2006 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 26 records
- steering wheel · 9 records
- pivot bolt · 6 records
- rear tires · 5 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact also heard an abnormal sound in the engine compartment. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the auto tensioner pivot bolt had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. Findlay honda henderson ([redacted], henderson, nv 89014, [redacted]) and the manufacturer were notified…
ODI 11292299
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
Engine · Steering
Car has excessive vibrating when at idle, and when putting car in reverse, steering also vibrates more than necessary.
ODI 11229894
Steering
My daughter was driving at a speed of 70 mph. When her steering wheel locked up on her she had no control of car. She hit her brakes and that is when she got control of steering but spun out of control going into the medium. Breaking the passanger side wheel to come off
Crash reported
ODI 11124025
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that upon changing gears, the vehicle was shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the motor mounts and the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10850196
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pivot bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10694901
Steering
I was on hwy 18 just before lake arrowhead, ca when i lost the power steering and almost went off the cliff. Upon inspection, i found that the belt tensioner bracket's pivot bolt had sheered off the engine block causing the belt tensioner to come loose. This, in turn caused loss of power steering. There was a tsb (09-007) issued by honda for a limited number of vin numbers. This tsb called for replacement of the…
ODI 10638599
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
A faulty designed upper rear control arm causes uneven tire wear and alignment & braking issues. *tr
ODI 10594678
Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I had a car accident on the huntingdon side of pine groves mountain on pa 26 south. I drove a honda civic 06 lx. When i was going down the mountain, i applied the brake normally to slow down before a curve when the speed was at 60 mph, but my car was drifting, not like hydroplaning at all. There was no water to cause that but it rained five to six hours before the accident. During the whole course of incident, the…
Crash reported
ODI 10583217
Engine · Steering
At around 35mph the vehicle suddenly started to make a metallic-type noise and the vehicle shut down immediately. If it would've happened 5 seconds later it would've occurred right as i was about to make a left turn, it would've most likely caused a severe accident and possibly a fatality. When i took the car to where the vehicle was purchased from they told me a bolt was torn lose from the tensioner. This caused…
ODI 10493241
Steering
Power steering pump leaked at 30k under warranty dealer replace faulty o ring allegedly. Now at 120k the o ring is leaking again and also the seams of the housing are leaking. Told 425.00 to fix by dealer. I feel a design defect has caused the pump to leak. *tr
ODI 10485819
Pump · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, she was notified that the power steering pump was leaking. The dealer stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 61,000. Updated 08/07/12*lj
ODI 10463001
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
This civic has a defect on rear control arms causing tires to wear uneven and rapidly and making a horrible noise coming from the back this is unsafe issue i replace the rear shock absorbers, the whell hubs and ofcourse the tires and the problem still there until control arm be replaced for an adjustable one for proper aligment ,,, honda motor company is not paying for anything , i think costumers don't have pay for…
ODI 10690978
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
The rear tires wear badly to the point of the tires cupping and wearing unevenly. This process is horrible and dangerous as it will eventually shake the car and lock the seat belt while driving on the highway. A person also loses the ability to steer effectively due to the bumpiness from the tires. When i took my vehicle in to get new tires (due to problems stated above), they said that the inside of my tires were…
ODI 10495126
Steering
Occasionally, after starting the car, the power steering system does not activate. The eps(electronic power steering) light on the dash comes on, and the car will run without power steering. Usually by turning off and restarting the car a few times fixes the problem. *tr
ODI 10439860
Steering
Power steering fluid pump failed while driving. Starts with a noise while turning. Then shortly thereafter, extreme difficulty in turning car left or right. Steering wheel becomes very hard to turn, and speed of car slows greatly while turning. Took car into honda dealership for initial noise problem on a monday--said they couldn't find a problem/couldn't hear anything. Took car back on following tuesday when…
ODI 10445039
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact was driving 34 mph as the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clunking noise. The contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. He sustained cracked ribs and several bruises as a result. A police report was filed. The contact had not called the manufacturer in regards to the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was unsure…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10390582
Steering
When my boyfriend took the car in for 30,000 mile service he mentioned that the power steering fluid was low. Honda claimed there was no leaks. At 46,980 miles they determined power steering rack had internal leak causing low fluid and damage to pump. Honda would not confess to the power steering being faulty and refused to pay for replacement of rack and pinion and pump. *tr
ODI 10558296
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel exhibited an unusual grinding noise and became increasingly stiff and difficult to maneuver without warning. Within five minutes of the failure, the contact noticed that the engine was smoking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed her that the tensioner pivot bolt…
Fire reported
ODI 10376644
Steering
2006 honda civic hybrid. The power steering does not activate when the car is started. This happens anywhere one to three times per month. Normally restarting the car will correct the problem, but a few times it has taken as many as 12 attempts before it engages. *tr
ODI 10365145
Mechanical · Steering
My 2006 honda civic had the tsb09-007 recall performed to reroute the drive belt and replace the pivot bolt on 3/9/2009. The bolt broke after another 20000miles on 8/21/2010. I do not think my dealer replaced the bolt in question (hoffman honda of west simsbury connecticut) or the recall is not sufficient to fix the problem. This is a safety issue because the tsb clearly states this failure can result in a loss of…
ODI 10358741
Steering
I have a 2006 honda civic hybrid and on occasion the power steering goes out if you restart the car sometimes it comes back on sometimes it takes 3 or 4 tries the other day the power steering shut off while driving, making it very difficult to steer. I have found others who have the same problem on line and i am wandering why this is not a recall issue. As of yet i have not fixed anything because the part i think i…
ODI 10335004
Steering
Power steering failure, when starting car power steering fails and warning light on dash board lights up for steering failure, this has happened at least 6 times in the past 3 months, checked manual and it advises shutting off car and restarting which i would do, after doing this several times the power steering engages. I took the car to the dealer today 10/2/09 and was advised the power steering module needed…
ODI 10286151
Steering
Power steering loss. My 2006 honda civic hybrid lost power steering on 3 different occasions in the past 2 months. 1st time i was driving and all of sudden had great difficulty steering the car to make a turn on to a side street. I was only 2 blocks from my house so i drove the car back. The power steering light was on as soon as the incident happen. The driver's manual recommended to turn off the car and turn it on…
ODI 10256391
Steering
On wednesday, september 3, 2008, i began my drive to work and all of a sudden the steering wheel locked on me (no movement whatsoever) while i was driving 35 mph! Luckily, i was on a side street and able to stop the car even though i could not turn the steering wheel. I was about to turn onto a highway! My car is a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The car was towed to a honda dealer who informed me that the electrical…
ODI 10240890