2006 Honda Civic: engine failure

Filed Jul 12, 2025 · Engine · CA

- What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My 2006 Honda Civic engine overheated. Upon diagnosis it was found that radiator coolant had leaked out due to cracks in the engine block (short block). Engine malfunction. - How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My teenage son drives this car and initially he did not notice coolant leak. Engine can stop working while driving on a freeway (seized engine) which is a very serious safety risk. - Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, local Honda dealer confirmed the problem and pointed me to a service bulletin 10-048 from American Honda [XXX] ) that noted this exact manufacturing defect. American Honda had provided extended warranty to allay customer fears at the time but without a recall. - Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? It was inspected by a Honda dealer, Tracy Honda at California. It was also inspected by another local auto shop and had the same finding. I am attaching those documents. - Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning signs. The issue was first observed on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 10, 2022 · Engine · GA

Engine overheats due to a crack in the engine block causing the coolant to leak.Overheated engine smokes and has the potential for fire. I did my research and spoke to handful of certified mechanics, the solution is as I understand is to replace the engine. there was a recall notice sent September 2014 to address this issue which I did not receive nor I had a problem at the time of notice. Could someone please look into this for us, it would greatly help me and my family to be safe on the road while driving this vehicle. Thank you,

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · WA

13 December, 2021 VIN: [XXX] Background: 30 June, 2015 - Took Our 2006 Honda Civic 4 door sedan (LX) in for service (odometer reading 75,801) in order to address coolant leaks. The OEM dealership indicated there was a recall on this specific engine and Honda USA replaced the short block and gaskets ( exhibit H0CS10872 – replacement engine ID number D67141432M ) to correct this problem. Issue: 10 December, 2021 - While driving home (8 miles on local errands) the engine began making a rattling noise. No warranting indicators appeared on the dashboard alerts. Parked the in garage, inspected the garage floor for fluid leaks – there were none. Immediately arranged to take can in for service. 12 December, 2021 - Left residence to take the car in for an inspection and / or service. Without warranting the engine failed, lost steering and braking. Had car towed for inspection. 13 December, 2021 – Car inspected (odometer reading 117,366) finding engine sized. It should be noted that since the short block replacement the car has only been driven 41,565 miles in 5 years. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 185,000 miles · WA

Im having the same issue that another recall on a similar model has recieved the dc-dc converter has a problem charging the 12v battery causing engine failure, power failure , stearing failure and ABS failure. I am unable to turn on hazard lights because of it also battery will take u jump but will not keep the charge in the battery. I was driving home and on a flat street the car was losing all instrement lights the power stearing light came on as well as the battery light the ABS light and the ims light. I had to force the wheel to turn to a safe location due to being unable to turn on any warning lights. I could have been hit by another vehicle. I was driving in city conditions. I brought my vehicle to the dealership and they say my VIN number does not match the recalled one.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · RI

There was a recall on the engine. They stopped it at 10 yes and mine had failed at 11 yrs. It was a known manufacturers defect. Yet will do nothing after 10 yrs. This is wrong!..it is the engine the main component that runs the car. There should be no limit put on the length of this recall when they know they are at fault for such a defect. You can't run a car without an engine..people keep there cars longer these days . I believe they should cover this indefinitely! .I got no help at all from the dealer and had to replace engine and radiator because it also ruined that.

Filed Aug 11, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 103,000 miles · TN

Car overheated and cracked engine block on drive to work through town. It was a sudden, overheat and the car stalled. The car had been serviced by honda ~2 months earlier. Car had been regularly maintained by honda, following suggested service schedule. Honda knew about the problem but refused to replace the engine block as I purchased car new in 2006. Car only had 103,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 4, 2019 · Engine · 184,389 miles · CA

Cracked engine and is not leaking coolant. No damage was caused. Honda has poor craftsmanship of parts and failed under normal driving condiption. Now needs to be replaced with a new engine.

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · Engine · 110,000 miles · VA

Car engine block cracked and cased engine to overheat leaked coolant all over the engine and road. 110k miles on the car, original owner, routine maintenance performed and car rarely ever saw over 4k RPM.. Apparently this is a known manufacturer defect, yet there is no recall issued. Yes, honda issued a 10 year 'extension' of a warranty and claims to have notified owners via mail when it was officially 'announced' back in 2014. I understand 'normal wear and tear' from an older car and I would expect to own the costs for repair... But an engine block cracking due to a known manufacturer defect rendering a car unusable, and honda expects you to pay 2600-5k to make their cars derivable again? This should be a safety recall as it is a manufacturer defect that results in engine failure and overheating while driving (potential loss of control of vehicle, traffic hazard, fire,etc).

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Engine · 165,000 miles · UT

I'm completely devistated. My 2006 honda civic started leaking antifreeze. We thought it would be an easy replacement for an old part or something, wrong. Our engine cracked because of bad crafstmanship. We are past the 10 year extended warranty by 2-3 years. This should still be covered! I planned on our kids driving this car and keeping it for a long long time! We can't afford $7000 new engine! This engine should have lasted a lot longer! I'm so upset that this is not covered still.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Engine · 164,000 miles · OH

I was driving on a highway and my engine started to get really hot I lost my power steering and my brakes all at once because the engine overheated, I pulled off the road and filled the coolant however that did not work and so I took it into the dealership and found out there was a crack in the engine block. This is a safety hazard because I was n the highway and had mere seconds of losing power steering to pull off onto the side of the road and get out of the car as smoke was coming from the engine. The issue is that the car was bought in 2006 and because of just an extended warranty that was only 10 years I now have to put thousands of dollars into getting a new engine.

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · TX

The engine block on my 2006 honda civic cracked, and the car broke down today. I was driving home with my daughter from running errands and it just died. I had to have it towed to a shop. Just got the call saying the block is cracked, that it means a new engine, that there was a 10 year warranty, but that I'm outside the warranty. Honda knows certain years of civics have a manufacturing defect, but those of us whose civics made it longer before the defect killed the engine now basically have scrap metal. This vehicle has been immaculately maintained and I have all the service records.

Filed May 13, 2018 · Engine · 158,000 miles · PA

My ' 06 honda civic has approximately 158,000 miles. It has received manufacturer specified maintenance. While I was driving in may '18, I noticed it was overheating. I immediately took the vehicle to my local maintenance garage. After inspecting the vehicle, they informed me the that overheating was due to a crack in the engine block. They informed me that this is a reoccurring issue with the year, make and model vehicle. They printed the manufactures process for identifying and cause and the process for replacing the engine. Subsequently, I informed the local honda dealership of the issue, they said the my vehicle falls outside of the 10 year extended warranty the provides coverage/ engine replacement to remedy this issue. I have an appointment to have the dealership conduct the official inspection. The inspection cost is 75.00 alone and doesn't even guarantee that the honda corporation will even look at the evidence. This issue is very frustrating to say the least.