2006 Honda Civic wheels problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2006 Honda Civic — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“All 4 of my michelin tires are splitting in the sidewalls (shoulder). They have not gone flat, but I am afraid to drive at high speeds. I complained to michelin and they agreed that it was a defect, but refused to do anything about it such as contact you or announce a recall. They are "defender"…”
filed Jul 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 Civic | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 13 | 1% |
| 2021 Civic | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 Civic | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Civic | 9 | 2% |
| 2016 Civic | 18 | 2% |
| 2015 Civic | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 Civic | 22 | 8% |
| 2013 Civic | 7 | 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.