2006 Honda Civic Engine Problems
Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2006 Honda Civic, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 117,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine block” (63% of reports).
- 227engine complaints
- 117,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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 144 of 227 complaints (63%)
- Leaking coolant: mentioned in 24 of 227 complaints (11%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 15 of 227 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2006 Honda Civic at $4,250, and half of them between $2,600 and $7,650.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2022), 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 problems happen?
Based on 197 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 227 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 10 a fire.
Honda Civic engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 5 | 16% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 2% | 26,000 |
| 2023 Civic | 8 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Civic | 11 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Civic | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Civic | 12 | 5% | 40,776 |
| 2019 Civic | 32 | 7% | 10,600 |
| 2018 Civic | 57 | 8% | 11,750 |
| 2017 Civic | 66 | 11% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 95 | 9% | 26,754 |
| 2015 Civic | 31 | 8% | 14,000 |
| 2014 Civic | 23 | 8% | 39,000 |
| 2013 Civic | 22 | 7% | 11,000 |
| 2012 Civic | 32 | 7% | 25,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 7 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 19 | 5% | 64,443 |
| 2009 Civic | 27 | 7% | 90,500 |
| 2008 Civic | 156 | 17% | 107,740 |
| 2007 Civic | 170 | 14% | 105,500 |
| 2006 Civic | 227 | 16% | 117,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 14 | 4% | 99,873 |
| 2004 Civic | 10 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2003 Civic | 8 | 2% | 175,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 17 | 2% | 92,000 |
| 2001 Civic | 19 | 2% | 118,500 |
| 2000 Civic | 4 | 1% | 124,500 |
| 1999 Civic | 14 | 4% | 144,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 3 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 1997 Civic | 3 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 1996 Civic | 2 | 1% | 157,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
cracked engine block leaking coolant. Honda says it's not covered after the extended warranty expired. The issue starts happening in many vehicles after 100K miles and my car started seeing the issue at 135K miles . Dealer will not help, Honda of America won't help. this needs to turn into a recall…
- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My 2006 Honda Civic engine overheated. Upon diagnosis it was found that radiator coolant had leaked out due to cracks in the engine block (short block). Engine malfunction. - How was your safety or…
There's crack in the engine block, my car out of no wear started over heating we thought it was the water pump then we took it in to get it look at and turn out there's cracks on the engine block
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Honda Civics have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 227 owner complaints about engine for the 2006 Honda Civic (16% 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 117,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,250 (half paid between $2,600 and $7,650), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “engine block”, in 144 of 227 complaints, followed by “leaking coolant” (24).
Other 2006 Honda Civic problems
- Visibility problems (210)
- Suspension problems (203)
- Air Bags problems (180)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (151)
- Electrical System problems (100)
- Structure problems (78)
- Power Train problems (76)
- Tires problems (55)
See all 2006 Honda Civic problems or engine problems across all Civic years.