Two problems related to power steering failed 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact also heard an abnormal sound in the engine compartment. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the auto tensioner pivot bolt had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. Findlay Honda henderson (933 auto show dr, henderson, nv 89014, (702) 381-4926) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
Power steering fluid pump failed while driving. Starts with a noise while turning. Then shortly thereafter, extreme difficulty in turning car left or right. Steering wheel becomes very hard to turn, and speed of car slows greatly while turning. Took car into Honda dealership for initial noise problem on a Monday--said they couldn't find a problem/couldn't hear anything. Took car back on following Tuesday when turning problem became severe. Problem finally diagnosed and fixed at dealership. New power steering pump installed. Car bought new--only 5 years old. Only one owner. All previous maintenance (except for tire replacement) completed at Honda dealership.