2006 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 203about this part
- Share
- 14%of 1,404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,215miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 203 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Honda Civic, 14% of the 1,404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,215 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2006 Honda Civic hybrid, I am on my second set of tires due to them rubbing on the inside of the tire well. My car has 62,000 miles on it. I am going next week to get another set of tires ( the third set). The back tires rub excessively so much so the back of the car shakes, if I have any weight in the car it is almost unbearable.”
NHTSA complaint #10413238, filed 2011-07, 55,000 miles“Lot of vibrations. Howling noise when in reverse. I checked under the hood and found the hydraulic motor mount leaked and should be replaced. I heard there's a lot of this kind of problem in the internet. I guess you guys need to look deeper into this problem to protect us consumers.”
NHTSA complaint #10562124, filed 2014-01, 72,000 miles“My 2006 Honda Civic fishtails terribly, especially in the winter but even in the summer on dry pavement when I hit even little bumps the car shifts to the side. It forces me to slow down but it gets worse between 30-40 miles per hour. I have not crashed due to the problem (yet) but in certainly concerns me and my wife refuses to drive our car!”
NHTSA complaint #10352206, filed 2010-08, 8,000 miles“Rear upper control arms cause rear tires to go and stay out of alignment. This causes excessive tire wear and potential failure well before tire's maximum mileage rating. I am on my third set of tires with only 43,850 miles on the car. Honda issued a service bulletin in 2008 about this but didn't inform consumers.”
NHTSA complaint #10405735, filed 2011-06, 43,850 miles“2006 Honda Civic has the worst tire wear/vibration of any car I have ever had...it's not safe for my family or others on the road. Honda is aware of the problem and is not fixing it. It's been blamed on multiple issues. This is a serious issue and should be addresses. I have now gone through going on 3 sets of tires. My car only has 50,000 mile on it!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10256163, filed 2009-01, 3,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028517Jan 27, 2026Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.
- 10129527Feb 26, 2014Service bulletin - The rear suspension geometry (camber) on some models may cause uneven or rapid rear tire wear. This wear may appear as diagonal lines or inner edge tread wear…
- 10043607Mar 2, 2012Honda: when make tight turn, would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension.
- 10024687Feb 8, 2008Uneven or rapid rear tire wear.
- 10022467Jul 18, 2007Popping noise in the front suspension while turning.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 25 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 31 | 8% |
| 2008 | 99 | 11% |
| 2007 | 246 | 20% |
| 2006 | 203 | 14% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 5% |
| 2001 | 52 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Civic
239 complaintsEngine
227 complaintsAir bags
181 complaintsEngine cooling
151 complaintsElectrical system
100 complaintsBody and structure
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsBrakes
62 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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