2006 Honda Civic problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1402 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda Civic. The most-reported areas: Engine (227), Visibility (210), Suspension (203).
Key takeaways
- 1402 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 78 involve a crash, 21 a fire, 68 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 227 | 16% |
| Visibility | 210 | 15% |
| Suspension | 203 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 180 | 13% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 151 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 100 | 7% |
| Structure | 78 | 6% |
| Power Train | 76 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 60 | 4% |
| Tires | 56 | 4% |
| Wheels | 48 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Honda Civic 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2006 Honda Civic 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2026-01-02
The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Honda Civic equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Kumho ECSTA XII, Tire Size: 205/55/R16, DOT Number: 15MA0-1AH0-2424. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the rear driver’s side tire and the rear passenger’s side tire were bald and had no treadwear. The vehicle was no...
Engine - filed 2025-10-25
cracked engine block leaking coolant. Honda says it's not covered after the extended warranty expired. The issue starts happening in many vehicles after 100K miles and my car started seeing the issue at 135K miles . Dealer will not help, Honda of America won't help. this needs to turn into a recall please. Honda must r...
Engine - filed 2025-07-12
- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My 2006 Honda Civic engine overheated. Upon diagnosis it was found that radiator coolant had leaked out due to cracks in the engine block (short block). Engine malfunction. - How was your safety or the safety of other...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.