Comments on: Honda to Fix Battery Software for 90,000 Civic Hybrids

By: Loren Stephens

Loren Stephens — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:40:00 +0000

Get everyone to go to Honda’s Facebook page and write their comments on how Honda messed up and not to buy Honda. You will get a response then.

By: tapra1

tapra1 — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:58:01 +0000

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By: JustinC

JustinC — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:15:52 +0000

Same here. 2006 Civic Hybrid, the “software update” has ruined my car. Has no power most of the time, very much lower MPGs, the battery discharges all the time, wont even recharge while braking like it used to, this car is complete crap now. In fact, it is DANGEROUS to drive tho, because you never know when it won’t have available power, in traffic, etc.

By: Allan

Allan — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:17:31 +0000

I have been a loyal Honda owner since 1964 and one of their best unpaid salesmen. That has all come to an end. My 2006 HCH has also had the update, at 75,000 miles, with the same miserable results as everyone else. The car has lost 10-12 miles per gallon and hovers around a 50% charge most of the time, but not to worry my new Prius arrives in two days. Goodbye Honda!

By: Brian Fellows

Brian Fellows — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:15:06 +0000

I have a 2003 HCH which had the same or very similar updates done with much the same consequences, not as drastic though. And insult to injury, I had to pay for the updates because Honda and the dealer claims that MY IMA warranty does not cover firmware updates only hardware

By: SteveA

SteveA — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:28:24 +0000

I have kept detailed records of the gas mileage of my 2008 HCH. Before the software update I averaged 42 to 43 mpg. After the update it is in the mid 30s. There fix seems to be not to use the battery as much which comes down to less acceleration, gas engine running while stopped. I was very satisfied, but now I don’t think I will ever buy a Honda again – that is, unless the get honest and fix the problem.

By: R. smith

R. smith — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:46:11 +0000

I have read all of the reports listed in this site and can confirm an identical experience with our 2008 HCH . I'm not impressed with Honda's deception regarding the recall actions, apparently designed to have consumers subsidize their battery warranty policy. I have done the math based on our driving habits and our additional annual expense amounts to about $500/yr. as long as we own the car.

We made our purchase solely based on making an environmental statement. Now, no thanks to Honda's short sighted, apparently desparate actions, our investment in this effort is diminished by 25%, not to mention the dangers that an underpowered car creates.

I understand that the new car industry may be floundering with the state of the global economy, but I don't feel like Honda should get away with these decisions. It may take more than the sounding board of this web site, and if someone knows of a higher profile media outlet that we could collectively use - please offer the rest of us the opportunity to pursue this further.

By: Felix Owl

Felix Owl — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:26:07 +0000

Agree the performance now is awful. Clearly the fuel consumption is also going to be worse, as the battery is used less. I have written to the Chief Legal Counsel of Honda and asked them to reinstate the performance of my car. No response other than somebody from customer service calling me to claim they couldn't do that.

So Honda basically damaged my car, without my permission, and the car no longer meets specifications.

I am looking for a class action lawyer.

By: Revolution

Revolution — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:35:50 +0000

I come from the Netherland. Three weeks ago i brought my Honda Civic Hybrid 2009 for maintance.

The performance now is awefull. The car is dead slow and the fuel economy is awefull!!!

Honda made it a awefull car! I was verry pleased with my honda before the update. Not the car annoys me over and over.

The must undo the software update!!!! Else i want to get rid of my Honda.

It used to be a fine car. Honda wrecked it!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:55:42 +0000

I have the 2009 Civic Hybrid

Used to get 48 to 50mph on long trips

Now we're lucky to get 30mph after the update, This car is Dangerous to drive now and I won't let my wife drive it. It scares you to death trying to get on the interstate. People honk at you when your at a red light and it turns green because it takes you so long to get going.

My AC doesn't even work properly now because of the update.

I ONLY bought this car because of the gas mileage, now thats gone, I am so upset...

DON't BUY A HONDA!!!