2006 Honda Accord

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 433 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 17 times.

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When it fails
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77,300 milesMedian miles at failure

309 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 0–10,000 miles.

Most common 2006 Honda Accord problems

128 of the 433 complaints (30%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags119
28125
Steering37
342
Power Train · transmission33
200
Electrical System27
100
Unknown or Other20
010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · brakes19
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration18
704
Tires14
100
Engine14
020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · brakes8
000

2006 Honda Accord airbags problems

30% of all complaints

128 of the 433 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:

  • shows an airbag warning light23% · 29
  • did not deploy its airbags in a crash14% · 18
  • sets off warning lights on the dash11% · 14
  • set off an airbag for no reason5% · 6

Share of the 128 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
102,000 mi
median of 73 reports
Peak year of filing
2015
24 airbags complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
33 · 1 · 29
in these complaints
“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) but the VIN was not included.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 30, 2023 at 85,000 miles
“The left passenger seatbelt will not retract - supposed to be a lifetime warranty and as a result airbag indicator light is on, so I take it to the dealer and they tell me seatbelts are on back order and they said it could be months or even years before I get a seatbelt and there is no ETA for it to arrive.”
Owner complaint, filed Apr 11, 2023

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2005: 1 complaints, 0 about the airbags'052006: 32 complaints, 2 about the airbags2007: 31 complaints, 3 about the airbags'072008: 16 complaints, 2 about the airbags2009: 28 complaints, 3 about the airbags'092010: 26 complaints, 1 about the airbags2011: 20 complaints, 1 about the airbags'112012: 27 complaints, 5 about the airbags2013: 25 complaints, 5 about the airbags'132014: 35 complaints, 16 about the airbags2015: 49 complaints, 24 about the airbags'152016: 23 complaints, 10 about the airbags2017: 27 complaints, 11 about the airbags'172018: 19 complaints, 10 about the airbags2019: 27 complaints, 16 about the airbags'192020: 15 complaints, 8 about the airbags2021: 4 complaints, 0 about the airbags'212022: 7 complaints, 4 about the airbags2023: 8 complaints, 3 about the airbags'232024: 5 complaints, 3 about the airbags2025: 5 complaints, 0 about the airbags'252026: 3 complaints, 1 about the airbagsRecall 05V510000 (airbags)Recall 05V536000 (tires)Recall 06E023000 (headlights)Recall 06E064000 (headlights)Recall 07E004000 (headlights)Recall 07E031000 (headlights)Recall 11V395000 (transmission)Recall 12V222000 (steering)Recall 15V320000 (airbags)Recall 15V370000 (airbags)Recall 16V178000 (airbags)Recall 18V268000 (airbags)Recall 19V182000 (airbags)Recall 19V499000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA21002NHTSA investigation PE14016NHTSA investigation DP10004
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2006 Accord peaked in 2015, with 49 filed that year. Owners had filed 0 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 05V510000 in November 2005; 128 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 3 so far.

17 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal19E068000
Filed Oct 10, 20193,744 vehiclesDorman Products, Inc.

Defect. Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

Risk. If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module19V499000
Filed Jun 27, 20193,947 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V501000
Filed Jun 27, 20191,657,752 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module19V182000
Filed Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Risk. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V268000
Filed Apr 26, 20181,335 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Risk. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V178000
Filed Mar 30, 201611,602 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk. An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module15V370000
Filed Jun 15, 20153,498,481 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module15V320000
Filed May 28, 20156,281,043 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections12V222000
Filed May 17, 2012625,762 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.

Risk. If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)11V395000
Filed Aug 4, 20111,512,107 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.

Remedy. HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights07E031000
Filed May 17, 2007848 vehiclesMaxzone Auto Parts Corporation

Defect. CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 317-1131L-AS, 317-1131R-AS, 317-1131L-US, AND 317-1131R-US, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION A SLIGHT DISTORTION OF THE BEZEL CHANGED THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE TURN SIGNAL. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk. DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights07E004000
Filed Jan 16, 200714,089 vehiclesGenera Corporation

Defect. CERTAIN TYC HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/NS 20-6361-00 AND 20-6362-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2006 HONDA ACCORD PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTMETRIC WERE MISALIGNED WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk. MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DEMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. GENERA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GENERA AT 714-522-6688.

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual06V270000
Filed Jul 26, 20061,190,000 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

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.

Risk. 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, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

Exterior Lighting06E064000
Filed Jul 17, 20064,029 vehiclesTradesonic

Defect. CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk. LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights06E023000
Filed Mar 13, 2006292,000 vehiclesAnzo USA, Inc.

Defect. CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Tires › Bead05V536000
Filed Nov 28, 20051,606 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRES COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON THE WHEELS. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED.

Risk. IF THE BEAD SEALING AREA IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF AIR COULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOUR TIRES AND INSPECT THEM FOR BEAD AREA DAMAGE. IF THERE IS DAMAGE, A NEW TIRE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Air Bags › Frontal05V510000
Filed Nov 3, 2005316 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ON THE FRONTAL AIRBAG SYSTEM WHERE THE TWO EXTERNAL IMPACT SENSORS IS MOUNTED, NEAR THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.

Risk. IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN OR FALL OUT, THE SENSOR MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY DETECT A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DELAYED OR NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAG INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE THE BUMPER AND RETORQUE THE LOOSE BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 AND ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

All 17 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 4 name the 2006 Accord.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at …

Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA15001Open
Opened Feb 24, 2015Led to recall 14V668airbags

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field …

Air Bag Inflator RupturePreliminary evaluation PE14016Closed
Opened Jun 11, 2014Closed Mar 2, 2015Led to recall 13V172000airbags

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field …

Braking PerformanceDefect petition DP10004Closed
Opened Nov 18, 2010Closed Dec 14, 2011brakes

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation and recall MY 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles for a possible safety defect related to braking performance.The petitioner in a defect petition letter and in a complaint filed with ODI under Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) 10329383 alleging ineffective braking performance of the Honda Accord Hybrid vehicle while driving over rumble strips along side of the highway and simultaneously attempting to the brake.The petitioner alleges this began a chain of events, where the vehicle …

Technical service bulletins

96 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2006 Accord. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

airbags 46electrical system 13equipment 13engine 12transmission 3suspension 2steering 2headlights 1
A20-015Warranty extensionMay 3, 2022airbags

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

A20-010Warranty extensionMar 10, 2020airbags

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

A20-015Warranty extensionMar 10, 2020airbags

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

A18-065Warranty extensionMay 25, 2018equipment

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

A18-077Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 26, 2018airbags

Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before October 26, 2018 (RO date), use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.

A-CA-03292016-30Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 17, 2017airbags

DEALER MESSAGE - TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL OVERLAP WORKFLOW CHART

TAKATA_EMAIL TEMService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 14, 2016airbags

EMAIL TEMPLATE TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

Showing the newest 6 of 46 bulletins about the airbags, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Suspension
Filed Oct 20, 2026CT

I was at the grocery store, XXX about 10:00pm, got a few things of food, I got in the care and started to drive home, I was at a stop sign in the parking lot, took off from SS, going about 5mph, the passenger wheel turned sideways, the bottom of the wheel was facing horizontal because the upside-down lower ball joint let go, just separated with no advanced notice or sound, it just happened, 2006 Honda Accord EX, 2.4L. This is an engineering defect(abortion) which should have been corrected many, many years ago. This is Honda Motor Company's fault and the need to be liable, because they are civilly, this has been going on so long without consequences, it should be criminal. This has happened over the years on Accords 2003-2007 and other models also, I have always owned civics and never experienced this. When this happened, the FRAME slammed on the ground, it was very Traumatizing, to put it mildly. This is one of the most Traumatizing things I have experienced in my life, this frame slamming on the ground, it's a very horrible feeling. This is unacceptable from a car Manufacturer in the [XXX], this should never happen, it's very traumatizing, so BAD. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air Bags
Filed Oct 12, 2026GA

I was driving my car on the highway when suddenly my passenger side airbags deployed from the passenger seat & the ceiling (headliner) without a collision. The police came to the scene & said that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle.

Power Train
Filed Oct 7, 2026AL

I attempted to contact McConnell Honda in montgomery alabama; which is now Cannon Honda Montgomery about my 2006 Honda accord v6. To my understanding there was a recall for the power steering feed hose. I don't recall being contacted when the recall was issued. My last attempts to get my car scheduled was October 2, 2026 and October 3,2026. Now the pump has seized and broken my drive belt. I need assistance with getting clarification about the time frame of issued recalls being fixed by dealership /Honda certified shop. The failure of pump now caused another issue. My car now is inoperable.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 1, 2025MD

After driving my Honda Accord for 135,000 miles, the ignition switch malfunctioned and I am unable to start the car, it seems like I need to replace the switch. After doing research I found out that many Hondas of the same model and years 2003-2009 experienced the same issues which leads me to believe their might be a manufacturing default.

Steering
Filed Apr 9, 2025141,000 milesNY

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the smoke increased while at a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle after pulling over to the side of the road and after arriving at the residence. The contact stated that the power steering hose was leaking at the back of the engine, near the firewall, onto the catalytic converter, and onto the power steering lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V222000 (Steering); however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair could not be performed because the power steering pump was an aftermarket part. The contact stated that the dealer failed to honor the recall repair, which only involved the power steering hose replacement. The vehicle was taken to Automotive Technology of West Islip, where the contact was informed that the vehicle should be repaired under the recall. The mechanic contacted the manufacturer on the contact's behalf; however, the manufacturer confirmed that the recall repair could not be performed because the power steering pump was an aftermarket part. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Power TrainCrash
Filed Apr 6, 2025CA

NHTSA ID#89 THERE IS A LINE UP STOP & GO FOR PICK UP ITEM , SO IT SHIFT NUTRUAL AN D FROM TIME TO TIME AS LIKE ON LINE LOADING. ALL OF THE CERTAIN, THE CAR SPEED UP, I CAN NOT STOP IT BY APPLY THE BRAKE, IT HAPPEN 2 TIMES. IT WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL. "UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES (THE RISK OF A CRASH )OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF AROL LING VEHICLE. " I AM HITTING VICHLE IN FRONT AND CAUSE OF DAMAGE MY VECHICLE TOO THE CAR I DRIVE A SERIOUS DAMAGE RADIATOR CONDENSOR DAMAGE, FRAME WAS BENT TO 45 DEGREE HITTING RADIATOR COOLTANT LEAKING. SOFTWARE NEED TO BE UPGRADE IS UNKOWN TO ME, I HAVE NO IDEA UNTIL NOW.

Tires
Filed Jan 10, 2025OH

It's wearing the tires down to the the wires on the back and the front

Suspension
Filed Jan 10, 2025OH

Everything in the front end is bad and the back end

Engine
Filed Dec 19, 2024280,000 milesOH

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from under the floorboards. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000.

Power Train
Filed Nov 24, 2024OH

The vehicle was taken to two Honda dealerships apon noticing the D light blinking on the dashboard after reaching highway speeds. Also started getting worse overtime, currently when starting up, and putting into drive, nothing happens, and after a few seconds it will plurge forward into gear on its own. Down shifting when braking is rough and delayed also. Ive addressed this issue with Honda, and they just look my vin number and tell me there is no recall and id have to pay $200 out of pocket simply to run a diagnostic, when I know this should be covered under their recall as all symptoms are matching their current recalls for this vehicle. Also accomanied sometimes with a check engine light indicating the O2 Sensor connected to the catalater converter is having a delayed reaction. Also the airbag red light is always steady illuminated. This vehicle has never been in a crash and is very well maintained and Id like to keep it that way by addressing this issues accordingly in a timely manner. Thank you, Kindly.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 1, 2024WI

While driving down street, both curtain airbags deployed sporadically with absolutely no cause. I was not hit anywhere and I was not even using my brakes or slowing to a stop. My head got smashed in and my view was completely obstructed. I was able to pull off road to safety.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Mar 21, 2024TX

I was ran off the road by another driver on March 8, 2024. I honked so that they would know I was there and then swerved as they continued to come towards me. As this happened, I lost control of my vehicle and it fishtailed on the highway, doing a complete 180° and going from 70 mph to 0 mph as I crashed into a concrete barrier on the shoulder of the road. The airbags did not deploy. My car will likely be totaled and because of its age, we will not keep it. It will not be available for inspection. My safety was put as risk because my airbags did not deploy. Thankfully, in this instance, I was not harmed but I could’ve been. The problem was not confirmed by the dealer. The vehicle was inspected by police and is currently undergoing inspection by insurance. There were no warning signs of this failure.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 10, 2024CT

UNKNOWN

Air Bags
Filed Nov 30, 202385,000 milesMI

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Tires
Filed Sep 11, 2023139,000 milesNY

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: G-Max AS-05, Tire Size: 215/50/R17, DOT Number: CN6AWD8R4020. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65-70 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating and making an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire had an inch of tread remaining on the sidewall. The contact replaced the tire with the spare tire. The tire retailer was made aware of the failure. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tires
Filed Sep 11, 2023NY

While driving home from work at highway speeds in less than 1 minute I went from Total normal Driving Experience to feeling like I had a vibration likely a flat. Luckily it was the back tire so I was able to safely steer off the highway. Upon inspecting the tire it was completely gone! Only minimal sidewall attached to the rim on both inside and outside of the wheel. The sidewall failed approximately 1 in Above the Rim lip. All the way around on both sides. This is on a general gmax as-05 215/50/ ZR 17 purchased in 2021 from tirerack.com. these tires are used seasonally in addition to winter tires so they have minimal miles for being a little over 2 years old. I also recently had the car New York State inspected in the last 30 days. upon reaching out to Tire Rack I learned there was a substantial recall of almost 100,000 continental and general brand tires that were " over cured". This tire is not on the list but did exactly what the description of the recalled tires had done. I do not feel safe traveling on the remaining tires and I feel other people could be in danger of this happening to this model Tire. I just want to keep myself and other safe and feel like I'm going to get stonewalled with a retailer on warranty. Also want to keep others from potential harm as this had happened on my front wheel in the middle of rush hour traffic it could have been disastrous and deadly! Up until this I loved these tires they were sporty, great handling, quiet and wearing very evenly an

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Aug 24, 2023NJ

The AC DELCO brake pads were reported to be designed for use on the front calipers of a 2006 Honda Accord. While performing a routine brake caliper cleaning and inspection, I observed that the friction material completely separated from the metal backing plate on the passenger outboard brake pad. Additionally, an area near the top portion of the friction material cracked, forming an approximate one inch vertical tear through the pad. The crack was missing approximately 4 to 5 millimeters of friction material across horizontally (i.e., it was possible to look through it). Separation of the friction material from the backing plate appeared to be partially from corrosion/rust that was able to occur behind the friction material; between it and the metal backing plate. The two points at which protrusions from the friction material attached to the backing plate experienced shear and were completely severed. This resulted in diminished braking capacity and may have contributed to a minor accident as the car was not braking as effectively or responsively as usual.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 11, 2023CA

The left passenger seatbelt will not retract - supposed to be a lifetime warranty and as a result airbag indicator light is on, so I take it to the dealer and they tell me seatbelts are on back order and they said it could be months or even years before I get a seatbelt and there is no ETA for it to arrive. So now, I have to drive the vehicle with no seatbelt and non-working airbags risking tickets or worse loss of life. This is unacceptable. What is the point of a lifetime warranty .

Steering
Filed Mar 8, 2023GA

Clicking in steering wheel, and steering wheel very stiff. Not sure if it's the flex coupler or something else. Has been ongoing for probably 2 or 3 years. Also headliner is falling, has been lifting for a couple of years but now it's to the point where I'm afraid it'll fall on my head and block my vision while driving. This is a common issue with these older hondas Headliner needs a recall/warranty extension from the manufacturer. The flex coupler if that is the issue needs a recall or warranty extension as well. Kia has done this for their older specific vehicles with this flex coupler issue (my other car which had the same problem)

Steering
Filed Feb 22, 2023NV

Power steering fluid leakage that smokes up under hood, loss of power to steering and extremely difficult to steer. Major safety issue.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Feb 15, 2023TX

The 2006 Honda Accord VP Sedan was hit in an intersection by a Van that was trying to speed through a red light. The van hit the Accord on the front of the car, which spun the Accord causing it to hit the van again in the rear passenger side. The Accord has 6 airbags, but none of them went off. It appears that the front airbags should have went off, and possibly the passenger side airbags. I contacted Honda about the issue, but they insisted that I follow the direction that the insurance company determined.

Power Train
Filed Nov 20, 2022PA

I was driving up a hill got to the stop light which red . And then light turned green i went to take off i heard a big bang as i began to accelerate my vehicle began to drift backwards into traffic I put my hazard on one grabbed the emergency brake. I then was able to have some people punch mi vehicle into a parking space until a tow truck came . Here if goes my drivering axle broke in half and my CV joint broke which my transmission fell.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 31, 2022CA

Brought my 2006 Honda Accord at Scott Robinson Honda Service Center and was told I would have pay for the airbags..

Air Bags
Filed Oct 11, 2022HI

The passenger air bag indicator light stays illuminated. The car has been taken to several different mechanics who temporarily are able to make the light go away but that say that this is an issue they have seen with different 2006 Honda Accords and the it is a defective factory sensor. Tony Honda in Oahu HI has said that because they do not show a recall for this vehicle, it would be an out of pocket cost. It seems that this is a safety issue because it is unsure whether there is a problem with the airbag itself and not just the sensor. Please advise

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Aug 25, 2022236,000 milesTX

The contact owned a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that her son was driving approximately 65 MPH. The contact's son lost control and rolled the vehicle. The contact's son was knocked unconscious due to the vehicle had rolled about 10 times, according to the police report. The police reported that the air bags failed to deploy. The son was transported by ambulance to the ER. The son had suffered a concussion and had multiple small lacerations on both arms and face. The contact's son had suffered severe bruising on his chest, legs, and arms from the effects of rolling the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 236,000.

Power Train
Filed May 2, 2022IL

I recently learned of the NHTSA's complaint section and is the reason in the delay in reporting this incident: Front Driveshaft Breakage/Failure On May 1, 2014, the Front Left Driveshaft/CV Axle Broke on my 2006 Honda Accord EX V6 4-Door. This vehicle had 177,694 miles at the time of incident. The car was stopped at an intersection waiting to make a left-hand turn. After the traffic light turned green, the car just started rolling when the driveshaft snapped/broke. On May 2, 2014, this vehicle was towed, and my Auto Technician was stunned to see the axle/driveshaft had broken. He stated that driveshafts are, typically, made of hardened steel and should never break. He also mentioned that if this break would’ve occurred at expressway speeds (the majority of my driving is at expressway speeds), this would’ve been catastrophic. Clearly, this is a Major Safety Issue. This vehicle is still in service and currently has 315,000 miles. At the current mileage, I am quite concerned that the Replacement Honda Driveshaft (Front Left) and the Original Front Right Driveshaft may also break; quite possibly, at high speeds. A search of the various Honda Forums reveals that this breakage/failure is a common problem with Honda Driveshafts. Recently, Honda recalled some vehicles for this Driveshaft Breakage Problem. My vehicle was not included in the recall.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 3, 2022TX

While exiting a grocery store parking lot the honda accord 2006 air bags malfunctioned and deployed. The honda accord 2006 'did not' strike a vehicle, a vehicle 'did not' strike the honda accord 2006, the honda accord 2006 'did not' strike any object in the parking lot, no object in the parking lot caused any friction with the honda accord 2006 to make the air bags deploy. After reviewing the damages which occurred from the deployment of the air bags; the driver's air bag is hanging out, the passenger's air bag is hanging out, the dome lights have been knocked down from the ceiling, the wind shield has 4 cracks in it. At this time myself and the passenger are noticing a ringing in our ears. I myself have a tiny split in my lower lip. When the incident took place an individual came to the honda accord 2006 to ask if things were ok. The individual states, "I heard a pop!! So I came to check things out." Today is 4/3/2022, the incident took place around 3pm. With today being sunday honda is closed. No call was able to be made to ask questions or file a report.

Steering
Filed Feb 11, 2022OH

My car is leaking power steering fluid somewhere. I can fill it to the recommended line, drive 10 minutes down the road and start having problems turning again. It is worse when turning slowly like when backing out of a parking spot and then turning the wheel to be able to accelerate in the correct direction. I have also noticed smoke coming from my car if I am sitting in park after putting fluid in, it is worse if I have my heat on. I am currently pregnant and this is my only form of transportation to be able to get my son to and from school and myself to work and every where else I have to drive to. I have almost hit parked cars because I can't get the steering wheel to turn. I am afraid that I will be driving down the road and end up not being able to turn into a curve in the road or something and end up rolling/wrecking my car. I am afraid that my car could catch on fire while I am waiting in the pickup line for my son which would put other parents, children, and other cars at risk. Yes the problem has been confirmed. The vehicle has not been inspected. No warning lamps or anything. I have been dealing with this for almost 3 months. It is causing pain in my neck, back, arms, and shoulders.

Tires
Filed Nov 6, 2021TX

Repeated sudden (5) flat tires in a span of a year - various positions on vehicle and all happening suddenly while driving. Not caused by any foreign debris or punctures. Repairs would not hold long, however. Have replaced all 4 tires due to fear of sudden flats causing accident. Tires: 2155017 HER Roadtour 455 215/50R17 DOT U96A H3U 0919

Engine
Filed May 10, 2021CO

ACCORDING TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP I AM HAVING POWER STEERING ISSUES RELATED TO THE HOSE GETTING TOO HOT AND ERODING CAUSING MY CAR TO START BURNING UNDER THE HOOD CAUSING NOT ONLY A BURNING SMELL BUT ALSO VISIBLE MELTING TO AREAS OF MY VEHICLE BOTH UNDER THE HOOD AND AREAS ON THE PASSAGE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. I AM LUCKY MY CAR DID NOT SET IN FIRE WHILE DRIVING AROUND WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR WITH ME. ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE ISSUE HAD GONE UNDIAGNOSED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS ALTHOUGH I HAD BEEN ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 10, 2021UT

PASSENGER AND BOTH REAR WINDOWS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. NO SWITCH ON ANY DOOR (INCLUDING THE DRIVER'S SIDE) WILL RAISE OR LOWER THE WINDOWS. WHEN THE SWITCHES ARE DEPRESSED, A CLICKING SOUND IS MADE.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 8, 2021169 milesRI

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM

Exterior Lighting
Filed Nov 15, 2020130,000 milesMD

I ENTERED MY CAR'S VIN BUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I FREQUENTLY SEE CARS DRIVING AT DUSK OR AT NIGHT WITH NO LIGHTS ON. THEIR DRLS AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AND THE DASH LIGHTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY LIT SO THEY THINK THEY ARE OK, BUT THERE ARE NO LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AND OFTEN THE DRLS AREN'T AS BRIGHT AS HEADLIGHTS. IT'S A CONDITION THAT DRIVERS DON'T REALIZE NEEDS ADDRESSING AND IS DANGEROUS FOR MANY REASONS.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 1, 2020147,000 milesOH

MY RADIO/CCD PLAYER HAS STOPPED WORKING. TURN IT ON AND ALL YOU GET IS STATIC. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT WORKING AGAIN ANY SUGGESTIONS? WHEN I USE MY RADIO THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. IT MIGHT NOT BE IMPORTANT TO YOU BUT IT IS TO ME. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN MY CARS

Air BagsCrash
Filed Sep 14, 2020VA

MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Air Bags
Filed Sep 10, 2020CA

I FILED A RECALL CLAIM WITH AMERICAN HONDA. THE CASE NUMBER IS 11536174. THIS WAS FOR A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. ALSO, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION STALLS AND DECELERATES WHEN GETTING ABOVE 25 RPM. AMERICAN HONDA SAID THIS ISSUE WAS A RECALL BUT APPEARED TO BE "FIXED" A FEW YEARS AGO. BUT SINCE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM, I WAS ASSURED IT WOULD BE FIXED. JASON, AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME IT WOULD BE "TAKEN CARE OF" BUT THEN, TRIED TO BILL ME $150 FOR "DIAGNOSTIC" FEES PLUS THEN TOLD THE PARTS AND LABOR WOULD BE AN ADDITIONAL $800.WE WERE GIVEN A RENTAL CAR. ABOUT AN HOUR AN 20 MINUTES AFTER DROPPING OFF THE CAR, WE WERE CALLED TO SAY THE CAR WAS READY. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WAS DONE. THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS STILL LOCKED. THEY WOULD HAVE HAD TO UNLOCK IT TO MAKE THE AIRBAG REPAIR. AMERICAN HONDA TOLD ME THE ENTIRE CANISTER IN THE AIR BAG AREA HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS NEW AIR BAGS INSTALLED. MISLTIN HONDA SCREWED US! THEY ALSO SAID THESE 2 REPAIRS WOULD TAKE 6 HOURS. THEY FRAUDULENLY BILLED AMERICAN HONDA FOR 6 HOURS AND DID NOTHING! THEY WERE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF THE OLD PARTS TO SHOW ANYTHING WAS DONE! MY CAR REMAINS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AND THE TRANSMISSION TO STALL, CAUSING A CRASH! I'D LIKE MY SERVICE TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY HONDA IN MANTECA, PLEASE. MISSION ALSO BILLED AMERICAN HONDA FOR OUR RENTAL. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL ON SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE GAS PEDAL..A PART OR COMPUTER ISSUE

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Sep 9, 2020102,000 milesVA

THE CAR ACCELERATES EVEN WHEN NOT PUSHING THE PEDAL ITS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR WAS DIAGNOSED AND GIVEN CODE BUT HONDA WILL NOT REPAIR THIS VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY RECALL ON MY CAR EVEN THOUGH IT IS HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS FROM CAMPAIGN 19E068. THE CAR DOES THIS WHEN IN MOTION ON ANY ROAD OR HIGHWAY.

Structure › BodyCrash
Filed Aug 30, 2020MD

I BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE FROM ALOHA MOTOR GROUPS INC. ON FEB. 28, 2020. I WAS NEVER TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE SENDING MY TITLE AND EVERYTHING OUT. I HADN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING AS OF AUGUST 28, 2020, SO I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY PULLED OUT MY TITLE, ATTACHED TO SOMEONE ELSE'S PAPERWORK, AND REALIZED THAT THE SALVAGE INSPECTION WAS NEVER CLEARED. SO, NOW I AM STUCK WITH THEM NOT HAVING ANY EXPLANATION OR MEANS OF FIXING THIS ISSUE. THEY ARE DENYING THEIR INVOLVEMENT AND ARE REFUSING TO HAVE A NEW MARYLAND SAFETY INSPECTION DONE AFTER THE SALVAGE INSPECTION IS COMPLETED EVEN THOUGH THEY FAILED TO PROVIDE A PROPER INSPECTION AND TITLE FOR OVER 6 MONTHS.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 8, 2020AL

I HAVE HAD THE AIRBAGS CHECKED AND REPLACED AT BRANDON HONDA AND I GOT AN AIRBAG LIGHT THAT WON'T GO OFF AND AM WORRIED ABOUT MAYBE SIDE AIRBAG PROBLEMS AND WON'T GET A CALL BACK FROM BRANDON HONDA IN BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA TO GET IT CHECKED OUT OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN OPERATION. *TR

Air Bags
Filed Jun 4, 2020CA

DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS IS DAMAGED. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE AS NOTED IN 2004 TO 2005 RECALLED ACCORDS. *TR

Electrical System
Filed Apr 7, 2020165,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V395000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.

SteeringCrash1 injured
Filed Mar 3, 2020125,000 milesMA

I WAS DRIVING IN THE LANE, PROBABLY AROUND 20-25MILES THROUGH THE TRAFFIC. I WAS TRYING TO TURN LITTLE TOWARDS RIGHT BUT SOMETHING HAPPENED IN STEERING WHEEL (LOCKED/STUCK - I DO NOT KNOW) BUT THE CAR DIDN'T TURN. THE TRUCK/VAN COMING FROM OTHER DIRECTION AND MY CAR CRASHED. I IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO SAFETY. I WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY FROM THE CRASH SITE. AFTER 2ND VISIT TO HOSPITAL I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A RIB FRACTURE. I REACHED OUT TO HONDA AMERICA REGARDING THIS AND THEY SAID SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE INSPECTED THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING REGARDING THIS MATTER. I URGE NHTSA TO INQUIRE FURTHER IN 2006 HONDA ACCORD STEERING ISSUE SINCE I SURVIVED A FATAL ACCIDENT, OTHER MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO. IF YOU NEED FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 21, 2020245,000 milesGA

ALREADY REPLACED ONCE NOT ITS UP AGAIN FOR REFIT

Air Bags
Filed Feb 21, 202044 milesGA

BAF IS GONE

Air Bags
Filed Feb 13, 2020201,000 milesAL

MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED DURING MY MORNING COMMUTE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, NO POTHOLE, NO BUMP, AND NO SUDDEN STOP. THERE WAS NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. THE SUDDEN EXPLOSION CAUSED ME TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON A BRIDGE, BUT THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS INJURED.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 7, 2020255,000 milesNC

CONTACTED HONDA NORTH AMERICA & LEITH HONDA OF RALEIGH NC TO FIX SRS SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON HONDA ACCORD. THEY SAID I HAVE TO PAY $138.00 DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND $475.00 FOR A PART THAT IS IN THE STEERING WHEEL CONNECTED TO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS ALREADY SERVICED BY LEITH HONDA OF RALEIGH AND THE RED LIGHT CAME BACK ON WHILE DRIVING OUT OF LEITH HONDA OF RALEIGH PARKING LOT. WHAT IS EVEN WORSE IS THAT THE 2006 HONDA ACCORD WAS BEING SERVICED TODAY 02/07/2020 AT THE LEITH HONDA OF RALEIGH DEALERSHIP FOR AN AIRBAG RECALL. PLEASE FORCE THEM TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND FIX THE WHOLE SYSTEM NOT JUST RANDOM PARTS. THEY KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS & THEN TRIED TO CHARGE MY WIFE ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC FEE TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY (VERY DISHONEST). WHEN I CALLED HONDA NORTH AMERICA THEY JUST SAID IT WAS BETWEEN MYSELF & LEITH HONDA OF RALEIGH. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN BOTH HONDA NORTH AMERICA & ESPECIALLY LEITH HONDA OF RALEIGH FOR TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A FEMALE. THIS IS A RIDICULOUS SITUATION AND A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE KNOW WAY TO KNOW IF MY AIRBAG WILL FUNCTION IN AN EMERGENCY. BOTH LEITH HONDA OF RALEIGH AND HONDA NORTH AMERICA NEED TO HELP PEOPLE. NOT EVERYONE CAN SPEND $600.00 ON A CAR THAT IS WORTH ONLY ABOUT $1,00.00 THEY DID THE MINIMUM REQUIRED WORK OF THE AIRBAG RECALL AND LET HER GO-LIKE IF THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT THE SRS PROBLEM IT WILL JUST GO AWAY. HOW DO THEY SLEEP AT NIGHT.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 10, 202070,000 milesMN

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. 71-10 PERMANENT FAULT CODE; OPEN CIRCUIT IN DRIVERS SEAT POSITION SENSOR. AIR BAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED BECAUSE OF THIS.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 21, 2019175,000 milesTX

I TOOK MY CAR FOR THE RECALL AND NOW THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND OCCASIONALLY WILL STAY ON. I TAKE IT BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP WHO CHARGED ME $150 FOR DIAGNOSTIC TO SAY IT'S A SHORT OR SOMETHING NOW IN THE SAME PASSENGER AIR BAG THEY INSTALLED. IT WILL COST $300 TO FIX. SEEMS LIKE OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE SO IS THIS A SCAM? THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED AND I NEED A REFUND OF THE MONEY I'VE PAID.

Power Train
Filed Dec 20, 2019163,000 milesTX

MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL #11V395000, HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT LISTED AS BEING AFFECTED BY THAT RECALL. I CONTACT HONDA USA DIRECTLY, OPENED A CASE #10120384, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO EXTENDED WARRANTY AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND SUDDENLY LOSES ALL POWER, THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED SO FAR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED BY THE 2011 RECALL FOR THE PCM, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IN MY VEHICLE ALSO INDICATES THE PCM IS AT FAULT, HOWEVER BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ANY FIX MUST BE DONE OUT OF POCKET. THE ISSUES HAPPENING ARE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL, BECAUSE OF THIS IT SEEMS AS THOUGH ADDITIONAL VINS MIGHT HAVE NEEDED TO BE INCLUDED.

Steering
Filed Nov 4, 2019111,000 milesKS

WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE STEERING GET TIGHT AND STIFF FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN IT'S FINE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS BLACK BUT NOT LEEKING.

Complaints 1-50 of 433, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2003
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202614000Routine
202597010Routine
2024153320Routine
202388520Routine
2022262400Above average
2021246410Above average
2020368521Fatalities reported
2019698620Above average
20181,897640Above average
2017540392Fatalities reported
2016613450Above average
2015601570Above average
2014982490High concern
20131,427591Fatalities reported
2012373841Fatalities reported
2011296930Above average
20105811362Fatalities reported
20097271152Fatalities reported
20081,5219131Fatalities reported
200752410152Fatalities reported
2006 — this page4331784Fatalities reported
200565624113Fatalities reported
20041,01822143Fatalities reported
20031,98724181Fatalities reported
20021,05016103Fatalities reported
20019221932Fatalities reported
20001,1832182Fatalities reported
19991,1351750High concern
19981,2001932Fatalities reported
199746015109Fatalities reported
19964721331Fatalities reported
19955431450High concern
19943691343Fatalities reported
19931861121Fatalities reported
19922061221Fatalities reported
19912121360Above average
19901921280Routine

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2006 Honda Accord: questions buyers ask

Is the 2006 Honda Accord a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Accord years to avoid: an unusual share of its 433 complaints describe fires, crashes or deaths for a car of its age. The most common complaint is about the airbags (30%).

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Honda Accord?

The airbags: 128 of the 433 complaints (30%) are about it. Owners most often say it shows an airbag warning light (23%), did not deploy its airbags in a crash (14%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (11%). The typical report comes at 102,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2006 Honda Accord have?

17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Oct 10, 2019. The largest, 15V320000, covered 6,281,043 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2006 Honda Accord problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 77,300 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 102,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2006 Honda Accord?

Yes, 4 times. The latest, EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open. 2 investigations are open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2006 Honda Accord?

The manufacturer filed 96 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the airbags (46), the electrical system (13) and the engine (12). They include a warranty extension, A20-015, filed May 3, 2022. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

4 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 10, 2019. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.