2006 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- 45
- 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 45 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine block · 25 records
- cracked engine · 8 records
- block cracked · 7 records
- only miles · 6 records
- anti freeze · 5 records
- under warranty · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The ima system on the 2006 honda civic hybrid is slowly disintegrating. The fuel economy has plummeted and the battery crashes intermittently rendering the car a highway menace. I doubt that driving the car without the ima is legal in any state. It is a recipe for death and disaster. I urge a complete investigation into american honda who won't even admit that there is a problem. If that were the case, they would…
ODI 10283313
Engine
I have a 2006 honda civic hybrid which is experiencing ima system problems. According to honda, everything is fine, but the battery won't hold much charge. In addition, honda installed a software update to the car's computer that changes the way the engine is managed, using the ima system less and not allowing the battery charge to go below 1/2 charge. As a result, the ima system will only work (randomly) about half…
ODI 10369540
Engine · Power Train · Rear
2006 honda civic sedan with 68,000 miles had two cracks in the engine block causing the coolant to leak and causing the car to overheat suddenly without any warning. Also, the rear tires only last about 15,000 miles before they develop a flat spot. There are two service bulletins issued by honda on these malfunctions but unfortunately they are not admitted as a problem with the car until after the powertrain…
ODI 10269587
Engine
I was driving in 5/8/2009 on interstate 205 in california. My engine began making loud metallic clanking sounds and then i heard what sounded like liquid flowing under the car. My car began to decelerate quickly and i forced to pull over to the side of the highway. Once i was stopped on the side the metallic sound got louder and the smoke started coming from the right side of the hood. I had to have the car towed to…
ODI 10359198
Engine
2006 honda civic lx with 78,000 miles began leaking coolant. Had vehicle looked at honda service dept and informed it was due to a cracked block and would require a new engine. I have read multiple complaints about this same issue with honda civics 2006-2007 with mileage from anywhere between 13,000-120,000. It is reported to be a problem with the casting on this model. Honda has a service bulletin (08-044) posted.…
ODI 10262219
Engine
I bought my 2006 honda civic in 2008 with 61000 miles on it. At 81000 miles the engine block has cracked. I went online and found numerous complaints about this problem and a service bulletin at honda recognizing this problem. I took my car to honda and am now being told it is my problem and they will not help to repair it. The cost is over 4000.00. *tr
ODI 10259993
Engine
I drive a 2006 honda civic, without warning, other than a burning smell a single day before, the remaining coolant sprayed out of the internal side of the engine block. Recognized as a porous block, manufacturing defect in the aluminum casting of the block. This was played off as not common but investigations online proof this is an issue not addressed by honda. If i was in the desert on my way to la with my family,…
ODI 10311539
Engine
I backed up my car and liquid was leaking out at a fast rate. I immediately took my car to breakaway honda. They called and said my engine block was cracked. This is a 2006 car! I researched and found that this has happened to a large number of this make and model. I had to pay $881 and do not feel i should have had to pay anything. The car should have been recalled. *tr
ODI 10251032
Engine
During warmer times of the year (60-90 f), my 2006 honda civic hybrid will suddenly lose 75-100% of the charge in the high-voltage hybrid ima battery without warning. The ima hybrid system then fails to function and leaves the vehicle dependent upon the internal combustion engine entirely for propulsion. While the battery does have safeguards built in to protect it during extremely high temperatures, in my personal…
ODI 10247307
Engine
I have owned a 2006 honda civic ex for a little over 2 and a 1/2 years now. Less than 6 months ago, i noticed that my vehicle was leaking engine coolant. I spoke with a technician at my dealership who told me to bring it in. When i did, they informed me that there was a "hair-line fracture" in the engine block that was causing engine coolant to leak and also to mix with the oil in the engine. My vehicle at the time…
ODI 10266720
Engine
I was driving on the freeway when i heard a squealing noise, then the smell of rubber burning, and then loss of power from the engine. When i pulled over, there was smoke coming out from the sides of the hood and i did not open it. I called aaa and they towed me to a dealership for the car to be repaired. When the dealer added engine coolant to the car, it ran right through and onto the ground. The dealer sent it…
ODI 10242364
Engine
While backing up at approximately 2mph the engine revved up to about 3,000rpms for 2-3 seconds. My foot was firmly on the brake pedal when this occurred. I shifted into park and the revving stopped. *tr
ODI 10236737
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact spent three hours at the dealer before he was informed that they did not have the parts to repair his vehicle for nhtsa campaign id number 07v034000 (engine and engine cooling). There had been no failure to date. The vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 11,193.
ODI 10219137
Engine
After about 16 months of owning the car, beginning in october 2007, the ima (integrated motor assist) electric assist motor in my 2006 honda civic hybrid has been acting erratically. An warning light came on due to ima problems, and some components of the ima computer and control system were replaced (i am not sure if any of the old parts are still available). Since that time, the ima battery that powers the assist…
ODI 10241683
Engine
On 8/24/07 my 2006 honda civic ex with only 12,107 miles on it began making a squealing noise. Two minutes later there was a noise, power steering was lost and car stalled. Dealer said the water pump and pulley broke, and they were both replaced. Parts were back ordered, however, and i was without my car for over a week. The dealer said they hadn't seen much of this problem, but the fact that the parts were back…
ODI 10203134
Engine
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact received recall 07v034000 for an integrated motor assist cable. The contact had been placed on a waiting list to receive the part. The failure mileage was 19000. The contact had not experienced any failures with the vehicle to date. The current mileage was 19000.*ak
ODI 10184873
Engine
1. Intermittent problem with the autostop feature. When slowing to a stop, autostop engages as designed but when the car comes to a complete stop, the car shutters and the autostop disengages. 2. When driving 20 mph and below, car will frequently jerk and/or rpms will jump to 2000 and remain there until acceleration or braking. *tr
ODI 10196019
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle idled in my driveway for 1-2 minutes. I backed the vehicle down the driveway. I put my foot on the brake and shifted into drive. The vehicle unexpectedly revved up to 3-4000 rpm without pressing the accelerator. As my foot was firmly on the brake, the vehicle did not move. I took the vehicle to a dealership. The dealership checked the vehicle and test drove it. They could not find a problem or replicate…
ODI 10159361
Engine
2006 honda civic hybrid safety recall/ failure to repair: integrated motor assist cable customer states that honda dealer has not made any effort to help him get his car fixed he has called and took his car in to have the recall fixed**cc the consumer stated would like to have recall fixed but dealership has not contacted him within the last 60 days for repairs. *tr
ODI 10194477
Engine
2006 honda civic hybrid customer received a recall letter and called the dealer to set up time to bring car in and was told that the work couldn't be done on the weekend and that they don't give rental cars**nar**cc *jb
ODI 10191091