2006 Acura Rsx Problems
The 2006 Acura RSX has 24 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with top issues in headlights, transmission, and suspension. Based on 24 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Headlight/Taillight Failures the most reported area.
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This 2006 Acura Rsx has 24 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Headlight/Taillight Failures.
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2006 Acura Rsx Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2006 Acura Rsx trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2006 Acura Rsx Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
ACURA RSX 2006 has 24 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Top issues include headlight/taillight failures, transmission problems, and suspension failures, each with 5 complaints. Crash-related complaints total 4. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Acura
- Model
- Rsx
- Model year
- 2006
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 24
- Crash-related complaints
- 4
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Headlight/Taillight Failures
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2006 Acura Rsx problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Transmission / Drivetrain
Suspension Failures
Complaint patterns center on Headlight/Taillight Failures, Transmission / Drivetrain, Suspension Failures. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2006 Acura Rsx?
The 2006 RSX may be worth considering if thoroughly inspected, but the low complaint count limits reliability conclusions. Buyers should prioritize checking headlights, transmission, and suspension.
These complaint patterns indicate potential recurring issues that could affect safety and ownership costs. Pre-purchase inspection is critical.
May Suit
This year may suit enthusiasts willing to perform detailed inspections and address common issues proactively.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free, low-maintenance vehicle should consider other years or models with fewer complaints.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2006 Acura Rsx
Inspection Focus
- Inspect headlight and taillight operation for failures.
- Test transmission for smooth shifting and check for leaks.
- Examine suspension components for wear or damage.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect headlight and taillight functionality.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and suspension.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2006 Acura RSX shows a low confidence pattern of headlight/taillight failures, transmission/drivetrain issues, and suspension failures, each with 5 complaints. Crash-related complaints total 4. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, 2006 has a moderate complaint count, but low confidence prevents strong comparisons.
Recall context: With 2 recalls, verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Headlight/taillight failures account for 5 complaints, the highest count.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues also total 5 complaints.
- Suspension failures are reported in 5 complaints.
- Headlight/Taillight Failures (5 complaints)
- Transmission / Drivetrain issues (5 complaints)
- Suspension Failures (5 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2006 Acura Rsx complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Acura Rsx. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Acura Rsx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 DE…
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 REPAIR…
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 ACU…
WATER LEAKS IN TO THE TRUNK (WHERE THE SPARE TIRE IS KEPT).IT PUDDLES AND CAUSES RUST AND MOLD. IT CAUSES ASTHMA EXACERBATION AND RESPITORY ILLNESS. DUE TO THE WATER, THE TAIL LIGHTS GET FOGGED UP AND IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. IT ALSO FOGS UP THE INSIDE OF TH…
WHEN SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR FROM 2ND OR 4TH IN MY 2006 RSX TYPE S, THE GEAR WILL GRIND, EXTRA FORCE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY SHIFT, OR THE SHIFTER WILL POP OUT INTO NEUTRAL. THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS THE LATEST DAY THAT THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT …
FANS WONT START WHILE IN A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH A/C IN THE OFF POSITION. *TR
ACURA 2006 RSX S VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW. WE HAD DRIVE TRAIN PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SHIFTING INTO GEARS AND POPPING OUT OF THIRD GEAR. REPAIR WORK WAS DONE NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED. ACURA CORPORATION, AND THE ACURA DEALER KEPT CLAI…
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT REGULARLY. ACURA DEALER HAS REPLACED MY HEADLIGHT 4 TIMES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE REPLACED THOSE 4 MORE TIMES MYSELF. ACURA DENIES ANY FAULTY MANUFACTURING, BUT DO SAY THAT THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AS THE LIGHT MUST VIBRATE AND THUS BU…
DURING THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE NOTED WATER ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TAIL LIGHTS ON MY 2006 ACURA RSX. THERE IS CURRENTLY 1-INCH OF STANDING WATER IN ONE OF THE TAILLIGHTS AND APPROXIMATELY A INCH IN THE OTHER. THE VEHICLE IS APPROXIMATELY 3-1/2 YEARS OLD AND JUST PASTED THE…
1. HAZARDOUS NIGHT DRIVING LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT DUE TO POOR LIGHT SOCKET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. THIS DEFECT APPEARS TO BE A BURNOUT LIGHT HALOGEN LIGHT BULB. 2.THE BULB BURNS OUT DUE VIBRATION, OR ARCHING CAUSED BY THE LIGHT BULB LOCKING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY FAILURE LEAV…
I OWN A 2006 ACURA RSX. I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY YESTERDAY (12/9/09) MORNING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:55AM. IT WAS RAINING AND THE ROAD WAS SLUSHY. I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE RIGHT LANE AND MY CAR SPUN ALL THE WAY AROUND TO THE RIGHT AND MY FRONT BUMPER…
COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION DETAILS: WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. THE COLDER THE TEMP. IS THE WORSE THE GRINDING. *TR
WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. WHEN GOING FROM 3RD TO 2ND IT'S MORE OF A KLUNK WITH A LESSER GRIND. THE COLDER THE TEMP. IS THE WORSE THE GRINDING. THE TRANSMISSION HAS POPPED OUT OF 3RD TO NEUTRAL A FEW TIMES (VERY SELDOM). *TR
AIRBAG FAILURE TO DEPLOY IN A SUBSTANTIAL PASSENGER DOOR SIDE IMPACT CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE AND INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY BUT THERE WAS NO DOOR IMPACT THERE. FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS THERE WAS NO FRONTAL IMPACT. *…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RSX. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A CRASH AT 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000.
PURCHASED CAR ON JULY 31, 2006 AND DROVE CAR DIRECTLY HOME. OVERNIGHT, PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND CAR CRASHED INTO TREE & BOAT TRAILER DAMAGING REAR BUMPER AND REAR LEFT PANEL (DRIVER'S SIDE). SUBSEQUENT FOLLOW-UP REVEALED THAT BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD AS IT SHOULD - VIDEO AND OTHER …
I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW, 2006 ACURA RSX(SEPT.16,2005), AT ABOUT BETWEEN 300 TO 500 MILES I STARTED TO HEAR POPPING NOISE OR SOME TYPE OF NOISE SOUNDING LIKE A BAD AXLE WOULD MAKE WHEN I MAKE SLOW TURNS OR FAST TURNS SOMETIMES. ACURA FIXED THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME IT WAS SOME C…
FIRST STARTED HEARING A POPPING/KNOCKING NOISE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL AT SLOW SPEEDS AT 5,034 MILES. DEALER TIGHTENED STRUT TOWER NUT AND LUBED SPRING BEARING. THE NOISE WENT AWAY AND REAPPEARD AT 5,527 MILES. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE RIGH…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2006 Acura Rsx.
Safety recalls
2006 Acura Rsx recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Acura Rsx. With 2 recalls, verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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Questions
2006 Acura Rsx buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2006 Acura Rsx reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 24 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2006 RSX may be worth considering if thoroughly inspected, but the low complaint count limits reliability conclusions. Buyers should prioritize checking headlights, transmission, and suspension. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Acura Rsx?▾
#1: Headlight/Taillight Failures (5 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints). #3: Suspension Failures (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Acura Rsx?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2006 Acura Rsx?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2006 Acura Rsx, NHTSA complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 24 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2006 Acura Rsx have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2006 Acura Rsx. A major recall area is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. With 2 recalls, verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2006 Acura Rsx?▾
The 2006 RSX may be worth considering if thoroughly inspected, but the low complaint count limits reliability conclusions. Buyers should prioritize checking headlights, transmission, and suspension. These complaint patterns indicate potential recurring issues that could affect safety and ownership costs. Pre-purchase inspection is critical. Pay extra attention to Headlight/Taillight Failures during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Acura Rsx reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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