anything i should know about these before purchase? some talks about cracked engine block. is this one of those complains where 14 cars are affected on every 100k sold?

9/26/2014 4:02:01 PM

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"is this one of those complains where 14 cars are affected on every 100k sold?"

I don't think so; it happened to my fiancee and when it happened, my internet sleuthing turned up a lot of results for engine block cracks. Though I don't recall all year models that had the defect. I'd certainly ask about recall repairs and/or see if it's still eligible.

There was also a paint recall, though I don't know if it goes all the way back to 2006.

[Edited on September 26, 2014 at 4:14 PM. Reason : eh, I should technically say a clear coat recall]

9/26/2014 4:12:54 PM

Thanks. Yes, car was already repainted because of that recall, which I don't care about. I see there are lot of complaints about cracked engine block, which Honda extended the warranty for 8 years, unlimited mileage (ending this year basically for '06 model). These are first gen with timing chain no?

9/26/2014 4:44:27 PM

Honda extended the warranty to 8 years or something like that, but it's probably not going to help you now. At least not for long if it's a 2006.

http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2006/engine/cracked_engine_block.shtml

[Edited on September 26, 2014 at 4:50 PM. Reason : l]

9/26/2014 4:50:07 PM

i have a coworker who had the cracked block problem on his.

9/26/2014 11:43:08 PM

My parents have a 2006 manual with 40k miles on it. I hope they never have to worry about this problem.

9/27/2014 1:17:47 AM

This generation civic is probably the worst product Honda ever produced. Maybe it ties for second with the acura tl/cl automatic transmissions of the early 2000's.

Cracked blocks, blown motor mounts (under 50k miles), power steering rack problems (creek creek creek), paint recalls, the sun visor wont even stay up for crying out loud!

i would buy a different car if it were me.

9/27/2014 8:09:24 AM

^ listen to this man, truth he speaks.

9/27/2014 12:17:13 PM

^^+1. Listen to Quinn

9/27/2014 1:14:46 PM

Thanks Honda aficionados

9/27/2014 7:19:21 PM

Unless it's an Si stay away from that generation.

I, too, had a buddy with an '06 Civic who needed an engine replacement.

9/29/2014 8:31:48 AM