Specifically the 2009 and 2010 models were hamstrung by a notoriously short honda civic hybrid battery life.
2008 civic hybrid battery life.
If your car was purchased new in one of those states you might be able to get your battery replaced under warranty for free.
Typically a hybrid battery lasts between six and 10 years and by law the batteries come with an eight year 100 000 mile warranty.
The honda civic hybrid was a highly recommended hybrid vehicle for many years in the aughts until the batteries in some of the newer models started dying prematurely.
But the hybrid car battery life could be a matter of concern.
Susi susilawati foto january 31 2020.
Three problems related to battery have been reported for the 2008 honda civic hybrid.
According to the los angeles times it appears that 2006 2008 civic hybrid models are suffering an abnormally high rate of battery failure at relatively low miles.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Honda claims that a software update for 2006 08 civic hybrid models helped to extend ima battery life and the automaker promises it will continue to provide the most updated technology to.
Remember honda facing lawsuits in the us courts in 2012 regarding problematic batteries in a batch of honda civic hybrid.
While most hybrid cars offer an 8 or 10 year 100 000 mile warranty several states mandate that hybrid warranties last up to 150 000 miles.
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Hybrid cars have a zealous fan base due to their better gas mileage and lower carbon emissions.