2006 Honda Civic: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 18, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Car wont shift an jerks when u drive

Filed Feb 17, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 52,345 miles · CA

Automatic transmission failure and electric coolant temperature sensor failure in 2006 honda civic ex. Noticed change in driving feel over past couple of weeks--shifting was jerky, not smooth; seemed to rev slightly higher at times while driving. Engine warning light came on 2-13-13 when starting engine. Also, green light next to "drive" on the dash started blinking. Took car into honda dealership the next day. Was told that the transmission fluid was burnt, transmission had hydraulic issues, gears not shifting properly. New transmission installed. Had all previous regular maintenance performed at honda dealership, on schedule.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · DE

I experienced an acceleration problem on 2 occasion which prompted me to go online. Here I discovered that other people had experienced this issue and that there was a recall for honda civic 2 door models. What I want to know is why wasn't I contacted that there was a recall/national problem with cars like mine. Both incidents of lunging/jerking and being hard to stop the car happened (1st time: early july/ 2nd time late july). I told my dad the beginning of november in a conversation and he said to make an appointment immediately because it sounded like the toyota acceleration type problem.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Acceleration · 61,500 miles · TX

2006 honda civic 4dr lx at. On two separate occasions, I have experienced sudden engine acceleration *while braking*. The first time, I was exiting a highway and had come to a stop while I waited to merge onto a thoroughfare; my engine RPM suddenly increased to 1500 or so, and I had to maintain increased pressure on the brake pedal. The other incident occurred today: I was also at a stop in a line of cars waiting to pay in order to leave a garage. I inadvertently lessened the pressure my right foot was exerting on the accelerator pedal, and the car engine started to accelerate (not just lurch forward associated with lighter brake pressure), so I had to hold down the brake pedal with a great deal of force, and the engine RPM returned to idle speed. In no way did my foot touch the accelerator in either of these instances.

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Transmission · 100 miles · CA · crash

We have a 2006 honda civic hybrid that we would like to report a defect on. When the vehicle is shifted to either drive or reverse, the vehicle would suddenly lurch even though the foot is on the brake pedal. A few times where my wife was driving the vehicle she didn't exert enough force on the brake pedal and caused for the vehicle to move even though it was not intended. Luckily the only incident have been minor with regards to the bumper hitting the wall or another vehicle. We believe this issue needs to be fix especially in the event that the vehicle is parked in a steep slope that will cause the vehicle to accelerate and potentially cause a major accident.

Filed Aug 4, 2008 · Engine · 18,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact experienced failure with the motor in her vehicle. When she started the vehicle and put on the seat belt, she noticed that the motor would pull really fast as if it would move forward. While at a stop light, the motor revved extremely fast and the vehicle jerked forward. The contact turned off the motor. On one occasion, the motor even caused the vehicle to accelerate backwards. She took the vehicle to the dealer three times, but they could not find the source of the failure. The current mileage was 20,965 and failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 9,900 miles · IL

My 2006 honda civic si has an issue with "hanging revs" that even after the release of the gas pedal the rpms seems to stay steady for 1-2 seconds. The inability of the dbw system will eventually lead to early clutch failure, also there is surging and jerking in 1st-2nd gear. I must say that it makes me very nervous to drive because I can't predict what the car will do. The car also seems to have a notchy, stiff, and grinding 3rd gear that won't seem to go away even with recommended fluid.

Filed Aug 18, 2007 · Engine · TX · fire

While going home the car jerked lost all power and started smoking. I called the so called honda roadside assistance and they told me its late on sunday what do you want me to do. Leave the car where its at and we will try to pick it up tomorrow I paid the tow. It turned out the belt tensioner bolt broke taking out the water pump , tensioner, crank shaft pulley, and the belt car had 17,000 miles and I had to pay the tow.

Filed Jul 10, 2007 · Engine · MA

1. Intermittent problem with the autostop feature. When slowing to a stop, autostop engages as designed but when the car comes to a complete stop, the car shutters and the autostop disengages. 2. When driving 20 MPH and below, car will frequently jerk and/or rpms will jump to 2000 and remain there until acceleration or braking.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Acceleration · IL

New 2006 honda civic - major issue with the low idle (650) RPM instantly increasing to around 1000 RPM when the steering wheel is slightly turned, causing the car to jump ahead. You must have your foot firmly placed on the brake pedal at all times. If you remove your foot from the brake and turn the wheel, the car lurches forward. I believe this a safety concern and an annoyance. Honda factory tech claims this how it is designed. According to dealer, other similar 06 civics have same condition.