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2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US
Coupe
Front wheel drive


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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Rating 5 of 5  
Passenger Rating 5 of 5  
Side Crash: Rating:  
Front Seat Rating 3 of 5  
Rear Seat Rating 5 of 5  
Rollover Resistance: Rating:  
Rollover Resistance Rating 4 of 5  

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA to learn more about these results.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Rating:   4 star legend
Overall Evaluation   G
Structure/Safety Cage   G
Injury Measures  
Head/Neck   G
Chest   G
Leg/foot, left   G
Leg/foot, right   G
Restraints/dummy kinematics   G
Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. <p>The Honda Civic was redesigned for the 2006 model year.</p> Dummy movement was well controlled. The head curtain and torso airbags on the driver side deployed during the crash. During rebound, the dummy's head contacted the head curtain airbag, which kept the head away from any stiff structure that could cause injury. Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. 2006 Honda Civic LX 4-door 2751 front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags 106 177 69 1.8 L 4-cylinder 30 40

Crash Tested Vehicle: Details | Vehicle Specifications

Side Impact Crash Test Rating:  
Overall Evaluation   G
Structure/safety cage   A
Injury Measures
Driver Passenger
2747 standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags 106 177 69 1.8 L 4-cylinder 30 40 Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. 2006 Honda Civic LX 4-door <p>The Honda Civic was redesigned for the 2006 model year.<p/> The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Head Protection
  G   G
Head/neck
  G   G
Torso
  A   G
Pelvis/Leg
  G   G

Crash Tested Vehicle: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Details | Vehicle Specifications

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset and side impact crash tests to estimate the crashworthiness of a vehicle. These results are good indicators of how a frontal and side impact can structurally impact a 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US . The crashworthiness data for this 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these crash test results.



Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Front into angle barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear into pole   Not tested by IIHS
Average Damage Per Test   Not tested by IIHS

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. Low-speed damage repair costs are obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury, collision or theft information for this 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US .

Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index No data from HLDI No data from HLDI
Collision Index No data from HLDI No data from HLDI
Theft Index No data from HLDI No data from HLDI


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. Injury, collision, and theft indicators are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.



Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership for more information.

Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 25,298
NHTSA campaign number: 05V509000
Defective part or component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Description: On certain passenger vehicles, the accelerator pedal was not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting. If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly. The recall is expected to begin on November 16, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 12,756
NHTSA campaign number: 05V572000
Defective part or component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Description: On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ODS) contains a faulty electronic component. As a result, the ODS will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger air bag deployment when the weight of an infant or small child is detected in the front passenger seat. In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child. Dealers will replace the ODS unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.


This 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates did not rate this 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US .


Ownership: Rating:
Overall Manufacturing Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Manufacturing Quality No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Manufacturing Quality No data from source
  Body and Interior Manufacturing Quality No data from source
Overall Design Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Design Quality No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Design Quality No data from source
  Body and Interior Design Quality No data from source
Overall Appeal No data from source
  Performance No data from source
  Comfort No data from source
  Feature and Instrument Panel No data from source
  Style No data from source

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine No data from source
Transmission & Driveline No data from source
Steering & Suspension No data from source
Brakes No data from source
Heating & Air Conditioning No data from source
Starting & Charging No data from source
Accessories No data from source
Identifix Legend


This 2006 HONDA CIVIC reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage: Years/Mileage:
Basic 3 years or 36,000 miles  
Drivetrain 5 years or 60,000 miles  
Emissions No data from source  
Corrosion 5 years with Unlimited mileage  
Transferable No data from source  
Roadside Assistance No roadside assistance.  
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 15 years or 150,000 miles.  
Specific Components 8 years or 80,000 miles  
Notes: Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is not provided. 2005-2008 model year battery coverage 3/unlimited, no pro-rate. 2004 and earlier battery coverage 4 years, with 100% coverage for first 2 years. 2006 and earlier seatbelts covered for the useful life of the vehicle. 2007-2008 seatbelt coverage is 15/150,000. Insight battery covered for 8/80,000. Civic Hybrid warranty coverage is 10/150,000 in CA, CT, MA, ME, NY, and VT Manufacturer covers federal emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details.  

This 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX VP US warranty information has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.


Awards
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