Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Honda Civic owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Honda Civic equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Kumho ECSTA XII, Tire Size: 205/55/R16, DOT Number: 15MA0-1AH0-2424. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the rear driver's side tire and the rear passenger's side tire were bald and had no treadwear. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The tires were not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Purchased 4 Goodyear viva 2 tires, from walmart on 10/27/2014, for the first few months they were great. After awhile I kept needing to get them rebalanced due to vibrating, they started getting louder and louder. Had to keep getting my car aligned every other month. Today on 10/22/2015, driving straight on cruise control at 70mph on interstate 376, I started hearing this awful noise, I thought it was a wheel bearing that kept going bad. Then the car wouldn't accelerate, and I started smelling burnt rubber and smoke coming out of the back. I pulled off the closet exit and into the closet parking lot, to find that the tire had blown out on the side wall. I went to the walmart that I purchased these tires from. Since I purchased road hazard they replaced the tire at a prorated rate. But they don't sell viva 2's anymore, they replaced it with a viva 3. …
I was driving on route 88 heading west. I shifted lanes gradually from the left lane to the right lane when I hit a puddle. I was easing off the accelerator, but I did not have my foot on the brake. My Honda Civic hybrid 2006 started to hydroplane. It spun around 320 degrees and went over an embankment. The car suffered over $14,000 damage and my wife suffered a severe back injury that continues to impact her ability to function today. The accident was reported to the state police. A witness that was driving behind me confirmed that my brake lights never lit up. I am concerned that the Honda Civic hybrid is more likely to hydroplane than other cars. I would like someone to investigate the possibility that there is a defect that creates this significant risk. I should also note that I have observed unusually rapid wearing of the tires on the hybrid. …
Purchased 4 Goodyear viva 2 tires, from walmart on 10/27/2014, for the first few months they were great. After awhile I kept needing to get them rebalanced due to vibrating, they started getting louder and louder. Had to keep getting my car aligned every other month. Today on 10/22/2015, driving straight on cruise control at 70mph on interstate 376, I started hearing this awful noise, I thought it was a wheel bearing that kept going bad. Then the car wouldn't accelerate, and I started smelling burnt rubber and smoke coming out of the back. I pulled off the closet exit and into the closet parking lot, to find that the tire had blown out on the side wall. I went to the walmart that I purchased these tires from. Since I purchased road hazard they replaced the tire at a prorated rate. But they don't sell viva 2's anymore, they replaced it with a viva 3. …
2006 Honda Civic ex sedan. Approximately 94,000 miles and have worn through 3 sets of tires. Tires get rotated and balanced every 7,500 miles and tires are always Goodyear brand. On 8/15/2015 noticed that 2006 Honda Civic had a flat tire (rear passenger side). After removing wheel and inspecting tire it was noticed that the tire had been completely worn through on interior tread (wire mesh was worn through and actual hole had developed in tire). It was shocking an complete tire failure and blowout had not taken place while driving. Independent garage serviced the vehicle and determined that control arms needed to be replaced/amended (estimated cost of $1100.00) and at minimum a new tire was needed as well as new alignment. New tire put on, balancing and alignment of all tires/wheels - $210.00 as of 8/18/2015. …
2006 Honda sedan going 70 MPH on interstate hit a roadside post head on airbags did not deploy, left rear tire torn off by edge of pavement car spun to right, rolled on driver's side then roof, slid down highway. No side airbags deployed. Driver had head neck and back injuries , front passenger had abdominal injuries, car had new rear tires 24 hours old, had been maintained by dealer with and oil change and inspection 24 hrs before the accident, car support posts were worn through roof had begun to buckle front of roof worn through, side panels on drivers side were scraped mirrors ripped off ,front windshield cracked but held in place, driver's door window broke away, all other windows intact,passenger side doors were jammed driver's door was able to open partially. Trunk remained intact as did the rear passengers' area both were unharmed except for seatbelt ( and carseat) bruises. …
I have a 2006 Honda Civic. The front wheel made clicking noise for a couple of months. While I was doing the airbag inflator recall at a dealership, the mechanic there told me the driver side wheel bearing was broken, and the drive shaft and the wheel bearing need to be replaced. I am sitting in a mechanic shop to replace the driver side drive shaft and wheel bearing now ( which costs me 500 bucks), the mechanic tells me the passenger side wheel bearing is also broken. I realize the wheel bearing problem could be a manufacture defect. Indeed, there is a recall on the o-ring in 2006( not sure if my car was in the recall or not), and dozens of complaints about wheel bearing has been filed here on NHTSA. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles with this problem might be driving on the roads now, which might cause fatal accidents. …
I purchased 2006 Honda Civic ex from person from tx. And I live in la.it had brand new tires on it and 73,000 miles and was in great condition. At 75,000 miles I started hearing noise in rear end like roaring noise.each time I had it service at local Honda dealer the service advisor said tires or alignment.they knew about the class action law suit and TSB 08-001 but never informed me about it. It took me 4 years and 2 worn out $130 Michelin tires each to find the problem online and from my brother. The Honda dealer should have informed me about Honda bad design rear upper control arms earlier and I could have saved myself 2 new tires and lots of headache. But I had it fixed at local shop in bossier city alignment shop for $560. No more noise and car rides like new and tires sit straight as an arrow not cocked out like they did.
I have contacted corporate Honda and my local dealership trying to get information pertaining to a rear wheel bearing recall. Corporate Honda's records show the recall was completed back in October of 2008 but do not have records of any parts that were replaced. All of the symptoms I am experiencing are exactly what is outlined in the recall but I am being LED in circles trying to get this resolved. It is frightening to drive and due to financial constraints I can not risk the inspection fee that I am being told I will have to pay. If no parts are on record for being replaced then this should be taken care of without question. Corporate Honda nor my local dealership has shown any concern for my situation while appearing to dismiss my concerns.
I was driving my Honda Civic 2006 in the left lane on interstate 15 going north from barstow, ca and 3 miles north of afton road I heard a explosion coming from the right rear end and the vehicle started sliding from the back to the right side of the road. I tried to maneuver the wheel to the left and the car stabilized around one second and started sliding again until I lost control of the vehicle rolling five times to the right and landing on the desert up side down. The tires installed by the factory was Michelin pilot 215/45 zr17. The vehicle was totaled.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2006 Honda Civic?
NHTSA has 96 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2006 Honda Civic, 7% of the model year's 1,403 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Honda Civic wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2006 Honda Civic, though it has 13 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Honda Civic wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 33,000 miles, and 36% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 0 fires and 7 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.