2006 Honda Civic rear broke loose. Consumer spun out of control and hit the division wall. The consumer stated the passenger air bag deployed, but the driver side did not. The rear tires were worn and there was light snow on the ground which may have contributed to the consumer loosing control of the vehicle. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0025-90.

- Elyria, OH, USA

In August of 2006, I purchased a 2006 Honda Civic from bob howard automall in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma. Little did I know that this car was flawed from the beginning and Honda America knew it and did nothing to let any consumers know about this defect. The flaw in the car is that the rear axle is flawed and is causing tires to wear abnormally, thus causing flats and blowouts that consumers are unaware off. Currently there is no fix and Honda is unwilling to warrant any of the additional damage that their mistake has caused. This car that we own has had two blowouts on the rear tires and additional damage that was caused when we had to jump curbs to get out of the city traffic flow. Now Honda America wants to keep this flaw quiet and let consumers foot the bill for tires and any damage that this flaw from the manufacture has caused. Honda still has no fix and expects consumers to be aware of the problems. Cheers and concerned citizen

- Canyon, TX, USA

2006 Honda Civic has a design defect which causes the rear tires to rapidly cup and wear on the inside edges in as little at 10,000 miles.

- Vinton, IA, USA

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. The dealer confirmed that this is a known issue, but did not offer a remedy. The front tires were replaced at 13,000 miles and the car had approximately 20,000 miles at the time of the accident.

- Summit, NY, USA

Even before I reached 10,000 miles on my car I had to have all 4 tires replaced because the original ones were cupping. I was told that because I had not rotated the tires any warranty would be voided.

- Boiceville, NY, USA

The car had excessive road noise after 8,000 miles. Checking the rear tires I found that both ha numerous flat spots. Took it to the Honda dealer and got the same response that other complaints I have read. I was asked if I pulled the emergency brake while driving. I was told it was a tire issue and to talk to a Bridgestone dealer. The tire dealer told me that the tires that come on the car aren't the best quality and I should replace them with a better pair. There was nothing they could do because they said it due to lack of tire rotation. I have never had an issue with tires wearing like this even after not rotating tires on other vehicles. I have replaced the tires with new michelins at my expense. I will have them rotated at each oil change. I would like to think that Honda and it's tire suppliers would address this issue. This is my 5th Honda since 1990 and will be my last and the last time I buy bridgestones.

- Smethport, PA, USA

I am currently having issues with the rear tires on my 2006 Honda Civic ex. Once my vehicle reached roughly 17,000 miles, I started to hear excessive road noise coming from the rear tires. Not thinking much about it, at roughly 20,000 miles, the sound was getting worse. I made an appointment at the local Honda dealership and they told me that my rear tires had a flat spot on each tire. They said that it looked like someone had pulled the emergency brake at high speed. I drove it for 500 miles more and could not take the loud humming coming from the rear of my vehicle. At this point I decided to replace the tires. The mechanic said that it looks like there is an issue with the suspension. There were many (8) flat spots on only the rear tires.

- New Bremen, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic hybrid. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard road noise. The dealer stated that the rear tires were unevenly worn, but was unable to determine the cause of failure. The dealer advised the contact to not rotate the tires. The current mileage is 22,652 and failure mileage was 22,300. The consumer stated he has reason to believe the problem is the battery pack(between rear seat and trunk) is causing the rear tires to wear unevenly. Updated 07/10/07

- San Clemente, CA, USA

My 2006 Honda Civic ex had approximately 20000 miles on it as of 3/20/07. I bought it new over a year ago at about 10000 miles. I started hearing noises coming from the rear. I took it to the dealer, who informed me that the two rear tires had flat spots. They asked me if I had driven with the emergency brake on. I did not drive it with the emergency brake on. They told me they could not help me, and asked me to call Bridgestone to see if it would be covered under tire warranty. Bridgestone told me it was a vehicle issue, and would not help me. I then took it back to the same Honda dealer 1000 miles later and paid $45 for them to tell me I needed new rear tires. That was dumb on my part considering I knew that, but I was hoping it would be a warranty issue. I asked them what I would do if the same thing happened again, he said it probably wouldn't happen again. They wanted $425 for two rear tires plus an alignment. I said no, and took it to sullivan tire, who replaced all four tires with superior good year tires for under $425. The one thing worth noting, they said the vehicle did not need an alignment, and therefore did not do one nor did they charge me for one. I asked how the rear tires became so choppy, and they said maybe it wash suspension issue or design flaw. I have no idea what was going on, but I will wait now to see if the something happened to the Goodyear tires.

- Temple, NH, USA