2006 Honda Civic Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Honda Civic, 4% of the 1,404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,900 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had faced lots of problem when I took my car from weymouth Honda during 20014 to 2016 due engine heat currently my car is running fine but lost AC compressor due hug engine heat still there are many issues but it is not stopping my drive.....”
NHTSA complaint #11318934, filed 2020-03, 50 miles“Im having the same issue that another recall on a similar model has recieved the dc-dc converter has a problem charging the 12v battery causing engine failure, power failure , stearing failure and ABS failure. I am unable to turn on hazard lights because of it also battery will take u jump but will not keep the charge in the battery. I was driving home and on a flat street the car was losing all instrement lights the power stearing light came on as well as the battery light the ABS light and the ims light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11288932, filed 2019-12, 185,000 miles“I bought my 2006 Honda Civic lx in november 2005. In august 2008 the wear sensor on the front brakes were squealing and I had to have the brake pads replaced and the rotors machined at 8976 miles. I was told that because I live in a geographically hilly area that my brakes would wear sooner than other areas. I find this unusual, other cars that I have driven in the same area did not have this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10274100, filed 2009-06, 8,976 miles“I bought my vehicle in june 2006. Almost from the beginning, I have experienced the vehicle surge forward on numerous occasions. The surge happens when I am applying the brakes. While the vehicle is slowing down, it will all of a sudden surge forward. I have not had an accident, but am concerned it could cause an accident. I have not taken it to the dealer for this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10210455, filed 2007-12, 1,000 miles“I took my car into a shop to get it checked out and they said I have uneven tire wear he showed me it looked like zebra stripes in my tires. He said he thinks this was a recall. But he also said I needed front brakes. He said the rear brakes were not being used at all and that's why my front brakes went so quick. I was very upset. They should not have sold me a car that didn't have brakes in the rear. I have 2 children 1 is 3 and the other is 9. I really need to have brakes in my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10533984, filed 2013-08, 79,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V399000Sep 5, 2007On 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…Covers: Honda Civic 2006–2007
- 07V402000Sep 5, 2007On certain sedan and hybrid (cng) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over…Covers: Honda Civic 2006–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10086061Aug 26, 2016Service bulletin - during assembly, some wheel speed sensors may have been improperly installed and do not seal the hub assembly.water may enter the hub assembly and damage the…
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
- 10026904Aug 22, 2008Honda: the advanced hydraulic booster (ahb)brake system makes a pronounced short, buzzy grunt when the brake pedal is pressed.
- 10023634Nov 16, 2007Brake pedal can feel hard during the first couple of brake applications, usually in the morning when the ambient temperature is cold.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 9 | 12% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 14 | 5% |
| 2022 | 23 | 3% |
| 2021 | 18 | 12% |
| 2020 | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 | 32 | 7% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 38 | 6% |
| 2016 | 96 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 4% |
| 2014 | 18 | 6% |
| 2013 | 39 | 12% |
| 2012 | 40 | 9% |
| 2011 | 33 | 20% |
| 2010 | 90 | 23% |
| 2009 | 51 | 13% |
| 2008 | 42 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 62 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 34 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 3% |
| 2001 | 47 | 4% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 18 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 61 | 20% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 12 | 8% |
| 1992 | 7 | 7% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Civic
239 complaintsEngine
227 complaintsSuspension
203 complaintsAir bags
181 complaintsEngine cooling
151 complaintsElectrical system
100 complaintsBody and structure
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsTires
55 complaintsWheels
48 complaintsSteering
44 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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