2006 ACURA RSX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 ACURA RSX
The 2006 ACURA RSX has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (5 complaints), Power Trainmanual Transmission (5 complaints), and Structure (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 ACURA RSX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 ACURA RSX, potentially affecting up to 1,208,352 vehicles.
Recall 13V246000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 18,352 vehicles affected
Defect: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Consequence: With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 06V270000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 1,190,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 ACURA RSX
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 ACURA RSX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 DESIGN STRENGTH. THE SAFETY LATCH WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THE HOOD CLOSED IF THE THERE IS VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS. OTHER OWNERS REPORT FAILURES WHERE THE LATCH BREAKS LOOSE. SOME OWNERS ATTEMPT REPAIRS WITH EPOXY THAT DO NOT LAST. ALL VEHICLES OF THIS MODEL SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND THE BRACKET REPLACED TO AVOID ACCIDENTS.
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
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 REPAIRS WERE NOT PERFORMED ON SATURDAY'S
Safety Rating for the 2006 ACURA RSX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 ACURA RSX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 ACURA RSX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 ACURA RSX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ACURA RSX
- 2001 ACURA RSX — 3 complaints
- 2002 ACURA RSX — 91 complaints
- 2003 ACURA RSX — 30 complaints
- 2004 ACURA RSX — 19 complaints
- 2005 ACURA RSX — 38 complaints
- 2006 ACURA RSX (current)
- 2007 ACURA RSX — 1 complaint
- 2008 ACURA RSX — 1 complaint