TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE AUTO TENSIONER PIVOT BOLT HAD…

12/31/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11292299.0

2006 Civic · engine

THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED (ACCORDING TO DEALER) EXACTLY LIKE AS DESCRIBED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 10-048 WHICH THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR, BUT WHICH A BUNCH OF US OWNERS ARE OUTSIDE OF NOW. SO MY CAR IS GARBAGE UNLESS I SPEND 2-7K FIXING A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT SHOULD HAVE…

12/31/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164190.0

2006 Civic · suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM CAUSED THE TIRES TO COUPLE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND…

12/31/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10490602.0

2006 Civic · visibility

SUN VISORS IN 2006 HONDA CIVIC ARE MELTING AND CRACKING CAUSING THE VISORS TO HANG DOWN AND WILL NOT GO UP INTO PROPER POSITION. THIS CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING. *TR

12/31/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10297648.0

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severe NHTSA 05V572000 27/12/2005

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) CONTAINS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 05V509000 03/11/2005

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.

Fix: 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.

moderate NHTSA 06V326000 31/08/2006

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.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2006 Honda Civic reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 1,402 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Honda Civic has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Honda Civic?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 338 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda Civic has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Honda Civic?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,402 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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