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Honda Civic

Honda Civic Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Honda Civic rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Honda Civic reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010HondaCivic*

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 19
3.6
4200
2009HondaCivic

29

Fewest         Most

46
9.0
11400
2008HondaCivic

23

Fewest         Most

89
7.5
25400
2007HondaCivic

33

Fewest         Most

79
7.7
39700
2006HondaCivic

55

Fewest         Most First year of redesigned model.

70
6.9
54200
2005HondaCivic

12

Fewest         Most

28
7.0
64800
2004HondaCivic

33

Fewest         Most

26
5.7
79200
2003HondaCivic*

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 21
6.4
91500
2003HondaCivic Si*

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 11
9.6
94300
2002HondaCivic

42

Fewest         Most

32
6.3
86500
2001HondaCivic

67

Fewest         Most

28
8.3
115800
2000HondaCivic

38

Fewest         Most

32
7.9
115100
1999HondaCivic

52

Fewest         Most

29
5.6
130500
1998HondaCivic

60

Fewest         Most

27
5.2
124600
 

To see how the Honda Civic's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Honda Civic. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009HondaCivic

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27
11.6
16100
2008HondaCivic

81

< 1

46
11.3
30000
2007HondaCivic

68

3

38
11.7
44200
2006HondaCivic

join to view

27
12.0
59000
 

To see how the Honda Civic's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Honda Civic--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Honda Civic Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Honda Civic repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2010 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2002 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2001 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

2000 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

1999 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

1998 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

1997 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

1996 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Honda Civic Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Honda Civic's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Honda Civic's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Honda Civic MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Honda Civic. Price the Honda Civic.

Honda Civic Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Honda Civic and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Honda Civic price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Honda Civic.

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Honda Civic Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Honda Civic Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Honda Civic's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Honda Civic, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Honda Civic Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Honda Civic?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Civic--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Honda Civic review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Honda Civic Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Honda Civic tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Honda Civic--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Honda Civic Forums (TrueDelta partners)

TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.

If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.

2006 Honda Civic Specifications

Body2-door Coupe4-door Sedan
Wheelbase104.3106.3
Length174.8176.7
Width68.969.0
Height53.556.5
Curb Weight25932628
Fuel Capacity13.213.2
R1 Headroom38.039.4
R1 Shoulder Room53.953.7
R1 Hip Room53.051.9
R1 Legroom42.642.2
R2 Headroom35.137.4
R2 Shoulder Room52.152.4
R2 Hip Room49.251.0
R2 Legroom30.334.6
Cargo Volume11.512.0
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2006 Honda Civic 2-door Coupe
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimDXLXEXSi
Standard Engine 1.8L I4
OHC-4v
HP: 140@6300
TQ: 128@4300
1.8L I4
OHC-4v
HP: 140@6300
TQ: 128@4300
1.8L I4
OHC-4v
HP: 140@6300
TQ: 128@4300
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 197@7800
TQ: 139@6200
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic 
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65HR15 tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires215/45VR17 tires
Optional Tires   215/45WR17 tires
Standard AudioNo audio systemUnbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 350W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)Unbranded audio system, 350W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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2006 Honda Civic 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimDXLXEXHybrid
Standard Engine 1.8L I4
OHC-4v
HP: 140@6300
TQ: 128@4300
1.8L I4
OHC-4v
HP: 140@6300
TQ: 128@4300
1.8L I4
OHC-4v
HP: 140@6300
TQ: 128@4300
1.3L I4 Hybrid
OHC-4v
HP: 110@6000
TQ: 123@1000
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manualCVT
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic 
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65HR15 tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires195/65R15 tires
Standard AudioNo audio systemUnbranded audio system, 160W, 4 speakersUnbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers
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