2006 Honda Civic Rear Problems
- 116
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 116 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear tires · 55 records
- control arms · 40 records
- tire wear · 39 records
- upper control · 24 records
- service bulletin · 24 records
- rear tire · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rear
09/07 - took 2006 honda civic hybrid in for service due to excessive vibration at speed. Was told tires were cupping despite excellent, documented vehicle maintenance (tire balancing, alignment and rotations incl.). Dealership/honda finally agreed to replace 3 tires, i paid for fourth. (dunlop tire defect was assumed cause) 03/09 - vibration and tire noise began to recur in approx. Feb 09 but didn't get vehicle in…
ODI 10262447
Rear · Tires
I have a 2006 honda civic hybrid, which is exhibiting excessive and uneven rear tire wear. The tires were initially replaced in feb. 2008, and again in june 2008 (along with the rear control arms). Now, in february 2009, the rear tires are worn out again on the inside, with cupping and scalloping of the tread. These tires have less than 20,000 miles since new, and have been rotated. This appears to be a common…
ODI 10260296
Rear
I'm an owner of a honda civic ex '06, which was purchased brand new in 2006. After getting a flat tire (rear right side), my car was taken in to another dealer (not honda) and had all 4 tires replaced. The car had 39k miles on it. At the time, it was suggested that the car should be taken into honda to be inspected for uneven tire wear. I searched the internet and found out that other people had experienced the same…
ODI 10260571
Front · Rear
At 55k miles, we have just installed our third full set of tires on 2006 honda civic lx. The original tires lasted approx 35k. We heard loud growling from rear tires, initially at higher speeds, then progressively lower speeds. This was accompanied by vehicle vibration which seemed to increase exponentially w/increased speed. Discovered online about issues w/civic's rear control arms. Took the car to dealer, who…
ODI 10259833
Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that the rear tires wore unevenly. The contact referenced a related tsb for the lower control arm, dated january 22, 2008. The vehicle had three sets of new tires since it was purchased and the lower control arm was replaced by an authorized dealer february 17, 2009. The failure continued and the vehicle needed another set of tires at the time of the…
ODI 10334341
Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact stated that the tires are causing road noise due to a faulty rear lower control arm. The failure wears the tires down and could cause a blowout. A tsb was issued, but not a recall. The contact feels that a recall should be issued for this component since the manufacturer is aware of the failure. The current mileage was 94,105 and failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10272795
Rear
I purchased a 2006 honda civic new from dealer with 100k mile warranty. They will not fix this issue. The suspension is faulty, causing the rear two tires to wear out on the inside of the tread within 15k miles. I've spent money for 4 sets of tires so far, and they won't fix it. They acknowledge that it's their problem, but there is no solution. I cannot understand how a company can produce a vehicle they know can't…
ODI 10286208
Rear
I am writing to let you know about the disappointing experience i had recently with my 2006 honda civic. 1.on november 26, 2008, the service advisor told me that i would need new tires soon. I then mentioned to him that the tires were very loud and the car seemed to be making excessive road noise. He said nothing about my comment. 2.on december 21, 2008, i noticed that the tires on the civic were worn down very…
ODI 10259834
Rear
2006 honda civic lx with 20,500 miles. Rear tires are nearly bald. Dealer indicates that there is a known rear suspension problem. Honda notified dealers of problem in april 2008 and dealers are addressing concerns when the vehicles are brought in. My son drives this vehicles to and from college and we bought the car for safety reasons. We expect that honda will replace the worn tires since it was their defect but…
ODI 10245199
Rear
We bought a 2006 honda civic in sept. 2005. In 2007 we began having vibration problems, found we were have tire issues when we went to our local tire shop, we replaced the tires, we mentioned this to the dealer when we went in for regular maintenance, they seemed unconcerned. In 2008 we had a recurrence of the same problem and went to our sears store, who confirmed tire wear, and we again replaced the tires. This…
ODI 10395659
Rear
Improperly designed rear suspension keeps wearing the inside of the tires away causing them to be unsafe for operation. *tr
ODI 10255462
Rear
On the days leading up to the incident, heard a roaring in my tires. On wed. Aug 20th. I heard a loud pop coming from the rear of my car. Drove into work, left work and rear passenger tire was tilted inward. Had to get tow truck take it to dealership. On 8/22, clerk at dealership stated that the rear upper control arm had broke. She said they looked at it and believed it was a "leaky shock", i knew that wasn't the…
ODI 10239742
Rear · Tread/Belt
Started hearing a rotational noise from back wheels of car. It got louder as speed increased. Took to honda dealer. They performed a service bulletin to replace the rear upper control arms and did alignment. The incorrect parts were installed at the factory. However, the bad parts allowed the rear tires to 'cup' causing the noise. The dealer (and manufacturer) are refusing to do anything about the premature tire…
ODI 10238981
Rear
Noted loud tire wear and excessive vibration from the rear at speeds in excess of 45mph. Took the car to the dealer and they replaced the rear upper control arms per a honda tsb. However, they would not cover any %of the tire replacement- which is, of course, a direct consequence of the faulty control arms. Driving with "chopped" tires is a known hazard, which the honda corporation is promoting by virtue of not…
ODI 10238534
Rear · Wheel Speed Sensor
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed a growling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rear passenger side bearing needed to be replaced. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 64,355. Updated 09/29/08. *lj updated 09/29/08.
ODI 10239593
Rear
I was under the vehicle and noticed the rear tire tread was bald on the inside. The outside was still showing plenty of tread. The tire was very close to failure, but it is difficult to notice the uneven wear unless you are under the vehicle. The internet showed many people with the same problem. Apparently the control arms are failing on many of the vehicles. Honda issued a service bulletin to dealerships but has…
ODI 10236820
Rear
When my tire store showed me my 20,000 mile tire with the steel belts exposed i was stunned-what if no one had seen it? A subsequent alignment check revealed the rear suspension of my 2006 honda civic had much more negative camber than is safe and there is no way to adjust it as in other cars-it is a design flaw. Because of the high mileage on my car,it may be a bell weather. I have 150,000 miles on my 2006 civic…
ODI 10237537
Rear
Rear upper control arms on 2006/2007 civics were manufactured too short yet installed at the factory and sold in new cars. This, in turn, caused the rear of the vehicle to slide and kick out while in turns, especially in the rain. It also caused the rear tires to wear excessively fast. I had to take my car to the honda dealer 3 times before they admitted they had issued a tsb that gave the dealers the ok to replace…
ODI 10237810
Rear
Rear suspension, premature tire wear: 2006 civic si, turned down at dealer even with warranty in hand at about 30,000 miles for repair or replacement of rear control arm/parts without paying out of pocket. States not covered. Have had the problem since and 4 wheel alignment is not the remedy. Notice bad cupping to inner rear tires and harsh vibrations and noise. *tr
ODI 10328180
Rear
Cupping of rear tires caused by rear control arm premature wear. Parts not covered by a recall, car out of warranty, cost to replace faulty control arm, $453.00, cost to replace ruined tires, $200.00. Due to the fact that this part is not on a recall at this time, no action has been taken, the faulty part is still on my car. The replacement part is on back order because of high demand for replacement on other cars…
ODI 10233577
Rear
A rumbling noise emanating from the rear that has progressively increased in volume from ~12k to 38k miles. Recently noticed extreme wear on the inside of both rear tires and a pronounced toe out of both rear wheels. I also had several close calls from hydroplaning emanating from the rear. Numerous entries on the net indicated a serious problem with 06 to 08 civic rear control arms and a service bulletin issued 1/08…
ODI 10253592
Rear · Tires · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a tire rotation and alignment. The maintenance was declined due to a failure with both rear tires. The details were not provided to the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 01/11/2017*ct; similar complaints…
ODI 10779068
Rear
My wife took my honda civic 2006 sedan to goodyear tire for routine oil change and tire rotate. They discovered unusual uneven ware on the rear tires. Goodyear would not do the rotation and noted left rear shock blown and tires are cupped, needs 4 tires and aligned soon. They advised taking it back to honda dealer and have checked. Honda service agreed with goodyear that both struts are blown and needs the rear…
ODI 10229169
Rear
Rear tires on 2006 civic had to be replaced due to rear suspension geometry that could have been avoided had honda installed rear upper control arm kit stated in honda service bulletin 08-001 dated jan 22 2008 i had to pay for replacement tires. *tr
ODI 10229209
Rear
This 2006 honda civic hybrid wears out the rear tires within one tire rotation. The inner edges of both rear tires wear away causing instability of vehicle especially on wet surfaces. Honda is replacing the rear upper control arms under warranty as per a technical service bulletin but are not covering tires worn out after 21,000 miles. This vehicle has had 2 four wheel alignments and 2 tires replaced by honda prior…
ODI 10227725