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severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Of the 19 tires complaints filed for the 2006 Honda Accord, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 150,000+ mi.
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.
Of the 13 model years of Honda Accord we track for tires problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 19.
No new NHTSA tires complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the bead sealing area is damaged, loss of air could occur while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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Owners of 2006 Honda Accords describe alarming tire failures across multiple brands and failure modes. The most common complaint is sudden sidewall failure: tires blow out or collapse while driving normally on smooth highway sections, with gaping holes appearing in the sidewall and belt separation from the tire exterior. These failures happen as early as 100 miles on new tires and as recently as at 139,000 miles. Owners report no impact, pothole, or road debris involved.
Specific brands mentioned include General (G-Max AS-05), Michelin (original and aftermarket), Goodyear (Assurance, Eagle GT), Falken (Ziex ZE 912), Sumitomo (Tour Plus LST), and others. Some owners cite loud explosions or pops before losing air; others describe violent vibration at highway speeds (55–75 mph).
Tire retailers and dealerships often blamed the owner for impact damage despite no evidence, or blamed high tire pressure and heat on low-mileage tires. One case involved a General tire with sidewall failure identical to recalled overcured Continental/General tires, but the specific tire wasn't on the recall list. Repair costs cited range from $200 to $400 per replacement. Multiple owners report tires on the same vehicle failing within months of each other, raising concerns about manufacturing defects rather than driver action or road hazards.
Same Honda Accord tires reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2007 · 2009
Sudden, catastrophic failure of tire sidewall with large holes or complete separation from rim. Occurs without impact, pothole, or identifiable road debris. Sidewall material disintegrates or belts detach from rubber.
When: As early as 100 miles on new tires; some after 2000-15000 miles; one case at 139000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of air pressure while driving; Loud explosion or pop sound; Violent vibration at highway speeds; Visible gaping hole in sidewall 1-4 inches; Belt separation from tire exterior; Only minimal sidewall material remaining on rim
Repairs/costs cited: Complete tire replacement required. Costs cited: $200-400 per tire. Tires cannot be repaired. Owners report tire retailers blamed impact damage despite no evidence.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: General/Continental tires involved in overcured tire recall (~100000 units) but specific complaint tire not on recall list. Michelin, Goodyear, and other manufacturers denied warranty claims. Some dealerships found tires defective and replaced at no charge.
Tire bead breaks or pops during operation, causing rapid air loss. Occurs on multiple tires on same vehicle within months.
When: Two instances documented: first at 3500 miles, second at 4400 miles; gap of ~2 months
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden popping sound while driving; Rapid air loss and flat tire; Broken bead identified by repair shop at inspection
Repairs/costs cited: Tire replacement required at ~$200 per tire. Retailers promised refunds that were not delivered.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer blamed high tire pressure and extreme heat despite low mileage; no recall or warranty coverage offered.
Cracks develop in tire sidewalls, creating a safety hazard. Occurs on multiple tires on same vehicle.
When: One case at 40000 miles (Goodyear); another at 99500 miles (Goodyear Eagle GT); another after 2+ years of seasonal use with minimal miles
Symptoms owners cite: Small cracks visible on sidewall of all or multiple tires; No impact or road debris involved
Repairs/costs cited: Tires replaced or pending replacement. Costs not specified in most reports. One shop attempted repairs that owners felt were inadequate.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No warranty claims honored. Repair shops did not always replace tires despite owner safety concerns.
Tread layer separates from tire carcass during operation. Occurs on new or relatively new tires.
When: One case within one week and ~100 miles of purchase; another at unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Tread separates from tire while driving; No prior impact or puncture
Repairs/costs cited: Complete tire replacement. Costs not specified.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response documented.
Tires wear down prematurely and unevenly to the wires despite regular rotation and maintenance.
When: One case with specific tire wear complaint; another general complaint on 2006 Accord
Symptoms owners cite: Rear tires wearing to wires; Front tires also wearing excessively; Uneven wear pattern despite rotation
Repairs/costs cited: Tire replacement required. Costs not specified.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response documented.
Synthesized from 19 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Purchased 4 good year assurance comforted touring from good year store in citrus heights, ca in late 2012. Early in 2016 three tires started cracking on the sidewall . Took the car to shop, after inspection they found out tires has sidewall crack present in the sidewall. Tried to work with shop and they were ripping me off. Left the messages for [xxx] and calls were not returned. Shop wrote…
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 22,000 and 99,500 miles, with the median around 76,454. A quarter of owners report trouble before 22,000; a quarter make it past 99,500. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover tires issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.