MYRModel Year Report

2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:07.381Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
55
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2005: 48 complaints 2006: 55 complaints 2006 55 2007: 64 complaints 2008: 64 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2009 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2015 2025: 7 complaints
2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004 2005: 48 complaints 2005 2006: 55 complaints 2006 55 2007: 64 complaints 2007 2008: 64 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2009 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2015 2025: 7 complaints 2025
2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004 2005: 48 complaints 2005 2006: 55 complaints 2006 55 2007: 64 complaints 2007 2008: 64 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2009 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2015 2025: 7 complaints 2025

2006: 55 complaints

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YearComplaints
200351
200435
200548
200655
200764
200864
200928
201012
20111
201212
20139
20145
20155
20257

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

42% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing traction battery.

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My son purchased this vehicle from an individual at a dealership. Drove the car home with no problems, the check engine light was on and the seller did tell him there was an issue with the ima battery, but that it didn't keep from driving it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-01

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

After my 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid received an integrated motor assist (Ima) software upgrade in 2010, if the car is parked for one day (Such as a Sunday, if I do not drive the car) the ima battery will drain within one half mile of leaving my home...

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-13

Also filed under Power train and engine and engine cooling

Power train

24% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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I'm a Honda Civic Hybrid owner (2006). I have not reported the lack of acceleration to my dealer, assuming that was the low power of the car due to the hybrid nature.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-03

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 8 reports

Vehicle speed control

13% · 7 reports

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2006-08-02Equipment06V270000 On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

    Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "Reporting safety defects" Section of the…

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    2007-02-26Engine and engine cooling07V034000 On certain passenger vehicles, certain parts of the integrated motor assist (Ima) system are located under a metal cover behind the rear seat-back. Over time the weight of rear seat passengers may…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a plastic cover attached to a metal bracket over the rubber cap. The recall began on February 26, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

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    2011-03-25Electrical system11V106000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles. There is a potential for the voltage converter that relays power from the integrated motor assist (Ima) system to the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage converter free of charge. The safety recall began on March 25, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 a select option 4.

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    2016-11-15Air bags16V346000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

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    2017-02-22Air bags17V030000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

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    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Honda Civic Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V270000 · Equipment
  • Recall 07V034000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 11V106000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V346000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V030000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.