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2HGFG12826H••••••2006 Honda Civic
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2006 Honda Civic build (15 vs 6).
15on this build
1170on the model
193builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedVisibility 3Air Bags 3Engine 3Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2019
The 2006 honda civic was a total loss at a minor accident. It has been disposed in the summer 2019. Thank you, [xxx] my information is [xxx] if you need to verify or contact me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
EngineAug 2019
My 18 year old son was out of town was on his way home on a highway. His honda civic's a/c began to be less and less cool. Then his temperature gauge quickly rose as far in the red that it could go. He pulled over and called us. We went to pick him up. There was no sign of a…
WheelsMay 2014
As the owner of this vehicle, I have never received any type of notification that this problem existed until I started a web search for information on why this problem occurred to the honda civic. We formerly owned a honda accord and never had any service problems (other than…
SteeringOct 2012
Power steering pump leaked at 30k under warranty dealer replace faulty o ring allegedly. Now at 120k the o ring is leaking again and also the seams of the housing are leaking. Told 425.00 to fix by dealer. I feel a design defect has caused the pump to leak
StructureJul 2012
The clear coat is almost all peeled off my entire car in a matter of months. Now the paint underneath is fading in color too. I don't even have my car half way paid off. This is honda's fault. They need to take responsibility and recall the paint. I know people with honda…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HGFG12826H545959 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.