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: suspension
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Suspension, Structure, Dec 2, 2008
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR TIRES ON IT 4 TIMES SINCE APRIL OF 2007. I CONTACTED HONDA TODAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008 AFTER FINDING A BULLETIN THAT THEY POSTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY THEY REFUSE TO REIMBURSE ME OR PAY TO GET THIS FIXED. IT STATES IN THE BULLETIN THAT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM IS TOO SHORT AND THAT IT CAUSES UNEVEN AND RAPID REAR TIRE WEAR, AS WELL AS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS IS A HAZARD FOR ME DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS IT IS, BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO KEEP REPLACING TIRES, NOR DO I HAVE THE MONEY TO GET IT FIXED ON MY OWN. IF THEY HAD SENT ME SOME TYPE OF NOTICE OR SOMETHING I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THIS FIXED WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THINGS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER, OR DEALERSHIP FOR NO CHARGE BECAUSE THEY ARE A HAZARD TO US AS DRIVERS, AND EXPENSIVE TO FIX. *TR
Suspension, Oct 12, 2008
2006 HONDA CIVIC LX WITH 20,500 MILES. REAR TIRES ARE NEARLY BALD. DEALER INDICATES THAT THERE IS A KNOWN REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. HONDA NOTIFIED DEALERS OF PROBLEM IN APRIL 2008 AND DEALERS ARE ADDRESSING CONCERNS WHEN THE VEHICLES ARE BROUGHT IN. MY SON DRIVES THIS VEHICLES TO AND FROM COLLEGE AND WE BOUGHT THE CAR FOR SAFETY REASONS. WE EXPECT THAT HONDA WILL REPLACE THE WORN TIRES SINCE IT WAS THEIR DEFECT BUT THE DEALER HAS NOT OFFERED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. *TR
Suspension, Sep 23, 2008
2006 HONDA CIVIC FLAT SPOTS IN REAR TIRES 3 SETS OF TIRES HAVE BEEN PUT ON CAR .HONDA IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROBLEM WITH REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Sep 3, 2008
ON SEPT 7, 2007. I COMPLAIN TO HONDA DEALERSHIP IN CARSON, ABOUT A ROARING SOUND ON MY REAL WHEELS. ASIDE FROM THAT THERE WAS UNEVEN WEAR ON BOTH INNER SIDE OF THE TIRES. THE SOUND WAS LIKE A BEARING FAILURE. THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEED AN ALIGNMENT. SO I PAID FOR IT. PLUS I HAVE TO BUY NEW TIRES. THEN TODAY 9-2-08. IT HAPPENED AGAIN WITH THE SAME ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THEY WOUND NOT COVER SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CAR 55,000 HOWEVER ON FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR 2008. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS ISSUE. WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS ON 2006 AND 07 HONDA CIVIC LX AND EX NOT SI. SO TRIED TO ARGUE ABOUT THE SERVICE BULLETIN BOTH HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HONDA MOTORS NORTH AMERICA. THEY ARE GIVING ME A RUN AROUND AND WONT PAY ME FOR MY TIRES AND ALIGNMENT COST. BUT THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH IS REPLACING FLANGE AND UPPER CONTROL ARM AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN. I REQUEST YOUR KIND OFFICE AND RECOMMEND A RECALL ON THIS ISSUES OF ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THEY SAID ITS JUST A SERVICE BULLETIN AND NOT A RECALL. SO ITS NOT MANDATORY. SO THEY WONT PAY FOR MY THIRD TIRE AND ALIGNMENT . AND THE CAN GET OFF THE HOOK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE NOT ALL PEOPLE RECOGNIZE THIS AND STILL DRIVE THEIR CARS UNIT THE TREAD COMES OUT AND THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES WHEN THEY ARE BAD AND WOBBLE THE FRONT STEERING .I'M A MECHANIC FOR (YRS NEVER HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING ISSUES STRAIGHTEN OUT. *TR
Suspension, Aug 26, 2008
ON THE DAYS LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT, HEARD A ROARING IN MY TIRES. ON WED. AUG 20TH. I HEARD A LOUD POP COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR. DROVE INTO WORK, LEFT WORK AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS TILTED INWARD. HAD TO GET TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP. ON 8/22, CLERK AT DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKE. SHE SAID THEY LOOKED AT IT AND BELIEVED IT WAS A "LEAKY SHOCK", I KNEW THAT WASN'T THE CASE. THEY THEN SAID IT WAS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT MY CAR WAS INVOLVED IN 2 YEARS AGO!!!. I CONTACTED INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY IMMEDIATELY SAID THAT ACCIDENT COULDN'T HAVE CAUSED THAT MAJOR DAMAGE. INSURANCE ADJUSTER TOLD DEALERSHIP SAME THING. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT A DEFECT. FROM MY DOCUMENTATION AND RESEARCH, THERE'S NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON THE 06 & 07 HONDA CIVICS. I WAS TOLD THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT BE HONORED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR WHAT I KNOW IS A DEFECT AT THE MANUFACTURER. I'VE COMPLAINED TO HONDA HQ WITH NO ACTION BEING TAKEN THUS FAR. I'M FRAZZLED!! I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY WON'T OWN UP TO THIS DEFECT!! I NEED HELP WITH THIS!! I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. PLEASE RESPOND ASAP!! THEY ARE STILL SAYING IT'S RELATED TO "AN ACCIDENT"(NON-EXISTENT). *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A GROWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,355. UPDATED 09/29/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/29/08.
Suspension, Tires, Aug 20, 2008
STARTED HEARING A ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM BACK WHEELS OF CAR. IT GOT LOUDER AS SPEED INCREASED. TOOK TO HONDA DEALER. THEY PERFORMED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS AND DID ALIGNMENT. THE INCORRECT PARTS WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. HOWEVER, THE BAD PARTS ALLOWED THE REAR TIRES TO 'CUP' CAUSING THE NOISE. THE DEALER (AND MANUFACTURER) ARE REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR CAUSED BY THE INCORRECT PARTS INSTALLED DURING MANUFACTURER. *TR
Suspension, Aug 17, 2008
NOTED LOUD TIRE WEAR AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE REAR AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 45MPH. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS PER A HONDA TSB. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY %OF THE TIRE REPLACEMENT- WHICH IS, OF COURSE, A DIRECT CONSEQUENCE OF THE FAULTY CONTROL ARMS. DRIVING WITH "CHOPPED" TIRES IS A KNOWN HAZARD, WHICH THE HONDA CORPORATION IS PROMOTING BY VIRTUE OF NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR BEING THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. FURTHER, THE TSB SHOULD BE UPGRADED TO A "RECALL". *TR
Suspension, Aug 12, 2008
REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON 2006/2007 CIVICS WERE MANUFACTURED TOO SHORT YET INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY AND SOLD IN NEW CARS. THIS, IN TURN, CAUSED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE AND KICK OUT WHILE IN TURNS, ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. IT ALSO CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY FAST. I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER 3 TIMES BEFORE THEY ADMITTED THEY HAD ISSUED A TSB THAT GAVE THE DEALERS THE OK TO REPLACE THE PARTS, PROPERLY ALIGN THE CAR, AND COVER THE TIRES ONLY IF IT HAD LESS THAN 25,000 MILES ON IT. I FIND THIS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS PRACTICE ON HONDAS PART AND FEEL A RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN ISSUED BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. TSBS ARE ONLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE DEALERS, NOT THE END CONSUMER. THEREFORE IF A AN OWNER DOESNT GO TO THE DEALER, THEY ARE NEVER AWARE THE CAR IS UNSAFE. MY REQUEST IS TO MAKE HONDA ISSUE A RECALL OF THE EFFECTED CARS, NOT JUST ISSUE A TSB WHEREAS ITS THE SAME AS A YOU-CALL AND MAKE THE OWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RAPID TIRE WEAR $. SHAME ON HONDA.
Suspension, Aug 9, 2008
WHEN MY TIRE STORE SHOWED ME MY 20,000 MILE TIRE WITH THE STEEL BELTS EXPOSED I WAS STUNNED-WHAT IF NO ONE HAD SEEN IT? A SUBSEQUENT ALIGNMENT CHECK REVEALED THE REAR SUSPENSION OF MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HAD MUCH MORE NEGATIVE CAMBER THAN IS SAFE AND THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST IT AS IN OTHER CARS-IT IS A DESIGN FLAW. BECAUSE OF THE HIGH MILEAGE ON MY CAR,IT MAY BE A BELL WEATHER. I HAVE 150,000 MILES ON MY 2006 CIVIC AND HAVE BOUGHT 5 SETS OF TIRES THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST 70,000 MILES EACH. THE ENTIRE TIME MY CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY HONDA DID NOT OFFICIALLY ADMIT THE PROBLEM OR OFFER A SOLUTION. HONDA DEALERS AND CORPORATE REPS ARE GENERALLY UNCOOPERATIVE AND WILL NOT ISSUE A PUBLIC RECALL AND GENERALLY HAVE TO BE PRESSURED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SUBSTANTIAL PROBLEM. YOUR SHEDDING LIGHT ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE A TRUE PUBLIC SERVICE AND PROBABLY HELP THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT USED TO DEALING WITH A LARGE CORPORATION WITH AN UNREPROACHABLE IMAGE OF PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY. THERE ARE MANY MORE HONDA CUSTOMERS LIKE ME- THIS HONDA USERS GROUP WILL OFFER MORE PERSPECTIVE. HTTP://WWW.GREENHYBRID.COM/DISCUSS/F12/NEGATIVE-CAMBER-PROBLEM-WHAT-YOU-NEED-DO-GET-UPPER-CONTROL-ARMS-REPLACED-17377/#POST164501 W. SCOTT MOYER *TR
Suspension, Aug 4, 2008
I WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE REAR TIRE TREAD WAS BALD ON THE INSIDE. THE OUTSIDE WAS STILL SHOWING PLENTY OF TREAD. THE TIRE WAS VERY CLOSE TO FAILURE, BUT IT IS DIFFICULT TO NOTICE THE UNEVEN WEAR UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE INTERNET SHOWED MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THE CONTROL ARMS ARE FAILING ON MANY OF THE VEHICLES. HONDA ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO DEALERSHIPS BUT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE OWNERS. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Jul 30, 2008
I HAVE A RUMBLE IN THE SUSPENSION OF MY CAR WITH NEW TIRES. THE TIRES I HAVE ONLY HAVE ABOUT 15,000 MILES ON THEM AND HONDA IS SAYING THAT IT'S BECAUSE I PUT CHEAP TIRES ON MY CAR. I HAVE BEEN TO BARRY'S HONDA SO MANY TIMES TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. EVEN WHEN I HAD THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE CAR AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO FIX IT OR THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I BROUGHT IT TO THEM AT LEAST THREE OR FOUR TIMES. ONE TIME THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BROKEN BELT IN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SO THAT'S WHEN I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. THE ORIGINAL TIRES ONLY HAD 40,000 MILES ON THEM WHEN I REPLACED THEM. WHEN I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED THE STORE THAT PUT THE TIRES ON SAID THAT THERE WASN'T A BROKEN BELT. I STILL HAD THE RUMBLE WITH BRAND NEW TIRES. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Jul 25, 2008
TIRE FAILURE AROUND 27,000 MILES FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR TIRES DESPITE REGULAR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. POSSIBLY DUE TO REAR CONTROL ARM MALFUNCTION WHICH MANUFACTURER WILL NOT INSPECT. ALSO, MANUFACTURER HAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BOTH SUN VISORS DUE TO SPLITTING OF PLASTIC (MOST LIKELY DUE TO BAD ENGINEERING WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF INTERIOR HEAT). *TR
Suspension, Jul 18, 2008
PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ON MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD AND I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES. I HAVE HAD ALIGNMENT CHECKS EVERY 6 MONTHS AND I HAVE HAD MY TIRES ROTATED EVERY 6,000 MILES. *TR
Suspension, Jul 8, 2008
CUPPING OF REAR TIRES CAUSED BY REAR CONTROL ARM PREMATURE WEAR. PARTS NOT COVERED BY A RECALL, CAR OUT OF WARRANTY, COST TO REPLACE FAULTY CONTROL ARM, $453.00, COST TO REPLACE RUINED TIRES, $200.00. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS PART IS NOT ON A RECALL AT THIS TIME, NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN, THE FAULTY PART IS STILL ON MY CAR. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS ON BACK ORDER BECAUSE OF HIGH DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT ON OTHER CARS LIKE MINE. *TR
Suspension, Jul 8, 2008
HONDA CIVICS 2006, 2007 HAVE FAULTY REAR CONTROL ARMS THAT RUIN TIRES AND CAUSE UNSAFE CONTROL OF THE CAR. CUSTOMER SERVICE ISN'T. I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. I AM TRYING TO GET BAD TIRES REPLACED THAT HONDA'S FAULTY REAR CONTROL ARMS RUINED. MY LOCAL DEALER REPLACED THE CONTROL ARMS. HONDA NEVER SENT A RECALL. HONDA REPS HAVE BLAMED ME FOR NOT ROTATING THE TIRES EVERY 5000 MILES PERFECTLY. THE TREAD ISN'T GONE. THE TIRES ARE WARPED FROM MISALIGNMENT - NOT A ROTATION ISSUE. IN FACT, IF I HAD NEVER ROTATED THE TIRES, AT LEAST THE FRONT ONES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN RUINED. AT THIS POINT, I FEEL RIPPED OFF AND LIED TO. TIRES WITH ABOUT 18000 SHOULDN'T BE UNSAFE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY FIRST COMPLAINTS WERE AT ABOUT 16000 MILES WHEN I MY CAR WAS THE WORST CAR ON THE ROAD IN SNOW AT 5 MPH. (I PUT SNOW TIRES ON FROM THEN TO APRIL, BUT I NEVER HAD TO DO THAT BEFORE WITH NORMAL WEAR ALL SEASON RADIALS.) HONDA AMERICA HAS BEEN TALKING IN CIRCLES AND MAKING ME WAIT FOR ANOTHER DECISION. CHECK THE NET. THESE CONTROL ARMS ARE A REAL ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Jun 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TIRE FAILURE ON WET ROADS. HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS COMPLETELY BALD. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING NEW TIRES. THE DEALER MADE OTHER REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE'S CONTROL ARM DUE TO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE REPAIRS TOTALED $250. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 33,984. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ
Suspension, Jun 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR STRUTS PUNCTURED THE REAR TIRES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO "RIDE LIKE AN OLDER VEHICLE". THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR STRUTS AND REAR TIRES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. HE ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V399000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR), WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS RELATED TO ANOTHER ISSUE THAT REQUIRED HIM TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 24, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. HE HEARD A THUMP AND SQUEALING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT LUBRICATING THE BRAKES WOULD NOT GUARANTEE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER ALSO PERFORMED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $70.00. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER, THE DEALER REPLACED A VALVE IN THE RIM, TWO REAR TIRES AND ANOTHER FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. 2 WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE CURB CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TO FALL OFF. THE MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW TIRE, RIM, HUB CAP AND PERFORMED A LIFE TIME WHEEL BALANCE. ANOTHER DEALER STATED THAT SHE NEEDED THE ROTORS TURNED AND THE WHEEL HUBS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO THUMP, SQUEAK AND SHE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONTACT $55.68 TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS. ON JANUARY 4, 2008 AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE TO SPEAK WITH A MANAGER. THE MANAGER DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT HE COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE NOISE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53960 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63865. UPDATED 08/13/08 *BF UPDATED 08/13/08
Suspension, Tires, Jun 11, 2008
I RECENTLY BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND THE STEEL TRIED IS SHOWING THROUGH. HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID THAT HONDA WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND, IF I BOUGHT NEW TIRES, THAT THEY WOULD GIVE ME A FREE ALIGNMENT. NOT COOL SEEING AS HONDA SHOULD GIVE ME NEW TIRES AND FIX THE PROBLEM. MY CAR NOW MAKES LOUD NOISES DUE TO THE TIRES AND, WITH ALL THE OTHER FIXES I AM HAVING TO GET, I AM RETHINKING HONDA'S COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. I AM THINKING OF TRADING IT IN FOR A PRIUS. *TR
Suspension, Jun 9, 2008
A VERY LOUD ROAD NOISE HAS BEEN COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. MY CAR WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE HONDA DEALER THAT I NEED 4 NEW TIRES (33,394 MILES) BECAUSE THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE REAR CONTROL ARMS, AS PER HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN. WE ARE AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF THE PARTS AND THE WORK WILL BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 16TH. HOWEVER, THE TIRES ARE NOT COVERED AT ALL BY THE WARRANTY. I'M ALSO CONCERNED THERE MIGHT BE OTHER DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION OR BEARINGS THAT THEY AREN'T ADMITTING TO. *TR
Suspension, Jun 6, 2008
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Suspension, Tires, May 29, 2008
I HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR HUB AND THE NOISE STOPPED FOR ABOUT 8-10 THOUSAND MILES. I LATER FOUND THAT THEY HAD ISSUED A RECALL. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THIS TIME THEY HAD TO REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS. HONDA ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM AND I AM READING MANY COMPLAINTS ON EDMUND'S INTERNET SIGHT COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ON THE 2006-2007 CIVICS. THE PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION RUINED THE TIRES ON THE CAR AND CAUSED AN UNSAFE CONDITION. THE DEALER DID CHANGE THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISE IN THE REAR. THE DEALER TELLS ME ITS THE TIRES AND THE CUPPING IN THE TIRES IS THE FAULT OF THE TIRE, NOT THE CAR WHICH IT NOT TRUE. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE THE TIRES BUT ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON THEIR CARS. ARE THEY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET KILLED WHEN A TIRE BLOWS OUT TO NOTIFY PEOPLE OF THE PROBLEM? *TR
Suspension, May 29, 2008
REAR TIRES ON 2006 CIVIC HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION GEOMETRY THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED HAD HONDA INSTALLED REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM KIT STATED IN HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001 DATED JAN 22 2008 I HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. *TR
Suspension, May 29, 2008
MY WIFE TOOK MY HONDA CIVIC 2006 SEDAN TO GOODYEAR TIRE FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATE. THEY DISCOVERED UNUSUAL UNEVEN WARE ON THE REAR TIRES. GOODYEAR WOULD NOT DO THE ROTATION AND NOTED LEFT REAR SHOCK BLOWN AND TIRES ARE CUPPED, NEEDS 4 TIRES AND ALIGNED SOON. THEY ADVISED TAKING IT BACK TO HONDA DEALER AND HAVE CHECKED. HONDA SERVICE AGREED WITH GOODYEAR THAT BOTH STRUTS ARE BLOWN AND NEEDS THE REAR CONTROL ARM KIT. THEY WANTED TO SPLIT THE COST OF THE STRUTS AND CONTROL ARM REPAIRS TOTALING $594.21 LEAVING ME TO FOOT $297.11. I WOULD PAY FOR NEW TIRES. I LATER BECAME AWARE THAT THERE IS A DEFECT KNOW BY HONDA AND THERE IS A BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THIS (08-001/NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10024687). I HAVE FOUND MANY MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM ON VARIOUS INTERNET SITES. I FEEL THEY ARE TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE AND I PLAN TO CONTACT THE PA ATTORNEY GENERAL IF THEY DO NOT CORRECT PROBLEM AND DAMAGE TO THE TIRES AT THEIR EXPENSE. *TR