37 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2006 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2006 Civic.
At about 11,000 miles when the vehicle was 6 months old, the engine light came on for no apparent reason. From that point forward, the problems began to escalate. The vehicle engine began to reduce the speed of the vehicle from 75 to 50, 50 to 35 and on another occasion, 45 to 25 while merging into traffic on the interstate. On all occasions, the vehicle was being driven on the interstate at high speeds. The vehicle is a manual transmission. The service department at the dealership where the vehicle was purchased on 2/2006 finally conceded that they could not fix the vehicle. The vehicle was referred to american Honda corporation for mediation and a buy back price. At this point in time, the vehicle meets all test requirements for the north carolina lemon law. American Honda wants to trade in the vehicle and replace the engine, then resell. . Honda Civic sedan with navigation. This vehicle should be destroyed and not resold on the marketplace.
Rear running lights failed twice in one week. Fuse box with electronic chip replaced on first visit and lights failed again after two days. Abs light also came on during first visit for rear running light problem and service dept replaced the abs modulator and bled the brakes before returning car. Service dept baffled by electrical problem and consulted with Honda engineers in los angeles who recommended replacing fuse box which is new design and has electronic chip in it,unlike earlier Honda Civic models. Dealer had driven approx. 30 miles and thought problem resolved. Severe safety issue as car has no rear lights visible at night.