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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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2006 Honda Civic body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

17980 mi

$200
Water leak during heavy rain. Ceiling near door post driver side. 
21180 mi

$1000
Top coat worn off along fender and door 
21800 mi

$40
Water pooling after heavy rain. Passing through roof rail above drive, flowing out of left windshield post 
23560 mi

$75
Water leak into door pillars both front left and right sides 

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2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72000 mi

US $35
Sunvisor split along seam, was replaced 

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2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

50220 mi driver's side sun visor was separating at the seam and wouldn't stay up. covered under special warranty extension. 
96100 mi

C $1
sun visor (split a year ago), recall 
42160 mi

C $40
Passenger side sun visor broke off from the hinge. Bought a new one from dealer and replaced in 20min. 
45000 mi

US $50
Driver's side sun visor cracked. common 06 civic problem. I paid for part, dealership installed at no extra cost. 
87000 mi Paint was cracking. Problem was a recall and handled by dealer at no cost to owner. 
116000 mi

US $57
Both driver and passenger sun visor split and broke. The driver broke first. About a month later the passenger side broke. 
27000 mi Driver's side arm rest was replaced due to premature wearing of fabric. 
33000 mi driver's side door window streaking on interior 
46000 mi

US $60
The interior weatherstripping for the front side passenger door was torn and had holes in it. The weatherstripping was replaced. 
7000 mi Also a rattle in the passenger door. Headliner falling off and trunk hinge falling off. 
20000 mi

US $196
Was charged for them removing panels to locate a rattle. Rattle was not fixed and now I am 196.00 short. Hillside Honda is garbage. 
25000 mi Drivers Visor 
183000 mi

US $15
Paint oxidation beginning on roof 
47000 mi Driver's side sunvisor split at the hinge 
88000 mi Drivers side visor failed to stay in up position 

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2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

156700 mi Dealer (again) failed to secure underbody tray to vehicle after routine oil change & it detached on the highway causing moderate damage to underbody. 
217900 mi Underbody aero panel fell of again. Previous dealer repairs were short lived, so I machined a better mount and drilled & tapped the frame to secure it with bolts. Hopefully, this will be the last time that panel flies off on the highway. 
236000 mi Windshield replaced again. 

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2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

57000 mi Interior panel came loose, visor cracked and was replaced 
55300 mi hood, roof and trunk were repainted 
33000 mi Driver-side visor started to split apart and became hard to move. Replaced for free under warranty. 
35789 mi Replaced sliding armrest; it began sliding erratically. Covered under warranty. 
51000 mi Visor hinge was broken and had to be replaced 
20000 mi Headliner rattled when subwoofer/ bass was at correct frequency. Only happened on certain songs, volume levels(~12 - 15 on stock head unit would do it). 
17360 mi Passenger Seat Track was rattling 
24180 mi More rattles from the interior. 
28520 mi My rear deck has developed yet another rattle 
29760 mi Fixed the previous rattle by replacing the whole rear deck area and insulating everything. 
45000 mi

US $32
Driver's side visor came apart at rear seam; visor stayed intact but also stayed in down-most position. Simple repair and part order; Honda would not replace due to being out of warranty by 9000 miles. 
29760 mi I did have to bring in the car to get my front driver's visor replaced. I guess it was a bit stiff and it finally cracked. This was taken care of under warranty. 
67500 mi Visor broken. Well known issue with this generation of Civics. Admitted problem by Honda which they extended the warranty on. Replaced without cost. 

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2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

91000 mi

US $35
Drivers Sun Visor.. Passenger's seems to be going but has yet to be replaced; Visor will not stay in the up position 
200800 mi Driver's side sun visor is partially hanging down. 

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2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

123000 mi Passenger side sun visor broke. 
124000 mi Top surfaces painted due to Honda extending the paint warrantee. Dark gray metallic paint was turning white and getting small cracks. 
33000 mi

US $60
Replaced sun visor for 2nd time 
75800 mi Car had developed cloudy spots on the roof. Honda repaired them under a recall for free. 
109500 mi

US $120
Door handle broke 
48500 mi the paint had failed on the hood, top, trunk lid, both front fenders and both rear quarter panels. Honda repainted the car, including doing some body work, at no charge to me. What a great company! Ask me if I'll buy another Honda. YES! 
87000 mi

US $250
Replaced driver's side sun visor, checked passenger visor. 
35500 mi Driver's sun visor plastic mounting cracked open so that it would no longer stay up. Sun visor down limited vision of over head traffic signals. Epoxied plastic part back together for repair. 
138000 mi Water leaked into spare tire well. No evidence of water in rest of trunk. Still testing to see where water came from. Donut, jack , and tools all badly rusted. 

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