Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Honda Civic
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Honda Civic has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,404 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V502000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V378000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V545000 Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V030000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V346000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V512000 CNG FUEL TANK THERMAL INSULATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V399000 REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V402000 STEERING COLUMN/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V326000 REAR WINDSHIELD/REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V270000 OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V572000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V509000 ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 227 complaints
- Visibility 210 complaints
- Suspension 203 complaints
- Air Bags 181 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 151 complaints
- Electrical System 100 complaints
Of the 1,404 complaints on file, 79 report a crash and 21 a fire; across all 1,404 complaints, owners report 69 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Honda Civic has a mixed reliability record, with 1,403 complaints and 15 recalls, indicating some concerns. Major complaint areas include engine, visibility, and suspension issues. Recalls focus heavily on airbag inflator problems. However, the vehicle's age and recall responsiveness suggest a decent ownership cost, though the data isn't exhaustive for a complete assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| Visibility | Unknown | $100–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or peculiar noises
- Airbag warning light staying on
- Suspension noises over bumps
- Reduced visibility issues or foggy windows
- Unresponsive or sticky brake pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Honda Civic at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.