repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,404 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda Civic, most often about the engine. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-502 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Honda Civic has problems
1,404 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
227Engine11 crash/fire/injury
210Visibility3 crash/fire/injury
203Suspension5 crash/fire/injury
181Air bags52 crash/fire/injury
151Engine and engine cooling8 crash/fire/injury
100Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
78Structure
76Power train
55Tires
34221 other systems41 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 227 | 11 |
| Visibility | 210 | 3 |
| Suspension | 203 | 5 |
| Air bags | 181 | 52 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 151 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 100 | 3 |
| Structure | 78 | 5 |
| Power train | 76 | 4 |
| Tires | 55 | 4 |
| 21 other systems | 342 | 41 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2006 Honda Civic recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. 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.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
117kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 197 engine complaints. 37% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles72under 100k miles125100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine and engine cooling
25 owners mentioned a cost$881median
Middle half: $780 – $3,300
Engine
23 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $1,550 – $5,683
Suspension
15 owners mentioned a cost$594median
Middle half: $389 – $725
Visibility
13 owners mentioned a cost$75median
Middle half: $70 – $100
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Civic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Civic median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Honda Civic safety ratings
2006 Honda Civic 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
- 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…
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
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