2006 Honda Civic suspension problems
203 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Honda Civic — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Left front lower control arm right front lower control arm left front strut assembly right front strut assembly power steering fluid leak engine oil leak gasket needed to be replaced rear brake light failed starter failed alternator failed air filter gets clogged prematurely power steering pump…”
filed Apr 6, 2025
“Premature wear and cupping of tires resulting in unstable dangerous tire performance and loud distracting noise apparently due to a manufacturing defect in upper control arm design.”
filed Sep 5, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.
A07-078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 27, 2026
Suspension problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 Civic | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 Civic | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 23 | 3% |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Civic | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Civic | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.