NHTSA Complaint #11278263 — 2006 HONDA CIVIC

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report
Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11278263
Vehicle 2006 HONDA CIVIC
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 150,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED IN A NEARBY PARKING LOT, EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT CALLED 911 AND THE POLICE ARRIVED AND FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN WITHIN TWENTY MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SCHAUMBURG HONDA AUTOMOBILES (LOCATED AT 750 E GOLF RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173, (847) 327-0112) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. *LN ATTACHED IS INSURANCE CLAIM XX-XXXX-XXX, POLICY NUMBER XXXXXXXXXX "PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*JB

Related Complaints for the 2006 HONDA CIVIC

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11695574 cracked engine block leaking coolant. Honda says it's not covered after the extended warranty expired. The issue star...
#11673094 - What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My 2006 Honda C...
#11618671 There's crack in the engine block, my car out of no wear started over heating we thought it was the water pump then w...
#11509625 The ac has stopped working the heater does not blow out hot air,the air bag light has came on ,&now the car started t...
#11485018 Car wont shift an jerks when u drive

Recent Complaints for the 2006 HONDA CIVIC

#11708335 TIRES The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Honda Civic equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Kumho ECSTA XII, Tire Size: 205/...
#11653066 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM LEFT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY POWER...
#11653066 STEERING LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM LEFT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY POWER...
#11653066 SUSPENSION LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM LEFT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY POWER...
#11621406 UNKNOWN OR OTHER I.M.A reads a d check engine
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report