2006 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,402 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 78 involved a crash and 21 involved a fire. 68 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, storage, tank assemblyNov 1, 2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V512000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchSep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.
FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V402000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringSep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V399000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, glass, side/rearAug 31, 2006
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS DO NOT PROPERLY ADHERE TO THE BODY OF THE CAR DUE TO IMPROPER WINDOW OPENING PREPARATION.
THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS MAY BECOME LOOSE, RATTLE OR LIFT FROM THE WINDOW OPENING OR SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING INCREASING THE SAFETY HAZARD TO TRAFFIC.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE GLASS, PROPERLY PREPARING THE WINDOW OPENING, AND REINSTALLING THE GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 06V326000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualJul 26, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Campaign 06V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalDec 27, 2005
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) CONTAINS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. AS A RESULT, THE ODS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SUPPRESS FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THE WEIGHT OF AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD IS DETECTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ODS UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 05V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalNov 3, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PEDAL WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME LOOSE AT THE FLOOR MOUNTING.
IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE PEDAL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE PEDAL STOPPER CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RESET THE PEDAL OR REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 05V509000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 13, 2009
2006 HONDA CIVIC AIR BAG SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER LIVES IN ARGENTINA. *NJ ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED 3 OF THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE OTHER WHEEL SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL# 07V399000. *JB
Air bags, Jan 27, 2009
I OWN A 2006 HONDA CIVIC SUBURU BLUE IN WHICH THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. TWO WEEKS AFTER MY WARRANTY WAS OVER, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF, BRUISING MY 250 LB MALE FRIEND. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED, I WAS JUST DRIVING INTO A DRIVEWAY. BOTH SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. CALLED MY CASE MANAGER AND HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT MYSELF. I AM DISABLED FEMALE AND DRIVING WITHOUT SEAT BELTS THAT COULD RESULT IN A HEFTY FINE. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU. *TR
Air bags, Jan 20, 2009
THE SIDE AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE ON THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 WHEN MY FIANCEE SHUT THE DOOR. I WAS STILL INSIDE, ABOUT TO GET OUT. IT SOUNDED LIKE AN M18 GOING OFF. I COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. MY CAR WAS TURNED OFF, NONETHELESS! I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM ON MONDAY MORNING (AS THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CLOSED ON THE WEEKEND), AND THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME A $95 DIAGNOSTIC FEE EVEN THOUGH MY CAR IS STILL UNDER 36,000 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. I BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER HONDA DEALERSHIP, WHERE IS STILL SITTING, BECAUSE I AM IN A CATCH 22. HONDA CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG SENSORS; THEY ARE NOT DEFECTIVE. I FILED AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT WITH HONDA AMERICA AND THEY TOLD ME TO CONSULT MY INSURANCE. MY INSURANCE DOESN'T SEE HOW THEY CAN COVER IT. EVEN WITH AN ATTORNEY, A HONDA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT HONDA WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. APPARENTLY, THEY ASSUME I AM LYING WHEN THERE IS CLEARLY NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF AN IMPACT, AND IT IS PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE FOR AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY WHEN CAR DOORS ARE TUGGED OR SLAMMED, EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING AND KEYS ARE NOT IN THE IGNITION. IT HAPPENS EVERYDAY! THE TECHNICIANS AT THE DEALERSHIP CONTRIVED AN ABSURD IDEA THAT MY FIANCE AND I MUST HAVE BEEN PLAYING TUG - OF - WAR WITH THE CAR DOOR (ME ON THE INSIDE AND HE ON THE OUTSIDE OR VISE VERSA). IF THAT WERE THE CASE, ONE OF US WOULD BE BATTERED AND BRUISED. I ARRIVE AT MY POINT. EVEN IF THE DOOR HAD BEEN SLAMMED, OR BEEN THE OBSTACLE IN A GAME OF TUG OF WAR, IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY SPONTANEOUSLY! IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. WHAT IF MY FUTURE STEPSON OR STEPDAUGHTER WERE IN THE SEAT? I AM APPALLED AND FRUSTRATED (TO SAY THE LEAST) WITH HONDA'S LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY AND I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA AGAIN (AND I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED ONE). *TR
Air bags, Jan 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, NONE OF THE SEAT BELTS FUNCTIONED. AN INVESTIGATOR FROM HER INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE TO WARRANT THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AND NO REMEDY HAS BEEN PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,888 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Air bags, Nov 17, 2008
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF WITHOUT PROVOCATION. IT SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN HAD GONE OFF BESIDE MY LEFT EAR. I WAS STUNNED AND MY EAR FELT LIKE IT WAS FULL OF COTTON. THERE WERE NO CARS IN SIGHT AT THE TIME AND NO CURBS. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AFTER REALIZING WHAT HAD HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS FULL OF DUST AND MY SEATBELT WAS SO TIGHT THAT I FELT LIKE IT WAS CRUSHING ME. THE SIDE SEAT AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED AS WELL. I TOOK MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD BEEN SET OFF BY DAMAGE DONE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR BY MERELY DRIVING OVER A CURB, WHICH HAPPENED ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO. HONDA REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS WAS NOT THE NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE AIRBAG AND REFUSED TO COVER THE COST OF FIXING IT, ALTHOUGH IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. MY INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSED TO PAY BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. HONDA'S ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR WAS $2787 AND THEY CHARGED ME $51.29 TO GIVE ME THAT ESTIMATE. MY CAR IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. *TR
Air bags, Oct 18, 2008
WE WERE DRIVING THROUGH A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD THAT WAS STILL UNDEVELOPED. THE PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN I HIT A RAISED SEWER DRAIN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WOULD ESTIMATE APPROX. SPEED OF 10MPH. THE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND HIT MY WIFE IN HER HEAD AND ARM. SHE INCURRED A HEADACHE AND BRUISE ON HER RIGHT ARM. THE INCIDENT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIRBAG DUST AND I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AS MY WIFE WAS SCREAMING AND CRYING IN PAIN. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT SUCH A LOW RATE OF SPEED AND WITH IMPACT ONLY TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR PILLARS AND INJURY TO MY WIFE. *TR
Air bags, Sep 24, 2008
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC COUP DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE INITIAL INSPECTION FROM THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE PURCHASED ,(HONDA OF LISE) OR THE EVENTUAL REPAIR SHOP WHO WAS RECOMMENDED BY HARTFORD INSURANCE COULD FIND NO REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT. THE ONLY COMMENT FROM HONDA OF AMERICA WAS THAT IT WAS NOT A "DEFECT", NO CAUSE WAS GIVEN BY ANY HONDA ASSOCIATE AT ANY TIME. THE REPAIR SHOP (TERRY'S IN FRANKFORT IL), WAS VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE RELOADING THE AIR BAGS WAS NOT AN ISSUE, BUT KNOWING WHETHER THE CAUSE WAS RESOLVED WAS AN ISSUE WITH THEM. THEY ARE A CERTIFIED SHOP WITH HARTFORD INSURANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 27,300 MILES AND WAS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD. LUCKILY THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED (5 - 10 MPH), AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN. SEVERAL WEEK EARLIER WE HAD DRIVEN FROM FLORIDA TO CHICAGO WITH NO INCIDENTS. HAD THIS HAPPENED IN A 70 MILE PER HOUR ZONE, WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE CONSEQUENCES? I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. I HAVE TO ASK IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT 60 OR 70 MILES AN HOUR - WHO WOULD KNOW WHAT HAPPENED FIRST - THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT OR THE ACCIDENT? I HAVE TO ADMIT, AT THAT HIGH OF A SPEED - I DON'T KNOW WHETHER I WOULD KNOW FOR SURE. WHEN THOSE AIR BAGS DEPLOY, THE NOISE IS DEAFENING, THE CAR FILLS WITH GAS AND IN MY CASE - BECAUSE MY ARM WAS ON THE ARM REST, THE BACK OF THE SEAT GIVES YOUR ARM A VERY PAINFUL WHACK. NOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT GOES OFF ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AT HIGH SPEED??? I FURTHER QUESTION WHETHER THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST, AND PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES? WHO WOULD BE THE WISER? A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, PEOPLE WERE KILLED, BUT NOT IN THE SUSPECTED OR ASSUMED SEQUENCE. WHO WOULD BE LEFT TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS? I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT HAD THIS HAPPENED AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS THAT I MAY NOT KNOW WHICH HAPPENED FIRST - THE ACCIDENT OR THE AIR BAGS. THANKS. *TR
Air bags, Aug 31, 2008
APPROX IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2006 MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE DEFECT. WAS NOTIFIED EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL AND WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER THE LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ON. ON JULY 21, 2007 THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE CLOSING THE PASSENGER DOOR, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. THE CURTAIN AND SEAT BOTH DEPLOYED. FOLLOWED UP WITH AN APPOINTMENT AT POMPANO HONDA. SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY AMERICAN HONDA DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES. THE REP CAME INTO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND DENIED THE CLAIM. HE SAID THAT THE DEPLOYMENT WAS DUE TO IMPACT IN ON MY BUMPER WHICH PREVIOUSLY HAPPENED A YEAR PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT. I SINCE THEN HAVE HAD TO PAY $1500.00 TO COVER THE REPAIR. I FEEL AS IF THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED THROUGH AMERICAN HONDA AS A SAFETY ISSUE DEFECT. I AM REFERRING TO YOU FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE IN REVIEWING THIS ISSUE ON MY BEHALF. HONDA WOULD NOT ALLOW ME ACCESS TO MY SERVICE FILE AND PHOTOGRAPHS THE REP TOOK OF MY VEHICLE, WHICH DENIED MY CLAIM. POMPANO HONDA TOLD ME THE PHOTOGRAPHS WERE PROPERTY OF HONDA. I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES ON THE ALLEGED BUMPER DAMAGE WHICH THEY CONTEND CREATED THE DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *TR
Air bags, May 28, 2008, crash
MY DAUGHTER WAS THE DRIVER OF A 2006 HONDA CIVIC INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. DESPITE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE CIVIC, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN HEAD AND CHEST INJURIES FOR MY DAUGHTER. *TR
Parking brake, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, Latches/locks/linkages, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2008
I HAVE A HONDA CIVIC 2006 (LEASE) THIS CAR HAS 2 RECALL ONE ON 8/30/07 AND ON 11/07 BUT THE DEALER NEVER SENT ME ANY WARNING, NOTE, LETTER OR CALL TO NOTIFY THIS SITUATION, I READ THAT BY FED LAW THEY SHOULD CONTACT ME AND LET ME KNOW THE RICKS THAT THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE ME. I CALLED BECAUSE I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR KEYS CODE AND THEY TOLD ABOUT THIS AND THEY SAID SORRY BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY I WAS NOT NOTIFY ABOUT THIS I VERY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT GET NOTIFY AT ALL, I HAD 3 CARS WITH THE HONDA ALL 3 ARE LEASE CARS SO IT IS NOT EXCUSE THAT THEY CANNOT CONTACT ME ALSO I AM LIVING T THE SAME PLACE FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR AND I GOT MY HONDA BILL EVERY MONTH. *TR
Air bags, Apr 2, 2008, crash
MY HONDA CIVIC (2 DOOR EX) WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. MY INJURIES INCLUDED: INJURED TEETH, NECK, LEFT KNEE, LEFT ELBOW, RIGHT KNEE,AND BACK. *TR
Air bags, Mar 17, 2008, crash
DRIVING NORTH THROUGH INTERSECTION ABOUT 35-40 MPH IN KINSTON NC YESTERDAY CLOUDY BUT DRY DAY. AN AUTOMOBILE WAS DIRECTLY IN PATH HEADING WEST. I SLAMMED ON BREAKS BUT STILL COLLIDED WITH THE SIDE OF A SMALL MINATA. POINT OF IMPACT WAS DEAD FRONT MIDDLE. I RECALLED THINKING TO MYSELF THAT IT WAS NOT THAT BAD OF AN IMPACT BECAUSE THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. RIGHT AT THIS POINT I WAS COASTING TO A STOP WHEN THE AIRBAG DID DEPLOYED. A LOT OF GOOD THAT DID! I AM CONCERNED FOR OTHERS SAFETY THAT THE AIRBAG ON MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC DID NOT DEPLOY AND HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. *TR
Air bags, Feb 19, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, THE FRONT MIDDLE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED PAINS IN HIS RIGHT ARM. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT BUMPER FELL OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25,000.
Air bags, Tires, Feb 14, 2008, crash
2006 HONDA CIVIC REAR BROKE LOOSE. CONSUMER SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT THE DIVISION WALL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT. THE REAR TIRES WERE WORN AND THERE WAS LIGHT SNOW ON THE GROUND WHICH MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CONSUMER LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0025-90. *JB
Air bags, Jan 30, 2008
2006 HONDA CIVIC PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIRBAG INDICATOR LAMP STATES OFF AND IS UNSAFE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER RESET THE LIGHT TWICE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE DEALER TRIES TO AVOID REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PART BECAUSE OF THE COST. *KB
Air bags, Dec 28, 2007, crash
I WAS THE DRIVER OF A 2006 HONDA CIVIC AND WAS STRUCK IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND RECEIVED A HEAD INJURY REQUIRING SIX STAPLES. NO AIRBAGS EVER DEPLOYED. *TR
Air bags, Equipment, Dec 4, 2007, crash
ON NOVEMBER 19TH, 2007 I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK ALONE IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX ON A DIRT ROAD. I WAS NOT SPEEDING AND I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT. I CHOSE A DIFFERENT ROUTE FROM MY NORMAL ROUTE AND MISSED THE S CURVE IN THE ROAD. MY CAR WENT TO THE DITCH ROUGHLY 3 FEET DEEP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, HITTING THE DRIVERS FRONT, ROLLING THE CAR ONE TIME, LANDING ON THE WHEELS AND I PUT THE BRAKES ON, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. I THEN GOT OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE WAS SMASHED COMPLETELY DOWN NOT ALLOWING ME TO GET OUT OF THE CAR OR THE WINDOW. I COULD NOT FIND MY CELL PHONE AND WENT AND LOOKED INTO THE FIELD AND FOUND WHERE MY CAR ROLLED AND FOUND THE PHONE WITH THE GLASS FROM MY WINDOW. I THEN CALLED 911 AND WAITED FOR ASSISTANCE. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO SIDNEY, NE WHERE AFTER A CATSCAN THEY FOUND THAT I HAD A BROKEN NECK IN 2 PLACES C6 AND C7. THEY THEN TRANSFERRED ME BY AMBULANCE TO FORT COLLINS, COLORADO WHERE I HAD SURGERY TO FUSE THE BROKEN VERTEBRAE. I AM NOW OUT OF WORK AND OUT OF A VEHICLE FOR NOW UNTIL I AM HEALED. I CALLED HONDA WORRIED THAT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF, ONE OF THE REASONS I BOUGHT THIS CAR WAS BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY RATING BECAUSE I WANTED MY FAMILY TO BE SAFE IN ANY EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. HONDA AFTER I CALLED THEM BACK 2 TIMES FINALLY TOLD ME THAT (CASE# N012007-11-2900916) HONDA DOES NOT DESIGN THEIR AIRBAGS TO GO OFF IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLOVER. FUNNY HOW WHEN I DID MY RESEARCH 1 OUT OF 4 PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN A ROLLOVER. WHY WOULDN'T THAT BE A SAFETY CONCERN?? SO NEEDLESS TO SAY THERE IS NOTHING DONE TO FIX THE SITUATION. *TR
Air bags, Nov 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE DRIVERS DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER STATED CODE F311 INDICATED LEFT SIDE DEPLOYMENT AND THE VEHICLE DOESN'T APPEAR TO HAVE ANY BODY DAMAGE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY FOR THE FAILURE AND TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP. THE INSURANCE COMPANY AGREED TO ASSIST HER WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21985 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25000. RK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Air bags, Seat belts, Structure, Sep 24, 2007
I BOUGHT MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER 2005, PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR SHORTLY AFTERWARDS FOR INSTANCE THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD A MALFUNCTION AND RECALLED THE DEALER DIDN'T FIX IT THE FIRST TIME, VERY INCONVENIENT, BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIXED BEFORE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT AS WELL BECAUSE COULD FALL OFF AND CAUSE A CRASH. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO HONDA SERVICE TO GET PROBLEMS FIXED AND NUMEROUS TIMES, BEEN TOLD THAT ITS NORMAL OR SOME OTHER ?!@#$% THEY ALWAYS GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND,THE SERVICE PEOPLE ARE RUDE, MEAN AND INCOMPETENT AND IGNORANT. I HAVE TAKEN MY 06 CIVIC IN A TOTAL OF 8-10 TIMES NOW TO FIX PROBLEMS THEY NEVER FIX ANYTHING! INTERIOR TRIM IS POOR/POOR ALTERING FROM THE FACTORY, PANELS LOOSE AND POPPING OUT INTERIOR SCRATCHES TOO EASILY/FRAGILE CHEAPLY MADE ?!@#$% (STILL), FRONT DRIVERS SEAT WONT RETRACT ALL THE WAY BACK ANYMORE LIKE IT USED TO (NEW) WEATHER STRIPPING IS LIFTING UP BY FRONT WINDSHIELD (STILL) VARIOUS RATTLES FROM INTERIOR (STILL), UNDERCOATING/UNDER BODY SPRAY FROM FACTORY IS PEELING COMPLETELY OFF (NEW) DOOR PANEL FLEXES AND RPMS RISE WHEN USING WINDOWS/NOW SEEMS TO ROLL UP/DOWN SLOWER THAN BEFORE (STILL/NEW) KEEP IN MIND IM ONLY AT 11,000 MILES TOO! HONDA AND TOYOTAS QUALITY IS GOING DOWNHILL VERY FAST ESPECIALLY WITH THE CIVIC, CRV, RDX, MDX, CAMRY, TUNDRA, HIGHLANDER, LANDCRUISER, YARIS, AND RAV4. THE LAST YEAR BEFORE THE REDESIGN OF THESE VEHICLES THE QUALITY WAS GREAT, NOW IT SEEMS LIKE HONDA AND TOYOTA ARE EITHER TEAMING UP TOGETHER OR COMPETING TO SEE WHO CAN MAKE THE CHEAPEST AND ?!@#$% VEHICLE WITH CHEAPLY MADE MATERIALS AND TAKING SHORTCUTS, CHANGED A SUPPLIERS OR SOMETHING, THESE PROBLEMS ARE UNACCEPTABLE FOR A NEW VEHICLE. *TR
Air bags, May 31, 2007
I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM THE CURB IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. AFTER MOVING ABOUT 1.5 FEET, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BREAKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. ABOUT 10 SECONDS LATER, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE SEQUENCE REPEATED ABOUT EVERY 10 SECONDS WITH THE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. FINALLY, AFTER ABOUT A 2 MINUTE PAUSE, THE AIRBAG CONTAINED IN THE REAR OF THE PASSENGER SEAT DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG CONTAINED WITHIN THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Mar 21, 2007, crash
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HER 2006 HONDA CIVIC AT 40 MPH, SHE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT COULD NOT GET TO THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE ON TIME BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, AND THE DAMAGED WAS IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WAS TOWED. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES ON HER NECK AND WAS EXPERIENCING CHEST PAIN AND HAD TO BE TAKEN IN AN AMBULANCE, THE PASSENGER DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION OF THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, BUT SINCE THE INCIDENT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SORENESS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 MILES. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE POLICE REPORT IF NEEDED.
Air bags, Feb 15, 2007, crash
MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED. THE FRONT IMPACT ABSORBING REINFORCEMENT BAR HAD COLLAPSED. I WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 20-30 KILOMETERS PER HOUR IN SNOWY CONDITIONS. *JB
Air bags, Jan 25, 2007, crash
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE . WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A VEHICLE IN THE EMERGENCY LANE. NEITHER THE DRIVER'S FRONT NOR THE PASSENGER'S FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY. *AK
Air bags, Jan 4, 2007
MY SON GOT OUT OF A FRIENDS CAR AND SLAMMED THE DOOR AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT'S A 2 DOOR 2006 HONDA CIVIC. HONDA SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER WARRANTY. THE AIR BAGS AND HEADLINER ARE HAVING TO BE REPLACED ,BUT I FEEL THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. HONDA KEPT THE OLD PARTS. *NM
Air bags, Nov 3, 2006
I OWN A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THIS CAR IS EQUIPTED WITH A COMPLEX WEIGHT SENSOR SYSTEM WHICH ARMS/DISARMS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. WHEN THE CAR LEFT THE FACTORY THE SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. AFTER ONE ROUND OF RECALL WORK, THE SYSTEM WAS STILL DEFFECTIVE. I DO NOT BELEIVE THE COMPANY HAS ANY CLEAR IDEA HOW TO MAKE THIS COMPLEX SYSTEM FUNCTION IN A RELIABLE MANNER. I WANT THEM TO FIX THE SYSTEM SO THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE ARMED ALL THE TIME. HONDA REFUSES TO ALLOW THIS TO BE DONE. MY PASSENGER'S SAFETY IS BEING COMPROMISED BECAUSE THEY REFUSE TO TURN ON THE ARIR BAGS ALL THE TIME.