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.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The engine and the ima lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the voltage converter module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v106000 (electrical system). The…
ODI 10762148
Engine
While my family was driving on the interstate west to california, at 65mph, the engine power was completely lost. Upon pulling over i opened the hood after about 3-5 minutes to find coolant fluid all over the engine. I attempted to start vehicle but it only turned over without starting. We towed it to service center at colfax, ca to find out the next day that the engine has severe internal damage from leaking…
ODI 10703626
Electrical System · Engine · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that all the windows failed to operate, excluding the driver side window. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the defrost stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10704032
Engine
The serpentine belt tensioner bolt snapped causing the belt to slip onto the water pump pulley. The bolt had to be drilled out and the water pump pulley had to be replaced. There is a tsb out on this bolt but i believe it should be a recall because i believe it is a manufacture problem. It cost me $1,100.91 to have it fixed. *tr
ODI 10701323
Engine · Power Train
Bolt that connected tensioner, to belt sheared off. Causing vehicle to malfunction. Car became not drivable. Might have caused injury at high speed, or loss of control. A common problem with the 2006 honda civic, according to internet complaints! Design problem? One of the most prevalent problems reported. *tr
ODI 10668331
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Having same issue it seems is widely common from my research where the right motor mount fails and needs to be replaced due to excessive knocking of the motor. We've noticed it for a while now, but it's just getting worse and worse at low idle to low speed, but once rpm is over 1k it is fine and straightens out.
ODI 10816563
Electrical System · Engine
Another starter motor problem. Car won't start. Not the battery. There are hundreds of complaints with this generation of honda civics having cars not able to start up that's not a battery problem. *tr
ODI 10643863
Engine
Cracked engine block was discovered after coolent escaped and car overheated and stalled. *tr
ODI 10628909
Engine
Know problem with 2006 honda civics that honda failed to recall-- cracked engine block caused 2006 civic ex coupe to overheat and break down in raleigh nc. Was stranded for 4 hours in a potentially dangerous part of town and had to have car towed. Honda extended the warranty on the block rather than recall it. Car is currently at the honda dealer and says that the head is warped due to the overheating. I called…
ODI 10618031
Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I on a 2006 honda civic ex. Yesterday i came to a stop light and applied the brakes and as i did so the car stopped and then the engine began to race and roar. I applied the brakes harder as the car began to try to jump forward into the intersection the engine raced even more and the brakes were not holding the car back so i quickly put the car in park and turned off the engine. I waited about 30 seconds and then…
ODI 10587357
Engine
Car began to overheat rapidly at highway speeds. Smoke and burning smell was coming from engine. Was able to pull over and have car towed to honda dealership. Found all engine coolant had leaked out through crack in engine. *tr
ODI 10586300
Engine
Http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/03/free-engine-replacement-for-2006-2009-honda-civics/index.htm. *tr
ODI 10578119
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving about 50 mph when my car started slowing. No matter how hard i pushed the gas pedal it wouldn't drive over 30 mph. It then started smoking, so i pulled to the side of the road and called a tow truck. The repair shop said i had a cracked engine block and that the oil probably leaked completely out in a matter of minutes. *tr
ODI 10584180
Engine
Was driving car up to states and vehicle started to cut out. Took to shop and car was diagnosed with blown head gasket. Could not get car to states (was in rosarito mexico) so had head taken out and took it to states for valve and head job. Mechanic down here replaced and then said car has cracked block. Drove car up to states where independent certified shop said cracked block. Towed to pacific honda and they…
ODI 10562772
Engine
I was driving 40 mph and noticed a weird sound coming out of engine and then smoke for the exhaust without and warning light on dash,i pull over and check there was no coolant,call the tow guy and tow the vehicle to dealer ship where the diagnose it as blown head gasket and repair bill of 1186,00 but next day called me and gave me the news that it is a crack in head and the estimate would be more than 4000.00.…
ODI 10562679
Engine · Suspension
Lot of vibrations. Howling noise when in reverse. I checked under the hood and found the hydraulic motor mount leaked and should be replaced. I heard there's a lot of this kind of problem in the internet. I guess you guys need to look deeper into this problem to protect us consumers. *tr
ODI 10562124
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
History from odi # 10572660: 6-18-09 honda dealership did feb 2009 recall (replaced auto-tensioner pivot bolt & reroute belt) at 28,324 mi. 9-15-12 engine failed (48144 mi.) approaching stop intersection. Subsequently would not crank to start. Towed car to service station. 9-18-12 vehicle repaired -- due to broken pivot bolt, a new honda recall belt kit, including new bolt, belt, belt tensioner assembly & water pump…
ODI 10572664
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the head gasket was blown and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,127.
ODI 10557090
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine block leaks coolant, the motor overheats to a degree that is audible, you can hear the steam escaping from the coolant container, the heat damages the thermostat and burns the gaskets and it becomes a self-destructing cycle because the motor is incapable of cooling itself without the thermostat and, the coolant. In some cases the crack in the block that leaks is apparent; in my case the crack is not…
ODI 10546632
Engine
When i was driving down the highway my 2006 honda civic vehicle started to make a loud screaming noise. And smoke started to come out of the hood of the vehicle; i tried to exit off the ramp but the vehicle started to turn off on me while i was attempting to exit the highway; due to the vehicel stalling i was almost hit by a vehicle behind me which would had resulted in a major crash . My vehicle is currently at a…
ODI 10544362
Engine
I have had five times starting about five years when my car would try to accelerate without my foot on the accelerator. In all instances the engine was cold (within one or two minute of starting). In three cases i was backing out of my garage and had to press the brake hard to prevent the car from running away. The surge in acceleration lasts for only 2-3 seconds but its really scary!. The last occurrence was last…
ODI 10545465
Engine
2006 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving back from a trip, she heard a slight ticking noise and the vehicle would not accelerate and it gradually slowed down. She pulled over to the side of the road, where her husband lifted and tried to check the oil, but there wasn't mush left of the dipstick. The vehicle was towed to the nearest repair facility. A…
ODI 10545881
Engine
Got into vehicle to start up, it would not crank, once it did crank speed would not exceed 25-30 mph, drove 2 mile to mechanic. Upon further investigation of problem the mechanic found 2 cracks in the engine block on the back side. He states that it had been leaking water and antifreeze for a while. He said he had not seen this type crack since he has been in business. He also stated that the crack was very odd…
ODI 10522604
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clunking noise. The contact had a mechanic inspect the vehicle the failure was located at the engine water pump pulley. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10522106
Engine
While in heavy traffic on the highway during a traffic jam which was caused by an accident, the car broke down with no warning. There was a check engine light and nearly immediately the car stopped working entirely, so stranded for 3 hours on the highway waiting for a tow truck. Car towed to mechanic and was informed that the engine overheated - all the plastic pieces i.e. Dipstick were melted, along with parts of…
ODI 10533942