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2006 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 Honda Civic, 8% of all 1,402 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Civic model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
119
8% of 1,402
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Honda Civic electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 9, 2006, latest Apr 6, 2025.

2006 Honda Civic electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter182006 Q32008 Q12010 Q22011 Q42014 Q22016 Q32020 Q12023 Q1
119 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2025 Q2; peak 2010 Q3 (18).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 Honda Civic

  1. NHTSA 07V402000Sep 5, 2007Electrical System130,000 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

    On certain sedan and hybrid (cng) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail.

    Risk: Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission).

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover overthe switch free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Electrical System complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200529 (9%)
  2. 2006119 (8%)
  3. 200780 (7%)
  4. 200855 (6%)
  5. 200943 (11%)
  6. 201027 (7%)
  7. 201117 (10%)
  8. 201264 (14%)
  9. 201344 (14%)
  10. 201442 (14%)
  11. 201528 (7%)
  12. 2016144 (13%)
  13. 2017103 (17%)
  14. 201862 (8%)
  15. 201936 (8%)
  16. 202037 (16%)
  17. 202119 (13%)
  18. 202240 (5%)
  19. 202320 (8%)
  20. 20247 (6%)
  21. 20256 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda Civic have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Honda Civic, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
Which Honda Civic year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2016 Honda Civic has the most electrical complaints (144), compared with 119 for the 2006.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Honda Civic?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Honda Civic concerns the electrical: 07V402000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.