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Honda Civic 2006–2011 problems by year and mileage

8th generation · FA (sedan) / FG (coupe) / FD

NHTSA data through 24 September 20264,741 complaints, 3,503 with mileageMethod

Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.

The 2006 Honda Civic

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Median failure report
61,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,464
Recalls naming this year
15

Most reported on the 2006

  1. Engine235 reports · median 118,000 mi
  2. Visibility equipment210 reports · median 44,000 mi
  3. Suspension205 reports · median 41,000 mi

15 recall campaigns name the 2006: Air bags — frontal; Electrical system; Fuel system, other — storage. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

When each system fails on this generation →

The 2007 Honda Civic

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Median failure report
48,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,278
Recalls naming this year
10

Most reported on the 2007

  1. Suspension249 reports · median 32,000 mi
  2. Engine181 reports · median 106,000 mi
  3. Visibility equipment177 reports · median 40,000 mi

10 recall campaigns name the 2007: Air bags — frontal; Electrical system; Fuel system, other — storage. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

When each system fails on this generation →

The 2008 Honda Civic

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Median failure report
51,000 mi
Complaints filed
988
Recalls naming this year
7

Most reported on the 2008

  1. Airbag system190 reports · median 82,000 mi
  2. Engine162 reports · median 107,000 mi
  3. Visibility equipment113 reports · median 41,000 mi

7 recall campaigns name the 2008: Air bags — frontal; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

When each system fails on this generation →

The 2009 Honda Civic

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Median failure report
33,000 mi
Complaints filed
428
Recalls naming this year
8

Most reported on the 2009

  1. Airbag system102 reports · median 76,000 mi
  2. Electrical system46 reports · median 20,000 mi
  3. Body structure46 reports · median 57,000 mi

8 recall campaigns name the 2009: Air bags — frontal; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

When each system fails on this generation →

The 2010 Honda Civic

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Median failure report
40,000 mi
Complaints filed
412
Recalls naming this year
8

Most reported on the 2010

  1. Airbag system100 reports · median 68,000 mi
  2. Brakes66 reports · median 24,000 mi
  3. Body structure44 reports

8 recall campaigns name the 2010: Air bags — frontal. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

When each system fails on this generation →

The 2011 Honda Civic

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Median failure report
32,000 mi
Complaints filed
171
Recalls naming this year
9

Most reported on the 2011

  1. Airbag system52 reports
  2. Brakes26 reports
  3. Problems owners could not categorise22 reports

9 recall campaigns name the 2011: Air bags — frontal; Fuel system, gasoline — delivery. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

When each system fails on this generation →

Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. The 2006 reports latest and the 2011 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2006 has had 5 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.

The short answer

“Is the 2006–2011 Honda Civic reliable?”

Median of reported failures
50,000 mi
90% of reports came by
130,000 mi
Reports with mileage
3,503
Recalls
19

Most reported

  1. Airbag system16.9% of complaints · median 80,000 mi
  2. Engine13.4% of complaints · median 108,000 mi
  3. Suspension12.8% of complaints · median 30,000 mi

When each system fails ↓

Documented problems

What each one is ↓

Owners filed 4,741 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006–2011 Honda Civic; the airbag system leads with 16.9% of them, and half of the 3,503 that record an odometer reading came by 50,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 22,000 and 90,000 miles.

Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

How many miles does a 2006–2011 Honda Civic last?

Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2006–2011 Honda Civic, half of the 3,503 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 50,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles.

209 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 52 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Civic reached that mileage, not that it failed there.

Figure 1 · Honda Civic 2006–2011 · 3,503 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 229 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Honda Civic 2006–2011Histogram of 3,503 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 229 complaints, 6.5 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 22,000 and 90,000 miles. A further 52 complaints, 1.5 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 50,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 52 complaints (1.5%), plotted separately
10%
8,414
25%
22,500
Median
50,000
75%
90,000
90%
130,000

Tallest bin: 229 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 3,503 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0002296.5%
5,000–10,0001594.5%
10,000–15,0001865.3%
15,000–20,0001785.1%
20,000–25,0001915.5%
25,000–30,0001574.5%
30,000–35,0001644.7%
35,000–40,0001494.3%
40,000–45,0001664.7%
45,000–50,0001263.6%
50,000–55,0001745.0%
55,000–60,0001103.1%
60,000–65,0001373.9%
65,000–70,0001243.5%
70,000–75,000992.8%
75,000–80,0001073.1%
80,000–85,000902.6%
85,000–90,000752.1%
90,000–95,000882.5%
95,000–100,000692.0%
100,000–105,000902.6%
105,000–110,000591.7%
110,000–115,000591.7%
115,000–120,000471.3%
120,000–125,000661.9%
125,000–130,000401.1%
130,000–135,000501.4%
135,000–140,000391.1%
140,000–145,000351.0%
145,000–150,000310.9%
150,000–155,000330.9%
155,000–160,000110.3%
160,000–165,000351.0%
165,000–170,000200.6%
170,000–175,000140.4%
175,000–180,00090.3%
180,000–185,000100.3%
185,000–190,000100.3%
190,000–195,00070.2%
195,000–200,00080.2%
200,000+521.5%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Common Civic problems, and when they happen

Figure 2 · Honda Civic 2006–2011

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Suspension609 reports30,00018,000–60,000Suspension: 609 reports, median 30,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 60,000 miles.
  2. Visibility equipment545 reports40,00026,000–55,000Visibility equipment: 545 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 26,000 to 55,000 miles.
  3. Electrical system385 reports50,00024,000–86,000Electrical system: 385 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 24,000 to 86,000 miles.
  4. Engine and its cooling system336 reports52,00031,000–80,000Engine and its cooling system: 336 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 31,000 to 80,000 miles.
  5. Body structure339 reports60,00039,000–90,000Body structure: 339 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 90,000 miles.
  6. Airbag system799 reports80,00040,000–120,000Airbag system: 799 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 120,000 miles.
  7. Engine636 reports108,00075,000–140,000Engine: 636 reports, median 108,000 miles, middle half 75,000 to 140,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

All systems in a table
Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Airbag system79916.9%80,00040,000–120,000
Engine63613.4%108,00075,000–140,000
Suspension60912.8%30,00018,000–60,000
Visibility equipment54511.5%40,00026,000–55,000
Electrical system3858.1%50,00024,000–86,000
Body structure3397.2%60,00039,000–90,000
Engine and its cooling system3367.1%52,00031,000–80,000
Transmission and driveline3046.4%32,00010,000–69,000
Problems owners could not categorise2635.5%69,00044,000–105,000
Tyres1984.2%21,00013,000–30,000
System by system, in words

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 50,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The airbag system accounts for 16.9% of complaints (799 reports, 377 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 80,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 120,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 13.4% of complaints (636 reports, 503 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 108,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 75,000 and 140,000 miles.

The suspension accounts for 12.8% of complaints (609 reports, 507 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 30,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,000 and 60,000 miles.

Visibility equipment accounts for 11.5% of complaints (545 reports, 442 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 40,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 26,000 and 55,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 8.1% of complaints (385 reports, 300 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 24,000 and 86,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 7.2% of complaints (339 reports, 220 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 90,000 miles.

Known problems with the 2006–2011 Civic

Engine Block 2006–2008

Affected: and early–production 2009

Cylinder block casting flaw on the 1.8L R18 allows the block to crack and seep coolant, leading to overheating, warped cylinder head and eventual engine failure. Honda extended engine block warranty coverage to 10 years from purchase with no mileage limit and replaces the block or full engine at no charge.

Hybrid Battery (ima) 2006–2011

Affected: Civic Hybrid

Integrated Motor Assist battery pack degradation causing sharply reduced assist and fuel economy. Honda's remedial software update reduced electric assist to protect the pack, which prompted a class action settlement over the resulting performance and economy loss.

Airbags (takata Inflator) 2006–2011

Takata inflator recall population; rupture risk on driver and passenger inflators.

Air Conditioning 2006–2011

A/C condenser and compressor failure, with compressor debris contaminating the system and requiring full-system replacement.

Interior Trim 2006–2011

Sun visor hinge failure causing the visor to droop; Honda issued a warranty extension for replacement.

Before you buy a 2006–2011 Civic: the 3-minute check

Generated from 3,503 mileage-tagged complaints, 19 recall campaigns, 5 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 19 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check engine block on 2006–2008 and early–production 2009 cars. Cylinder block casting flaw on the 1.8L R18 allows the block to crack and seep coolant, leading to overheating, warped cylinder head and eventual engine failure. Honda extended engine block warranty coverage to 10 years…
  3. Check hybrid battery (ima) on 2006–2011 Civic Hybrid cars. Integrated Motor Assist battery pack degradation causing sharply reduced assist and fuel economy. Honda's remedial software update reduced electric assist to protect the pack, which prompted a class action settlement…
  4. Check airbags (takata inflator) on 2006–2011 cars. Takata inflator recall population; rupture risk on driver and passenger inflators.
  5. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 22,000 and 90,000 miles, with a median of 50,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the airbag system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The airbag system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 80,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

Civic problems by mileage: where your car sits

Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.

earlier most reports on that system came below this mileage — ask for repair records. in window this mileage sits inside the middle half of its reports. later most reports came above it. That describes reports, not your odds.

Where each system’s reports sit against common odometer readings
SystemMiddle half of reports, miAt 60k mi57% belowAt 90k mi75% belowAt 120k mi87% belowAt 150k mi94% belowAt 200k mi99% below
Airbag system40,000–120,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Engine75,000–140,000laterin windowin windowearlierearlier
Suspension18,000–60,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Visibility equipment26,000–55,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Electrical system24,000–86,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Body structure39,000–90,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Engine and its cooling system31,000–80,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier

Figure 3 · Honda Civic 2006–2011 · 3,503 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Honda Civic 2006–2011Of 3,503 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 57 percent below 60,000 miles. 75 percent below 90,000 miles. 87 percent below 120,000 miles. 94 percent below 150,000 miles. 99 percent below 200,000 miles. Median 50,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 57% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 75% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 87% of reports below
  • 150,000 mi — 94% of reports below
  • 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it above

The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 1.5% of reports (52) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

2006–2011 Honda Civic recalls (19)

NHTSA records 19 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (9), the fuel system (2), the electrical system (1). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, for any owner. Summaries below shorten NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Jun 2019 · 2006–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011…

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 19V-502 (2019-06-27).

  2. May 2019 · 2006–2011 · Air BagsAn incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V…

    What can happen. An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.…

    NHTSA campaign 19V-378 (2019-05-16).

  3. Sep 2018 · 2010–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico…

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 18V-661 (2018-09-27).

  4. Apr 2018 · 2006–2011 · Air BagsAn incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012…

    What can happen. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda…

    NHTSA campaign 18V-268 (2018-04-26).

  5. Jan 2018 · 2009–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles…

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 18V-042 (2018-01-09).

  6. Aug 2017 · 2006–2011 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air…

    What can happen. In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 17V-545 (2017-08-31).

  7. Jan 2017 · 2006–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V…

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification…

    NHTSA campaign 17V-030 (2017-01-10).

  8. May 2016 · 2006–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity…

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…

    NHTSA campaign 16V-346 (2016-05-24).

  9. Mar 2011 · 2011 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda Civic vehicles. To prevent fuel from leaking out of a vehicle's fuel tank into the evaporative emissions canister in the event a roll-over incident occurs, the fuel pump module is equipped with a roll over…

    What can happen. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the fuel pump module and if necessary replace the module free of charge. The safety recall began on april 25, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 11V-176 (2011-03-15).

  10. Mar 2011 · 2006–2007 · Electrical SystemThis failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being…

    The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Honda Civic hybrid vehicles. There is a potential for the voltage converter that relays power from the integrated motor assist (ima) system to the vehicle's electrical components to fail.

    What can happen. This failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the voltage converter free of charge. The safety recall began on march 25, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 a select option 4.

    NHTSA campaign 11V-106 (2011-03-02).

  11. Oct 2008 · 2008–2009 · Fuel System, GasolineIn the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector.

    The defect. Honda is recalling 128 my 2008-2009 Civic sedans. A bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is secured with a bolt and nut, but during assembly the nut was not installed.

    What can happen. In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector. A damaged connector could lead to a fuel leak and increases the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Dealers will install a nut on the fuel feed hose bracket. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 08V-535 (2008-10-14).

  12. Nov 2007 · 2006–2007 · Fuel System, OtherThis could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.

    The defect. On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.

    What can happen. This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.

    The free fix. Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified…

    NHTSA campaign 07V-512 (2007-11-01).

  13. Sep 2007 · 2006–2007 · Exterior LightingFailure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the…

    The defect. On certain sedan and hybrid (cng) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail.

    What can happen. Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from…

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover overthe switch free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 07V-402 (2007-09-05).

  14. Sep 2007 · 2006–2007 · Service Brakes, HydraulicThis could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

    The defect. On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an o-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. If assembled improperly, the o-ring may not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the…

    What can happen. This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the rear ABS sensors and wheel bearings for damaged parts and replace them free of charge. The recall began on september 25, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 07V-399 (2007-09-05).

  15. Feb 2007 · 2006 · Engine and Engine CoolingThe terminal may come into contact with the metal cover, which can result in an electrical short that may…

    The defect. On certain passenger vehicles, certain parts of the integrated motor assist (ima) system are located under a metal cover behind the rear seat-back. Over time the weight of rear seat passengers may cause the metal cover to come into contact with a rubber cap…

    What can happen. The terminal may come into contact with the metal cover, which can result in an electrical short that may blow the ima fuse. A blown fuse will cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a…

    The free fix. Dealers will install a plastic cover attached to a metal bracket over the rubber cap. The recall began on february 26, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 07V-034 (2007-02-08).

  16. Aug 2006 · 2006 · VisibilityThe rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels may become loose, rattle or lift from the window opening or…

    The defect. On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels do not properly adhere to the body of the car due to improper window opening preparation.

    What can happen. The rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels may become loose, rattle or lift from the window opening or separate from the window while driving increasing the safety hazard to traffic.

    The free fix. Dealers will repair the vehicle by removing the glass, properly preparing the window opening, and reinstalling the glass. The recall began on august 25, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at…

    NHTSA campaign 06V-326 (2006-08-31).

  17. Jul 2006 · 2006 · EquipmentThe language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

    The defect. On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

    What can happen. The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

    The free fix. Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the…

    NHTSA campaign 06V-270 (2006-07-26).

  18. Dec 2005 · 2006 · Air BagsIn certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or…

    The defect. On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ods) contains a faulty electronic component. As a result, the ods will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger air bag deployment when the weight of an…

    What can happen. In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the ods unit, free of charge. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 05V-572 (2005-12-27).

  19. Nov 2005 · 2006 · Vehicle Speed ControlIf the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing…

    The defect. Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.

    What can happen. If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 05V-509 (2005-11-03).

Some of these 19 campaigns also cover Honda Accord 2008–2012 (8 of them), Honda CR-V 2007–2011 (8 of them), Honda Fit 2009–2013 (8 of them) and Honda Pilot 2009–2015 (8 of them): the same campaign number appears in NHTSA’s file against both, which means the same defect and the same free repair. 9 of the 19 are specific to this vehicle alone.

Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 4,741 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
301 (6.3%)
Fires
52
Injury reports
206
Fatality reports
7

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Civic problems by model year

The 2006 drew the most complaints of this generation, 1,464, most of them about the engine, and the 2011 the fewest, 171. A typical year drew about 708.

That makes the 2006 stand out at roughly 2.1 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileageMedian milesMost reportedRecalls
20061,4641,13461,000Engine (235)15
20071,27894648,000Suspension (249)10
200898873651,000Airbag system (190)7
200942829233,000Airbag system (102)8
201041227240,000Airbag system (100)8
201117112332,000Airbag system (52)9

What Civic owners reported

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by a dealer under an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number related to the airbags. After the recall repair, the passenger airbag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. A dealer was contacted regarding the failure but informed…

2008 · 128,000 miles · Airbag system

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power, and the vehicle to shut off while accelerating. The contact associated the failure with the fuel pump. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not…

2009 · 123,000 miles · Fuel system

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the sun visor split over and blocked his driving view. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Technical Service Bulletin 11-031. The local dealer was contacted, where it was diagnosed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. The contact had…

2009 · 100,000 miles · Body structure

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine was powered off with the key in the ignition, and the front driver-side air bag and front driver-side air bag curtain had independently deployed. No warning lights illuminated, and there was no…

2011 · 140,000 miles · Airbag system

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