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Honda Civic 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Honda Civic: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,403Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
130Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine383 complaints

383 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility239 complaints

239 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V326000.

Suspension206 complaints

206 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags186 complaints

186 complaints; 7 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V572000, 16V346000, 17V030000, 17V545000, 18V268000, 19V378000, 19V502000.

Electrical System101 complaints

101 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure80 complaints

80 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train79 complaints

79 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes64 complaints

64 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V399000.

Unknown Or Other60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V509000.

Equipment33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V270000.

Lighting25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V402000.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V512000.

Seats16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V509000Reported November 3, 2005 - 25,298 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 25,298 vehicles across all affected models.

05V572000Reported December 27, 2005 - 12,756 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 12,756 vehicles across all affected models.

06V270000Reported July 26, 2006 - 1,190,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 1,190,000 vehicles across all affected models.

06V326000Reported August 31, 2006 - 774 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 774 vehicles across all affected models.

07V399000Reported September 5, 2007 - 260,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 260,000 vehicles across all affected models.

07V402000Reported September 5, 2007 - 130,000 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 130,000 vehicles across all affected models.

07V512000Reported November 1, 2007 - 6,545 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 6,545 vehicles across all affected models.

16V346000Reported May 24, 2016 - 2,719,386 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,719,386 vehicles across all affected models.

17V030000Reported January 10, 2017 - 977,708 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 977,708 vehicles across all affected models.

17V545000Reported August 31, 2017 - 3,257 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 3,257 vehicles across all affected models.

18V268000Reported April 26, 2018 - 1,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,335 vehicles across all affected models.

19V378000Reported May 16, 2019 - 19,138 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 19,138 vehicles across all affected models.

19V502000Reported June 27, 2019 - 9,555 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 9,555 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20052
200670
200787
2008126
2009159
2010256
2011121
201240
201367
201461
201549
2016124
201792
201850
201940
202011
202112
202220
20236
20244
20253
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.