Jerky Electric Motor Engagement
 

I have a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid with a CVT. When the IMA electric motor engages, either as a generator on deceleration or to assist on acceleration, it jerks the car. Car has 175,000 miles and this just started recently. Prior to this, engagement was barely noticeable.

Re: Jerky Electric Motor Engagement
 

My '06 has always been less than smooth on both engage/disengage from 65K mi and on (bought used). "jerky" is a strong word, but it qualifies. To me it feels more like something with the CVT.