Used 2006 Honda Civic Sedan Consumer Reviews

Gas mileage

I traded a Tundra for this civic purely for better gas mileage. I'm averaging over 31 MPG. I'm pleased with the performance and the overall fit and finish. If you're looking for an interstate cruiser, soft and heavy, this ain't it but if you need a commuter that is responsive, gets good gas mileage and sits 4 quite comfortably, you should give it a look.

Best in its class???

Honda did a very good job with this new Civic, but their marketing department really went into overdrive. I like a lot of things about the design, and the road noise isn't that bad. Some things however don't add up right. First of all the mileage is way below what they claim. I'm getting 29mpg doing 75% highway 25% city driving. That's without the AC and driving conservatively. The extremely slanted windshield makes for poor visibility on left turns (due to the post).

Great car.

Bought my Civic 6 weeks ago and have about 1000 miles on it. Chose it over several other competitors because of the new design, larger engine and Honda reliability. So far I am really in love with this car. I have averaged 31 MPG in largely city driving. The car is very comfortable, even with our family of four inside. It is a blast to drive and is much better in the power department then I expected. This car gets up and go's. It handles the interstate at 75 MPH with ease--very little engine or road noise, and fine acceleration. It has a feel of quality inside, and of course with Honda reliability you feel very confident in your purchase. I would highly recommend this car.

It was Love at First Sight!!!

This car has everything. Reliability, comfort and safety. I looked at the VW jetta and i felt the drivin performance on the civic was much better. The illumination on the dashboard is amazing. Everything about the car is perfect. I would recommend this car to anyone.

Good Car

This is probably the best compact sedan out there. fun drive, superior safety features, reliability, efficiency, etc.

Poor quality of new Civic

We have driven the 06 Civic EX for about 1500 miles; half in city, the other half on Interstate highway. We have encountered several items that indicate poor quality control in this car. 1) The car is not level (right side 1/4-1/2 inch higher than the left). Dealer fixed it by adjusting left front strut, but problem returned in a week. Dealer will try to fix again when take car in for item #2. 2) Driver side front door not aligned--goes to dealer's body shop later in week for adjustment. 3) Interior trim loose on passenger side.

2006 Civic: No Problems

Purchased June, 2006. Daily driver. No problems. No repairs required Everything still feels tight and new. Even have the original brake pads after 84,375 miles.

Not again not very reliable.

I used to own an 06 Civic it was fun to drive very responsive. But had too many problems. At 32,000miles the speakers went out warranty didn't cover it paid out of pocket, then the control arms, struts and wheel bearing were very bad had to pay out of pockets, at 45,800 replaced front brake pads. Tires worn unevenly went thru 4 sets of tire and had the same problem, I took a family road trip and out of nowhere the car lost traction and ended up spinning off road in Iowa. Had problems with the airbag sensor. At 60,000miles had to replace both ball joints. And was very bad in snow even with the best winter tires. ABS didn't work good. So I had enough and got an 07 Hyundai Sonata V6 SE.

Beware of Civics at or near 90k-100k miles

06-09 honda civics have a known manufactoring defect in the engine block. They mostly fail at the 90k mark a person driving 8k miles a year may not encounter this until the 12th year of ownership. The repair for this known defect is 2500-4500 depending on the dealer. Honda knows about the defect which is why the extended coverage to 10 years. But for owners who are just hitting this 90k-100k thresh hold we are out of luck and need to fork out almost half of a used car. I have loved and pampered my honda for the past 10 years. I don't think it is a question of if it will fail but when.

don`t buy

my vehicle has been in the shop 11 times since april and it still isn`t fixed between the motor mount, steering fluid leak.....on and on problems

100% Recommended!

I'm 100% confident that the Civic is one of the finest cars on the market. The car's gas mileage is astounding. The civic is engineered to provide exceptional gas mileage as per the EPA ratings. I've read some negative postings about the Civic's gas mileage. However, I urge you to take into account that these ratings may be flawed. Superior gas mileage is not only dependent on a car's mechnical structure, but it is also dependent on it's driver. Quick acceleration, driving over 60 mph, and constant breaking, for example, will significantly lower your gas mileage. So if someone is quick to say that the Civic's gas mileage isn't great, I would question their driving skills.

Not my dream car- updated from 8/06

My 1st Honda-after 7mo, I like even less. Car struggles to change gears-told not fixable-electronic transmission. Learn to live with it. RPM's get stuck too high. If driving on bumpy road-car feels like it is thrown sideways out of control-especially on highway over 55 mph,-scary. If past miles the maint.minder scheduled oil change,each time car's started it blinks with the # of miles you're in arrears until you reset it until oil's changed.(Maint. light on dash is enough).Driver's window now squeaks with window up/down.Brakes squeal with stop in rain.Car rattles like a car I drove over 90,000 mi.For all the Honda hype, I'm sorry I traded in my old car. What did people drive b4 rating this car a 10?

WOW!

WOW! This baby is fun to drive! She gets great gas mileage, is very comfortable, and roomier than it appears on the outside. Looks very stylish sitting in my driveway and out on the road. Only complaint: The parking brake is placed in an odd place and my knee does set on it. Additional gripe, but not complaint...the EX comes "XM READY" (XM's words not Honda's) which basically means XM Ready to take your $600 to install the rest of the system. And since Honda has a proprietary connector, and you have to rip out the dash and the back seats they will pretty much get their money if you want it done right.

I love the car...excep...

I would recommend this car to anyone...It has made driving fun again for me...plus I'm in love with the Honda reliability and styling...The car is great on gas, and also has a great looking interior and exterior. One problem though...After only 900 miles, I notice the the car is pulling to the right...not terribly, but too much for a car that is basically brand new. I brought it to the Honda dealership...they convinced me it was normal as long as you could go straight for 3 car lengths or 6 seconds without touching the wheel I left feeling unsatisfied, because I think a new car should go straight for a long time if you're on a straight road and the wheels are alligned properly.

Defective car

Had a Honda for a few years now and everything goes wrong with it. The bumper is low so it keeps coming off. The visors have been replaced several times, it is slow when stepping on the gas. Keeps breaking down. Have had several letters of something defective and have to go and get it fixed at the dealership. Will never buy a Honda civic ever.

Lots of problems, some under warranty, some not

The paint started peeling after a few years. Recall notice not given until out of warranty. Had to pay $800 to repaint the hood and trunk. Every Honda Civic I've owned 1996 (224k trade-in), 2004 (190k died), 2006 (still running) had the passenger side window motor fail. However, the automatic transmission is good. Exhaust problem fixed by Honda but it failed again and was a few days over that warranty. On the 2004 Civic the transmission failed and had to be replaced by Honda after only 2k miles, so I'm sensitive about that. I'll try an Accord in a few years after I get to 250K or the car wears out.

Overrated Civic

Honda has some serious quality problems with their Canadian built Hondas. The hood doesnt even line up right with the fenders. Numerous rattles in the dash area that the dealer cannot fix. The seats are not comfortable on a long trip. The redesigned dash is overrated. Gas mileage is terrible around town (22) On a freeway trip it gets 42 mpg which is good. Too much plastic in the interior which gives the car a cheap look. I just wish I had looked around longer before buying this car. My next car is going to be built in Japan by people who have pride in their workmanship-probably a Acura TSX. This will be my last Honda. For 20k it isnt worth it.

Excellent Car

Given that gas mileage, safety and dependability were my primary factors, I believe the 06 Honda is the only car that provides an effective solution for these needs. With 3000 miles, I am averaging 37 mpg, combined city and hilly highway. I have had no problems and am totally satisfied with this car. It is excellent. I garaged a very nice full size 4x4 and have only driven it 1 time in the past 60 days. No desire, or need to drive it any more. I feel safer and save a lot on gas with the Civic!

Great used car!

review

c\Car gets you from point a to point b. I am use to driving muscle cars there for I see this car has no performance. It's good on fuel economy and good reliability.

My first and last Honda

We bought this car on the recommendations of several friends who have owned Honda's in the past. I had previously owned Fords and Dodge's. We have had nothing but troubles with this car. 3 sets of rear tires worn on the inside in 72k miles. When I took it to the dealer under warranty, after wearing the first set out in 17k miles, I asked to have the car put on the alignment rack and have the rear camber checked. The Joliet Honda Service manager was arrogant and said that we must have overloaded the car and that the camber was within spec's. When the second set wore out they refused to even address the problem. There was a recall for the camber plates and was told that it wasn't a safety prob

2006 Civic EX

The civic has poor visibility, is uncomfortable, and seems to have air conditioning problems which the dealer has been unable to diagnose.

Most modern compact car in the market

This is my first Honda and I can really feel the build quality and the handling of the car is superior to others. Fuel economy has been around 28 mpg in city, but excellent on the highway. This was a smooth transition from a manual transmission, because this is also a 5- speed transmission and I like the way shifting works, I was surprised with the downshifting specially. I do have to say I was a bit unlucky and mine had a couple minor factory defects: headlights on reminder not working and driver door needed to be adjusted. Despite this, I have no regrets about buying this car. I strongly recommend it.

Civic snow dilemma

My Honda has been reliable in fair weather and rain, but snow, I find it a problem to get up some of the smallest hills. I bought a manual transmission hoping I would have more control in the snow. I thought it was the tires, so I bought new tires, still have the same problems. Also, I open the window and water seems to pour in on the controls when it's raining and rolling the window down usually has cleared the windows in past vehicles, but it doesn't, seems the like the rubber squeegy is on the wrong side of the window? Had a ford contour w/ no problems in snow.

2006 4DR CIVIC EX

This Honda has definitely redefined the driving experience for me- I totally enjoy this vehicle and am happy I purchased it.

Great Car

I love my new Honda Civic! After test driving many other cars, I'm happy that when I finally made up my mind to buy, the new version of the Civic was available. I never would have considered any of the older versions. This new version is stylish (I've even been told that it looks futuristic) and classy. The ride is smooth and the interior is roomy for a small car. My husband is 6'6" and he has more than enough room! I am very pleased with my new car and highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a small, economical, but stylish car.

Ridiculously good experience

105,000 miles, here's my list of issues... oh yeah, ZERO brake pads @ 82k, tires @ 85k (but I definitely overdid it there), oil changes/tire rotations@ 5,000 filters/blades as needed... that's it. Car was worth every penny of MSRP, getting a discount was only icing on the cake.

Outstanding Premium Compact

This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It is refined, economical, fun to drive and great to look at. Every day this car exceeds my expectations.

Best Civic Yet!

All I can say is WOW! Best Civic yet! I have mine for a few days now and I can't stop driving it. The 5 speed transmission is a huge improvement over the pervious model, as well as the handling. The interior is comfortable and the ride is smooth. Drive one you will not be disappointed!

Civic Sedan EX 5SPD

The 5 speed manual takes a bit of getting used to (about a day or two), but once you're there, it just proves again that Honda produces one of the best combinations of manual tansmissions and engines. This car has the body and suspension to go with it - I picked the car up and brought it home on a freeway at night. Let's just say I didn't realize how fast I was going, even with the large speedometer staring me in the face. I was surprised when I finally took a peek at the speed. Slowed down immediately and put on the cruise control. No vibrations, very little road noise. Doesn't ride or sound like a small car.

Great Gas Mileage

The 06 Civic is a great ride, and it gets incredible gas mileage. On the interstate I have gotten between 35 and 37 miles per gallon in the first 1,000 miles. I like the heads up type spedometer display. Makes it safer to drive, especially in heavy traffic.

Honda Man Forever

Only problem we have had with our Civic is uneven rear tire wear. After taking it into the local Honda dealership they were able to determine that there was a problem with the rear suspension that caused the tire wear. They replaced all of my tires (over $600) under warranty and stopped the problem. Later, they were able to correct the suspension problem with a replacement part and we have had no further problems. We average in the low to mid 30's on daily mpg and have gotten as high as 44 mpg on the highway. Fantastic car. We have driven Hondas since 1987 and have never had our vehicles in the shop for anything other then scheduled maintenance.

A Honda Family Again

The 2006 Honda Civic LX is a dream car. The first car I ever had that I have fun driving it. It is our 5th Honda, 1982 Acord 1986 Accord 1993 Accord 1998 Civic and finally the 2006 Civic. By far the best one yet. Very roomy. Dashboard is cool. QUIET as our old Accords. I know Honda and its the best I've ever seen. Honda is the only car I'll ever buy again.

Comfortable/affordable/fun commuter

My EX is sooo easy to drive. I have an '89 Si and this is a big improvement. The 06 Civic gets great gas mileage, is practical, but also nice looking with the new design. The EX has most of the luxury features that I became accustomed to with my sport/luxury sedan so I don't mind moving down in class to save money and get to where I'm going comfortably. Besides, most of the time I drive at a moderate speed and don't treat this like a sports car. This car is perfect for our expected baby (safe), an occasional friend, and an easy to drive tool for getting from place to place without the hassle of a big bulky vehicle. We installed leather to make the ride seem more than it is. Mileage= 31mpg

Just 'OK'

Have had my 06 for 30 months and 61,000 miles. Only mechanical problems were - broken idle pulley, misaligned window (i.e fell off track). Yes, I average 36-38 mpg. Be prepared to live with: A TON of road noise, poor ride quality, constant shifting 5sp auto, poor power band esp with A/C on, and various (ever changing) rattling (ranging from the right front end to the rear shelf). I guess I expected better - maybe I need to lower ' the bar' of my expectations.

Very Good car for less money

Bought 2006 Honda Civic EX, 4dr, Auto on 11/10/2005. It has very futuristic interior and a very gorgeous aerodynamic body. It definitely stands out in the traffic. However, 2006 Toyota Corolla has optional vehicle stability control and traction control features.I also compared it with 2006 Mazda 3 and civic has less hp than 2.3 LT Mazda 3.Ride is bumpier than Chevy Cobalt or Toyota Camry. Remote Keyless entry system started malfunctioning within 2/3 Weeks. Dealer lubed the locks but the problem again surfaced today -Am I unfortunate or a genuine problem ?!

Near perfect

I recently purchased the Honda EX 06 automatic transmission sedan. I am very pleased with the car. I shopped this car and a few others. I was suprised how bad the Cobalt ran, it was awful in my opinion, noisy cheap feel. The next one was the Mazda 3 2.0. It was nice enough but was not as good as the Honda. What is love about the Honda is how quiet the car is on the road, the doors close with a luxury car thud. It handles and accelerates very well. It is roomy inside,is well-made and well thought out. The Sat radio is excellent The Nav System too although takes time to figure out. Living in New Jersey, the one thing I would have wanted was heated mirrors. That's about it. An excellent car

My Civic

I must share performance of this vehicle. I drive 108 miles back and forth each day from New Braunfels to Austin TX. I average ~70 Mile MPH and I get GREAT mileage. Today I filled up with 10.1 gallons and drove 418.9 miles which equals 41.47 MPG. This is in 100+ degree with aircon on. You talk about hybrids, this vehicle beats them when you compare cost over performance. I do not understand why Honda does not push this car?

Cracked Engine Block @ 132K

Love the car! It was a great drive but cracked engine block @ 132K???? This seems to be an epidemic now showing up on 2006/2007/2008 Civics! Honda will not cover it because of the mileage which I think is not good PR considering it is due to to a design weakness or a manufacturing defect regardless of mileage. Hoping for an eventual recall! Also, transmission had to be replaced at 132K!

A Very Nice Car

I bought new Civic for my wife and she loves it along with our two kids. I get to drive it only over the weekends and wait for it. Yes, it's a real cool- looking, fun-driving Civic. Press the gas - and it goes. Breaks are real good and body is solid. Honda has done a real good job. Thanks guys!

Economy wallet, luxury taste!

I love my 2006 Civic! After my 01 Neon was stolen, I knew that would be my next car would be a 05 Mazda3. My hubby wanted to test drive the Civic, and our saleswoman suggested we test drive the '06. We sat in the car in awe for a couple of minutes before even driving. the inter. design is THE BEST! I love the 2 tier dash design. I love the 38 - 40 mpg esp. with the gas prices soaring. The sunroof is lge, easy 1 button design. All the buttons inside the car light up at night, even the steering radio controls. I feel like 007 with the voice activated Navi. Comfort, quiet, refined! The hump in the back floor is gone making 3 adults in the back a reality. I can't believe this is an econo car!

Nobody beats Honda!

I purchased my Honda in late 2005 when this new body style had just came out. I absolutely love my car. I have three kids and while we are outgrowing the car, I am purchasing an Odyssey and my husband will take this one over. We also had a Honda Accord lease that we are turning in this week. We love Honda's and that is all we have owned in the last 10 years. I have had no problems with my civic, I have almost 70K miles on it now and I have replaced the tires since I drive so much. But it is fun to drive, it is a beautiful car and the gas mileage is awesome as we all know. I would not ever hesitate to purchase a Honda! Plus I have 3 uncles that are certified Honda mechanics so thats a bonus!

First Honda since '82

I only got my new Civic last night but I'm already very impressed. I currently own two Nissans (99 Sentra SE and 01 Frontier) and the Honda is a very well-built vehicle. With gas over $2/g and a 50 mile roundtrip commute each day I wanted something more econimical and comfortable than my truck (16mpg) that would last forever so I naturally went to the Honda dealer. The handling is top-notch, WAY better than I would expect out of a compact sedan, acceleration is more than sufficient, the safety features are plentiful. The Civic is smooth and quiet even at highway speeds and takes very little effort to maneuver. Tons of headroom (I'm 6'1") and legroom.

Civic Pride

If you're considering a Civic, then you already know it's tops in safety and gas mileage. You should also know that it's the 2006 Motor Trend Car of the Year, having beat out 28 other cars for that distinctive title. What you get for the money is phenomenal. Months of taking everything into consideration culminated in my buying the Civic EX sedan, and I'm very pleased for the most part. I had the deck spoiler added on (not the wing), as well as the chrome exhaust tip. Those two add-ons have given it a European design look, and it gets mistaken for an Acura or Audi. Fun to drive, like a go-cart. Pull the one- touch sunroof back and open the front windows, and you'll swear it's a convertible!

Turned me into a Believer

All I can say is wow! The transmission is quite possibly the smoothest I've ever had the pleasure of shifting. Gas mileage has lived up to it's name. The worst tank I've gotten so far is 28 mpg, and that was all stop and go traffic. Average has been 34 mpg with mixed driving. Engine is very quiet, hasn't burned a drop of oil yet. Lots of pickup for a sedan, screaming to red line every once in a while is quite fun. Handling is superb, control layouts are intuitive. Everyone gushes at the deceivingly large interior. Great looks, reliability, performance, never thought I'd drive anything but Subaru. Honda changed my whole outlook. Excellent car I'll recommend to anyone in the future!

Good Buy

I purchased my Honda to cut my fuel costs. I had driven pickups for 20 years but the gas savings practically made the car payment. Being 6'1 I was impressed with the way I felt after my regular four hour drive. The car never had any problems except for a coupe of minor recalls. The downside of this car is its weight. You have to really hold on in heavy rain or snow. There have been numerous occasions when the snow buildup in the wheel wells caused some massive front end vibration.If you live in a warm climate this is the best car to get for fuel economy and comfort. If you are a DYI person you will more than likely have to get your trans fluid from the Honda dealer.

Wouldn't have any other!

This is my first Honda, and I see where the hype for these Japanese cars comes from! It is so well built, the quality is amazing. From the way the doors close, to the way the fan speed knob snicks through its detents so smoothly, this car "oozes" quality craftmanship. The engine has plenty of go-power (0-60 in 8.0 sec according to Motor Trend), and the fuel economy has been great. After 4,300 miles, I have averaged 37 mpg, with a good bit of 75 MPH highway driving. In town, I usually get around 30 mpg, not shabby at all! There is more room in the back seat than my old Maxima! The trunk is a bit smaller, but still has plenty of room for all one will need.

Where is the reliability?

Bought 2006 Civic LX because of its incredible reliability history but having a real hard time keeping this newly designed car healthy. Got tired of taking my new car to dealership almost every other week. I have already gone to the dealer to fix the passenger door, passenger seat sliding assembly, recalled accelerator padel, falling steering column cover, unfoldable backseat and today - both rear shock absorbers are leaking alarming amount of fluid - need to replace both. Got so freaked out, purchased the extended warranty as I have to buy it before 6000 miles. God knows whats next! Am I the only unlucky one? This is extremely poor quality control by Honda for a redesigned car.

Bad in Wisconsin Snow!!

I bought my Civic because I had always heard they were great cars. This car drives great unless there is snow. It is not good in the snow at all. It constantly fishtails and I do not feel safe at all. I think this would be a great car if I lived in FL but would not recommend for the northern states that get a lot of snow!!

Great car

My wife wanted to get this car. Excellent choice. It rides good, excellent on gas - she's getting over 40 on the highway. Lots of room for the class of car.