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, Apr 20, 2009
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OFF ONTO MY LAP WHILE DRIVING. THIS DEFECT OCCURRED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. WHEN NEEDED I MANUALLY INSTALL THE VISOR ONTO THE POST AND LOCK IT IN. IT SWINGS BACK AND FORTH UNDER ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. WHEN NOT NEED I REMOVE IT FOR BETTER VISIBILITY. I AM PLANNING ON HAVING IT REPAIRED BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN READING, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHERS AND HONDA IS NOT ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Apr 17, 2009
MY SUN VISOR ON MY BRAND NEW 06 HONDA CIVIC IS BROKEN FOR THE 3RD TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. *TR
Suspension, Apr 17, 2009
HONDA IS AWARE OF UPPER CONTROL ARM DEFECT IN HONDA CIVIC 2006-2007, BUT HAS NOT ISSUE ANY PRODUCT UPDATE OR RECALL. FAILURE TO REPLACE THIS PARTS WILL RESULT IN UNEVEN WEAR ON THE REAR TIRES. ALSO, I BELIEVE IT MAY REDUCE THE STABILITY OF THE CAR AND THEREFORE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS ACCIDENT. SO FAR NO INCIDENT OR CRASHES OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED. I HOPE THAT HONDA TAKES RESPONSIBILITY IN REGARD TO THIS MATTER. *TR
Visibility, Apr 16, 2009
DRIVING IN RAIN, WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON INTERMITTENT, AND THEY STARTED RUNNING FULL - NOT INTERMITTANT. MOVED WIPER SWITCH TO FULL, AND BACK TO INTERMITTENT, WITHOUT ANY CHANGE. MOVED WIPER SWITCH TO FAST, AND BACK TO FULL AND INTERMITTENT, AND STILL NO CHANGE. TURNED WIPERS OFF, BUT THEY KEPT RUNNING WHILE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. PULLED OFF HIGHWAY. MOVED SWITCH POSTION BACK AND FORTH AND THEN BACK TO OFF. WIPERS STILL KEPT RUNNING. TURNED OFF CAR, WIPERS STOPPED. WAITED A FEW MINUTES, STARTED CAR, WIPERS STARTED UP EVEN THOUGH SWITCH STILL IN OFF POSITION. WIPERS SWEPT TWICE, AND THEN FROZE IN THE FULL UP POSITION. TURNED OFF CAR AGAIN. RESTARTED CAR, WAS ABLE TO GET WIPERS TO RUN INTERMITTENT AGAIN, BUT KEPT THEM THAT WAY FOR REMAINDER OF RIDE HOME. WAS AFRAID TO CHANGE SWITCH POSITION AGAIN FOR FEAR OF COMPLETE FAILURE AND BEING STRANDED FAR FROM HOME IN THE RAIN WITH NO WIPERS. AFTER RESEARCH, I NOW SEE THAT THERE IS A HONDA TSB 07-071 DATED NOV 22, 2007 FOR THIS ISSUE THAT SUPERSEDES ANOTHER FROM OCT 19, 2007. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 14, 2009
MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC HAS A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AFTER ONLY 84,000 HIGHWAY MILES ON THE CAR. THE ONLY INDICATION I HAD OF A PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY CAR OVERHEATED SUDDENLY. WHEN I CHECKED THE COOLANT LEVEL, THERE WAS NOTHING THERE--DESPITE THE FACT THAT I'D HAD AN OIL CHANGE WITHIN THE PAST 4 WEEKS AND ALL FLUIDS HAD BEEN TOPPED OFF THEN. MY MECHANIC THEN DISCOVERED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM A CRACK IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE PROBLEM COMES ON WITH VIRTUALLY NO WARNING, AND I WAS LUCKY THAT THE CAR DID NOT BREAK DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. MY MECHANIC COULD NOT THINK OF ANY REASON FOR THIS HAPPENING OTHER THAN A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. I AM NOW IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY HONDA AND APPLYING FOR AFTER-WARRANTY ASSISTANCE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS OTHER 2006 HONDA OWNERS. I ALSO FOUND THAT HONDA HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (08-044) FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. IF THIS IS ENOUGH OF A PROBLEM THAT THE COMPANY HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN TO ITS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS, WHY HASN'T A RECALL OR EVEN AN OWNER NOTIFICATION BEEN ISSUED? *TR
Air bags, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 13, 2009
2006 HONDA CIVIC AIR BAG SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER LIVES IN ARGENTINA. *NJ ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED 3 OF THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE OTHER WHEEL SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL# 07V399000. *JB
Suspension, Apr 9, 2009
REAR CONTROL ARMS OF 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX FAIL, DAMAGING TIRES AND BRAKES. HONDA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS OR ISSUE A RECALL, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS DEFECT IS PREVALENT IN MANY CIVICS. *TR
Visibility, Mar 31, 2009
THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR KEEPS BREAKING BLOCKING MY DRIVING VISIBILITY AND HONDA NOR THE HONDA DEALERSHIPS WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OR RECALL IT. *TR
Suspension, Mar 26, 2009
TIRE NOISE DURING DRIVING. PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE OVER 2 MONTHS. FOUND REAR TIRE INNER WEAR (CUPPING) ON DRIVER SIDE. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. HONDA WILL NOT COVER THE TIRE REPLACEMENT OF PAY PRO-RATED AMOUNT BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS OVER 25K MILES. I DRIVE 90% HIGHWAY AND TIRES STILL HAVE 40% LIFE REMAINING. *TR
Visibility, Mar 26, 2009
THE SUN VISORS ON MY DAUGHTERS 2006 HONDA CIVIC HAVE COMPLETELY FELL APART. I HAVE BEEN READING ON LINE THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE. THANKFULLY MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT MOVING HER VEHICLE AT THE TIME THEY FELL OR SHE COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WITH THE INCREASING FREQUENCY OF THIS- I THINK HONDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS AND REPAIR THEM FOR FREE. BUT, I HAVE BEEN TOLD "THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THE REPAIR WILL BE OVER $100. BUT, I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING TO REPLACE THEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND I CAN'T AFFORD THAT! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *TR
Suspension, Mar 24, 2009
TIRES WEAR AND CUP. MAJOR VIBRATION AND NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NEWEST SET OF TIRES HAVE REAR TIRES CUPPED TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACED AT 10,000 MILES. COMPANY HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN ON THE ISSUE BUT NEVER INFORMED CUSTOMER. WE THOUGHT OUR FIRST TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM BUT COME TO FIND OUT THE REAR ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED TO TRY TO FIX ISSUE. CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. WINTER OF 2007 HUSBAND DID 3 360'S ACROSS 3 LANES OF HIGHWAY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR
Visibility, Mar 24, 2009
THE SUN VISOR IS SPLIT AND WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION AND HANGS DOWN AND CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED. IT BLOCKS VISION FOR SAFE DRIVING AND HAS TO BE MOVED TO THE SIDE WHICH BLOCKS PERIPHERAL VISION. IT ALSO CAN'T BE USED TO BLOCK THE SUN COMING IN THE WINDOW AT CERTAIN ANGELS. IT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR AWHILE BUT IT IS NOT EASY TO GET IN TO THE DEALER WITH MY WORK SCHEDULE. I AM WITHIN THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY BUT OVER THE 36K MILES BECAUSE I DRIVE QUITE A DISTANCE EACH DAY. MY CONCERN IS PAYING TO REPLACE THE SUN VISOR AND THE MANY REPORTS I HAVE READ THAT PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MANY TIMES SINCE THE DESIGN/MATERIALS ARE FLAWED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE FEATURE OF THE CAR AND I HOPE THAT HONDA WOULD RECALL THEM. *TR
Visibility, Mar 23, 2009
2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE SUN VISOR KEEPS CRACKING, THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE CIVIC AND IS ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT HANGS DOWN IN THE VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER. *TR
Suspension, Mar 20, 2009
THERE WAS NOISE IN THE BACKEND OF MY CAR. 2006 HONDA CIVIC COME TO FIND OUT THAT THERE IS SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE REAR CONTROL ARMS. THE CONTROL ARMS THAT ARE ON THE CAR NOW CAUSE THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY OR RAPIDLY. THE SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER IS SB08-100. THIS COULD CAUSE A BLOW OUT TO HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH AT THOSE SPEEDS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. THINK IT IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR
Suspension, Mar 19, 2009
09/07 - TOOK 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT SPEED. WAS TOLD TIRES WERE CUPPING DESPITE EXCELLENT, DOCUMENTED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (TIRE BALANCING, ALIGNMENT AND ROTATIONS INCL.). DEALERSHIP/HONDA FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE 3 TIRES, I PAID FOR FOURTH. (DUNLOP TIRE DEFECT WAS ASSUMED CAUSE) 03/09 - VIBRATION AND TIRE NOISE BEGAN TO RECUR IN APPROX. FEB 09 BUT DIDN'T GET VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE UNTIL 3/14/09. DIAGNOSIS REVEALED CUPPING AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT A FEB 2009 HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN SUGGESTED TO DEALERSHIPS THAT IF THEIR CIVIC OWNERS COMPLAINED OF EXCESSIVE/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS WITH THE NEWLY REDESIGNED ARMS. THE DEALERSHIP REP STATED THAT SINCE THIS WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE NO RECALL WAS REQUIRED. I DISAGREE THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. MY TIRES, AFTER ONLY 15,000 MI. ARE SERIOUSLY WORN. SO MUCH SO THAT HONDA IS REFUSING TO REPLACE OR EVEN GIVE PARTIAL CREDIT. IF THESE TIRES WOULD HAVE BLOWN ON THE ROAD COSTLY PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN FATALITIES COULD OCCUR. IF THIS DEFECT WARRANTED THE REDESIGNING OF AN INTEGRAL PIECE OF THE VEHICLES SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THEN I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO MANDATE THAT HONDA REPLACE THESE PARTS IN ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. THE ONLY REASON I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS WAS BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION ISSUE, NOT FROM NOTIFICATION FROM HONDA. WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE THAT DON'T GO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE? HOW LARGE DOES THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF PROPERTY/LIFE HAVE TO BE BEFORE THE PUBLIC IS WARNED OF THIS? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 18, 2009
2006 HONDA CIVIC LX WITH 78,000 MILES BEGAN LEAKING COOLANT. HAD VEHICLE LOOKED AT HONDA SERVICE DEPT AND INFORMED IT WAS DUE TO A CRACKED BLOCK AND WOULD REQUIRE A NEW ENGINE. I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE WITH HONDA CIVICS 2006-2007 WITH MILEAGE FROM ANYWHERE BETWEEN 13,000-120,000. IT IS REPORTED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CASTING ON THIS MODEL. HONDA HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN (08-044) POSTED. NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED FROM HONDA FOR REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Mar 9, 2009
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX AND AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN AFTERNOON TRAFFIC THE SUN WAS SHINING I MY EYES SO I WENT TO PUT THE VISOR DOWN AND IT FELL OFF IN MY LAP AND I ALMOST RAN INTO ANOTHER CAR. I HAVE NOT FIXED THIS BECAUSE I FELT LIKE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL IT'S A NEW CAR. WHY DID HONDA FIX THE LATER YEARS IF THERE ISN'T A PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP US THESE NEW VISORS ARE $180.00 . *TR
Visibility, Mar 7, 2009
MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX'S SUN VISOR BROKE... ON BOTH VISORS. THE COMPONENTS INSIDE THE VISOR SEEMED LIKE IT GOT MELTED AND THE VISOR KEEPS FALLING DOWN (WOULDN'T HOLD UP). IT GOT TO A POINT WHERE IT WOULD JUST DROP AND HINDER MY VISION WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS. HONDA REPLACED IT SINCE I WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BACK THEN. SAME PROBLEM WITH A FRIEND'S 2006 HONDA CIVIC AND SHE HAD HER'S REPLACED 3 TIMES. THIS IS TOO MUCH FRUSTRATION. HONDA SHOULD RECALL THESE SUN VISOR AND REPLACED WITH BETTER QUALITY. RIGHT NOW (2009), I'M AFRAID TO USE MY CIVIC'S SUN VISOR COZ I CAN SEE/FEEL THE SUN VISOR BEGINNING TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN (THE PLASTIC VISOR IS BEGGING TO OPEN UP AT THE SIDE EVERYTIME I MOVE IT UP/DOWN). AND I'M OUTSIDE MY WARRANTY ALREADY. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON HONDA CIVIC AND THERE IS NO NEWS OF WHAT HONDA IS DOING ABOUT IT. THESE SUN VISORS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED!!!!! *TR
Suspension, Mar 5, 2009
I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA CIVIC, 2006 AND WITHIN ONE YEAR ALL FOUR TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR. I HAD THEM REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE TIRES WERE IN TERRIBLE SHAPE BY THAT TIME AND THE MILEAGE WASN'T OVER 15K. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THESE VEHICLES - REAR CAMBER SETTINGS. THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLE? THERE SHOULD BE. I LIVE IN THE NE WHERE THERE ARE MANY WEATHER SITUATIONS AND THE TIRES ARE OF GREAT SAFETY IMPORTANCE. I NOW HAVE A BABY IN THE CAR ALSO. *TR
Suspension, Mar 5, 2009
I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA CIVIC, 2006, AND WITHIN ONE YEAR, ALL FOUR TIRES HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER SAID IT "HAPPENS". I HAD ABOUT 12K MILES ON THOSE TIRES. NOW, AGAIN AFTER ONE YEAR, I HAVE TO REPLACE MY REAR TIRES DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR. I HAVE READ THAT IT IS A DESIGN FAULT OF THE CAR.- UPPER CONTROL ARMS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR TO SAVE MONEY, NOT TO HAVE TO BUY TIRES ANNUALLY AND HAVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. MY SISTER BOUGHT THE SAME CAR AT THE SAME TIME I DID AND HER TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONE YEAR ALSO. *TR
Visibility, Mar 3, 2009
THE SUNVISOR ON MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC FLOPPED DOWN IN MY FACE UNEXPECTEDLY BLOCKING MY VIEW WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS SUNVISOR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT HONDA STILL HAS NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I GUESS IT WILL TAKE PEOPLE HAVING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AND POSSIBILITY BEING KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE HONDA WILL ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR
Suspension, Mar 3, 2009
I'M AN OWNER OF A HONDA CIVIC EX '06, WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2006. AFTER GETTING A FLAT TIRE (REAR RIGHT SIDE), MY CAR WAS TAKEN IN TO ANOTHER DEALER (NOT HONDA) AND HAD ALL 4 TIRES REPLACED. THE CAR HAD 39K MILES ON IT. AT THE TIME, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT THE CAR SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO HONDA TO BE INSPECTED FOR UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THAT MODEL/YEAR OF CAR AND THERE WAS EVEN A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT IT. AFTER THE INSPECTION, HONDA STATED THAT YES INDEED, THE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR WAS DUE TO A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS AND THAT IT MUST BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HONDA WOULDN'T PAY FOR IT AT THE TIME SINCE MY WARRANTY HAD ALREADY EXPIRED. I JUST WANT TO WRITE THIS NOTIFICATION BECAUSE THEY SHOULD NOT BE SELLING CARS THAT HAS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD (ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR SNOW). *TR
Suspension, Tires, Feb 28, 2009
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID, WHICH IS EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN REAR TIRE WEAR. THE TIRES WERE INITIALLY REPLACED IN FEB. 2008, AND AGAIN IN JUNE 2008 (ALONG WITH THE REAR CONTROL ARMS). NOW, IN FEBRUARY 2009, THE REAR TIRES ARE WORN OUT AGAIN ON THE INSIDE, WITH CUPPING AND SCALLOPING OF THE TREAD. THESE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 20,000 MILES SINCE NEW, AND HAVE BEEN ROTATED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CIVIC, AND THIS PROBLEM IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED OR FIXED BY HONDA. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 26, 2009
I BOUGHT MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC IN 2008 WITH 61000 MILES ON IT. AT 81000 MILES THE ENGINE BLOCK HAS CRACKED. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND A SERVICE BULLETIN AT HONDA RECOGNIZING THIS PROBLEM. I TOOK MY CAR TO HONDA AND AM NOW BEING TOLD IT IS MY PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NOT HELP TO REPAIR IT. THE COST IS OVER 4000.00. *TR
Suspension, Feb 24, 2009
I AM WRITING TO LET YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE I HAD RECENTLY WITH MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC. 1.ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008, THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT I WOULD NEED NEW TIRES SOON. I THEN MENTIONED TO HIM THAT THE TIRES WERE VERY LOUD AND THE CAR SEEMED TO BE MAKING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE. HE SAID NOTHING ABOUT MY COMMENT. 2.ON DECEMBER 21, 2008, I NOTICED THAT THE TIRES ON THE CIVIC WERE WORN DOWN VERY UNEVENLY AND ONE OF THEM WAS BUCKLING. I DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE WITH THOSE TIRES ANY LONGER DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES AND PROCEEDED TO BUY 4 NEW TIRES THE FOLLOWING DAY, DECEMBER 22, 2008. 3.AFTER THE TIRE PURCHASE AND REVIEWING HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001 (DATED APRIL 11, 2008), I DECIDED TO RETURN TO MY HONDA DEALER AS I BECAME CONCERNED THAT THIS WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF A LARGER PROBLEM. AS IT TURNS OUT, I WAS RIGHT. 4.THE SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES EXACTLY WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH MY CAR. AS THE CAR WAS AND IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE WORK WAS COVERED AT NO COST TO ME. HOWEVER, I PAID FOR 4 NEW TIRES AND I THINK AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC SHOULD COVER THIS COST. IN ADDITION, THIS IS A REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2008 AND NO ONE EVER INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR MIGHT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CLEARLY THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THIS CAR. THIS CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND THE ORIGINAL TIRES SHOULD HAVE LASTED WELL OVER 30,000 MILES. THE SERVICE ADVISOR WHO ASSISTED ME ON DECEMBER 22, 2008 INSISTED THAT THIS WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE NOR DID IT WARRANT A RECALL ON THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC. AS A PROACTIVE CONSUMER, IT WAS MY GOOD FORTUNE TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SERVICE BULLETIN, AND POINT OUT THAT THESE 'SYMPTOMS' WERE OCCURRING WITH MY CAR. IF I HAD NOT HAD THE PROBLEM WITH THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM REPAIRED AT THE DEALER, THE DEFECT WOULD HAVE RUINED MY BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES. BY THAT TIME, THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER BE UNDER WARRANTY AND I WOULD HAVE INCURRED THE COST TO FIX IT WHEN HONDA WAS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR