2006 Honda Civic Problems and Recalls (1,433 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2006 Honda Civic is Engine (24% of 1,433 owner reports). There are 17 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,433 complaints · 17 recalls

What problems show up on the 2006 Honda Civic?

343 of 1,433 filings named Engine (24% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Glass / wipers / cameras (223 reports).

There are 17 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Cruise / speed control, Airbags, Lights, Glass / wipers / cameras, Engine, Brakes, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2005 has 359 reports on file; this year has 1,433. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2006 Honda Civic

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 17 campaigns on file below.
  2. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  3. Glass / wipers / cameras. Check windshield, wipers and any camera or sensor the listing claims is there.
  4. Suspension. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Engine. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Engine 343 complaints · 23.9% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 79
  • Fires 21
  • Injuries 68
  • Deaths 3
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Engine (ENGINE) appears in 343 of 1,433 owner complaints (23.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. Engine (ENGINE): 343 complaints, 23.9% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 crash reports 17 fire reports 343 · 23.9% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 223 complaints, 15.6% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 2 crash reports 223 · 15.6% Suspension (SUSPENSION): 166 complaints, 11.6% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 3 crash reports 166 · 11.6% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 164 complaints, 11.4% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 33 crash reports 164 · 11.4% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 81 complaints, 5.7% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 1 fire reports 81 · 5.7% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 64 complaints, 4.5% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 3 crash reports 1 fire reports 64 · 4.5% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 60 complaints, 4.2% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 1 crash reports 60 · 4.2% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 42 complaints, 2.9% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 9 crash reports 1 fire reports 42 · 2.9% Wheels (WHEELS): 40 complaints, 2.8% of reports Wheels (WHEELS) 4 crash reports 40 · 2.8% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 413 complaints, 28.8% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 29 crash reports 2 fire reports 413 · 28.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Engine (ENGINE) 343 23.9% 1 crashes · 17 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 223 15.6% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 166 11.6% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 164 11.4% 33 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 81 5.7% 1 crashes · 1 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 64 4.5% 3 crashes · 1 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 60 4.2% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 42 2.9% 9 crashes · 1 fires
Wheels (WHEELS) 40 2.8% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 413 28.8% 29 crashes · 2 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2005; the first recall shown was reported in Nov 2005. 2005-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2006-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2006-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2006-Q3: 28 owner reports 28 2006-Q4: 18 owner reports 18 2007-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2007-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2007-Q3: 17 owner reports 17 2007-Q4: 31 owner reports 31 2008-Q1: 30 owner reports 30 2008-Q2: 34 owner reports 34 2008-Q3: 37 owner reports 37 2008-Q4: 21 owner reports 21 2009-Q1: 35 owner reports 35 2009-Q2: 38 owner reports 38 2009-Q3: 45 owner reports 45 2009-Q4: 39 owner reports 39 2010-Q1: 47 owner reports 47 2010-Q2: 51 owner reports 51 2010-Q3: 107 owner reports 107 2010-Q4: 44 owner reports 44 2011-Q1: 33 owner reports 33 2011-Q2: 35 owner reports 35 2011-Q3: 29 owner reports 29 2011-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2012-Q1: 17 owner reports 17 2012-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2012-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2012-Q4: 15 owner reports 15 2013-Q1: 24 owner reports 24 2013-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2013-Q3: 20 owner reports 20 2013-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2014-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2014-Q2: 23 owner reports 23 2014-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2014-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2015-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2015-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2015-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2015-Q4: 14 owner reports 14 2016-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2016-Q2: 23 owner reports 23 2016-Q3: 50 owner reports 50 2016-Q4: 46 owner reports 46 2017-Q1: 27 owner reports 27 2017-Q2: 24 owner reports 24 2017-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2017-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2018-Q1: 17 owner reports 17 2018-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2018-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2018-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2019-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2019-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2019-Q4: 14 owner reports 14 2020-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2021-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2022-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2022-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Oct 2005 Oct 2025 Recall campaign 05V509000 ◆ Recall campaign 05V509000 Recall campaign 05V572000 ◆ Recall campaign 05V572000 Recall campaign 06E023000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E023000 Recall campaign 06E064000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E064000 Recall campaign 06V270000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V270000 Recall campaign 06V326000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V326000 Recall campaign 07V034000 ◆ Recall campaign 07V034000 Recall campaign 07V399000 ◆ Recall campaign 07V399000 Recall campaign 07V402000 ◆ Recall campaign 07V402000 Recall campaign 07V512000 ◆ Recall campaign 07V512000 Recall campaign 11V106000 ◆ Recall campaign 11V106000 Recall campaign 16V346000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V346000 Recall campaign 17V030000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V030000 Recall campaign 17V545000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V545000 Recall campaign 18V268000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V268000 Recall campaign 19V378000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V378000 Recall campaign 19V502000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V502000 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005
  • Campaign 06V270000 was reported 243 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 06V326000 was reported 161 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 07V034000 was reported 156 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 07V399000 was reported 588 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 07V402000 was reported 51 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 07V512000 was reported 252 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V346000 was reported 3,729 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V030000 was reported 3,960 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V545000 was reported 4,193 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V268000 was reported 4,431 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V378000 was reported 4,816 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V502000 was reported 4,858 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2005-Q4 Owner reports 2
2006-Q1 Owner reports 10
2006-Q2 Owner reports 14
2006-Q3 Owner reports 28
2006-Q4 Owner reports 18
2007-Q1 Owner reports 16
2007-Q2 Owner reports 19
2007-Q3 Owner reports 17
2007-Q4 Owner reports 31
2008-Q1 Owner reports 30
2008-Q2 Owner reports 34
2008-Q3 Owner reports 37
2008-Q4 Owner reports 21
2009-Q1 Owner reports 35
2009-Q2 Owner reports 38
2009-Q3 Owner reports 45
2009-Q4 Owner reports 39
2010-Q1 Owner reports 47
2010-Q2 Owner reports 51
2010-Q3 Owner reports 107
2010-Q4 Owner reports 44
2011-Q1 Owner reports 33
2011-Q2 Owner reports 35
2011-Q3 Owner reports 29
2011-Q4 Owner reports 25
2012-Q1 Owner reports 17
2012-Q2 Owner reports 10
2012-Q3 Owner reports 16
2012-Q4 Owner reports 15
2013-Q1 Owner reports 24
2013-Q2 Owner reports 16
2013-Q3 Owner reports 20
2013-Q4 Owner reports 9
2014-Q1 Owner reports 15
2014-Q2 Owner reports 23
2014-Q3 Owner reports 18
2014-Q4 Owner reports 10
2015-Q1 Owner reports 14
2015-Q2 Owner reports 13
2015-Q3 Owner reports 19
2015-Q4 Owner reports 14
2016-Q1 Owner reports 9
2016-Q2 Owner reports 23
2016-Q3 Owner reports 50
2016-Q4 Owner reports 46
2017-Q1 Owner reports 27
2017-Q2 Owner reports 24
2017-Q3 Owner reports 19
2017-Q4 Owner reports 26
2018-Q1 Owner reports 17
2018-Q2 Owner reports 13
2018-Q3 Owner reports 16
2018-Q4 Owner reports 8
2019-Q1 Owner reports 8
2019-Q2 Owner reports 5
2019-Q3 Owner reports 15
2019-Q4 Owner reports 14
2020-Q1 Owner reports 5
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q3 Owner reports 3
2020-Q4 Owner reports 2
2021-Q1 Owner reports 7
2021-Q2 Owner reports 4
2021-Q4 Owner reports 2
2022-Q1 Owner reports 5
2022-Q2 Owner reports 3
2022-Q3 Owner reports 8
2022-Q4 Owner reports 3
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 1
2023-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q4 Owner reports 3
2024-Q2 Owner reports 2
2024-Q4 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 1
2025-Q3 Owner reports 1
2025-Q4 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 05V509000
Recall campaign 1 05V572000
Recall campaign 1 06E023000
Recall campaign 1 06E064000
Recall campaign 1 06V270000
Recall campaign 1 06V326000
Recall campaign 1 07V034000
Recall campaign 1 07V399000
Recall campaign 1 07V402000
Recall campaign 1 07V512000
Recall campaign 1 11V106000
Recall campaign 1 16V346000
Recall campaign 1 17V030000
Recall campaign 1 17V545000
Recall campaign 1 18V268000
Recall campaign 1 19V378000
Recall campaign 1 19V502000
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (17)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Cruise / speed control, Airbags, Lights, Glass / wipers / cameras, Engine, Brakes, and Fuel system.

  1. Recall campaign 05V509000

    Cruise / speed control

    Report date
    Component:
    Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 05V572000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 06E023000

    Lights

    Report date
    Component:
    Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
    Consequence:
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 06E064000

    Safety recall 06E064000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 06V270000

    Safety recall 06V270000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 06V326000

    Glass / wipers / cameras

    Report date
    Component:
    Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 07V034000

    Engine

    Report date
    Component:
    Engine (ENGINE)
    Consequence:
    THE TERMINAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE METAL COVER, WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT MAY BLOW THE IMA FUSE. A BLOWN FUSE WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER ATTACHED TO A METAL BRACKET OVER THE RUBBER CAP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 07V399000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 07V402000

    Lights

    Report date
    Component:
    Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
    Consequence:
    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).
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 07V512000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 11V106000

    Safety recall 11V106000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF, THE ENGINE TO STALL, AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009 A SELECT OPTION 4.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 16V346000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  13. Recall campaign 17V030000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  14. Recall campaign 17V545000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  15. Recall campaign 18V268000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  16. Recall campaign 19V378000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  17. Recall campaign 19V502000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 4 of 1,433 complaints · page 1 of 58
2025-10-25Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11695574
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 reimburse or have the crack fixed.
2025-07-12Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11673094
CrashFireInjuryDeath
- 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 others put at risk? My teenage son drives this car and initially he did not notice coolant leak. Engine can stop working while driving on a freeway (seized engine) which is a very serious safety risk. - Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, local Honda dealer confirmed the problem and pointed me to a service bulletin 10-048 from American Honda [XXX] ) that noted this exact manufacturing defect. American Honda had provided extended warranty to allay customer fears at the time but without a recall. - Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? It was inspected by a Honda dealer, Tracy Honda at California. It was also inspected by another local auto shop and had the same finding. I am attaching those documents. - Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning signs. The issue was first observed on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2025-04-06Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11653066
CrashFireInjuryDeath
LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM LEFT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK ENGINE OIL LEAK GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED STARTER FAILED ALTERNATOR FAILED AIR FILTER GETS CLOGGED PREMATURELY POWER STEERING PUMP HOSES CRACKED AND LEAKED POWER STEERING AIR PRESSURE HOSES CRACKED AND LEAKED POWER STEERING INTAKE HOSE CRACKED AND LEAKED POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CRACKED AND LEAKED MASTER WINDOW POWER SWITCH ON DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED REAR BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAT ARE V VERY COSTLY AND KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AT HONDA CORP AIR BAGS WERE FAULTY AND CONTAINED METAL FRAGMENTS THAT COULD KILL OCCUPANTS BECAUSE THEY PUNCTURE A PERSON'S HEART AND KILL THEM INSTANTLY IF THEY GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH UNRECALLED AIR BAGS MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM UNREPAIRED RECALLS ON THE AIR BAGS BECAUSE OF THE METAL FRAGMENTS PUNCTURING THEIR HEARTS CAUSING THEM INSTANT DEATH OR DEATH AFTER FIVE MINUTES MANY CHP OFFICERS HAVE TOLD ME THEY HAVE SEEN TOO MANY DEATHS FROM THE AIRBAGS BEING UNREPAIRED AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON EVEN AFTER HONDA REPAIRED THE AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE A FEW YEARS AGO ON A RECALL LIGHTING- ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR TO ENTRY LIGHT ON THE RIGHT HAND WENT OUT WINDOW WIPERS GO OUT OFTEN AND COST ALOT OF MONEY WINDOW WIPER CONTAINER/RESERVOIR FAILED SUSPENSION SHOCKS AND STRUTS GONE ALIGNMENT TIRES CUPPING AND UNEVEN WEAR AND TEAR AND TREAD LUG NUTS AND WHEEL STUDS FAILED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO FALL OFF THE AXLE AND FLEW INTO TRAFFIC CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION INSIDE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOW VISORS FAILED IMMOBILIZER FAILED AND MADE THE CAR ALARM KEEP GOING OFF WITHOUT STOPPING FOR THREE DAYS CAR BATTERIES PREMATURELY FAIL MULTIPLE TIMES STARTER FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES ALTERNATOR FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES SPARK PLUGS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES EMERGENCY BRAKE CAME OUT FROM THE HOUSING TRUNK LIGHT
2024-10-08Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11618671
CrashFireInjuryDeath
There's crack in the engine block, my car out of no wear started over heating we thought it was the water pump then we took it in to get it look at and turn out there's cracks on the engine block

Honda Civic Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?

Owners named Engine most often — 343 of 1,433 reports (24%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Cruise / speed control, Airbags, Lights, Glass / wipers / cameras, Engine, Brakes, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2006 Honda Civic?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-14. YearTell is not a government agency.

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