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
1,402 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Oct 18, 2011
ABNORMAL REAR TIRE WEAR, AFTER ONLY 10,000 MILES TIRES WERE DOWN TO THE CORDS. THE GEOMETRY IS WRONG ON THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE UPPER CONTROL ARM IS TOO SHORT. WHEN THE CAR IS LOADED THE PROBLEM MAKES TIRE WEAR EVEN WORSE. *TR
Suspension, Oct 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD METAL ON METAL TYPE NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. ....UPDATED 12/03/12 *BF THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WERE ABOUT TO SEIZE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 01/10/12
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 11, 2011
PREMATURE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSED BY PULLEY BOLTS FALLING OUT OF PULLEY, PULLEY DETACHING AND THAN CAUSING FAILURE OF SERPENTINE ACCESSORY BELT. HONDA WILL NOT COVER THIS UNDER TSB 08-039. THIS IS A SAEFTY ISSUE AS WELL - LOSS OF POWER STEERING, COOLING, ENGINE COULD BLOW. I HAVE TO BRING INTO DEALER CONTACTED HONDA ASKED THEM TO COVER 100% OF COST THEY ONLY COVER 40%. REPLACED WITH UPGRADED PARTS NOT SAME FLAWED DESIGN. HONDA MUST COVER 100% OF THIS. CASE NUMBER: NO12011-09-2700942 CAR ALWAYS DEALER SERVICED AND OIL CHANGES PURCHASED NEW. *KB
Suspension, Oct 8, 2011
I TOOK IN MY CAR TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND THE TIRES ROTATED. THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT ROTATE THE TIRES BECAUSE THERE WAS "TOO MUCH WEAR" AND THEY WERE "WORN OUT". I HAVE HAD THE TIRES FOR 30,000 MILES AND THEY HAVE AN 80,000 MILE WARRANTY. *TR
Structure, Sep 27, 2011
I NOTICED THE CLEAR COAT COMING OFF MY HONDA CIVIC ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IN CONTACT WITH HONDA BUT THE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY COMES EVERY SO MANY MONTHS. WHEN I DID FINALLY GET AHOLD OF HIM AND INFORM HIM OF THE CLEAR COAT COMING OFF WHICH EVEN IN HIS WORDS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. I WAS TOLD SINCE OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WOULD DO NOTHING EVEN THOUGH I I FORMED HIM OF ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CLEAR COAT. HONDA ADMITTING A PROBLEM BUT REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING FOR THE VALUED CUSTOMER. *TT
Suspension, Sep 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES WOULD WEAR PREMATURELY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL ARM IN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,075.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 20, 2011
HAVING TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT 91,000 MILES I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS ONLY WORKING ON AN INTERMEDIATE BASIS. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT A PRODUCT RECALL WAS IN PLACE FOR SAME YEAR MAKE - DIFFERENT MODEL. I'M HAVING THIS CORRECTED AT MY EXPENSE BUT FELT IT NECESSARY TO ALERT YOU FOLKS TO A POSSIBLE DEFECT IN OTHER CARS OF SAME MAKE AND MODEL YEAR. *TR
Suspension, Sep 18, 2011
REAR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 18,000 MILES. REAR TIRES AGAIN REPLACED AT 40,000 MILES. REAR TIRES AGAIN REPLACED AT 65,000 MILES. ALL TIRES REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE AS HONDA WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. INSANELY LOUD RUMBLING NOISE COMING FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE STARTING AROUND 15,000 MILES. DEALER SAID THAT'S NORMAL. INDEPENDENT SHOP MANAGED TO GET ALIGNMENT WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS ALTHOUGH IT WAS "VERY DIFFICULT" TO GET THE ALIGNMENT TO MEET HONDA'S SPECIFICATIONS. REAR END CONTINUES TO RUMBLE AND MAKE LOUD NOISE. HONDA DEALERS WILL NOT FIX ISSUE. *TT
Suspension, Wheels, Sep 17, 2011
MY REAR TIRES ON MY '06 WERE MAKING A ROARING NOISE AND VIBRATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER PUTTING 15,000 MILES ON IT (BOUGHT USED WITH 64,404 MILES ON IT), MY TIRES WORE OUT DUE TO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AT THE INNER EDGES. FORTUNATELY BY CHANCE, JUST BEFORE WE EMBARKED ON A 1500 MILE TRIP, I JUST ACCIDENTALLY HAPPENED TO NOTICE THAT THE BELTS WERE SHOWING ON THE INNER EDGE OF MY RIGHT REAR TIRE. THIS WAS NOT READILY NOTICEABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, UNTIL I CRAWLED UNDER THE BACK END OF MY CAR TO CHECK ON SOMETHING ELSE. FROM THE APPEARANCE OF THE OUTER EDGES AND MID-SECTIONS OF MY TIRES, I NEVER WOULD HAVE GUESSED THAT MY TIRES WERE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT AND THAT THIS WAS AN ACCIDENT JUST WAITING TO HAPPEN! AFTER INSPECTING THE OTHER TIRES ON MY CAR, I ENDED UP REPLACING A TOTAL OF THREE TIRES. HOWEVER, THIS WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH MY TIRE-EATING CAR, SINCE THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, AS OUTLINED IN HONDA TSB 08-001. I WENT TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND WAS INFORMED BY A SERVICE REP THAT THEY HANDLE THESE CLAIMS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. SINCE I DID NOT SAVE MY WORN OUT TIRES AND DUE TO THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON MY CAR, I DECIDED THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A WASTE OF TIME FOR ME TO TRY TO GET HONDA TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS AT THEIR EXPENSE. AFTER REVIEWING TSB 08-001, IT IS MY OPINION THAT HONDA SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND INITIATE AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. PREMATURE TIRE WEAR DUE TO THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM CONFIGURATION APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE 06 & 07 CIVIC MODELS, AS INDICATED BY THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS AND BY THE LARGE NUMBER OF AFTERMARKET ADJUSTABLE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS/CAMBER KITS THAT ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. MY CIVIC NOW STAYS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL OF THE TIME. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT IS NOT EASILY OR READILY NOTICEABLE TO CONSUMERS! *TT
Other or unspecified, Sep 17, 2011
MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC IS EATING THROUGH REAR TIRES. THE TIRES THREAD ON THE INSIDE IS WEARING OUT. THE ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN CHECKED AND READING THROUGH THE BLOGS, A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP (HONDA) IS NOT RECOGNIZING THIS PROBLEM. *TT
Air bags, Sep 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARNING LIGHT WAS INDICATING THAT THE REAR PASSENGERS WERE NOT WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO A DAMAGED WIRING SYSTEM UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Suspension, Sep 13, 2011
2006 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, SHOCKS OR STRUT ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE REPLACED FIVE TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE REAR CAMBER. THE DEALER WAS ONLY WILLING TO PAY HALF OF THE COST. DESPITE, THE CAMBER BEING DEFECTIVE. *JB
Suspension, Sep 9, 2011
BROUGHT VEHICLE TO HONDA DUE TO LOUD ROARING SOUND NEAR REAR LEFT TIRE. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BEARING AS THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL AND MY CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY "OK". HONDA CALLS AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME ALMOST $800 FOR 2 NEW CONTROL ARMS, 2 NEW REAR TIRES, AND AN ALIGNMENT. I DO SOME RESEARCH AND FIND OUT THERE IS A TSB: HONDA DESIGNED THE CONTROL ARMS WRONG CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES. THE FIX IS TO REPLACE THEM WITH NEWLY DESIGNED CONTROL ARMS. SO, HONDA SHOULD PAY FOR IT CONSIDERING THEY DESIGNED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. HONDA WILL NOT PAY FOR IT. ESSENTIALLY, HONDA IS ADMITTING THE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE BY REPLACING IT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PRODUCT. MY PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET WARRANTY FROM THE HONDA STEALERSHIP: THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS CLAIMING "IT IS A DEFECT CAUSED BY HONDA" AND THE PART IS NOT BROKEN. THE CONSUMER LOSES ONCE AGAIN AND HONDA TAKES THE MONEY. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY DEFECTIVE DESIGN ON THIS CAR: THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKS DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING, THE CHEAP VISORS BREAK: AT LEAST HONDA EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS TO 8 YEARS. AFTER THAT, I GUESS YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK. THIS IS MY 6TH HONDA. I ALSO HAVE A HONDA LAWNMOWER AND POWERWASHER. HONDA WAS THE ONLY VEHICLE I WOULD BUY DUE TO THEIR HIGH QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. THEY USED TO BUILD QUALITY PRODUCTS AND STAND BEHIND THEM. NOW THEY BUILD GARBAGE AT A PREMIUM PRICE AND REFUSE TO STAND BEHIND THEM. I KNEW I BOUGHT THAT HYUNDAI SONATA FOR $4,000 LESS THAN AN ACCORD... PS: THE HYUNDAI HAS 0 ISSUES AND RUNS GREAT WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE. SORRY HONDA: I WILL BE PURCHASING FROM A COMPANY THAT STANDS BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS INSTEAD OF COMPANY RIDING OFF OF THEIR NAME LEGACY FROM THE 80'S AND 90'S. CHECK OUT HYUNDAI OR EVEN DARE I SAY AND AMERICAN CAR: THE QUALITY IS MUCH BETTER. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Sep 2, 2011
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN I SMELLED RUBBER BURNING AND THEN MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A TRUSTED FRIEND'S SHOP TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND THEN TO FIX IT. WE FOUND THAT THE TENSIONER BOLT WAS BROKEN. OUR MECHANIC HAS DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHER OWNERS OF 2006 HONDA CIVICS ARE ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO REPLACE THIS BOLT. I ONLY HAVE 75,000 MILES ON THIS HONDA AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS FAIRLY NEW CAR. I HOPE IT CAN BE FIXED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN PREMATURELY. THE ROTORS WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE PADS AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Hybrid propulsion system, Aug 23, 2011
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID IMA BATTERY DEPLETES EVERY TIME I START THE CAR AND THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH 2 MINUTES OF STARTING TO DRIVE. SO THERE IS NO ELECTRIC ASSIST WHEN ENTERING FREEWAY. THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IS UNDERSIZED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR AND THUS GETTING ON THE FREEWAY CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS. ALSO HONDA ISSUED A RECALL TO "FIX" IMA BATTERY ISSUES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER GAS MILEAGE THAN WAS ADVERTISED. PRIOR TO THE IMA RECALL THE CAR RETURNED 42-46 MPG AFTER THE RECALL IT NOW RETURNS 33-35 MPG. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHOM DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,445. UPDATED 09/21/11*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE SPRING TENSIONER WAS BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT TO FAIL. UPDATED 10/05/11. *JB
Visibility, Aug 1, 2011
HONDA CIVIC 2006 SUNVISOR: IT HAS SPLIT APART AND WILL NOT FOLD UP AND OUT OF THE WAY, PARTIALLY BLOCKS MY REAR-VIEW MIRROR IN THE "DOWN" POSITION. I HAVE TO PUSH THE PIECES TOGETHER TO MAKE IT STAY TOGETHER. ONCE YOU PUT IT BACK DOWN IT SPLITS AGAIN. BAD DESIGN MAKING AN ITEM SO CHEAPLY THAT MUST ENDURE REPEATED USE IN A SPOT THAT PROBABLY HAS TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN BETWEEN THE TWO JOINED PIECES. *KB
Electrical system, Jul 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY WAS DETERIORATING. A NEW SOFTWARE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN ORDER TO SAVE THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ALWAYS ACCELERATE ONCE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Visibility, Jul 20, 2011
2006 HONDA CIVIC DRIVER'S SUN VISOR FAILURE. IT FALLS IN MY LINE OF SIGHT AND WILL NOT STAY UP AGAINST THE ROOF ANY LONGER. *KB
Air bags, Tires, Jul 19, 2011, crash
2006 HONDA SEDAN GOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE HIT A ROADSIDE POST HEAD ON AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, LEFT REAR TIRE TORN OFF BY EDGE OF PAVEMENT CAR SPUN TO RIGHT, ROLLED ON DRIVER'S SIDE THEN ROOF, SLID DOWN HIGHWAY. NO SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER HAD HEAD NECK AND BACK INJURIES , FRONT PASSENGER HAD ABDOMINAL INJURIES, CAR HAD NEW REAR TIRES 24 HOURS OLD, HAD BEEN MAINTAINED BY DEALER WITH AND OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION 24 HRS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, CAR SUPPORT POSTS WERE WORN THROUGH ROOF HAD BEGUN TO BUCKLE FRONT OF ROOF WORN THROUGH, SIDE PANELS ON DRIVERS SIDE WERE SCRAPED MIRRORS RIPPED OFF ,FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED BUT HELD IN PLACE, DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW BROKE AWAY, ALL OTHER WINDOWS INTACT,PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WERE JAMMED DRIVER'S DOOR WAS ABLE TO OPEN PARTIALLY. TRUNK REMAINED INTACT AS DID THE REAR PASSENGERS' AREA BOTH WERE UNHARMED EXCEPT FOR SEATBELT ( AND CARSEAT) BRUISES. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *KB
Suspension, Tires, Jul 18, 2011
12 TIRES IN 3 YEARS?? YES WE HAVE PUT 80,000 MILES ON THE CAR, BUT THIS IS EXTREME! THE LAST FLAT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY, AT 70 MILES PER HOUR, (THANK GOD, THERE WASN'T A MAJOR ACCIDENT!)AND WHEN WE WENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT WE WERE INFORMED THAT ANOTHER TIRE, WAS EXTREMELY BALD WITH NO TREAD EXCEPT ON THE OUTSIDE, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR ANYONE TO NOTICE. (I HAD BOUGHT A TIRE 2 WEEKS PREVIOUS!! I NEVER SAW A TIRE THIS BALD AND RIPPLED WITH BARE SPOTS ALL AROUND...THESE TIRES WERE BOUGHT LAST OCT. AND ARE 60,000 MILE TIRES. WE THEN WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF THIS AND A LOUD NOISE AND WERE TOLD THE BEARING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE AXLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.... $600....BUT WILL I STILL NEED MORE NEW TIRES SOON??? THE EXPENSE OF MAINTAINING THIS CAR (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR TIRES!!!, AND HAS DRAINED OUR SAVINGS,WE STILL HAVE 2 MORE YEARS OF PAYMENTS AND WANT A SOLUTION FROM HONDA AND BELIEVE IF THERE IS A REAR AXLE PROBLEM, CAUSING LOUD NOISE AND QUICKLY WORN TIRES, THEY SHOULD CORRECT IT AND REIMBURSE US!! YOU BUY AN EXPENSIVE HYBRID TO SAVE ON GAS AND LESS POLLUTION AND GET ROBBED ON MAINTENANCE, SAFETY AND COMFORT. *KB
Structure, Jul 17, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC AND THE CLEAR COAT IS ALREADY PEELING OFF. IT BEGAN WITH ONE SPOT ON THE ROOF OF MY CAR AND NOW MANY MORE SPOTS HAVE APPEARED OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. IT LOOKS LIKE I AM DRIVING A 15 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR
Suspension, Jul 17, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID, I AM ON MY SECOND SET OF TIRES DUE TO THEM RUBBING ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WELL. MY CAR HAS 62,000 MILES ON IT. I AM GOING NEXT WEEK TO GET ANOTHER SET OF TIRES ( THE THIRD SET). THE BACK TIRES RUB EXCESSIVELY SO MUCH SO THE BACK OF THE CAR SHAKES, IF I HAVE ANY WEIGHT IN THE CAR IT IS ALMOST UNBEARABLE. *TR
Structure, Jul 17, 2011
MY WIFE HAS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC THAT HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE PAINT. IT SEEMS LIKE THE HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK ARE BEGINNING TO OXIDIZE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE PAID ABOUT 60% OF THE COST WITH OUR OUT OF POCKET COST AT ABOUT $300. NO IT LOOKS LIKE THE OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR THAT DID NOT GET PAINTED ARE BEGINNING TO OXIDIZE AGAIN. THE DOORS, FRONT FENDERS AND REAR FENDERS ARE BEGINNING TO OXIDIZE AGAIN. THE LOCAL DEALER IS GOING TO PAINT THEM BUT OUR OUT OF POCKET COST IS AROUND $320 AGAIN. THIS LOOKS LIKE IT IS HAPPENING WITH MANY 2006 HONDA CIVICS AND I HOPE A LAWSUIT OR RECALL IS STARTED SO I CAN GET RE-IMBURSED FOR THE COSTS OF HAVING TO PAINT AFTER ONLY 5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP ON A BRAND NEW CIVIC. *TR