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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 →
  • Visibility. Review the 210 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • 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 · Dec 10, 2017
Engine

ON 11/15/2017, I BOUGHT THE ABOVE VEHICLE FROM CONDEMI MOTOR COMPANY. I NOTICED COOLANT SMELL. I OPENED ENGINE COVER. FIRST THING I FOUND THE ANTI-FREEZE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I COOL THE RADIATOR AND TOPPED THE COOLANT ALSO THE RESERVOIR. THE NEXT DAY, I DROVE THE CAR AND OPENED THE HOOD. I FOUND A COOLANT LEAKAGE, SHOW IN …

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ON 11/15/2017, I BOUGHT THE ABOVE VEHICLE FROM CONDEMI MOTOR COMPANY. I NOTICED COOLANT SMELL. I OPENED ENGINE COVER. FIRST THING I FOUND THE ANTI-FREEZE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I COOL THE RADIATOR AND TOPPED THE COOLANT ALSO THE RESERVOIR. THE NEXT DAY, I DROVE THE CAR AND OPENED THE HOOD. I FOUND A COOLANT LEAKAGE, SHOW IN THE PICTURES. I COOL DOWN THE RADIATOR AND THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS CLEARLY REDUCED. AS WELL RESERVOIR TANK.

NHTSA ODI #11053811

135,000 miles · Dec 6, 2017
Wheels

WE TOOK THIS VEHICLE IN WHEN WE RECEIVED THE RECALL, I BELIEVE IN 2013. THEY STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH WE HAD NOISE, VIBRATION AND CONTROL ISSUES, WE HAD TO HAVE THE WHEEL BARRING REPLACED SUMMER OF 2017. ALL NOISE AND CONTROL PROBLEMS ENDED.

NHTSA ODI #11052862

Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 2017
EngineFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, WHEN SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JERRY DAMSON HONDA LOCATED AT 2200 BOB WALLACE AVE SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805 WHER…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, WHEN SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JERRY DAMSON HONDA LOCATED AT 2200 BOB WALLACE AVE SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805 WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE REPLACED UNDER THE TEN-YEAR WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

NHTSA ODI #11052523

75,000 miles · Nov 28, 2017
EnginePower Train

A KNOWN DEFECT - THE ENGINE BLOCK ON OUR 2006 HONDA CIVIC CRACKED WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. WE'VE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND WERE NEVER ADVISED THAT THE CIVIC ENGINE BLOCK WAS PRONE TO THIS - OR WE WOULD HAVE NOT PURCHASED THE CAR. EVEN THOUGH HONDA "EXTENDED" THE WARRANTY FOR THIS KNOWN DEFECT, WE AR…

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A KNOWN DEFECT - THE ENGINE BLOCK ON OUR 2006 HONDA CIVIC CRACKED WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. WE'VE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND WERE NEVER ADVISED THAT THE CIVIC ENGINE BLOCK WAS PRONE TO THIS - OR WE WOULD HAVE NOT PURCHASED THE CAR. EVEN THOUGH HONDA "EXTENDED" THE WARRANTY FOR THIS KNOWN DEFECT, WE ARE OUT OF THE WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD - THUS LEFT TO FOOT THE EXPENSE OF REPLACING THE ENGINE ON OUR OWN. MY SON'S SAFETY WAS AT RISK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL NOT A WARRANTY EXTENSION. SHAME ON HONDA.

NHTSA ODI #11050926

82,000 miles · Nov 24, 2017
Engine

ENGINE HAS SIGNIFICANT BLOCKING ISSUES DUE TO MANUFACTUER'S ERROR CAUSING LEAKS AND SUPER HEATING THE CAR. CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE WITH ONLY 82,000 MILES APPROXIMATELY. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THIS CAR WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2006.

NHTSA ODI #11048316

44,382 miles · Nov 20, 2017
Engine

2006 HONDA CIVIC WITH ONLY 44,326 MILES. LITTERALLY A 6,000 MILE A YEAR DRIVER. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ABOUT 45 MPH FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I STARTED SMELLING THE SWEET SMELL OF COOLANT. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT COOLANT WAS SPURTING OUT OF AN AREA SOUTH OF THE SPARK PLUGS ABOUT 6 INCHES DOWN ON THE ENGINE BLOCK. FILLED IT BACK…

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2006 HONDA CIVIC WITH ONLY 44,326 MILES. LITTERALLY A 6,000 MILE A YEAR DRIVER. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ABOUT 45 MPH FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN I STARTED SMELLING THE SWEET SMELL OF COOLANT. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT COOLANT WAS SPURTING OUT OF AN AREA SOUTH OF THE SPARK PLUGS ABOUT 6 INCHES DOWN ON THE ENGINE BLOCK. FILLED IT BACK UP WITH COOLANT AND MADE IT HOME. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR TEMP INCREASE UNTIL I MADE IT HOME. IF I WERE DOING 70 ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HEAT AND PRESSURE WOULD HAVE BLOWN IT ALL OUT AND MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE OVERHEATED. LOOKS LIKE A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK WITH ONLY 44K. COME TO FIND OUT, THAT HONDA SIMPLY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY INSTEAD OF DOING A RECALL. TOO BAD US SECOND OWNERS DIDN'T GET THE INFO.

NHTSA ODI #11047489

10,000 miles · Nov 9, 2017
SteeringSuspensionWheels

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 OF THE CAR FOR THE DRIVER.

NHTSA ODI #11044840

10,000 miles · Nov 9, 2017
SteeringSuspensionWheels

MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE, UNEVEN WEAR TO THE TIRES BECAUSE THE REAR CONTROL ARM CAUSES NEGATIVE CAMBER ON THE REAR TIRES. AS A RESULT, I REPLACE THE TIRES ONCE PER YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE ADDED COST, THE CAR BECOMES UNSAFE AFTER A PERIOD OF DRIVING BECAUSE OF THE WEAR ON THE TIRE - CREATING CUPS AND BALD…

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MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX IS CAUSING EXCESSIVE, UNEVEN WEAR TO THE TIRES BECAUSE THE REAR CONTROL ARM CAUSES NEGATIVE CAMBER ON THE REAR TIRES. AS A RESULT, I REPLACE THE TIRES ONCE PER YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE ADDED COST, THE CAR BECOMES UNSAFE AFTER A PERIOD OF DRIVING BECAUSE OF THE WEAR ON THE TIRE - CREATING CUPS AND BALD SPOTS ON THE TIRE WHICH COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE REAR TIRES AND A LOSS OF CONTROL FOR THE DRIVER.

NHTSA ODI #11044804

136,000 miles · Nov 5, 2017
Power Train

I HAVE A CRACK IN MY COOLANT SYSTEM IN THE ENGINE BLOCK ON MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC. IT WAS PART OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY (10-048), BUT I'M PAST THE EXTENDED 10 YEAR WARRANTY. PLEASE HELP!

NHTSA ODI #11043367

105,000 miles · Oct 31, 2017
Engine

I NOTICED 2 WEEKENDS AGO A PUDDLE OF COOLANT UNDER MY HONDA CIVIC. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED, ONLY TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED AND THAT'S WERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. I WAS LUCKY TO FIND OUT BEFORE MY RADIATOR DRIED OUT, OTHERWISE MY CAR COULD HAVE OVERHEATED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE…

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I NOTICED 2 WEEKENDS AGO A PUDDLE OF COOLANT UNDER MY HONDA CIVIC. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED, ONLY TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED AND THAT'S WERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. I WAS LUCKY TO FIND OUT BEFORE MY RADIATOR DRIED OUT, OTHERWISE MY CAR COULD HAVE OVERHEATED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AND ME AND MY WHOLE FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN AN UNSAFE PLACE. HONDA ALREADY RECOGNIZED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK OF THE 2006-2008 MODELS, SINCE THEY EVEN EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FROM 8 TO 10 YEARS. MY CAR IS ALREADY 11 YEARS, BUT ONLY HAVE 105,000 MILES TO IT. I USED TO DRIVE A COMPANY VEHICLE, AND HAD ONLY BEEN USING MY CIVIC FOR SHORT TRIPS. IF MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN MY PRIMARY VEHICLE. THAT ENGINE BLOCK WOULD HAVE CRACKED BEFORE THE 10 YEAR WARRANTY WAS UP. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I COULD SEE THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THIS. I WAS QUOTED $5800 TO FIX THE ENGINE BLOCK THAT HONDA KNOWS IS DEFECTIVE. THAT'S THE SAME AS THE VALUE OF MY CAR. DRIVING THESE CARS PRESENT A SAFETY RISK TO THE PUBLIC, BOTH FOR THE DRIVER OF THE HONDA CIVIC AND THE OTHER DRIVERS AROUND HIM. HONDA SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON ALL ENGINE BLOCKS AFFECTED BY THESE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. NHTSA, PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ODI #11041730

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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