2006 Honda Civic Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2006 Honda Civic, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 44,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (48% of reports).
- 210visibility complaints
- 44,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%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.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 100 of 210 complaints (48%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 73 of 210 complaints (35%)
- Safety hazard: mentioned in 20 of 210 complaints (10%)
- Split open: mentioned in 14 of 210 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2006 Honda Civic at $150, and half of them between $110 and $190.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2011), 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 visibility problems happen?
Based on 171 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 210 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda Civic visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Civic | 1 | 1% | 15,071 |
| 2020 Civic | 7 | 3% | 50,318 |
| 2019 Civic | 2 | 0% | 43,000 |
| 2018 Civic | 6 | 1% | 53,897 |
| 2017 Civic | 14 | 2% | 29,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 20 | 2% | 36,978 |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% | 24,500 |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2013 Civic | 5 | 2% | 2,480 |
| 2012 Civic | 7 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 8 | 5% | 10,262 |
| 2010 Civic | 18 | 5% | 35,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 18 | 5% | 28,500 |
| 2008 Civic | 112 | 12% | 41,000 |
| 2007 Civic | 176 | 15% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Civic | 210 | 15% | 44,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 7 | 2% | 27,000 |
| 2004 Civic | 9 | 3% | 16,515 |
| 2003 Civic | 10 | 2% | 17,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 16 | 2% | 33,025 |
| 2001 Civic | 28 | 3% | 63,975 |
| 2000 Civic | 5 | 2% | 65,500 |
| 1999 Civic | 13 | 4% | 78,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 23 | 5% | 95,000 |
| 1997 Civic | 33 | 9% | 103,000 |
| 1996 Civic | 34 | 11% | 125,000 |
| 1995 Civic | 6 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Problem: On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels do not properly adhere to the body of the car due to improper window opening preparation.
Risk: The rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels may become loose, rattle or lift from the window opening or separate from the window while driving increasing the safety hazard to traffic.
Fix: Dealers will repair the vehicle by removing the glass, properly preparing the window opening, and reinstalling the glass. The recall began on august 25, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that all the windows failed to operate, excluding the driver side window. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the defrost stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was…
Sun visors on both the driver side and passenger side glue gives out causing the clamp to lose tension and the visor to fall down unexpectedly. At highway speeds, this can startle the driver causing an accident. Honda knows about the problem but has yet to fix the part. I have had to have the…
Power windows on front passenger-side and rear driver-side no longer go up and down. *js
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Honda Civics have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 210 owner complaints about visibility for the 2006 Honda Civic (15% 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 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 44,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $150 (half paid between $110 and $190), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 100 of 210 complaints, followed by “driver side” (73).
Other 2006 Honda Civic problems
- Engine problems (227)
- 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 visibility problems across all Civic years.