Suspension problem - Acura rsx type s 2006 model year. At 1300 miles, started hearing a popping/clicking sound when making slow turns. Turns out the sound came from the right front strut assembly. Since the car was new, the entire strut assembly was replaced. Now the sound is reappearing (2300 miles). Another appointment with the dealer set up for later this month. *nm
2006 Acura RSX suspension problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
When does it fail?
Of the 5 suspension complaints filed for the 2006 Acura RSX, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Suspension accounts for 21% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 20 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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 cushion problem with the springs. At about between 10k to 15k miles I started to hear it again(between dec. And…
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 right fron strut. The noice went away and reappeard at 9,278 miles. The dealer had a regional factory rep come and look…
When making slow turns, sounds from strut will be heard or when the car is stationary turning the wheels will cause pop sounds from the suspension. *jb
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Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2006 Acura RSX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 2,300 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Acura/RSX.
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