This is a good example of what happens when you delay a recall too long. Honda has known about this problem for many years, starting with the 2005 HCH II. Rather that aggressively acknowledge the problem they kept trying to deny it. Now they are up to their ears in bad press and potential damages. I had a 2009 HCH II and can vouch for a lot of the complaints, including erratic and unexplained battery discharge. Fortunately, I sold mine last summer when gas was at $4.25 and actually made a few bucks. But I also bought mine pre-owned. I’m not sure Honda can put the genie back in the bottle on this one but there is a lesson to be learned for next time.
I worked for a Carrier that did their own tests on these so called “hybrids” and their unreal MPG claims. One of the top selling Hybrids is well known to get less than 60% of the claimed Highway MPG, yet they are freely allowed to use false advertising. Why?
Consumer Reports did an excellent study on all Hybrid vehicles. The bottom line is this: Don’t fall for the hype. You will NOT save money. The automotive companies word their commercials very well. You WILL “save money at the pump”, however, you will LOSE money overall when those $600+ batteries fail at the end of year one or when you realize you are getting just over half the promised MPG, or the average of $6 per day (per consumer reports) it costs to charge the car…. Do you see any savings here?! The normal estimate is a current Hybrid will cost you at least $3k over what you would have spent in your gas guzzler. This doesn’t even include the fact most Hybrids are going to cost you more when repaired and for basic maintenance.
I’m going to drive home for lunch in my Ford F350. I get 11 MPG and it runs on Diesel. It’s paid for and Ford didn’t lie to me about the MPG or “cost savings” when I bought it.
helllo miss peters,here is my keen observation,i own a 2006 honda civic hybrid 107.000 6 recalls never had a mpg problem love the car,why do i get mpg because i reinvented the way drivers shold drive this car.i researched a 3 page instruction from an honda hybrid site,very complex very detailed,and more important,it works,my dealer and i are working on personal settlement for batter pack,or batter motor ,or any other related auto -stop or regeneative braking problem,this mpg problem is so complex and misunderstand,it is about efficiency,i hope you get satisfaction,and i applaud your tenacity,if you want my help or feel that i can shine a new light on this situation let me know i live in new jersey,i am spent almost 6 years driving and researaching this complex problem thanks again barton cohen
Made the 20 mile trip from Elk Grove to Sacramento. Hope she kept it under 25 so she didn’t use any gas.
^Sacramento to LA you tard
My Bad – Misread it, bat breath
This is a good example of what happens when you delay a recall too long. Honda has known about this problem for many years, starting with the 2005 HCH II. Rather that aggressively acknowledge the problem they kept trying to deny it. Now they are up to their ears in bad press and potential damages. I had a 2009 HCH II and can vouch for a lot of the complaints, including erratic and unexplained battery discharge. Fortunately, I sold mine last summer when gas was at $4.25 and actually made a few bucks. But I also bought mine pre-owned. I’m not sure Honda can put the genie back in the bottle on this one but there is a lesson to be learned for next time.
I worked for a Carrier that did their own tests on these so called “hybrids” and their unreal MPG claims. One of the top selling Hybrids is well known to get less than 60% of the claimed Highway MPG, yet they are freely allowed to use false advertising. Why?
Consumer Reports did an excellent study on all Hybrid vehicles. The bottom line is this: Don’t fall for the hype. You will NOT save money. The automotive companies word their commercials very well. You WILL “save money at the pump”, however, you will LOSE money overall when those $600+ batteries fail at the end of year one or when you realize you are getting just over half the promised MPG, or the average of $6 per day (per consumer reports) it costs to charge the car…. Do you see any savings here?! The normal estimate is a current Hybrid will cost you at least $3k over what you would have spent in your gas guzzler. This doesn’t even include the fact most Hybrids are going to cost you more when repaired and for basic maintenance.
I’m going to drive home for lunch in my Ford F350. I get 11 MPG and it runs on Diesel. It’s paid for and Ford didn’t lie to me about the MPG or “cost savings” when I bought it.
Everytime I complained about my mileage Honda would lie and make up another excuse. Way to go, Heather! Fair is fair and I wish I bought the Prius.
helllo miss peters,here is my keen observation,i own a 2006 honda civic hybrid 107.000 6 recalls never had a mpg problem love the car,why do i get mpg because i reinvented the way drivers shold drive this car.i researched a 3 page instruction from an honda hybrid site,very complex very detailed,and more important,it works,my dealer and i are working on personal settlement for batter pack,or batter motor ,or any other related auto -stop or regeneative braking problem,this mpg problem is so complex and misunderstand,it is about efficiency,i hope you get satisfaction,and i applaud your tenacity,if you want my help or feel that i can shine a new light on this situation let me know i live in new jersey,i am spent almost 6 years driving and researaching this complex problem thanks again barton cohen