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
Driving and engine started overheating. Was on the road when i had to pull over, added coolant and the next day took to the dealership to locate the problem. Was told there is a crack in the engine block. They told me i had to replace the engine. Upon further research i found this is a known problem with this year honda as there was an issue in the mold they used for casting. They did offer an additional 5 year…
ODI 11014806
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving approximately 60 mph, the temperature gauge suddenly indicated that the engine was hot. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the coolant reservoir was nearly empty. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (rusty wallace honda in knoxville, tennessee) where it was diagnosed that the engine short block cracked and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 11011345
Engine
I took my well maintained honda civic into a local mechanic to repair my air conditioning and after spending $250 was informed it wasn't a problem with the ac, but that my engine block is actually cracked and is leaking coolant. My 2006 honda has 142,000 miles and has been running very well up to this point. Apparently if my engine block would have cracked 10 months ago it would have been under warranty. But because…
ODI 11005325
Engine
I had just bought this car 1 week prior and when driving down the street it started smoking profusely then the engine shuddered. Being scared, i pulled over right away and had it towed. I found out the block cracked and this is happening on most civics of this year due to faulty parts. I called honda, they said they wouldn't help and its my fault for buying an eleven year old car! This is a fault of honda and they…
ODI 11005389
Engine
Tsb 10-048. Lower engine block cracked and coolant leaked causing engine to overheat and fail. This is a manufacturing defect described in service bulletin 10-048 as a result of how the block was cast. The service bulletin extends warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the purchase date but my 2006 civic falls outside of the warranty range right now and american honda refused to cover the replacement cost.…
ODI 11004294
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The bolt in my motor keeps breaking off causing my engine to shut off while driving.
ODI 11034086
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 25 mph or less, the vehicle emitted a strange odor in the vehicle. The driver was able to see liquid coming from the vehicle while driving. The contact pulled the vehicle over and it was towed to the certified mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking anti-freeze from a fractured engine block. The certified…
ODI 11003648
Engine
My car suddenly leaked a lot of antifreeze. Had to have it towed to the mechanic who told me the engine block was cracked. A known problem with my make/model of vehicle. Well this was a surprise to me. This happened suddenly. Fortunately i was in my neighborhood and not the highway. Honda says have know the original engine was faulty, but that i am out of luck repair wise. They have known about this for years and…
ODI 11002678
Engine
Honda has a known problem with the 2006 to 2009 honda 1.8 liter engines installed in the civics, the engine block cracks and will not take care of the replacement. The honda rep admitted that the block castings were flawed for those three years. The local dealership even was surprised that honda did not take care of the issue.
ODI 11002555
Engine
I bought this vehicle a couple months back on a loan and eventually found out there was a recall for manufacturers defect for the engine block and held a ten year period of getting a new one and i would like to get a one because i have issues pertaining to it by everyplace i go to even honda says i my car wasn't on the list of recalls even when i showed them proof and now i'm passed the deadline and still have no…
ODI 11001196
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While the contact's wife was driving 65 mph, the temperature gauge displayed a high reading and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house and then to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine block had cracked and the engine overheated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 10994216
Engine
The civic has a cracked engine block. Without any warning it suddenly ran hot last week (of course late at night on a highway). We have learned that this is a known defect with this model and that honda had extended the warranty to 10 years, but we are now 1 year out of that warranty. Dealership said to contact honda of america. Hoa said to contact dealership. So we are getting the runaround. Two small repair shops…
ODI 10993673
Engine
While driving on a state highway engine overheated with coolant leaking from a crack in the engine block.
ODI 11004278
Engine
Cracked engine block. This is a known issue to honda, and the offer a 10 year warranty on it, but after 10 years they basically tell you sorry you're out of luck. How can they do this when the engines they made were faulty?
ODI 10985758
Engine
I own a 2006 honda civic with 99,000 miles. I was driving to school when i noticed smoke coming out of my engine. I immediately pulled over and shut the car off. The inside of the car had a strong disgusting smell. I got the car checked out and was told that there was a crack on the engine block. I did research on the issue and found that it is a known defect. Honda took notice of the defect and extended the…
ODI 10991547
Engine
While driving down the highway, vehicle ran hot. I pulled off the road, left the car until it cooled, added water, and brought it home. The repair shop said i had a crack in the engine block. A used engine would cost $2100. I don't know what a new one would cost. I was told i could go through the same problem with the used engine that i did have installed. I also was told about the technical service bulletin which…
ODI 10983159
Engine
I have a 2006 honda civic, it developed a cracked engine at 110k miles and coolant leaked. Its a known issue with honda civic with a weak point in their new aluminium engine with a warranty issued number 10-048. Initially the warranty was issued for 8 years and then increased to 10 years. How ever my honda is 11 years old and inspite of low mileage honda refuses to do anything. Shame on honda for providing a…
ODI 10984428
Engine
My civic has a cracked engine block due to a known manufacture defect. Honda extended warranty out ten yrs from original date of purchase but did not notify owners of potential problems. This is clearly a safety issue as the car can overheat and/or engine fails without warning and steering locks up. This is very dangerous especially when driving on highway. Honda should be held liable as their actions have not only…
ODI 10981495
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I would like the recalls to be done om my car due to saftey issues becaus3 i don't believe it was even done at least i know with me it hasn't and i wasn't informed and feel very unsafe in my vehicle because of what should of been fixed and hasnt
ODI 11001269
Engine
Noticed a engine block coolant leak in the front. There is a tsb 10-048 but only for 10yrs from 2006. Clearly this is known problem. What can i do to get the engine replace from honda
ODI 10978682
Engine
My 2006 civic slowed to a crawl and started smoking from under the hood on thursday while driving down the highway. There were no warnings or precursors to this event. Luckily i was able to find a safe place on the side of the highway without being struck by another vehicle or precipitating an accident. Aaa towed to our mechanic who ran a coolant pressure test which revealed a cracked engine block. I am the 2nd…
ODI 11082428
Engine
Car overheated. Left my daughter stranded, alone, late at night on a rural highway. Later identified a cracked engine block. Problem is known to honda. Not revealed to used car buyers. Honda will not help with repair because the car is beyond 10 year warranty. Would not have bought car if she had known. Preys on people who buy 10 year old hondas, people who cannot afford this big of hit. Now she has to pay for a car…
ODI 10970140
Engine
My vehicle started leaking coolant due to a crack in the engine block. Honda has an extended warranty for this exact issue, and the letter acknowledges the existence of a defect in the vehicle's engine causing this issue. The warranty for this issue was extended to ten years, but my vehicle is currently a little over eleven years since purchase, and honda declined any assistance. There are numerous other accounts of…
ODI 10971712
Engine
Car overheated while on highway. Quick check found coolant had dropped. Added coolant, leak unknown. Took to honda, they said leak from engine block had a letter from honda with this issue for 06-09 engines it could happen. Instead of recall, they extended warranty to 10 years. Mine expired last 07-2016. Found others who had issue around 90k miles. Mine is at 89,500 miles. Many other may face same issue, left facing…
ODI 10970608
Engine
Was driving my 2006 honda civic home from school and suddenly noticed coolant leak/smoke. Took to honda dealer who told me there was recall for cracked engine block but has since expired and now want $4500 to repair - more than the value of the car! I can't believe there's ever an expiration on a recall. Honda really wants unsuspecting people out driving with a known problem? There was no way for me to have known…
ODI 10956940