CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Honda Civic has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,404 complaints with NHTSA, including 79 crashes, 21 fires, 69 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (227 reports).
2006 Honda Civic recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2006 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 1,404 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 227 |
| Visibility | 211 |
| Suspension | 206 |
| Air Bags | 186 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 156 |
| Electrical System | 101 |
| Structure | 80 |
| Power Train | 79 |
| Unknown Or Other | 60 |
| Tires | 55 |
What owners report
I had a single car accident where I was blinded by the sun and was reaching for my sunglasses when I ran off the road and hit a Teephone pole my airbags did not deploy until after the crash this accident accured on Oct 12,2026 I fractured my Sternum in this accident
While driving on a public roadway, the tempered rear windshield spontaneously shattered with a violent, extremely loud pop resembling a gunshot. There was no vehicle ahead of me, no overpass, and absolutely no external object or projectile impacted the glass. The glass immediately webbed entirely across the surface from edge to edge due to internal stress, but is currently being held in place by window tint film. This year and model (2006 Honda Civic 2-door coupe) has a historical NHTSA recall for rear glass adhesion failure (Recall 06V326000). This spontaneous failure created an immediate, severe distraction and vision hazard while operating the vehicle at speed.
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 driverâs side tire and the rear passengerâs 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.
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.
- 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 f
2006 Honda Civic questions
Does the 2006 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2006 Honda Civic: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda Civic?
Based on 1,404 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (227), Visibility (211), Suspension (206).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Honda Civic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.