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2006 Honda Civic

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Civic years

Owner complaints for the 2006 Honda Civic are substantially higher than the model-year median of 183.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

1,087 reports with mileage · 315 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 227 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • Suspension. Review the 203 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

78 crash reports21 fire reports55 injury reports

What owners actually said

1,402 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 2009
Air BagsService Brakes, Hydraulic

2006 HONDA CIVIC AIR BAG SYSTEM DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER LIVES IN ARGENTINA. *NJ ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED 3 OF THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE OTHER WHEEL SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL# 07V399000. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10265768

55,000 miles · Apr 9, 2009
Suspension

REAR CONTROL ARMS OF 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX FAIL, DAMAGING TIRES AND BRAKES. HONDA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS OR ISSUE A RECALL, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS DEFECT IS PREVALENT IN MANY CIVICS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10264855

Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2009
Visibility

THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR KEEPS BREAKING BLOCKING MY DRIVING VISIBILITY AND HONDA NOR THE HONDA DEALERSHIPS WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OR RECALL IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10263727

26,000 miles · Mar 26, 2009
Suspension

TIRE NOISE DURING DRIVING. PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE OVER 2 MONTHS. FOUND REAR TIRE INNER WEAR (CUPPING) ON DRIVER SIDE. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. HONDA WILL NOT COVER THE TIRE REPLACEMENT OF PAY PRO-RATED AMOUNT BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS OVER 25K MILES. I DRIVE 90% HIGHWAY AND TIRES STILL HAV…

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TIRE NOISE DURING DRIVING. PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE OVER 2 MONTHS. FOUND REAR TIRE INNER WEAR (CUPPING) ON DRIVER SIDE. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. HONDA WILL NOT COVER THE TIRE REPLACEMENT OF PAY PRO-RATED AMOUNT BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS OVER 25K MILES. I DRIVE 90% HIGHWAY AND TIRES STILL HAVE 40% LIFE REMAINING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10263202

55,000 miles · Mar 26, 2009
Visibility

THE SUN VISORS ON MY DAUGHTERS 2006 HONDA CIVIC HAVE COMPLETELY FELL APART. I HAVE BEEN READING ON LINE THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE. THANKFULLY MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT MOVING HER VEHICLE AT THE TIME THEY FELL OR SHE COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WITH THE INCREASING FREQUENCY OF THIS- I THINK HONDA SHOULD ISSUE A RE…

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THE SUN VISORS ON MY DAUGHTERS 2006 HONDA CIVIC HAVE COMPLETELY FELL APART. I HAVE BEEN READING ON LINE THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE. THANKFULLY MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT MOVING HER VEHICLE AT THE TIME THEY FELL OR SHE COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WITH THE INCREASING FREQUENCY OF THIS- I THINK HONDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS AND REPAIR THEM FOR FREE. BUT, I HAVE BEEN TOLD "THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THE REPAIR WILL BE OVER $100. BUT, I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING TO REPLACE THEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND I CAN'T AFFORD THAT! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10263142

83,000 miles · Mar 24, 2009
Suspension

TIRES WEAR AND CUP. MAJOR VIBRATION AND NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NEWEST SET OF TIRES HAVE REAR TIRES CUPPED TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACED AT 10,000 MILES. COMPANY HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN ON THE ISSUE BUT NEVER INFORMED CUSTOMER. WE THOUGHT OUR FIRST TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM BUT COME TO FIND OUT THE REAR ARMS NEED TO…

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TIRES WEAR AND CUP. MAJOR VIBRATION AND NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NEWEST SET OF TIRES HAVE REAR TIRES CUPPED TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACED AT 10,000 MILES. COMPANY HAS ISSUED A BULLETIN ON THE ISSUE BUT NEVER INFORMED CUSTOMER. WE THOUGHT OUR FIRST TIRES WERE THE PROBLEM BUT COME TO FIND OUT THE REAR ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED TO TRY TO FIX ISSUE. CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. WINTER OF 2007 HUSBAND DID 3 360'S ACROSS 3 LANES OF HIGHWAY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10262970

Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2009
Visibility

THE SUN VISOR IS SPLIT AND WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION AND HANGS DOWN AND CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED. IT BLOCKS VISION FOR SAFE DRIVING AND HAS TO BE MOVED TO THE SIDE WHICH BLOCKS PERIPHERAL VISION. IT ALSO CAN'T BE USED TO BLOCK THE SUN COMING IN THE WINDOW AT CERTAIN ANGELS. IT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR AWHILE BUT IT IS NOT EASY TO …

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THE SUN VISOR IS SPLIT AND WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION AND HANGS DOWN AND CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED. IT BLOCKS VISION FOR SAFE DRIVING AND HAS TO BE MOVED TO THE SIDE WHICH BLOCKS PERIPHERAL VISION. IT ALSO CAN'T BE USED TO BLOCK THE SUN COMING IN THE WINDOW AT CERTAIN ANGELS. IT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR AWHILE BUT IT IS NOT EASY TO GET IN TO THE DEALER WITH MY WORK SCHEDULE. I AM WITHIN THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY BUT OVER THE 36K MILES BECAUSE I DRIVE QUITE A DISTANCE EACH DAY. MY CONCERN IS PAYING TO REPLACE THE SUN VISOR AND THE MANY REPORTS I HAVE READ THAT PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MANY TIMES SINCE THE DESIGN/MATERIALS ARE FLAWED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE FEATURE OF THE CAR AND I HOPE THAT HONDA WOULD RECALL THEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10262956

33,000 miles · Mar 23, 2009
Visibility

2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE SUN VISOR KEEPS CRACKING, THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE CIVIC AND IS ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT HANGS DOWN IN THE VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10262764

79,000 miles · Mar 20, 2009
Suspension

THERE WAS NOISE IN THE BACKEND OF MY CAR. 2006 HONDA CIVIC COME TO FIND OUT THAT THERE IS SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE REAR CONTROL ARMS. THE CONTROL ARMS THAT ARE ON THE CAR NOW CAUSE THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY OR RAPIDLY. THE SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER IS SB08-100. THIS COULD CAUSE A BLOW OUT TO HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHIC…

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THERE WAS NOISE IN THE BACKEND OF MY CAR. 2006 HONDA CIVIC COME TO FIND OUT THAT THERE IS SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE REAR CONTROL ARMS. THE CONTROL ARMS THAT ARE ON THE CAR NOW CAUSE THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY OR RAPIDLY. THE SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER IS SB08-100. THIS COULD CAUSE A BLOW OUT TO HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH AT THOSE SPEEDS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. THINK IT IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10262587

19,139 miles · Mar 19, 2009
Suspension

09/07 - TOOK 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT SPEED. WAS TOLD TIRES WERE CUPPING DESPITE EXCELLENT, DOCUMENTED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (TIRE BALANCING, ALIGNMENT AND ROTATIONS INCL.). DEALERSHIP/HONDA FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE 3 TIRES, I PAID FOR FOURTH. (DUNLOP TIRE DEFECT WAS ASSUMED CAUSE) 03/…

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09/07 - TOOK 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT SPEED. WAS TOLD TIRES WERE CUPPING DESPITE EXCELLENT, DOCUMENTED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (TIRE BALANCING, ALIGNMENT AND ROTATIONS INCL.). DEALERSHIP/HONDA FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE 3 TIRES, I PAID FOR FOURTH. (DUNLOP TIRE DEFECT WAS ASSUMED CAUSE) 03/09 - VIBRATION AND TIRE NOISE BEGAN TO RECUR IN APPROX. FEB 09 BUT DIDN'T GET VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE UNTIL 3/14/09. DIAGNOSIS REVEALED CUPPING AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT A FEB 2009 HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN SUGGESTED TO DEALERSHIPS THAT IF THEIR CIVIC OWNERS COMPLAINED OF EXCESSIVE/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS WITH THE NEWLY REDESIGNED ARMS. THE DEALERSHIP REP STATED THAT SINCE THIS WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE NO RECALL WAS REQUIRED. I DISAGREE THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. MY TIRES, AFTER ONLY 15,000 MI. ARE SERIOUSLY WORN. SO MUCH SO THAT HONDA IS REFUSING TO REPLACE OR EVEN GIVE PARTIAL CREDIT. IF THESE TIRES WOULD HAVE BLOWN ON THE ROAD COSTLY PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN FATALITIES COULD OCCUR. IF THIS DEFECT WARRANTED THE REDESIGNING OF AN INTEGRAL PIECE OF THE VEHICLES SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THEN I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO MANDATE THAT HONDA REPLACE THESE PARTS IN ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. THE ONLY REASON I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS WAS BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION ISSUE, NOT FROM NOTIFICATION FROM HONDA. WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE THAT DON'T GO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE? HOW LARGE DOES THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF PROPERTY/LIFE HAVE TO BE BEFORE THE PUBLIC IS WARNED OF THIS? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10262447

Official recalls

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19V502000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 27, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

19V378000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 16, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

18V268000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Apr 26, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

17V545000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Aug 31, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

17V030000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 10, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

16V346000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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.

07V512000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly

Nov 1, 2007

ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

07V399000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring

Sep 5, 2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

07V402000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Sep 5, 2007

ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

06V326000 · Visibility:glass, Side/rear

Aug 31, 2006

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

06V270000 · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual

Jul 26, 2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

05V572000 · Air Bags:frontal

Dec 27, 2005

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) CONTAINS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. AS A RESULT, THE ODS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SUPPRESS FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THE WEIGHT OF AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD IS DETECTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ODS UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

05V509000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Nov 3, 2005

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PEDAL WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME LOOSE AT THE FLOOR MOUNTING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE PEDAL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE PEDAL STOPPER CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RESET THE PEDAL OR REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

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