Owners have filed 1,709 complaints
about the 2006 Honda Civic with NHTSA between 2005 and 2026.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 34 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Honda Civic. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 62
12.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 53
31% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Rear
11641.3%
Engine
4516.0%
Body
4315.3%
Side/Window
165.7%
Cooling System
165.7%
Manual Transmission
165.7%
Automatic Transmission
165.7%
AIR Conditioner
134.6%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
372.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
775.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
15711.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
26720.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
26820.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
20115.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
22116.7%
150,000+ miles
927.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Nov 2005peak 63Jan 2026
Recalls on the 2006 Honda Civic
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
19V502000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
19V378000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
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.
18V268000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
17V545000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
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.
17V030000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-200
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
16V346000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inf
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
07V512000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
07V399000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2017009428,641 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 201434577,594 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Vehicles will receive a special extended warranty coverage of 10 years/240,000 km from first registration. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the electric power steering module replaced.
Recall 20072953,596 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
On certain vehicles, excessive amounts of silicon grease was applied to the telescoping mechanism of the steering column during vehicle assembly. As a result, oil can separate from the grease, which can form droplets that may fall onto the brake light switch. This can cause the brake light to fail, it may not be possible to shift the transmission from the Park position and/or the stop lamps may fail to illuminate, leading to a failure to alert a following vehicle of the driver's intent to stop, potentially resulting in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and connector housing, and install a cover to prevent oil from damaging the switch.
Recall 2007282107,653 units in Canada
Other
On certain Civic, CSX and CSX Type S vehicles, an ABS wheel speed sensor O-ring seal may allow water to enter the rear wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent. In time, the wheel bearing could become loose, which could cause the bearing to overheat. This could cause a wheel to separate from the vehicle, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash with injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace ABS sensor O-ring seals and rear wheel bearings.
Recall 200620729 units in Canada
Visual System
On certain 2-door vehicles the rear window and/or quarter glass panels do not properly adhere to the vehicle body. The glass panels could detach from the car while driving, increasing the risk of injury to traffic. Correction: Dealers will properly bond the glass.
Recall 20060012,164 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain Civic coupe vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ODS) contains a faulty electronic component. As a result, the ODS will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger airbag deployment when the weight of an infant or small child is detected in the front passenger seat. In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger airbag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child. Correction: Dealers will replace the ODS unit.
Recall 20053476,808 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal was not installed properly and may come loose at the floor mounting. This condition may result in a stuck throttle which could cause a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, either reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 170,000 milesLincoln, NECrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the husband was idling behind a bus, a second vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The impact of the rear-end crash pushed the vehicle into the rear of the bus causing severe damage to the vehicle's front end. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy and the seatbelts on both the driver's and front passenger's side had malfunctioned and did not properly secure the occupants. The driver sustained bruising of the chest and torso. The front passenger sustained a head injury. No medical treatment was immediately required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to a local service center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11558376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bay City, MI1 injured
AIR BAGS
On Friday 8/12/22 at about 12PM, the drivers side airbag on my Honda Civic inadvertently deployed while driving west on Hwy 28 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (coords 46.310194, -85.627542). I was driving the speed limit (65 mph). The car did not collide with any object. I noticed the airbag light had come on before the incident, however, there were no service centers or Honda dealers within at least a hundred miles. My safety was put at risk by the sudden and unexpected deployment of the airbag. My left wrist and elbow were injured by the deployment along with laceration on my wrist. I have an appointment at the local Honda Dealer (Thelen Honda - Bay City, MI) on 9/2/22 at 9:30am to have the vehicle/airbag system inspected. Unfortunately, there are no earlier openings for service. A claim has been filed with my car insurance. They have not inspected the damage at this time and probably won't because they informed me my policy won't cover the damage.
NHTSA complaint #11480024 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson Heights, NYCrash
AIR BAGS
This was a drive from NY to Boston. In Boston, I was driving about 45MPH, 1 mile before the last exit from HWY. Suddenly, the car is out of control, probably the brake system, making the car turning around until it hits the divider on the rear right side of the car. Both right-side passenger airbags were activated, but none inflated as expected. Luckily, we didn't hit any other cars. Three people in the car were safe, except I have muscle pain near the neck and shoulder.
NHTSA complaint #11419758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesOakley, CAFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS RISING AND SAW SMOKE EXITING THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE COOLANT FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ARRIVE TO HER RESIDENCE AND WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE WAS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER CONCORD HONDA ( 1461 CONCORD AVE, CONCORD, CA 94520; (855) 679-6829) AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.
NHTSA complaint #11375312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 306,765 milesSacramento, CACrash
AIR BAGS
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MILES AN HOUR AND MY CAR CUT OFF AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON , I CALLED AND SCHEDULED AND APPOINTMENT AND TOWED MY CAR TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP . MAURA HONDA CITRUS HEIGHTS , THEY FIXED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG , AND NOW MY CAR HAS ALL KIND OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS .*DT
NHTSA complaint #11325930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 306,765 milesSacramento, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MILES AN HOUR AND MY CAR CUT OFF AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON , I CALLED AND SCHEDULED AND APPOINTMENT AND TOWED MY CAR TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP . MAURA HONDA CITRUS HEIGHTS , THEY FIXED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG , AND NOW MY CAR HAS ALL KIND OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS .*DT
NHTSA complaint #11325930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 70,000 milesSeminole, FL
TIRES
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 not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The tires were not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11708335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
san Jose, CA
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #11695574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mountain House, CA
ENGINE
- 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)
NHTSA complaint #11673094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fallbrook, CA
STEERING
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
NHTSA complaint #11653066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fallbrook, CA
SUSPENSION
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
NHTSA complaint #11653066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fallbrook, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
NHTSA complaint #11653066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montebello, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I.M.A reads a d check engine
NHTSA complaint #11621406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Racine, WI
ENGINE
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
NHTSA complaint #11618671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have a 2006 Honda Civic GX compressed natural gas vehicle. The problem with the vehicle is the compressed natural gas cylinder that holds the fuel. The cylinders are only certified for a period of time 15 or 20 years. After that the cylinders are considered expired and must be replaced. Once they are expired, they cannot be recertified. The problem I encountered is a complete lack of knowledge of proper maintenance procedures even by Honda dealers that are certified to work on natural gas vehicles (NGV). See Honda Service Bulletin 06-015 1998-2015 Civic GX All and US Dept of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center - CNG Fuel System and Tank Maintenance. From the time I bought the vehicle in 2006 until 2024 I regularly took it to a certified Honda NGV service dealer. At no time did they perform any required NGV safety checks. My issue is that there may be many of these vehicles on the roads still that pose a real safety risk to the owner and public if the NGV fuel systems have not been properly maintained. I brought this safety issue up to the Honda dealer and Honda Motor Company and both declined to take any measures to alert current NGV owners or Honda certified NGV service dealers. If expired cylinders are still in service, they are at risk of exploding and causing significant damage and injury.
NHTSA complaint #11597522 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesNaples, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was informed by a driver that her brake lights were not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, but the brake lights were repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted, and the brake lights failed to operate as designed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11589296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesLincoln, NECrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the husband was idling behind a bus, a second vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The impact of the rear-end crash pushed the vehicle into the rear of the bus causing severe damage to the vehicle's front end. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy and the seatbelts on both the driver's and front passenger's side had malfunctioned and did not properly secure the occupants. The driver sustained bruising of the chest and torso. The front passenger sustained a head injury. No medical treatment was immediately required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to a local service center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11558376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harwood, MD
VISIBILITY/WIPER
There was a recall on the 2006 Honda Civic EX Sun Visors which Honda replaced only to have it break again. I think Honda should be responsible to replace and to ensure it stays intact. It is very dangerous and difficult to drive with the direct sun in your eyes. Please respond. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11551711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Palm Beach, FL
AIR BAGS
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11547967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesKent, WA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag warning light was previously activating and deactivating. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #11537956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Walnut, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Following completion of reporting Walnut Municipal Code (WMC) 3.40.010 violations at the end of my night, I walked out and found that my car was again vandalized in retaliation for filing a complaint related to the violation of Walnut Municipal Code 3.40.010. Such vandalism is intended to further disengage the workforce by causing expenses that are extreme, and such vandalism can occur as repeatedly as the nuisance of such noise violations involving such misuse of non-emergency one way communication speakers as radio devices to emit noise in the form of statements describing oneself as an enforcement or city professional, aside from some type of affiliation with a financial institution advisor, if not regulator of such related agency. In this case the vandalism involved not allowing turning off the red tail lights of my vehicle. The usual occurrence is kill switching the vehicle as if it is stolen, activating the alarm to prevent my usage, not unlocking the vehicle with the key, remotely disengaging the key from the alarm, and then engaging when an authority external to the dealer decides to stop precluding its use. Such actions targeting preclusion are usually alleviated after several additional inspections are made and planned activities have passed, eg a social event or deadline. Thank you for your attention. From: Verónica Ingrid Rojas Muñoz <virojas@ptei.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:36 AM To: T2Anders@lasd.org <T2Anders@lasd.org> Subject: Re: Report Received - City of Walnut-#1487936 Code Enforcement [05314] Good evening, Sergeant Anderson. Sufficient information was provided to Deputy or Sheriff Marquez at 12:35 AM PST. I requested a report and she refused to do anything but log the information and offer her opinion on the incident. Thank you for your attention. From: Verónica Ingrid Rojas Muñoz <virojas@ptei.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:14 AM To: T2Anders@lasd.org <T2Anders@lasd.org> Subject: Re: Report Received - City of Walnut
NHTSA complaint #11518807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Citrus Heights, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The ac has stopped working the heater does not blow out hot air,the air bag light has came on ,&now the car started to overheated an now will not start at all now...the oil light has came on ...when the car was running the transmission was not shifting correctly....
NHTSA complaint #11509625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Citrus Heights, CA
ENGINE
The ac has stopped working the heater does not blow out hot air,the air bag light has came on ,&now the car started to overheated an now will not start at all now...the oil light has came on ...when the car was running the transmission was not shifting correctly....
NHTSA complaint #11509625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Citrus Heights, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The ac has stopped working the heater does not blow out hot air,the air bag light has came on ,&now the car started to overheated an now will not start at all now...the oil light has came on ...when the car was running the transmission was not shifting correctly....
NHTSA complaint #11509625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 208,000 milesFresno, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that upon checking the fluids in the vehicle, she noticed that coolant had leaked onto the ground. Upon inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, the contact then noticed that coolant was located at the bottom of the engine and a small crack in the coolant reservoir. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 208,000.
NHTSA complaint #11496253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Walnut, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Continuous monitoring, including on the road, to create hazard. The following incidents are more about activities directly related to remaining qualified for a job and maintaining oneself in a state that is acceptable to employers. Reporter Name [XXX] HONDA Civic/CRX 2006Gray, CA[XXX] mySantaAna Work Order #[XXX] Traffic Engineering-Signal Issue Speed of Traffic Lights sped up and skipped through yellow to cause crossing at red or stopping within a foot of the crosswalk. Intersection has cameras around traffic lights. Timing was off enough to question, ie actually watching a stopwatch to know that it sped through yellow and ended green early from my view point was clearly seen. I will investigate further. Traffic patterns didn’t support such action and pedestrian activity just for that crossing was heavy while the other directions were not. Seemed suspicious but such timing had little effect on where my car stopped anyways. It was suspicious that there weren’t pedestrians traveling north and south on 17th or at the opposite side of the intersection, but that the side was on had at least 8 people immediately crossing. [XXX] Report Submitted NOV 16, 2022 - 7:39 AM New Request #[XXX] Location: [XXX] Description: Criminal or Illegal Activity (Trespass into Vehicle/ Theft of Control during Operation) in the City of West Covina I left Home Depot [XXX] on 11/16/22 9:59 PM PST. When I turned left onto Azusa Avenue to drive towards Amar Rd., two cars sped up in front of me. As both separated into each lane in front of me to drive side by side, the car on the left that drove in front of me, let out a significant amount of black smoke that began immediately after he merged into the far left lane in front of me after I turned left onto Azusa at The Heights traffic light intersection and ended immediately before the left turn p INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11494065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Walnut, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
Continuous monitoring, including on the road, to create hazard. The following incidents are more about activities directly related to remaining qualified for a job and maintaining oneself in a state that is acceptable to employers. Reporter Name [XXX] HONDA Civic/CRX 2006Gray, CA[XXX] mySantaAna Work Order #[XXX] Traffic Engineering-Signal Issue Speed of Traffic Lights sped up and skipped through yellow to cause crossing at red or stopping within a foot of the crosswalk. Intersection has cameras around traffic lights. Timing was off enough to question, ie actually watching a stopwatch to know that it sped through yellow and ended green early from my view point was clearly seen. I will investigate further. Traffic patterns didn’t support such action and pedestrian activity just for that crossing was heavy while the other directions were not. Seemed suspicious but such timing had little effect on where my car stopped anyways. It was suspicious that there weren’t pedestrians traveling north and south on 17th or at the opposite side of the intersection, but that the side was on had at least 8 people immediately crossing. [XXX] Report Submitted NOV 16, 2022 - 7:39 AM New Request #[XXX] Location: [XXX] Description: Criminal or Illegal Activity (Trespass into Vehicle/ Theft of Control during Operation) in the City of West Covina I left Home Depot [XXX] on 11/16/22 9:59 PM PST. When I turned left onto Azusa Avenue to drive towards Amar Rd., two cars sped up in front of me. As both separated into each lane in front of me to drive side by side, the car on the left that drove in front of me, let out a significant amount of black smoke that began immediately after he merged into the far left lane in front of me after I turned left onto Azusa at The Heights traffic light intersection and ended immediately before the left turn p INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11494065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car ran fine when started but the a few minutes later, it goes into limp mode where I cannot accelerate. Then it stalls out and now it won't restart. I do not know exactly what the problem is but my check engine light, IMA and red battery light comes on when it happened. As of now, my car is not even starting. This almost caused an accident because I was driving on the freeway when it randomly decided to go into this limp mode
NHTSA complaint #11490379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My car ran fine when started but the a few minutes later, it goes into limp mode where I cannot accelerate. Then it stalls out and now it won't restart. I do not know exactly what the problem is but my check engine light, IMA and red battery light comes on when it happened. As of now, my car is not even starting. This almost caused an accident because I was driving on the freeway when it randomly decided to go into this limp mode
NHTSA complaint #11490379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Citrus Heights, CA
POWER TRAIN
Car wont shift an jerks when u drive
NHTSA complaint #11485018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Citrus Heights, CA
ENGINE
Car wont shift an jerks when u drive
NHTSA complaint #11485018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.