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.
Visibility, Jul 16, 2011
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR SPLIT AT SEAM AND WON'T STAY IN POSITION. I IMPROVISED A REPAIR. *TT
Suspension, Jul 14, 2011
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. HONDA CLAIMS THIS IS INTENDED BUT THE CAR GOES THROUGH BRAND NEW TIRES ON THE REAR EVERY 7500 MILES. THE REAR CONTROL ARM PUTS NEGITIVE CAMBER AND TOE ON THE TIRE CAUSES THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE TO WEAR BALD VERY QUICKLY EVEN WHEN DRVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, IF YOU DONT CHECK THE TIRES DAILY FOR WEAR YOU WOULDN'T NOTICE IT. I DIDN'T NOTICE IT TILL MY TIRE POPPED. LUCKILY I WASN'T ON A MAJOR ROAD OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A HORRIBLE INCIDENT. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 12, 2011
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR SPLIT. IT WILL NOT STAY IN POSITION. DUE TO THIS, I HAVE NO VISUAL PROTECTION FROM THE SUN WHEN I DRIVE. IT IS HAZARDOUS.
Suspension, Jul 12, 2011
2006 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER STATES AFTER TIRE ROTATION HE NOTICED AN INCREASE TIRE NOISE AND VIBRATION *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO HIS MECHANIC, AN INSPECTION REVEALED UNUSUAL AND UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CONDITION WAS RECOGNIZED AND DOCUMENTED BY HONDA. THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY INCORRECTLY SIZED UPPER CONTROL ARMS WHICH WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. *JB
Visibility, Jul 12, 2011
THE SIDES THAT HOLD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS ARE CRACKED. THEY HAVE NOT FALLEN DOWN YET. IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS FOR SO LONG, I THOUGHT IT WAS NORMAL. IT WASN'T UNTIL I RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT A SETTLEMENT THAT I REALIZED IT'S NOT NORMAL. WILL TRY TO CONTACT THE LOCAL DEALER TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WILL COST TO GET BOTH VISORS FIXED. WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE VISORS, IT SEEMS LIKE HONDA SHOULD'VE JUST RECALLED AND FIXED THEM. *TT
Visibility, Jul 11, 2011
MY SUN VISOR SPLIT IN TWO AND WILL NO LONGER STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, BLOCKING MY VISION AS DRIVER OF THE CAR. *TT
Suspension, Jul 9, 2011
REAR DRIVER SIDE TRAILING ARM SNAPPED ON 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX. LOOKS LIKE THE PART HAD A MANUFACTURING FAULT ON ONE OF THE WELD SEAMS. *TR
Visibility, Jul 5, 2011
ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS, STANDARD 208 SECTION 4.5.1(C), SUN VISORS MUST HAVE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. HONDA CURRENTLY PROVIDES THESE WARNINGS ON THE SUN VISORS. HOWEVER, IF THE SUN VISOR BREAKS, THEN I WOULD BE FORCED TO REMOVE THE SUN VISOR IN ORDER TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. ONCE OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. HONDA IS CURRENTLY BEING SUED IN COOPER, ET AL. V. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC., CASE NO. BC 448670 BECAUSE OF THE SUN VISOR BREAKING ON A REGULAR BASIS. BY SETTLING THE CASE, THEY ARE ESSENTIALLY ADMITTING THE SUN VISOR IS PRONE TO BREAKING. I DO NOT BELIEVE A CAR OWNER SHOULD PAY TO REPLACE A REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL STANDARDS. *KB
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 29, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. INITIALLY THE VEHICLE HAD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE, WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES; THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING HIM TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AND THE ANTI FREEZE LEAKED OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 72,000.
Visibility, Jun 29, 2011
SUN VISORS ON 2006 HONDA CIVIC FAIL AND NEED TO BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY DUE TO THEM NOT STAYING IN THE UP POSITION. *TR
Visibility, Jun 25, 2011
SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW WE HAVE REPLACED A TOTAL OF 7 SUN VISORS. ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER, THE WARM WEATHER CAUSES THE SEAM TO FAIL AND THE VISOR SPLIT AT THE SHAFT. OUR EIGHTH ONE HAS FAILED. THE RESULT IS THAT THE VISOR HANGS DOWN AND WILL NOT RETURN UP OUT OF THE WAY. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM PER OUR DEALER. THERE NEEDS TO BE ENGINEERING OF THE PRODUCT. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH MY 08 RAV4. A SEARCH OF THE INTERNET WILL RESULT IN A HISTORY OF COMPLAINTS.
Visibility, Jun 24, 2011
SUMMARY: I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC AND THE DRIVER'S VISOR JUST DECIDED TO COME APART. , BUT IT WILL NOT STAY UP IN IT'S PROPER POSITION, INSTEAD, IT FALLS IN FRONT OF MY FACE CAUSING ME TO BE DISTRACTED I CAN'T SEE THE STREET LIGHTS I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE IT JUST YET AS I AM EXPECTING A BABY. I HAVE TO LEAVE IT DOWN AT ALL TIMES, AND IT CANNOT BE PUSHED BACK, I HAVE TO LEAVE IT STRAIGHT DOWN IN MY FACE AND BEND DOWN TO SEE STREET LIGHTS AND OTHER THINGS. IT JUST DID THIS ONE DAY, AND I NEVER EVEN USE MY VISOR. JUST THIS WEEK THE ENTIRE VISOR CRACKED AND FELL OFF NOW I HAVE NO VISOR. *TR
Hybrid propulsion system, Jun 21, 2011
HONDA CIVIC IMA SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING, LEADING TO LOSS OF POWER WHEN CRITICALLY NEEDED, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR COMPLETELY STALLED IN TRAFFIC, IMA LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT WERE ALL ON, CAR WOULD RESTART, BUT WOULD NOT LET TAKE OUT OF PARK TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC! VERY VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS HYBRID BATTERY GIVING ME PROBLEMS BEFORE-- NOT HOLDING A CHARGE, ALMOST EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, THE IMA BATTERY SHOWS DEPLETED, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS CHARGED WHEN I LEFT THE CAR THE NIGHT BEFORE, AND OFTEN IT WILL GO FROM FULLY CHARGED TO DEAD IN A MATTER OF 1 MILE OF DRIVING ON FLAT ROADWAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BE VERY SLUGGISH AND NOT HAVE POWER WHEN NEEDED. HONDA WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING, THEY JUST KEPT MAKING EXCUSES. THERE ARE MANY MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. I'M TAKING IT IN TOMORROW MORNING TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT, BUT I AM NOT CONFIDENT THEY WILL PROPERLY ADDRESS THE ISSUE, BECAUSE THEY HAVE DISMISSED ME IN THE PAST. *TR
Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 17, 2011
1. NOT SURE OF ANY EVENT THAT LED TO FAILIURE 2. DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN THE FLIPPED UP POSITION - THE VISOR HAS A SPLIT IN THE CENTER - I.E. THE CENTER HAS EXPANDED - SO THIS SPLIT PRECLUDES IT FROM STAYING IN THE FLIPPED UP POSITION. 3 3 HAVE NOT YET REPLACED, BUT MUST REPLACE AS IT IS A VISBILITY SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Suspension, Jun 15, 2011
BROUGHT MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION AND THREE TIMES WERE TOLD THAT THEY WERE WEARING EVENLY AND DIDN'T NEED TO ROTATE BROUGHT IT SOME WHERE ELSE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRES WERE CUPPING ON THE INSIDE AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT THE MECHANIC WOULDN'T ROTATE BECAUSE THE CUPPING WAS SO SEVERE ON THE REAR TIRES THEN I TOOK IT BACK TO HONDA AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED UPDATED CONTROL ARMS NEEDLESS TO SAY IF THEY WOULD HAVE CRACKED IN HALF I COULD HAVE TIRES FLYING OFF MY CAR . I CAN NOT BELIEVE THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ITEM IT CAN BE VERY SERIOUS AND HONDA ISN'T PICKING UP ANY OF THE COST I DRIVE VERY FAR EVERY DAY AND NOW I AM NOT SURE HOW I FEEL ABOUT IT WITH THIS CAR AND DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT OR PAY FOR HONDAS MISTAKES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 13, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK MATERIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Suspension, Jun 11, 2011
REAR TIRES WEAR UNEVEN IN A SHORT TIME SPAN. NO MECHANICAL ISSUE CAN BE FOUND BY MECHANICS. CAR IS PROPERLY ALIGNED. GO THROUGH REAR TIRES EVERY 20,000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, TIRES CAN WEAR BALD IN 100 MILES AFTER THEY START TO WEAR UNEVEN. THIS IS AN ENGINEERING ISSUE. REAR OF CAR JUMPS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND CAN CAUSE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL. *TR
Visibility, Jun 9, 2011
8TH GENERATION CIVICS EXPOSED TO HOT WEATHER MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE TO THEIR VISORS. THIS CAUSES THE LOSS OF INTEGRITY IN COMPONENTS OF THE VISORS, PREVENTING THEM FROM STAYING UP. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VISOR IS EITHER IN THE WAY OF THE DRIVER OR WON'T STAY IN A FIXED POSITION WHEN PUSHED TO THE SIDE. *TR
Suspension, Jun 9, 2011
REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS CAUSE REAR TIRES TO GO AND STAY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS CAUSES EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND POTENTIAL FAILURE WELL BEFORE TIRE'S MAXIMUM MILEAGE RATING. I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES WITH ONLY 43,850 MILES ON THE CAR. HONDA ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN IN 2008 ABOUT THIS BUT DIDN'T INFORM CONSUMERS. *TR
Suspension, Jun 6, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED SHE HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT WATER PENETRATED IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARING CAUSING THE ABS SENSORS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 122,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 3, 2011
CAR STOPPED AT STOP SIGN AT THE TOP OF A VERY STEEP HILL. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT HAPPENED, BOTH TIMES WERE AFTER THE AUGUST 2010 IMA RECALL BY HONDA. HONDA DEALER SAID THAT THERE IS NO SOLUTION FROM HONDA EVER SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN URGE HONDA TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH ITS MANY STEEP HILLS AND IMPATIENT DRIVERS.
Visibility, Jun 2, 2011
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR SPLIT AND BROKE, FALLING DOWN, AND BLOCKING VISION WHILE DRIVING DURING RUSH HOUR, CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION
Visibility, May 23, 2011
2006 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISORS BROKEN (AGAIN). THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISORS HAVE BROKEN. THE FIRST TWO TIMES IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITHIN THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF OWNING THE CAR. THE THIRD TIME THE CAR WAS 500 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 FACIAL TRAUMA.
Electrical system, May 23, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE IMA SYSTEM AND SINCE THEN, THE GAS MILEAGE AND PERFORMANCE IS DOWN A GOOD BIT. THE ACCELERATION IS THE DANGEROUS THING - SOMETIMES THE ACCELERATION IS QUITE SLUGGISH AND THIS IS DUE TO THIS SOFTWARE UPGRADE DESIGNED TO MAKE THE BATTERY PACK LAST LONGER SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO REPLACE IT. *TR
Visibility, May 11, 2011
I OWN A 2006 HONDA CIVIC, AND I'M SURE YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT I'M ABOUT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT... THE VISORS! THEY ARE NO GOOD! IN THE 5 YRS I'VE HAD THIS CAR, I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THEM ABOUT 4 TIMES ALREADY. LUCKILY 2 TIMES I DIDN'T PAY ANYTHING SINCE THEY WERE UNDER WARRANTY. UNFORTUNATELY NOW I OWN THE CAR, AND IT'S BECOMING REALLY ANNOYING. THE DESIGN ON THESE VISORS IS RIDICULOUS! WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE, I HAVE TO REMEMBER NOT TO USE THEM OR ELSE ONCE I PULL THEM DOWN IT CRACKS OPEN AT THE HINGE AND BREAKS. THIS IS QUITE COSTLY ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS DESIGN. IT'S NOT ONLY EXPENSIVE FOR THE VEHICLE OWNERS, BUT ALSO A HAZARD TO DRIVERS. WHEN THE VISOR BREAKS AND CAN'T BE PULLED BACK UP, IT BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VISION. YOU CAN'T SEE THE SIGNAL LIGHTS UNLESS YOU HOLD THE VISOR UP WITH ONE HAND WHILE YOU DRIVE. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED A LONG TIME AGO. I MENTION IT TO THE DEALER EVERY TIME, BUT THEY DON'T TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY'RE PROBABLY HAPPY SINCE IS BRINGS IN A CONSTANT REVENUE FOR THEM FROM ALL THE CIVIC OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY YEAR. PLEASE HELP! *TR