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 BEEN RECALLED. I STARTED OVERHEATING AS I WAS DRIVING HOME AS AND LIMPED HOME TRYING TO NOT LET THE ENGINE GET TOO HOT (DID…
2006 honda Civic engine problems
severe 338 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
338
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ODOR OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO MEL RAPTON HONDA (3630 FULTON AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821, (916) 436-8364). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLO…
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH RURAL VIRGINIA WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE QUICKLY JUMPED TO THE HOTTEST SETTING. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED MY CAR OVER. I WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT MY 2006 CIVIC WITH 87,000 MILES HAS A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. I PLAN TO HAVE A NEW ENGINE BLOCK INSTALLED. *TR
I OWN A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT THROWING COOL AIR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER IN BRANDON FL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONDENSER TO THE A/C WAS DAMAGED DUE TO A ROAD HAZARD, SOMETHING STRIKING IT THROUGH THE GRILL. MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPAIR BILL THAT I PAID WAS OVER $400.00. MY CONCERN WAS ADDRES…
WE BOUGHT A 2006 HONDA CIVIC IN 2013, ONLY TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP NOT DISCLOSE THE WARRANTY EXTENSION PUT OUT ON THE CAR IN 2010. WE WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT THAT CAR, AND BOUGHT ANOTHER. TERRIBLY DANGEROUS THE HAVE AN ENGINE BLOCK CRACK. THE BLOCK DID CRACK IN DECEMBER 2019. AMERICAN HONDA WILL DO NOTHING. PASSED THE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SAFETY RECALL. THE CAR WITH ONLY 129…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2006 honda Civic?
It's a meaningful issue. 338 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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