2006 Ic CEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2006 Ic CE, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 14 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Ic CE has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling100
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

14 recalls

2006 Ic CE 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.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-772 · Nov 19, 2015 · 271 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-780 · Dec 8, 2014 · 250 vehicles

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 10V-267 · Jun 15, 2010 · 2,085 vehicles

Risk. THIS INCREASE TO HIGH IDLE SPEED MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 10V-265 · Jun 15, 2010 · 4,131 vehicles

Risk. THIS INCREASE TO HIGH IDLE SPEED MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 10V-103 · Mar 16, 2010 · 5,016 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: electrical

Recall 09V-052 · Feb 10, 2009 · 61,316 vehicles

Risk. ELEVATED TEMPERATURES CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 08V-353 · Jul 30, 2008 · 24,975 vehicles

Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 06V-189 · Jun 2, 2006 · 9,823 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE PARK BRAKE ACTIVATE AND STRAND THE VEHICLE, IT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 05V-561 · Dec 20, 2005 · 1,918 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Child seat: latch strap

Recall 05V-130 · Mar 30, 2005 · 1,142 vehicles

Risk. NOT ATTACHING THE CHILD SEAT PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-122 · Mar 28, 2005 · 402 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Ic.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other CE 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 CE median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Ic CE, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DASH/INTERIOR FIREPE07034 · closed Oct 12, 2007
    Led to recall 09V-052
  2. SCHOOL BUS STALLINGPE08034 · closed Aug 28, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-353

Own a 2006 CE?

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