2006 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2006 Honda Civic, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 41,252 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear tires” (36% of reports).
- 203suspension complaints
- 41,252median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $810typical repair cost reported by owners
- 60%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.
- Rear tires: mentioned in 74 of 203 complaints (36%)
- Tire wear: mentioned in 58 of 203 complaints (29%)
- Control arms: mentioned in 58 of 203 complaints (29%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 39 of 203 complaints (19%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2006 Honda Civic at $810, and half of them between $550 and $1,050.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2015), 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 suspension problems happen?
Based on 162 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 203 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda Civic suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Civic | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Civic | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Civic | 25 | 3% | 15,178 |
| 2021 Civic | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% | 9,000 |
| 2019 Civic | 6 | 1% | 2,400 |
| 2018 Civic | 4 | 1% | 16,088 |
| 2017 Civic | 5 | 1% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 6 | 1% | 27,718 |
| 2015 Civic | 8 | 2% | 7,000 |
| 2014 Civic | 2 | 1% | 54,184 |
| 2013 Civic | 7 | 2% | 10,878 |
| 2012 Civic | 5 | 1% | 57,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 5 | 3% | 19,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 14 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 31 | 8% | 25,970 |
| 2008 Civic | 99 | 11% | 20,200 |
| 2007 Civic | 246 | 20% | 32,000 |
| 2006 Civic | 203 | 14% | 41,252 |
| 2005 Civic | 8 | 3% | 52,500 |
| 2004 Civic | 15 | 4% | 33,250 |
| 2003 Civic | 12 | 2% | 24,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 35 | 5% | 21,500 |
| 2001 Civic | 52 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2000 Civic | 6 | 2% | 27,280 |
| 1999 Civic | 8 | 2% | 29,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 9 | 2% | 5,818 |
| 1997 Civic | 5 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Civic | 6 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Civic | 4 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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…
Premature wear and cupping of tires resulting in unstable dangerous tire performance and loud distracting noise apparently due to a manufacturing defect in upper control arm design.
Tsb 08-001 - rear negative camber is caused by the rear upper control arm for both rear wheels. As a result, the geometry of the wheel's position will cause excessive wear on the rear tires resulting in bald and cupped tires. This wear can cause early failure of the rear tires and loss of control…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Honda Civics have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 203 owner complaints about suspension for the 2006 Honda Civic (14% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 41,252 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $810 (half paid between $550 and $1,050), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “rear tires”, in 74 of 203 complaints, followed by “tire wear” (58).
Other 2006 Honda Civic problems
- Engine problems (227)
- Visibility problems (210)
- 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 suspension problems across all Civic years.