2006 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- 200
- 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 200 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine block · 103 records
- cracked engine · 31 records
- block cracked · 28 records
- extended warranty · 25 records
- crack engine · 17 records
- leaking coolant · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 79 |
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 150–400k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
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
Engine
We bought a 2006 honda civic in 2013, only to have the dealership not disclose the warranty extension put out on the car in 2010. We would have never bought that car, and bought another. Terribly dangerous the have an engine block crack. The block did crack in december 2019. American honda will do nothing. Passed the warranty extension.. This should have been a safety recall. The car with only 129,000 is garbage and…
ODI 11291479
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed the odor of smoke coming from the engine without warning. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to mel rapton honda ([redacted], sacramento, ca 95821, [redacted]). The dealer diagnosed that the engine block failed and needed to be…
ODI 11292140
Engine
I own a honda civic that falls under honda's tsb 10-048. (2006-2009 engine crack due to a faulty production of weak engine blocks) honda will not honor any sort of remedy beyond their secret 10 warranty from date of production to replacing the engine block. The customer should not be responsible for a faulty product! Honda needs to own up to their faulty product and call the issue what it really is, a recall!!
ODI 11286271
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact parked in a nearby parking lot, exited the vehicle, and noticed smoke and flames rising from under the hood. The contact called 911 and the police arrived and filed a report. The contact stated that the fire extinguished on its own within twenty minutes. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Fire reported
ODI 11278263
Engine
Cracked engine block. This is a known issue with this car and honda would replace it under warranty if it was leaking. Now out of warranty and engine block starts leaking. This was a known issue and should be a recall. All of these affected engines should be replaced now!!! Or honda should buy the car back. Now i'm without a car and still owe money. I cannot afford the $6,000 to replace this engine. I can afford…
ODI 11266983
Engine
Engine leaking coolant honda dealer said block it cracked. Found out later that this is a common problem with 2006 to 2009. Honda dealer nor honda corp ever notified me. They knowingly sold and serviced my car just running out the clock. I have been riding honda's before i was driving them going back the the 60's. I have two honda cars in the driveway now. My complaint is more the the company and dealer then with…
ODI 11268931
Engine
My 18 year old son was out of town was on his way home on a highway. His honda civic's a/c began to be less and less cool. Then his temperature gauge quickly rose as far in the red that it could go. He pulled over and called us. We went to pick him up. There was no sign of a leak under his car but the antifreeze was low. We filled it up and drove it home. The next day we checked the antifreeze level and it was very…
ODI 11265527
Engine
While driving i came to a stop sign. Smelled antifreeze and saw that my temperature gauge was high. I pulled over and the car was overheating.i had the car towed to shop to find out that there was a crack in my engine block. I have never had any issues with this car. No coolant leaks or low coolant observed. Just had oil change the week before and mechanic said that everything looked fine. I have maintained the car…
ODI 11246164
Engine
The engine blocked cracked. It is a known defect. Tsb 10-048. I am outside of the honda warranty and they refuse to do anything about it. The car is now virtually worthless. I noticed a coolant smell. I stopped the car and saw coolant leaking out. I took to an independent mechanic and they verified that the engine block was cracked. Called honda of america and they told me to take it to the honda dealer to verify…
ODI 11252056
Engine · Power Train
Car overheated and cracked engine block on drive to work through town. It was a sudden, overheat and the car stalled. The car had been serviced by honda ~2 months earlier. Car had been regularly maintained by honda, following suggested service schedule. Honda knew about the problem but refused to replace the engine block as i purchased car new in 2006. Car only had 103,000 miles on it.
ODI 11243059
Engine
Twice while driving the bolts to the torque mount and engine broke. And the cars engine fell on that side. Making very loud sound and the car stoped not being able to drive. Both times it happened on residential street. Had it happened on the freeway. There would have definitely caused a very dangerous life threatening collision. Went to pick a part looking for the bolts. Doing so found other cars there having the…
ODI 11254308
Engine
I purchased my car from a honda dealership back in 2014 and am the second owner. I was never told about the chance of the block cracking or that honda will only warranty it till 10 years past original purchase because if i was told that i would have never got the car knowing that info. The car has only 160,000 miles and i get regular oil changes done at the honda dealership.
ODI 11235380
Engine · Steering
Car has excessive vibrating when at idle, and when putting car in reverse, steering also vibrates more than necessary.
ODI 11229894
Engine
Cracked engine block. Honda knowingly allowed customers warranty to expire despite knowing this is a lifetime issue. I was driving to work on a city street as it began to over heat then pulled over and realized the car was leaking.
ODI 11233879
Engine
Engine block crack. Honda made a defective engine block and leaks coolant. They knew about problem and only offered a 10 year warranty, leaving the rest of customers out.
ODI 11220889
Engine
Engine block crack! I am the owner of a 2006 honda civic lx coupe and my engine block has just been diagnosed by a local honda dealer since what i thought was a radiator leak turned into my worst nightmare. They told me that my engine block had a crack in it thus not being able to retain radiator fluid. He told me that i would have to pay roughly $4500us for the repair of my engine. My local dealer also told me that…
ODI 11208877
Engine
My 2006 honda civic has a cracked engine block. I was driving it home and noticed the heat rising. Got it towed home and then took it to a mechanic who then informed me about the issue i now have. Told that a can get a new motor. I called honda to be told that they extended the factory recall for 10yrs. And with it being 2019 its been out of date for 3 yrs now. So its going to cost me money to fix something that…
ODI 11270260
Engine
While driving on the highway the engine sputtered then lost all power. It was towed to the shop where they told me the engine block was cracked. I bought the car used and the cost of repairs will exceed the vehicle's worth.
ODI 11193278
Engine
March 21, 2019 found coolant leak on driveway coming from 2006 honda civic. The vehicle has cracked engine block & leaking coolant. Vehicle has only 54,000 miles, well kept and maintained. Discovered that there was a extended warranty issued in 2013 & again in 2015 for this problem. Warranty is for 10 years from date of purchase. No such warranty or notice made it to owners address. No news articles were made public…
ODI 11192103
Engine
Excessive coolant leak cracked block non drivable less than 140ooo miles disappointing no warning whatsoever
ODI 11180967
Engine
The engine block crack is a know issue that honda has recognized, but they only issued an extended warranty on. Vehicles still experience thins failure mine included, but have to pay out of pocket for a repair that the manufacturer is at fault for. I am submitting this complaint in the hopes that it will bring this to attention so a recall/or an additional extension can be put into to place to cover those still…
ODI 11171763
Engine
The engine block cracked (according to dealer) exactly like as described in service bulletin 10-048 which they extended the warranty for, but which a bunch of us owners are outside of now. So my car is garbage unless i spend 2-7k fixing a manufacturing defect that should have been recalled. I started overheating as i was driving home as and limped home trying to not let the engine get too hot (didn't work).
ODI 11164190
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine block was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 11164860
Engine
Cracked engine block- my engine has been leaking radiator fluid and i just found out that it has a cracked engine block. From my research on the web, it appears there was a design/manufacturing defect on the block, causing a crack.
ODI 11156799