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2006 Acura RSX problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 24 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2006 Acura RSX has 24 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is lighting at 5 complaints, typically surfacing around 47,104 miles (~$250 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Should you avoid this 2006 RSX?
Generally reliable
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average
2 recall campaigns on file
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model —
not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Buying a used 2006 Acura RSX? Check these first
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or
make the seller fix it before you sign.
What to inspect on this specific car
lighting — 5 owner reports
· tends to show around 47,104 mi · ~$250 to fix
powertrain — 5 owner reports
· tends to show around 49,616 mi · ~$2,500 to fix
suspension — 5 owner reports
· tends to show around 2,300 mi · ~$900 to fix
Recalls to confirm are done
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.2/10 model. The priciest documented failure is
powertrain (~$2,500) — get the
seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report
tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2006 RSX· lighting
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…
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…
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.
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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.
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
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.
Common questions
Is the 2006 Acura RSX reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Acura RSX is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2006 Acura RSX?
On the NHTSA data, the 2006 Acura RSX does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What should I check before buying a used 2006 Acura RSX?
Inspect the lighting first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 5 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 47,104 miles. Average repair cost runs about $250 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
Is the 2006 Acura RSX a good used car to buy?
It scores 8.2 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 24 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is lighting. Typical failure occurs around 47,104 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Acura RSX?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is lighting, with 5 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 47,104 miles. Average repair cost runs about $250 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The lighting is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $250 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 47,104 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Acura RSX has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Acura RSX?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 24 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $250, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Acura/RSX.
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