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: visibility
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Visibility, Apr 29, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WERE FRACTURED AND OBSTRUCTING HER VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE SUN VISOR WAS HANGING DOWN AND SHE WOULD HAVE TO HOLD IT UP AND DRIVE AT THE SAME TIME. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 38,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VISOR BY REPLACING IT SIX TO EIGHT TIMES, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER STATED HONDA ISSUED A CONTINUATION OF THE VISOR WARRANTY UP TO 8 YEARS. UPDATED 08/04/11
Visibility, Apr 19, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC AND THE VISORS ARE BROKEN AND HANG DOWN. IT WILL NOT STAY UP AND BLOCKS MY VISION FOR STREET LIGHTS, SIGNS ETC. I CANNOT ADJUST IT TO KEEP THE SUN OUT OF MY EYES FOR CERTAIN ANGLES. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPLACE. THEY WANT A CHARGE OF $75.00 PER VISOR. THEY ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS AND THEY JUST KEEP BREAKING. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Apr 13, 2011
MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE. HONDA HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN BUT NO RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED AND HANGS DOWN IN THE WAY OR VIEW AND I CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD TO DRIVE SAFELY. HONDA HAS REFUSED TO FIX THIS UNDER GOODWILL ASSISTANCE AND MY CARS WARRANTY HAS JUST EXPIRED. MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE AND HONDA IS NOT ADDRESSING IT. DAILY USE TO BLOCK THE SUN IN YOUR EYES WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IS THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. THE CONSEQUENCES IS THAT I CAN NOT SEE TO DRIVE SAFELY. EITHER SUN IN MY EYES OR SUN VISOR BLOCKING VIEW OF ROAD. THE VISOR CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED, IT IS BROKEN, IT JUST HANGS DOWN IN THE LINE OF SIGHT. TO DATE MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER IN EL PASO TX HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART THUS I AM WORKING WITH AMERICAN HONDA FOR THEIR SUPPORT TO REPLACE THIS DEFECTIVE PART FREE OF CHARGE. *TR
Visibility, Seats, Apr 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS HINGES FRACTURED AND THE VISORS WOULD NOT REMAIN IN THE CLOSED, UPRIGHT POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN ADJUSTED. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BACKING HAD ALSO FRACTURED WITH EXPOSED WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURES AND THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 06/03/11 *BF
Visibility, Apr 7, 2011
THE WINDOW VISOR ON MY 2006 CIVIC SI HAS MELTED TWICE NOW AND IT POSSES A DRIVING HAZARD. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT AFTER THE INSIDE PLASTIC IS HIT BY DIRECT SUNLIGHT THE ACTUAL PLASTIC CLIPS MELT AND THAT CAUSES THE VISOR TO SUDDENLY FLIP DOWN RIGHT INTO YOUR LINE OF VISION. *TR
Visibility, Apr 5, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD PANEL WAS FLOPPING UP AND DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V326000 (VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 72,300. UPDATED 05/05/11*LJ UPDATED 11/16/11
Visibility, Feb 28, 2011
THE SUN VISOR IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC LX HAS BROKEN TWICE NOW, WHERE THE VISOR WILL HANG DOWN IN MY LINE OF SIGHT. I AM UNABLE TO SECURE IT UP OR DOWN. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED IN THE WARM WEATHER MONTHS WHEN THE CAR IS VERY HOT. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN THE WARRANTY, ~20K MILES AND FIXED BY THE DEALER. SECOND INCIDENT BEGAN AROUND 70K MILES AND WORSENED UNTIL THE VISOR HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE VISOR THIS TIME, AND FEEL THAT IT IS RIDICULOUS TO PAY A DEALER TO FIX A PART WHICH IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *TR
Visibility, Feb 26, 2011
HONDA CIVIC 2006 DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FALLS APART IN THE HEAT AND BLOCKS DRIVERS VISION. *TR
Visibility, Feb 26, 2011
THE SUN VISORS IN MY CIVIC HAVE A HONDA-ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT WHERE AFTER SOME TIME THE MECHANISM BREAKS, CAUSING IT TO STAY DOWN, BLOCKING THE DRIVER VIEW AND CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS COMMON IN WARMER CLIMATES AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT LEAST TWICE, WITH ANOTHER REPAIR ON THE HORIZON (THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH A POPPING NOISE WHEN PUTTING BACK TOWARDS THE ROOF). THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THEM FOR FREE THE FIRST FEW TIMES, BUT THE NEXT ONE WILL APPARENTLY COST $20 FOR THE LABOR WHILE THE VISORS THEMSELVES ARE "FREE." THE DEALER STATES THEY WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO REPAIR THIS DESIGN FLAW UNTIL 75,000 MILES ARE REACHED ON THE CAR. *TR
Visibility, Feb 22, 2011
I BOUGHT A 2006 HONDA CIVIC AND WITHIN A YEAR MY DRIVER SIDE VISOR STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULDN'T STAY UP AND EVERY NOW AND THEN IT WOULD JUST DROP DOWN. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY AND THE VISOR SNAPPED DOWN WHICH SCARED ME AND I COULDN'T SEE, WHICH IS HOW I ALMOST WRECK. IT FINALLY CAME OFF AND BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE A WARRANTY I COULD GET IT FIXED WITHOUT PAYING OVER $100 PER VISOR. MY PASSENGER VISOR HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL AND NOW I DRIVE WITHOUT VISOR. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND I WISH HONDA WOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I WILL NEVER WANT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA JUST BECAUSE OF THIS VISOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND EVEN THOUGH THEY GOT THERE VISOR FIXED AFTER SPENDING ALL THAT MONEY IT BROKE AGAIN. PLEASE CAN THIS GET RECALLED!! *TR
Visibility, Feb 19, 2011
2006 HONDA CIVIC HAS FLIP VISOR ISSUES. I'VE REPLACED MINE MULTIPLE TIMES AND IT CONTINUES TO BREAK. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT CONSTANTLY DROPS AND GETS IN THE WAY OF MY VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD. *TR
Visibility, Feb 9, 2011
WHEN MY CAR SITS IN THE SUN FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME, MY SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP, FLAT AGAINST THE CEILING OF THE CAR. THE DROOP DOWN, SOMETIMES INTO MY VISION. I HAVE CALLED HONDA ABOUT A REPLACEMENT, BUT BECAUSE THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME APPROX $150 TO REPLACE BOTH SUN VISORS. THE VISORS ARE BEING USED NORMALLY, UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. *TR
Visibility, Jan 29, 2011
THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC CRACKED OPEN ON ITS TOP SEAM WHICH PREVENTED THE VISOR FROM STAYING IN THE "UP" POSITION. AT FIRST I DID NOT THINK IT WOULD BE A BIG DEAL BUT I SOON REALIZED THAT IT REALLY DID INTERFERE WITH MY LINE OF SIGHT. CONSEQUENTLY, I HAD THE VISOR REPLACED. 15 MONTHS AFTER HAVING THE VISOR REPLACED IT HAS NOW CRACKED AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN ITS UPRIGHT POSITION AND IT INTERFERES WITH MY LINE OF SIGHT. *LN
Visibility, Jan 25, 2011
THE SUN VISORS IN MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE HAD THE VISORS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND JUST ONE YEAR LATER, THE SUN VISOR CRACKED OPEN FROM HEAT EXPOSURE AGAIN. THE SUN VISORS ARE OBSTRUCTING BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S VIEW AND POSE A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO KEEP THE VISORS CLOSED AND WHEN THERE IS TOO MUCH SUN LIGHT, THE VISORS ARE USELESS IN BLOCKING THE SUN. HONDA NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PART AND REPLACE THEM WITH A PART THAT IS NOT DEFECTIVE.
Visibility, Dec 29, 2010
BOTH VISORS SPLIT OPEN AND WILL NOT STAY UP. I CANNOT USE THEM TO BLOCK THE SUN AND HAVE TO DUCK UNDER THEM TO VIEW THE ROAD. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE! *TR
Visibility, Dec 26, 2010
THE SUN VISORS ON MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HAVE FAILED AND JUST HANG DOWN. THIS IS SERIOULY DANGEROUS SINCE THE HANGING DRIVER-SIDE MIRROR INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF TRAFFIC. THE DEALER SAYS, BECAUSE MY CAR HAS OVER 36,000 MILES (IT HAS 43,000) IT IS NO LONGER COVERED BY WARRANTY AND THERE IS NO APPLICABLE RECALL ISSUED BY HONDA. *TR
Visibility, Nov 25, 2010
THE SUN VISOR ON MY PASSENGER SIDE CRACKED AND JUST HANGS. IT WILL NOT FOLD IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IT IS DANGLING AND BLOCKING MY FIELD OF VISION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND HONDA DOES NOT THINK THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, YET THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCE MORE THAN 1 VISOR SPLITTING ON THEM. *TR
Visibility, Nov 10, 2010
THE VISORS IN THE CAR HAVE A METAL ROTATING PIECE IN BETWEEN TWO PLASTIC PIECES THAT CAUSE THE VISOR TO SNAP AFTER MINIMAL USE. MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR IS NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN, AS HAS HAPPENED TO MY FRIEND'S EXACT SAME CAR TOO. *TR
Visibility, Nov 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WAS OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACTS VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF HE HAD TO BRAKE ABRUPTLY, HE COULD POSSIBLY STRIKE HIS HEAD ON THE SUN VISOR AND CAUSE INJURY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Visibility, Oct 20, 2010
I AM PUTTING IN A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISOR IT IS CHEAPLY MADE AND THE HEAT MELTS THE PLASTIC SO IT STARTS TO WEAR ON THE SPINE OF THE VISOR IT FALLS DOWN IN MY FACE, I HAD TO HOLD IT UP WHILE DRIVING, I FEEL AS THOUGH I AM AS DISTRACTED WHILE FIDDLING WITH IT SO ITS OUT OF MY WAY WHILE DRIVING IS AS DISTRACTING AS BEING ON CELL PHONE, SO I TOOK IT OFF, AND I LIVE IN A SUNNY STATE AND BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE $70.00 TO REPLACE IT, I HAVE TO HOLD MY HAND ABOVE MY EYES TO BLOCK THE SUN WHICH IS ALSO VERY DISTRACTING. I CALLED HONDA AND COMPLAINED THEY SAID IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE SO IT WILL NOT BE RECALLED BUT THEY WILL REPLACE IT AT ONE OF THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERS AND THAT THE PRICE CAN RANGE FROM $70.00 TO $100.00.. WHICH I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR CURRENTLY, AND EITHER WAY I FEEL LIKE IT WAS A FLAW IN THEIR DESIGN AND I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO REPLACE MY SUN VISOR EVERY SUMMER WHEN ITS TOO HOT AND DECIDES TO FALL OFF! THAT IS $70.00 TO $100.00 PER SUN VISOR EVERY SUMMER.. THAT ADDS UP. I LOVE HONDA AND IT SEEMED LIKE THEY WERE DOING SO WELL, THEY ALWAYS DID RIGHT BY ME, BUT NOW THIS 06 HONDA CIVIC IS CHEAPLY MADE AND WONT SURPRISE ME IF IT DOESN'T LAST AS LONG AS MY OLD 95 HONDA CIVIC. *TR
Visibility, Oct 18, 2010
2006 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISOR BROKEN (AGAIN). THIS IS THE THIRD TIME MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISOR HAS BROKEN. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNING THE CAR. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS 2K MILES OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE IT THAT ONE LAST TIME. NOW IT IS BROKEN AGAIN! IF YOU GOOGLE "HONDA CIVIC SUN VISOR" YOU WILL FIND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SUN VISOR SPLITS IN HALF AND CAN NO LONGER BE PUT UP (STORED POSITION). WHEN THE PLASTIC FRAME OF THE VISOR SPLITS, THE VISOR HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN BLOCKING YOUR VISION WHEN DRIVING. BECAUSE OF THIS, MY VISION IS CONSTANTLY BLOCKED AND I FIND MYSELF BENDING DOWN WHILE DRIVING TO SEE IF TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE GREEN OR RED. IT CAN ALSO BLOCK MY VIEW OF A PEDESTRIAN STEPPING OFF OF THE CURB INTO THE CROSSWALK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND HONDA DOESN'T WANT TO REPLACE THESE AFTER THE WARRANTY IS UP ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE A TSB ON IT. IN ADDITION TO MY VIEW OF THE ROAD BEING BLOCKED BY THIS PLASTIC FRAMED SUN VISOR, I'M ALSO AFRAID IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, MY FACE OR A PASSENGERS COULD HIT THE SUN VISOR AND THE VISOR COULD CAUSE MAJOR TRAUMA TO A HUMAN. *TR
Visibility, Oct 11, 2010
2007 HONDA CIVIC. DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR HAS CRACKED. WON'T STAY CLOSED (RETRACTED AGAINST THE CEILING). FALLS DOWN IN FRONT OF VIEW FREQUENTLY. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS SINCE 2006 WHEN THE SUN VISOR DESIGN WAS MODIFIED TO ITS CURRENT DESIGN. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. SOLUTIONS INCLUDE: 1) REMOVING THE SUN VISOR; NOT SAFE. 2) IGNORING THE PROBLEM; WHEN SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN IN FRONT OF EYES IT'S NOT SAFE. 3) REPLACING THE SUN VISOR; HONDA REFUSES TO PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT EVEN THOUGH THERE IS GOOD DOCUMENTATION ON THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM AND DURATION OF THE PROBLEM. SEE ALSO: HTTP://ACTIONALLEN.BLOGSPOT.COM/2010/06/HONDA-CIVIC-SUN-VISORS-NOT-SO-GOOD.HTML. *TR
Visibility, Oct 8, 2010
THE SUN VISORS ON MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX HAVE BEEN BREAKING ROUTINELY ABOUT ONCE A YEAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER FOR REPAIR AND THEY SIMPLY REPLACE THE BROKEN VISOR. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT REDESIGNED THE FAULTY VISOR DESIGN AND THEY WILL CONTINUE BREAKING. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AS THE VISORS BREAK AND HANG OFF BLOCKING THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO CLEARLY SEE THE ROAD. *TR
Visibility, Oct 5, 2010
THE PLASTIC PIECES INSIDE THE SUNVISORS HAVE SNAPPED AND ARE NOW HANGING DOWN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT IS ALWAYS IN MY FACE. I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC SI AND HAVE READ A PLETHORA OF COMPLAINTS FROM MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM; SOME HAVE REPLACED THEIR VISORS SEVERAL TIMES (OUT OF POCKET). THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A DESIGN FLAW, WHICH IS WIDE-SPREAD ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I LIVE IN OHIO AND THE SUMMERS ARE QUITE WARM, BUT NOT AS HOT AS ARIZONA; MANY COMPLAINTS I'VE READ ARE FELT TO BE HEAT-RELATED. HOWEVER, NO MATTER WHERE IN THE COUNTRY ONE LIVES, IT CAN EASILY BE OVER 110 DEGREES IN A CLOSED CAR, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED WHEN DESIGNING THESE VISORS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 4, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX 4 DOOR. BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE FAILED AND FALL INTO THE FIELD OF VISION, MAKING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS. HONDA AS OF YET HAS NOT CALLED A RECALL. MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THIS ISSUE. HONDA CLAIMS THAT THIS IS "COSMETIC" AND DOES NOT COVER THIS UNDER ITS EXTENDED PLAN. *TR