2006 Honda Civic Structure Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2006 Honda Civic, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “clear coat” (18% of reports).
- 78structure complaints
- 66,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 64%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.
- Clear coat: mentioned in 14 of 78 complaints (18%)
- Roof trunk: mentioned in 6 of 78 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2006 Honda Civic at $1,250, and half of them between $580 and $1,850.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2016), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Honda Civic structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Civic | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Civic | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Civic | 13 | 1% | 25,527 |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% | 25,000 |
| 2019 Civic | 12 | 3% | 8,650 |
| 2018 Civic | 21 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Civic | 37 | 6% | 9,250 |
| 2016 Civic | 48 | 4% | 12,900 |
| 2015 Civic | 17 | 4% | 18,000 |
| 2014 Civic | 7 | 2% | 28,500 |
| 2013 Civic | 23 | 7% | 14,000 |
| 2012 Civic | 35 | 8% | 38,563 |
| 2011 Civic | 10 | 6% | 73,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 43 | 11% | 62,409 |
| 2009 Civic | 45 | 11% | 54,620 |
| 2008 Civic | 85 | 9% | 63,469 |
| 2007 Civic | 70 | 6% | 50,500 |
| 2006 Civic | 78 | 6% | 66,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 25 | 8% | 129,000 |
| 2004 Civic | 17 | 5% | 128,000 |
| 2003 Civic | 26 | 5% | 123,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 20 | 3% | 108,000 |
| 2001 Civic | 29 | 3% | 120,000 |
| 2000 Civic | 9 | 3% | — |
| 1999 Civic | 16 | 5% | 162,200 |
| 1998 Civic | 26 | 6% | 201,500 |
| 1997 Civic | 18 | 5% | 130,000 |
| 1996 Civic | 19 | 6% | 154,013 |
| 1995 Civic | 12 | 6% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
2006 honda civic consumer writes in regards to design problem with door frame that obstructs view of driver. *as *js
This vehicle was involved in an auto accident in 10/2012 and was labeled as totaled by the insurance company. Airbags deployed when car his railing on highway.
Paint peeling all over roof, hood, fenders, and trunk leaving a white frost. Looks horrible. Started about 3 years ago on the hood and has slowly spread across the car with no signs of stopping.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Honda Civics have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about structure for the 2006 Honda Civic (6% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $580 and $1,850), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “clear coat”, in 14 of 78 complaints, followed by “roof trunk” (6).
Other 2006 Honda Civic problems
- Engine problems (227)
- Visibility problems (210)
- Suspension problems (203)
- Air Bags problems (180)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (151)
- Electrical System problems (100)
- Power Train problems (76)
- Tires problems (55)
See all 2006 Honda Civic problems or structure problems across all Civic years.