2006 Honda Accord Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 50 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 Honda Accord, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 98,640 miles.

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 9%
10k–25k miles3 · 7%
25k–50k miles5 · 12%
50k–75k miles5 · 12%
75k–100k miles5 · 12%
100k–150k miles8 · 19%
150k+ miles13 · 30%

How serious are the reports?

Of 50 complaints, 3 mention a crash.

Honda Accord power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2003, with 924 complaints
1995: 1819951996: 271997: 331998: 27619981999: 2462000: 2012001: 20920012002: 4782003: 9249242004: 34820042005: 1132006: 502007: 5820072008: 702009: 362010: 4520102011: 212012: 272013: 11020132014: 642015: 402016: 2920162017: 332018: 1372019: 4320192020: 162021: 142022: 820222023: 32024: 62025: 52025

n = 3,688 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2025 Accord56%—
2024 Accord64%75,000
2023 Accord34%—
2022 Accord83%—
2021 Accord146%—
2020 Accord164%2,833
2019 Accord436%32,500
2018 Accord1377%14,110
2017 Accord336%15,814
2016 Accord295%28,750
2015 Accord407%29,000
2014 Accord647%53,314
2013 Accord1108%15,500
2012 Accord277%62,000
2011 Accord217%4,700
2010 Accord458%64,121
2009 Accord365%62,175
2008 Accord705%78,150
2007 Accord5811%88,306
2006 Accord5012%98,640
2005 Accord11317%70,000
2004 Accord34834%100,000
2003 Accord92447%98,000
2002 Accord47846%88,000
2001 Accord20923%84,500
2000 Accord20117%113,006
1999 Accord24622%83,000
1998 Accord27623%86,000
1997 Accord337%82,500
1996 Accord276%125,000
1995 Accord183%147,323

When owners reported it

Peak: 2012, with 6 complaints
2005: 1200512006: 112007: 1200712008: 222009: 3200932010: 332011: 2201122012: 662013: 4201342014: 552015: 4201542016: 332017: 3201732018: 112019: 4201942020: 112022: 2202222024: 222025: 1202512026: 11

n = 50 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Aug 4, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V395000 · 1,512,107 vehicles

Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.

Risk: This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. Engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.

Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on august 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

I attempted to contact McConnell Honda in montgomery alabama; which is now Cannon Honda Montgomery about my 2006 Honda accord v6. To my understanding there was a recall for the power steering feed hose. I don't recall being contacted when the recall was issued. My last attempts to get my car…

Received Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769691

Nhtsa id#89 there is a line up stop & go for pick up item , so it shift nutrual an d from time to time as like on line loading. All of the certain, the car speed up, i can not stop it by apply the brake, it happen 2 times. It was out of my control. "unexpected vehicle movement increases (the risk…

Received Apr 6, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11652996

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from under the floorboards. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart…

Received Dec 19, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11631556
Honda Accord
Urban Gray Pearl Honda Accord Hybrid Touring CY2 sedan at Honda Ilsan Dealership.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2006 Honda Accords have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 Honda Accord (12% of the 432 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda Accord power train?

Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 98,640 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

Other 2006 Honda Accord problems

See all 2006 Honda Accord problems or power train problems across all Accord years.