2006 Acura RSX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RSX years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Acura RSX. That ranks 4th out of 8 RSX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (5 complaints, 21%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Acura RSX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 21% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 21% | 1,231 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 21% | 900 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 17% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | 50 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Acura RSX recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Risk: With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Excessive wear on front seats recliner brace/bar. This causes unintended excessive movement/rocking (back & forth) in the seats which could create a safety hazard.
The hood latch is separating from the the bracket attached to the frame. This occurred while attempting to secure the hood closed while parked. The latch no longer aligns correctly with the hood. The vehicle has 193000 miles. It appears the metal bracket is of insufficient design strength. The…
There is water and condensation build up inside the tail lights. I have replaced them a few times and still have issues. This can be a serious electrical hazard and i've read many forums of people having the same issue. I feel acura should take care of this problem. *tr
2006 acura rsx. Consumer writes in regards to vacuum leak within brake booster recall notice and unsatisfactory customer service from dealership. *smd the consumer stated it was an inconvenience to have the recall work done on a weekday. She was informed inspections and repairs were not performed…
Acura rsx 2002 to 2006 owners have experienced a flood in their rear tire well, causing tail lights, in some to rust out. This could cause a safety issue, particularly when driving at night and your tail lights have gone out. There is no recall on this issue, yet the blogs on acura rsx web site are…
Other Acura RSX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 RSX | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 RSX | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 RSX | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 RSX | 76 | 0 |
| 2001 RSX | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Acura RSX?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, suspension problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Acura RSX?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Acura RSX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RSX model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.