2006 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 Honda Civic, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “software update” (11% of reports).
- 100electrical system complaints
- 53,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Software update: mentioned in 11 of 100 complaints (11%)
- Motor assist: mentioned in 10 of 100 complaints (10%)
- Ima battery: mentioned in 9 of 100 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Honda Civic electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 5 | 16% | 300 |
| 2025 Civic | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Civic | 7 | 6% | 11,000 |
| 2023 Civic | 17 | 7% | 200 |
| 2022 Civic | 38 | 4% | 37,900 |
| 2021 Civic | 18 | 12% | 251 |
| 2020 Civic | 37 | 16% | 9,000 |
| 2019 Civic | 36 | 8% | 9,638 |
| 2018 Civic | 61 | 8% | 11,775 |
| 2017 Civic | 103 | 17% | 19,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 119 | 11% | 26,575 |
| 2015 Civic | 28 | 7% | 32,000 |
| 2014 Civic | 39 | 13% | 40,780 |
| 2013 Civic | 39 | 12% | 35,000 |
| 2012 Civic | 60 | 13% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 16 | 9% | 31,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 23 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 36 | 9% | 13,300 |
| 2008 Civic | 51 | 6% | 33,500 |
| 2007 Civic | 67 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Civic | 100 | 7% | 53,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 26 | 8% | 78,100 |
| 2004 Civic | 32 | 9% | 91,000 |
| 2003 Civic | 51 | 10% | 101,223 |
| 2002 Civic | 49 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2001 Civic | 59 | 5% | 91,750 |
| 2000 Civic | 38 | 13% | 122,925 |
| 1999 Civic | 118 | 35% | 149,569 |
| 1998 Civic | 88 | 20% | 128,000 |
| 1997 Civic | 30 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 1996 Civic | 17 | 6% | 170,000 |
| 1995 Civic | 12 | 6% | 115,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2006 Honda Civic. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Left front lower control arm right front lower control arm left front strut assembly right front strut assembly power steering fluid leak engine oil leak gasket needed to be replaced rear brake light failed starter failed alternator failed air filter gets clogged prematurely power steering pump…
The ac has stopped working the heater does not blow out hot air,the air bag light has came on ,&now the car started to overheated an now will not start at all now...the oil light has came on ...when the car was running the transmission was not shifting correctly....
Continuous monitoring, including on the road, to create hazard. The following incidents are more about activities directly related to remaining qualified for a job and maintaining oneself in a state that is acceptable to employers. Reporter Name [XXX] HONDA Civic/CRX 2006Gray, CA[XXX] mySantaAna…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Honda Civics have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 Honda Civic (7% of the 1,403 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda Civic electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “software update”, in 11 of 100 complaints, followed by “motor assist” (10).
Other 2006 Honda Civic problems
- Engine problems (227)
- Visibility problems (210)
- Suspension problems (203)
- Air Bags problems (180)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (151)
- Structure problems (78)
- Power Train problems (76)
- Tires problems (55)
See all 2006 Honda Civic problems or electrical system problems across all Civic years.