2006 Honda Civic Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2006 Honda Civic, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine block” (36% of reports).
- 151engine and engine cooling complaints
- 67,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%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.
- Engine block: mentioned in 54 of 151 complaints (36%)
- Serpentine belt: mentioned in 12 of 151 complaints (8%)
- Water pump: mentioned in 12 of 151 complaints (8%)
- Tensioner bolt: mentioned in 11 of 151 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2006 Honda Civic at $1,350, and half of them between $1,100 and $5,100.
Based on 25 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 134 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 151 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury.
Honda Civic engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Civic | 1 | 1% | 108,000 |
| 2019 Civic | 1 | 0% | 93 |
| 2017 Civic | 5 | 1% | 43,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 4 | 0% | 59,000 |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% | 130,000 |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2013 Civic | 1 | 0% | 39,000 |
| 2012 Civic | 4 | 1% | 3,294 |
| 2011 Civic | 4 | 2% | 16,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 10 | 3% | 10,700 |
| 2009 Civic | 12 | 3% | 13,705 |
| 2008 Civic | 55 | 6% | 46,834 |
| 2007 Civic | 74 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2006 Civic | 151 | 11% | 67,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 19 | 6% | 81,523 |
| 2004 Civic | 16 | 5% | 40,346 |
| 2003 Civic | 37 | 7% | 65,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 31 | 4% | 50,450 |
| 2001 Civic | 64 | 6% | 81,000 |
| 2000 Civic | 47 | 16% | 64,809 |
| 1999 Civic | 30 | 9% | 100,097 |
| 1998 Civic | 53 | 12% | 84,470 |
| 1997 Civic | 25 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 1996 Civic | 27 | 9% | — |
| 1995 Civic | 7 | 4% | 182,600 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that upon checking the fluids in the vehicle, she noticed that coolant had leaked onto the ground. Upon inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, the contact then noticed that coolant was located at the bottom of the engine and a small crack…
The accessory serpentine belt produced by gates triggers misfires faults. The part is available for inspection. The misfires escalated to a point where the MIL lamp flashed and the vehicle derated while operating on a roadway. Had to emergency stop. After key off/on the vehicle acted normally. I…
2006 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership with issues in replacement of auto tensioner pivot bolt service bulletin 09-007. *m the consumer did not believe the tsb was completed as indicated by the dealership. The consumer stated the oversight, has…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Honda Civics have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 151 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2006 Honda Civic (11% 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,100 and $5,100), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “engine block”, in 54 of 151 complaints, followed by “serpentine belt” (12).
Other 2006 Honda Civic problems
- Engine problems (227)
- Visibility problems (210)
- Suspension problems (203)
- Air Bags problems (180)
- Electrical System problems (100)
- Structure problems (78)
- Power Train problems (76)
- Tires problems (55)
See all 2006 Honda Civic problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Civic years.