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.
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 2, 2011
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSION IDLER PULLEY HAS FAILED TWICE ON MY VEHICLE. IT'S A FATIGUE FAILURE FROM BOLT BENDING LOAD; A DESIGN FAILURE. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE THAT BOTH FAILURES OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS ON SIDE STREETS. IF THIS OCCURRED AT SPEED WHERE I COULD NOT PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY, I COULD HAVE BEEN IN SEVERE DANGER WITH LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE SEIZING AND A POSSIBLE FIRE. *TR
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Dec 25, 2010
OUR 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX AUTOMATIC HAD THE BATTERY DIE ON US WHILE THE KEY WAS STILL IN THE IGNITION AND APPARENTLY THIS COMBO IS A SURE FIRE WAY OF DESTROYING THE ABS MODULATOR WHICH HONDA CHARGES $900 TO REPAIR. THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD HONDA PROBLEM WHICH WAS REVEALED ONCE I STARTED SEARCHING FOR WHAT THE LIGHTS ON OUR DASH MEANT. MORE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND HERE. HTTP://WWW.8THCIVIC.COM/FORUMS/CANADA-EAST/83944-ABS-LIGHT-E-BRAKE.HTML HTTP://WWW.ANSWERBAG.COM/Q_VIEW/1057973 HTTP://WWW.8THCIVIC.COM/FORUMS/MECHANICAL-PROBLEMS-TECHNICAL-CHAT/231978-ABS-BRAKE-LIGHTS-AFTER-HUB-BEARING-REPLACEMENT.HTML. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO REPLACED A BROKEN AUTO TENSIONER PIVOT BOLT; HOWEVER, THE BOLT DID NOT HOLD THE PIVOT ARM AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THREAD WITHIN THE BOLTS WAS DAMAGED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INSTALLED HELI-COL IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE THREADS IN THE ENGINE BLOCK; HOWEVER, THE BOLT SLIPPED AGAIN. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE HELI-COL WAS INSTALLED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC IT VOIDED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,100. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,050.
Electrical system, Dec 21, 2010
BATTERY BEGAN PERFORMING WHAT IS KNOW AS A CALIBRATION WHERE ALL MOTOR ASSIST CEASES AND THE BATTERY RECHARGES. ONCE IN A WHILE THIS IS OKAY HOWEVER IT GRADUALLY GOT MORE AND MORE FREQUENT TO THE POINT IT BECAME A DAILY ROUTINE OR EVEN OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN THE DAY. ONE COLD MORNING THE IMA (BATTERY LIGHT) CAME ON. AFTER TAKING THE CAR INTO HONDA, THEY PERFORMED 6 SOFTWARE UPDATES. SINCE THAT TIME CALIBRATIONS HAVE INCREASED IN FREQUENCY. THE BATTERY WILL NOW CALIBRATE AFTER SITTING FOR AS LITTLE AS 1 HOUR AND WILL OFTEN CALIBRATE SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A SINGLE COMMUTE. AT ONE POINT OVER THE COURSE OF THE DAY, ABOUT 80 MILES, THERE WERE 5 CALIBRATIONS. A FEW DAYS LATER THE CAR PERFORMED 4 CALIBRATIONS IN A 20 MILE STRETCH. THE IMA LIGHT HAS NOT CAME BACK ON AT THIS POINT BUT I DID TAKE THE CAR TO HONDA. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE CONDITION. AT THIS TIME NOTHING HAS BECOME OF THE CALIBRATIONS. WHILE THEY HAVE BEEN MERELY ANNOYING I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY POSE A HIGH SAFETY RISK AS SHOULD THE CALIBRATION COME AT THE BEGINNING OR IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEAVY ACCELERATION, THE CAR WILL LOOSE SIGNIFICANT POWER AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT COULD EASILY RESULT IN A COLLISION.(WHEN THE BATTERY CALIBRATES, GETTING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE IS LIKE PUSHING A FREIGHT TRAIN). *TR
Electrical system, Dec 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW CHARGE IMA BATTERY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT LOW POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM OR ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER TO HAVE THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE UPGRADED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE UPGRADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE IDLE POSITION AND IN PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 40 MPH BEFORE IT WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER BUT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Suspension, Dec 16, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 CIVIC AND THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS ARE DEFECTIVE RESULTING IN PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND THE REAR OF THE CAR SWAYING ESPECIALLY IN THE SNOW. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 30,000 AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 60,000. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, BUT WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CONTROL ARMS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE COVERED AT MY COST OF $455.00. I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES AT THIS TIME, BUT DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEM AT 90,000 MILES. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT ONLY COSTLY TO THE OWNERS OF 2006-2007 CIVICS, BUT IS ALSO DANGEROUS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 11, 2010
I HAVE A HONDA CIVIC 4DR SEDAN 2006 PURCHASED IN NOV 2005, IT CURRENTLY HAS AROUND 43800 MILES. WHEN I TURN ON THE HEATER, I CAN SMELL STRONG BURNING ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. FINALLY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AFTER LIVING WITH THE PROBLEM FOR 3 DAYS AND HE SAID I HAD A ENGINE LEAKING COOLANT WITH A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AND HONDA IS READY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE BLOCK AS THE VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM WORRIED IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN. PLEASE ASK HONDA TO ISSUE A OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE SO THAT MY ENGINE IS COVERED FOR ATLEAST THAT PARTICULAR PROBLEM, SO THAT I DON'T HAVE TO PAY IF THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN ONCE MY WARRANTY IS DONE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 9, 2010
SMELLED BURNING ANTIFREEZE YET NO EVIDENCE OF LEAK INITIALLY. LATER SIGNIFICANT LEAK. TOOK CAR TO DEALER SAID IT IS EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUE AND THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE THE SHORT BLOCK. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO HONDA. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 7, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WHICH IS EXPERIENCING IMA SYSTEM PROBLEMS. ACCORDING TO HONDA, EVERYTHING IS FINE, BUT THE BATTERY WON'T HOLD MUCH CHARGE. IN ADDITION, HONDA INSTALLED A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE CAR'S COMPUTER THAT CHANGES THE WAY THE ENGINE IS MANAGED, USING THE IMA SYSTEM LESS AND NOT ALLOWING THE BATTERY CHARGE TO GO BELOW 1/2 CHARGE. AS A RESULT, THE IMA SYSTEM WILL ONLY WORK (RANDOMLY) ABOUT HALF THE TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. SO ENGINE POWER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT CRUCIAL TIMES, I.E. ACCELERATING, PULLING OUT AT AN INTERSECTION, ETC. THIS MAKES THE CAR UNPREDICTABLE AND UNSAFE. THERE ARE MANY HONDA CIVIC HYBRID OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM (AS WITNESSED THROUGH ONLINE FORUMS) AND HAVE RECEIVED THE SAME RESPONSE FROM HONDA, 'EVERYTHING IS OPERATING NORMALLY'. WELL, IT'S NOT. *TR
Traction control system, Dec 6, 2010
I PURCHASED A 2006 HONDA CIVIC IN FEB 2009. I EXPERIENCED TRACTION CONTROL ISSUES AT THAT TIME, BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO GETTING USED TO A SMALLER/LIGHTER CAR. THIS IS MY SECOND WINTER NOW, AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR ON SNOW-COVERED ROADS. WHENEVER THE ROAD SURFACE CHANGES FROM BLACKTOP TO SNOWCOVERED, MY FRONT TIRES SLIP AND I FEEL OUT-OF-CONTROL. I PUT FOUR NEW SNOW TIRES ON LAST SEASON, SO THE TIRES ARE NOT AT FAULT. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE AT THIS POINT? IS IT A FACTORY DEFECT OR IS IT CORRECTABLE? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Dec 5, 2010
2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID (30,000 MILES) HAS LOUD RATTLE NOISE GOING OVER BUMPS. NOISE WAS DIAGNOSED AS ENGINE MOUNT CAVITATION BY HONDA ENGINEER. DEALER TRIED REPAIR RECOMMENDED BY HONDA ENGINEER CONSISTING OF PLACING O-RINGS BETWEEN ENGINE AND MOUNT. THIS ELIMINATED THE NOISE. 1000 MILES LATER THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT BROKE AND ENGINE DROPPED IN FRAME. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT PER TSB BUT NOISE STILL EXISTS AND NOW HONDA IS STATING THAT THE NOISE IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE AND REFUSES TO REPAIR. THE NOISE WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND MILES OF DRIVING. THE NOISE IS NOW A VERY SERIOUS CONCERN OF ANOTHER IMMINENT ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE. IF THIS OCCURS AT HIGH SPEED AND ENGINE AGAIN DROPS IN FRAME, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE LOST. *TR
Other or unspecified, Dec 2, 2010
I EXPERIENCED AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM ON 2 OCCASION WHICH PROMPTED ME TO GO ONLINE. HERE I DISCOVERED THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAD EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR HONDA CIVIC 2 DOOR MODELS. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS WHY WASN'T I CONTACTED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL/NATIONAL PROBLEM WITH CARS LIKE MINE. BOTH INCIDENTS OF LUNGING/JERKING AND BEING HARD TO STOP THE CAR HAPPENED (1ST TIME: EARLY JULY/ 2ND TIME LATE JULY). I TOLD MY DAD THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER IN A CONVERSATION AND HE SAID TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE THE TOYOTA ACCELERATION TYPE PROBLEM.
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
Air bags, Nov 18, 2010
AIR BAG INFLATOR DRIVER SIDE MALFUNCTION.
Wheels, Nov 11, 2010
2006 HONDA CIVIC WHEEL BEARING PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AFTER MECHANIC REPLACING WORN TIRE NOTICE WHEEL HUB WAS WOBBLING AND COMING OUT AND COULD HAVE CAUSE AN VERY BAD ACCIDENT .THIS WAS JANUARY 2010 . TODAY NOVEMBER 11 2010 THE LEFT REAR BEARING WENT BAD. MY CONCERN IS THERE IS A DEFECT OF THE BEARINGS AND AN ACCIDENT READY TO HAPPEN BY THE BEARINGS COMING APART AND .ALSO CAUSING THE FAST WEAR OF THE TIRES DOWN TO THE STEEL BELT THAT CAN CAUSE A BLOW OUT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Nov 11, 2010
BOUGHT CAR IN MAY 2006, BY AUG 2006 I WAS ONLY GETTING 36 MILES PER GALLON. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED A PART TO FIX PROBLEM. PROBLEM NOT FIXED! BROUGHT CAR BACK 3 MORE TIMES AND DEALER SAID I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WRONG. I TOLD THEM TO KEEP THE CAR FOR A WEEK, THEY DID BUT STILL COULD NOT GET THE MILEAGE OVER 37 MPG. THEY TOLD US THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. WENT THROUGH 3 BACK TIRES ON DRIVERS SIDE. THEY STILL WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT! I HAD TO PAY FOR IT! THE CAR WAS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. FINALLY WE TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER. THEY FOUND THAT SOMETHING WAS BROKEN BY THE BACK TIRE (WHICH IS WHY I HAD TO KEEP REPLACING THEM) AND I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. ALL OF THAT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THAT WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2010. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT'S WHY I NEVER GOT THE MILEAGE I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET. THAT WAS WHEN THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO GET THE SOFTWARE UPDATE!! NOW MY CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE! THE BATTERY DOESN'T CHARGE, THE CAR CANT ACCELERATE! THE SERVICE MANAGER AND THE FOREMAN TOLD HONDA AMERICA THAT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE AND HONDA AMERICA DOESN'T CARE! I FILED A CLAIM AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. I JUST NEED TO GET USED TO DRIVING IT DIFFERENTLY! WHEN I PRESSED THEM AND TOLD THEM MY CAR IS NOW UNDRIVABLE, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD NOTHING ELSE TO SAY TO ME! HONDA REALLY MESSED THIS ONE UP! PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GET KILLED DRIVING THESE CARS....AND THEY KNOW IT! MY CAR WAS A LEMON SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT! PAID $5,000.00 EXTRA FOR IT , NEVER GOT THE MPG, AND NOW I CANT DRIVE IT! *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
Electrical system, Nov 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BATTERY BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE ACCELERATION WAS SLUGGISH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000. UPDATED 02/08/11*LJ THE CONSUME STATED THE HYBRID BATTERY BEGAN FREQUENTLY DISCHARGING AT LEAST ONCE A DAY IN EARLY JUNE 2010. THE FREQUENT DISCHARGING OF THE BATTERY RESULTED IN SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER OBTAINED THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE FROM HONDA IN LATE AUGUST 2010 AND IT DID NOT IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONING OF THE IMA BATTERY. THE IMA BATTERY CONTINUED TO DISCHARGE AT LEAST ONCE A DAY AND SOMETIMES THREE TIMES A DAY. UPDATED 04/29/11
Steering, Nov 9, 2010
2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS HAPPENS ANYWHERE ONE TO THREE TIMES PER MONTH. NORMALLY RESTARTING THE CAR WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT A FEW TIMES IT HAS TAKEN AS MANY AS 12 ATTEMPTS BEFORE IT ENGAGES. *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.
Fuel system, Other, Nov 2, 2010
OVER THE LAST YEAR I HAVE NOTICE REDUCED SURGE POWER WHEN I HIT THE ACCELERATOR FOR WHEN I NEED EXTRA, SHORT TERM SPEED (E.G., MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY). WHEN I FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL, I DO NOT GET ANY "ASSIST" FROM MY IMA (HYBRID MOTOR), AS VIEWED BY THE IMA METER ON MY DASH AND FELT IN TERMS OF ACTUAL INCREASE IN POWER/SPEED. THIS IS EXACERBATED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. FURTHER, I HAVE NOTICED A REDUCTION IN FUEL ECONOMY AS WELL AND THINK THAT THIS MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE OVERALL ISSUE. THE LACK OF "ASSIST" IS NOT ALL OF THE TIME, BUT ONCE IN A WHILE AND A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN ACCELERATION CAPABILITIES. *TR
Other or unspecified, Oct 29, 2010
SUN VISOR STARTED TO SPLIT OPEN TWO YEARS AGO AT ONLY 30,000 MILES, PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE, AND NOW IT IS AT THE POINT WHERE IT JUST DANGLES IN FRONT OF THE EYES AND WON'T EVEN STAY PUT. I HAVE TO MOVE IT TO THE SIDE EVERYTIME I'M DRIVING. APPARENTLY, IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, SO I'LL HAVE TO PAY FROM MY POCKET TO GET IT FIXED.