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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
9%of 55 total for the year
Median mileage
210,660miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 210,660 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Was driving on the freeway when suddenly my car engine shuts off. There is still power too the car but the speed odometer doesn't work, along with whatever is used to monitor the milage I have traveled. I have to switch it too low gear in order too keep it going or the car stops even when im going 65. It has happened now multiple times and when shifted into park it won't shift out of park for several hours. I have to disconnect the battery terminals too reset the codes because if I don't ill end up sitting in my car several hours before I can start moving again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11173823, filed 2019-02, 226,320 miles

“Flashing ignition immobilizer light - system code c-1 : with low battery voltage, or a disconnected or dead battery, vehicle cannot be started, either by jump starting or replacing the 12v car battery. This is due to a defect, in all j VIN civic hybrids, on the micu board located in the under-dash fuse relay box. Defect results in the electronic key codes being lost with low or no 12v ignition system voltage. The only remedy is to have the car towed to an authorized Honda dealer to have all keys (car comes with 3 sets of keys) reprogrammed to the ignition immobilizer system. …”

NHTSA complaint #10593218, filed 2014-05, 236,440 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact detached and re-attached the battery and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that a fault code would show regarding an issue with the braking system. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V106000 (Electrical System). The mechanic was unable to confirm the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11419677, filed 2021-06, 195,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the power steering failed, the headlights turned off, and the engine stalled. A warning illuminated after the failures occurred. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The vehicle had previously been repaired by a dealer under a recall; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN, NHTSA campaign number, and failure mileage were unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10723381, filed 2015-06

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015120%
2014120%
2013222%
2012217%
2010217%
2009311%
200846%
2007914%
200659%
200524%
2004823%
2003816%

Other parts of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

Electrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology