2006 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact was attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop but the vehicle was unresponsive. There was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure but there was no repair available. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10381172
Automatic Transmission
Since my 2006 honda civic hybrid received the battery system software upgrade in late 2010, the car has had greatly reduced available power and acceleration. The fuel efficiency has reduced by ~10 mpg, which is infuriating, but there is a larger safety issue because of the limited battery power available for acceleration. Intermittently, but repeatedly, when accelerating, especially from a stop to turn left through…
ODI 10359307
Automatic Transmission · Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park unless the unlock button was depressed on the shift lever. Also, the brake lights did not function. A local mechanic stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 07v402000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The contact planned to have the…
ODI 10329963
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2006 honda civic hybrid that we would like to report a defect on. When the vehicle is shifted to either drive or reverse, the vehicle would suddenly lurch even though the foot is on the brake pedal. A few times where my wife was driving the vehicle she didn't exert enough force on the brake pedal and caused for the vehicle to move even though it was not intended. Luckily the only incident have been minor…
Crash reported
ODI 10308247
Automatic Transmission
Going up steep hill behind traffic going 10 to15 mph. The car just lacks power and rolls back. Almost hit car behind. Had to roll down hill. It has happened 3 times and the dealer says nothing is wrong. *tr
ODI 10298318
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Electric
I have been having problems with my 2006 honda civic lx unexpectedly accelerating while braked. One incident occurred while stopped at a stop sign. The car began to accelerate by itself while my foot was on the brake. In an attempt to stop the car from proceeding into the intersection, i had to apply both feet heavily on the brake pedal. Luckily, no one was crossing the street in front of my car at the time. After…
ODI 10286325
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Last year i had to have the catalytic converter replaced due to failure and at that time i informed the honda dealer service technician hat the rpm's on the car were staying high even when the car was idle. The service tech said they checked the vehicle and could not replicate the issue and said they found nothing wrong with it. Now here we are 16000 miles later and i have a transmission failure. The car makes a…
ODI 10266669
Automatic Transmission
I took my car in at the end of dec .2007 because it was revving high. Dealer was unable to duplicate. Problem occurred again on 01/27/08 and i immediately contacted dealer morning of 01/28. I currently have a rental. The engine was revving very high when stopped . I thought putting the car into neutral would help,but it only made it rev even higher to even as high as six. They said that they have not had any other…
ODI 10216426
Automatic Transmission
When shifting from d to r, engine begins to rev up rapidly. Shifting to n, does not help-only shifting into park-stops the engine/transmission from rapidly accelerating.*cn
ODI 10213540
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Honda civic hybrid 2006 problem with random surging: i was driving on hwy 50 eastbound to sacramento, when traffic came to a standstill, then started to move again slowly. Other cars would fill up the space in front of me-i could not keep a car-lengths distance between myself and the car ahead of me. I was stopped and then as traffic started moving forward, i tapped on the accelerator of my honda civic hybrid 2006,…
Crash reported
ODI 10209043
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Parking Brake · Unknown Or Other
I have a honda civic 2006 (lease) this car has 2 recall one on 8/30/07 and on 11/07 but the dealer never sent me any warning, note, letter or call to notify this situation, i read that by fed law they should contact me and let me know the ricks that this issue can cause me. I called because i had a problem with my car keys code and they told about this and they said sorry because they do not know why i was not…
ODI 10227709
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid which was purchased in november 2005. She noticed a significant decrease in the gas mileage between 10 to 15 mpg. She also stated that while driving uphill or accelerating the vehicle would lose power. There were no recalls pertaining to the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/26/09. *lj the consumer stated since the…
ODI 10284805
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
After driving 10 miles and parking, the vehicle was put into reverse. Upon backing out the steering wheel locked. After this, the car was put into drive to go back into the parking space. With the vehicle in drive the car continued in reverse. The engine was then turned off and restarted 1 minute later. Everything was back to normal. This occurred 11-oct-2006 and 1 previous time last month. Honda has no record of…
ODI 10170650
Automatic Transmission
Purchased a 2003 honda certified civic lx on january 28, 2006 from heritage honda of towson, [redacted], baltimore, md 21234. Took vehicle in for 50,000 mile service and asked service manager about automatic transmission slipping while in "drive" on an incline, causing vehicle to roll backwards. He informed me that he had a similar vehicle which also did this, that other customers had complained to him of the same…
ODI 10156944
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's automatic transmission shifted too easily while driving various speeds on normal road conditions. The vehicle also rolled backwards before moving forward during acceleration on a level-driving surface.
ODI 10165886
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle consistently rolled backwards at red lights, in between the time it took to switch pedals from braking to accelerating. The vehicle had an automatic transmission. The vehicle was not taken to a service dealer. The dealer expressed due to the lighter transmission, this was a regular problem with these vehicles. Updated 9/15/2006 - *nm
ODI 10166159