid. The IMA light came on after only 60K miles and 5 years. Of course Honda replaced the IMA battery under warranty. I asked the dealer if this new battery is also covered under warranty and the answer is no. So, in another 5 years I will have to pay the $2000.00 for a new battery. Seems to me the money saved in gas does not make up for the higher initial cost and the cost of replacing the battery potentialy every 5 years. I haven't had the automatic transmission issues others have mentioned, but I have had to bring this Honda in for about 10 warranty repairs since 2003. In fact it is in the shop right now for an SRS idiot light (for the 3rd time). I must say Honda does not live up to its reputation of building reliable cars. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jun 25, 2008 1:44 pm)
#9 of 32 Re: Hybrid for Dummies : Battery LIfe Questions [kjhansen] by stevedebi Jun 25, 2008 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: kjhansen (Jun 24, 2008 6:50 pm) You bought the first year of production of a brand new technology. The 2003 model is plagued with problems. I think that the current models are better.   However, I prefer the Toyota HSD transmission design over the CVT used by the HCH.
#11 of 32 HCH voltage converter recall by commandrine Feb 24, 2007 (4:10 pm)
On 2-8 BusinessWeek reported that civic hybrids manufactured between 9/05 and 9/06 will be recalled to repair a voltage converter defect which could cause a short circuit that would stop the engine and prevent it from restarting. That was over two weeks ago and I haven't heard anything from Honda Motor Co. Can anyone elaborate on the risk caused by this defect and does anyone know how American Honda plans to notify owners about the recall and perform the repairs?
#12 of 32 2004 Runs like a tank by nimbus Jul 26, 2008 (7:55 pm)
The thing is unstopable. The only problem we've had was the drivers window failing to roll down and the center console literally falling apart in our hands. Mechanically the thing is great drive-wise. Trim work...not so much.

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