2006 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
- 80
- 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 80 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid battery · 15 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- software update · 12 records
- motor assist · 11 records
- light came · 7 records
- integrated motor · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Im having the same issue that another recall on a similar model has recieved the dc-dc converter has a problem charging the 12v battery causing engine failure, power failure , stearing failure and abs failure. I am unable to turn on hazard lights because of it also battery will take u jump but will not keep the charge in the battery. I was driving home and on a flat street the car was losing all instrement lights…
ODI 11288932
Electrical System
Micu fuse block with body control module 2265245 went out and i had to have it replaced, it was staying in the "on" position so it drained everything electrical (battery) wouldn't start, was stuck in "park" nothing electrical would work including the "key"
ODI 11271157
Electrical System
I have 2006 honda and its have( ima ) check engine light on snd i called for recall but unfortunately honda doesn't help me they said your warranty is expired i have 149k millage on
ODI 11180016
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While attempting to enter the vehicle, the doors on the driver's side would not unlock after the key was inserted. In addition, the alarm system did not work and the driver was unable to switch the gear shifter to the park position. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.
ODI 11057963
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My honda civic ex 2 door looses power then sputters in over driver
ODI 11040841
Electrical System
Should you happen to lose battery power, honda's "immobilizer" anti-theft system will lose its memory and unable to recognize the owner's keys. Honda's solution is to have the car towed into the local dealer where the unit and keys need to be re-coded. This has happened to me twice in a year's time. Not only is this costly, incredibly inconvenient, but a safety hazard should it happen on a road trip. Honda refuses…
ODI 10811834
Electrical System
While driving my battery light came on the dashboard. I took it to the nearest autozone to get the battery checked. They checked the battery and the manager of autozone told me it was not the battery but the alternator not giving the car enough power. He told me not to drive it to long or i could get stranded. I was near a relatives house, while driving to my relatives house my a/c and radio which were on at the…
ODI 10747155
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The engine and the ima lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the voltage converter module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v106000 (electrical system). The…
ODI 10762148
Electrical System · Engine · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that all the windows failed to operate, excluding the driver side window. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the defrost stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10704032
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Honda part#: 77900-sna-a01 (methode) -or- 77900-sna-a02 (furukawa) reel assy, cable. With the failure of this part, vehicle cruise control, radio controls and srs air bags failed. The cable reel assembly is the component that makes the electrical connection between the function buttons and air bag on the steering wheel to the non-rotating steering column. The ribbon cable inside this mechanism was completely severed…
ODI 10672623
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness for the front passenger side air bag failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
ODI 10734031
Electrical System · Engine
Another starter motor problem. Car won't start. Not the battery. There are hundreds of complaints with this generation of honda civics having cars not able to start up that's not a battery problem. *tr
ODI 10643863
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
6/2013 car accident i hit a parked car traveling at approximately 20-25 miles per hour. The airbags did not deploy. The company chosen to do the work (custom innovations in eugene, oregon) did not repair the motor mounts. Which im very upset about and trying to deal with. After having the work done the car was taken to honda (kendall honda also in eugene, oregon) to have an assessment of my car diagnosed. The was…
1 injury
ODI 10578075
Electrical System
The civic would start for a few seconds and then shut down. The anti-theft immobilizer indicator light came. All three oem keys did not work. This resulted in the need for a long distance tow to the honda dealership, as well as $209 in repairs. I was told by the service department that the immobilizer module was bad and had to be replaced, along with suggesting a new battery. Keys failing to work??? Come on honda!…
ODI 10572974
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
While driving at a low speed and using my wipers for snow, all if a sudden my wiper speed controls got messed up. I have no speed 1. Just speed 2 and 3. And the wipers also wont park properly and mostly simply not turn off after a few cycles. *tr
ODI 10564270
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
History from odi # 10572660: 6-18-09 honda dealership did feb 2009 recall (replaced auto-tensioner pivot bolt & reroute belt) at 28,324 mi. 9-15-12 engine failed (48144 mi.) approaching stop intersection. Subsequently would not crank to start. Towed car to service station. 9-18-12 vehicle repaired -- due to broken pivot bolt, a new honda recall belt kit, including new bolt, belt, belt tensioner assembly & water pump…
ODI 10572664
Electrical System · Power Train
Within the last month, our 2006 honda civic on two separate occasions, with two different drivers, when the transmission was placed into reverse when backing from a driveway, did not come to a stop. Despite putting our foot firmly on the brake, the car did not stop and continued in reverse. Only by putting the transmission into drive did the car stop from continuing into reverse. On august 30, the car when placed…
ODI 10538180
Electrical System · Power Train
Automatic transmission failure and electric coolant temperature sensor failure in 2006 honda civic ex. Noticed change in driving feel over past couple of weeks--shifting was jerky, not smooth; seemed to rev slightly higher at times while driving. Engine warning light came on 2-13-13 when starting engine. Also, green light next to "drive" on the dash started blinking. Took car into honda dealership the next day. Was…
ODI 10498392
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
6-18-09 honda dealership did feb 2009 recall (replaced auto-tensioner pivot bolt & reroute belt) at 28,324 mi. 9-15-12 engine failed (48144 mi.) approaching stop intersection. Subsequently would not crank to start.towed car to service station. 9-18-12 vehicle repaired -- due to broken pivot bolt, a new honda recall belt kit, including new bolt, belt, belt tensioner assembly & water pump pulley had to be installed.…
ODI 10572660
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2006 honda civic has stalled on me 7 times now. Every time it stalls, i am at a stoplight or stop sign and at a complete stop. The engine goes into idle mode and when the light changes or i can go, i take my foot off the brake and try or start to press the gas. Most of the time i don't even have the opportunity to press the gas pedal before the car stalls. The car completely shuts off. I have noticed the last two…
ODI 10524674
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving on i-635 in dallas in stop and go traffic just before the hwy 75 exit in the far left lane. There was an accident and construction ahead so traffic was moving very slow. My car began to vibrate slightly and then inexplicably stalled. I put it in park and then attempted to restart it. The car restarted fine but i was unable to move it out of park. After several minutes the traffic cleared and we were…
ODI 10448573
Electrical System
My 2006 honda civic lx clock light and heater keeps going out then the speedometer lights go off and it completely dies on me. I had the battery and alternator checked at 4 different places and they all said it powers up good. I was told it was my ignition switch. *tr
ODI 10441429
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge operates intermittently. Gauge may show as 'full' when empty; or indicate 'empty' when full. At times, gauge lighting is off and will not reflect either 'full' or 'empty' fuel tank. Has also indicated as containing fuel in tank, when in reality is near empty, which may cause driver to run out of fuel without sufficient warning.
ODI 10811491
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the integrated motor assist light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the hybrid battery was deteriorating. A new software system was installed in order to save the battery. The failure continued and the contact also stated that…
ODI 10415540
Electrical System
Our 2006 honda civic ex would not start after driven to a park. When trying to start the car, the dashboard lit up and the starter made clicking noise, but would not start. While checking the battery, we discovered that the entire positive side of cable under the plastic cover was corroded out. Police came and tried to help us to jump the car which was not working. We had the car towed to the nearest honda dealer…
ODI 10398603