2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 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.
“My son purchased this vehicle from an individual at a dealership. Drove the car home with no problems, the check engine light was on and the seller did tell him there was an issue with the ima battery, but that it didn't keep from driving it. Didn't crank the car for 2 days. When we put the 10 day tag to get inspection done it wouldn't start. Took the 12 v battery out got it tested and showed bad battery. Replaced the battery, drove around and it died the steering stopped, the lights started flickering and it wouldn't restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075685, filed 2018-03, 222,050 miles“While driving the power steering disengages leaving me without any power steering making it extremely difficult to turn my steering wheel in either direction. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when this will occur. Only that it will usually happen after about 20 minutes of steady driving. Sometimes it happens when I'm going straight and other times when I'm going around a bend. It has shut off on me while traveling at speeds of 65, 55, 40, 30, 20, all the way down to 5 MPH right as I'm preparing to park my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11035988, filed 2017-10, 124,000 miles“On at least four occasions, once while moving at about 30 MPH, the entire car shut down. The gas engine shut off, power steering and brakes went dead, and the dash went blank. I had to place the car in park, and then remove and reinsert the key in order to restart. This has happened once, though not while moving, since the ima software update.”
NHTSA complaint #10449708, filed 2012-02, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned without warning. The contact mentioned that the steering would turn to the right independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10559557, filed 2014-01, 80,000 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 2015-06Related service bulletins
- 10057047Oct 1, 2014Honda: see document search button for owner letter. An extended warranty has been issue to some vehicles due to electric power steering being heavier than normal and also very…
- 10124264Sep 23, 2014Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 11% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEngine
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.
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