2006 Honda Civic
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2006 models.

- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- 2dr Coupe FWD DX/Dg-G/LX/EX, 2dr Coupe FWD SI, 4dr Sedan FWD DX/DX-G/LX/EX, Hybrid 4dr Sedan FWD
- Engines
- 1.3L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
- Horsepower
- 93–140 hp
- Transmission
- 5-speed automatic, CVT
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Regular Gasoline, CNG, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 42 combined · 40 city / 45 hwy
- Length
- 174.8–176.8 in
- Curb weight
- 2,699–2,881 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 42 MPG combined — 89% better than the average 2006 compact car (22.2 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints447 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 35 for similar models — most often about the engine.
- 7 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2006 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2006 Honda Civic is a compact car offered with 3 engines (1.3L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 175 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,705 lb (2dr Coupe FWD DX/Dg-G/LX/EX).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 42 MPG combined (40 city / 45 highway), 89% better than the 2006 compact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $1,600 a year in fuel.
It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 447 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2006
- New body dimensions, wheelbase +1.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 1.8L 4-cyl
- Engine dropped: 1.7L 4-cyl
Compared with 2005; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2005 Civic →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: East Liberty, Ohio · Alliston, Ontario · Suzuka, Mie
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2006 Civic configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr Coupe FWD DX/Dg-G/LX/EX | 174.8 in | 68.9 in | 53.5 in | 104.3 in | 59.1 / 59.4 in | 2,705 lb | 60/40 |
| 2dr Coupe FWD SI | 174.8 in | 68.9 in | 53.5 in | 104.3 in | 59.1 / 59.4 in | 2,881 lb | 60/40 |
| 4dr Sedan FWD DX/DX-G/LX/EX | 176.8 in | 68.9 in | 56.7 in | 106.3 in | 58.3 / 59.4 in | 2,699 lb | 60/40 |
| Hybrid 4dr Sedan FWD | 176.8 in | 68.9 in | 56.7 in | 106.3 in | 58.3 / 59.4 in | 2,875 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid Hybrid | 1.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 / 45 / 42 | +89% | $1,600 | 212 |
| Civic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 36 / 30 | +42% | $2,250 | 296 |
| Civic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 34 / 29 | +37% | $2,300 | 306 |
| Civic CNG CNG | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 36 / 28 | +32% | $1,650 | 251 |
| Civic | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | +8% | $3,550 | 386 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2006 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2006 Honda Civic under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2006 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Honda Civic (this car) | 42 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2006 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2006 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 34 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Ford Focus | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (7)
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jun 27, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · 9,555 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 16, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · 19,138 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Risk
- An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Apr 26, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · 1,335 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Risk
- An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Aug 31, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · 3,257 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 10, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · 977,708 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 24, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V346000 · 2,719,386 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Electrical System · Mar 2, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V106000 · 36,656 vehicles
- Problem
- HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER THAT RELAYS POWER FROM THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL.
- Risk
- THIS FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF, THE ENGINE TO STALL, AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009 A SELECT OPTION 4.
Not every 2006 Honda Civic is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2006 Honda Civic buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 190 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Air Bags — 124 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Electrical System — 31 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 120,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2006 Honda Civic. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Civic years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 32 |
| 2025 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 106 |
| 2024 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 142 |
| 2023 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 336 |
| 2022 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 961 |
| 2021 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 161 |
| 2020 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 237 |
| 2019 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 459 |
| 2018 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 756 |
| 2017 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 606 |
| 2016 Civic | 35 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 1,083 |
| 2015 Civic | 44 | 178 in | Not rated | 1 | 394 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →