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2006 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 410 repairs.
2006 Honda Civic suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Honda Civic
Engine not specified
| 7000 mi | Clicking noise in suspension. Bushings changed and noise went away |
2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 21800 mi $150 |
Replaced rack end and bushing |
| 23560 mi $1000 |
Replaced wheel bearings |
2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 4000 mi | Right front strut leaking oil. Replaced strut |
| 14000 mi | Both front suspension struts making popping noise when compressed. |
| 48700 mi US $85 |
Negative Camber problem on front end of vehicle could not be corrected with existing equipment. Dealership installed adjustable camber bolts to correct the problem. |
| 95000 mi | Power steering pressure line burst leading to total loss of fluid and power steering. Mechanic found steering rack leaking as well. Thank God for the extended warrantee!!!! |
| 65000 mi US $631 |
Replaced the left rear wheel bearing. Technician found faulty left wheel bearing. |
| 38215 mi $236 |
Replacement of bushing due to wearing. |
| 43400 mi $2027 |
Replaced worn stabilizer links. |
| 45880 mi $110 |
Replacement of steering terminal. |
| 49600 mi $340 |
Bearing excessive wear was reported. The repair was delayed. |
| 57040 mi $300 |
Front wheel bearings 2. |
| 60020 mi $2026 |
Change of rear right shock absorber. Wheel bearing. The car was noisy. |
| 62620 mi | Leakage in the steering rack. Very noisy when turning the steer. |
| 73000 mi US $1500 |
New shocks and tires |
| 87000 mi | rear shock wasn't fully wrenched down. It would shift under load. |
| 150660 mi C $100 |
Just a Wheel bearing failing on a 243 000km car? |
| 78000 mi US $300 |
Failure of the right front wheel bearing. |
| 70000 mi US $350 |
Some Civics had the wrong upper control arm installed at the factory. New upper control arms were installed. |
| 195000 mi | Replace rear shocks |
2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 211000 mi US $90 |
Alignment was performed. Steering rack and power steering pump were recommended but not performed at time due to high associated costs. Car was failed for state inspection |
| 119800 mi US $100 |
Rear shocks were worn out. Left one was original, right was replaced because of failure under factory warranty. Tires were destroyed for a while and dealer could not tell me why. This was why. I'm adding this early but will be replacing left rear hub assembly as soon as the parts arrive. It was discovered when my new tires were still loud and the shocks replaced with the new tires. |
| 201000 mi US $642 |
Power Steering Pump Replacement, Power Steering Fluid Service |
| 96500 mi C $65 |
Rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced. |
| 119000 mi US $10 |
Power steering pump o-ring leak |
| 131622 mi US $150 |
Replaced noisy left front wheel bearing. The wheel speed sensor was rusted into the knuckle so that had to be knocked out and replaced as well. $55 for the wheel bearing, $55 for the wheel speed sensor, $40 for the local tech to press the new bearing into knuckle once the knuckle was removed from the car and the old bearing was removed from the knuckle. |
| 140800 mi US $250 |
Replaced worn front struts, strut mounts, and rear schocks |
| 156240 mi C $500 |
Right rear stabilizer bar |
| 54000 mi | Rear upper control arms were replaced. Car had history of extremely bad premature rear tire tread wear. One tire had been entirely destroyed in the previous weeks, while the other was totally unsafe to drive on because the wear was so bad. |
| 110360 mi $500 |
BOTH TIE ROD ENDS BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS POWER STEERING PUMP RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT |
| 110960 mi | LEFT SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT |
| 120900 mi $80 |
FRONT LEFT BEARING FRONT/LEFT SHOCK |
| 121720 mi $40 |
FRONT LEFT STRUT MOUNT |
| 62000 mi C $60 |
Replaced rear stabiliser bar bushings and links |
| 86800 mi C $700 |
Front control arm bushings replaced. Rear shocks replaced. |
| 96040 mi C $500 |
Bad bearing replaced bearing |
| 136400 mi C $50 |
Replaced leaking power steering hose, hose leaked because of not being properly secured after the shop replaced the clutch in the last trip to the shop. Replaced noisy wheel bearing |
| 116000 mi US $1000 |
needed new front struts replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 156000 mi US $982 |
Replace front lower control arms |
| 71300 mi | The steering wheel makes a rubbing sound when turned to the right at low speeds. The dealer indicated the problem was likely a bad bearing in the steering column or a bad steering cable reel. No repair was attempted at this time. |
| 107000 mi US $191 |
Bad link was noted during routine maintenance. Both stabilizer links were replaced. |
| 139000 mi US $128 |
Rear shocks replaced. |
2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 180000 mi US $200 |
Clunking sound coming from the rear from slight bumps in the road while driving. Replaced rear struts, springs could have also been replaced. |
| 131700 mi US $350 |
Uneaven wear of rear tires caused by incorrectly manufactured upper control arms. Honda TSB#008-01. |
| 134000 mi US $400 |
Honda actually preformed the work this time instead of just BSing about it. They admitted it was a design problem but refused to pay for it. |
| 81300 mi US $70 |
rear control arm replaced replace rear arm |
2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 36000 mi | There was a squeaking sound coming from the driver's side when driving over bumps. The shop could not replicate the problem. After picking up the car the owner could not replicate the problem either. The problem was appearing only when it was cold outside |
| 62000 mi C $75 |
Bad wheel bearing |
| 52700 mi C $600 |
Sway bar link broken on 1 side, significantly worn on the other. |
| 74700 mi US $600 |
Loud noise led to discovery of both wheel bearings going out. Dealer claimed this was not covered under the O-ring service recall bulletin. Contacted Honda Cust Svc and they agreed to pay half. |
2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $200 |
Replaced sway bar end links |
| 93000 mi US $225 |
Rear Camber arms brushing worn out. resulted in quickly worn out rear tires. Found parts for cheap on ebay. |
| 63860 mi C $70 |
Had to change a rear wheel bearing 2 months ago. Had to change it on the other wheel yesterday. |
2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $700 |
New rear suspension required; also resulted in replacement of brakes and tires (second time in less than 20k miles) |
| 86000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front struts. |
| 31000 mi | Steering bearing(s) (unspecified) was making a clicking noise, and they ordered replacement bearing(s). Steering bearing(s) (unspecified) was replaced. Repair order doesn't mention pricing. It is now more faint and more intermittent, but not entirely fixed. |
| 138000 mi US $100 |
Rear shocks replaced. |
| 87900 mi US $600 |
Defective rear control arms, Honda previously repaired under warranty charged me because it was out of warranty. |
| 72000 mi US $700 |
Leaking Power Steering Rack. |
2006 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 12400 mi | right front strut replaced, likely damaged by tiedown of vehicle when it was shipped to dealer. |
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