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2006 Acura RSX: common problems and reliability
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24 owner complaints, most about exterior lighting. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2006 RSX?The 2006 Acura RSX has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and power train.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Acura RSX vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2006 a good year for the RSX?
Across the 6 RSX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2007) to 93 (2002). With 24 complaints, the 2006 RSX sits below the model's median of 31.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2006 RSX
equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Campaign 06V270000ON 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Campaign 13V246000American 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.
What owners say across generations
Deeply divided sentiment for sport compact coupe, polarizing enthusiasts between passionate Type S advocates versus dismissive critics of base models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RSX. See the full RSX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used RSX listings typically run $7,900–$14,399 across 2002 to 2006 model years.
Other RSX model years
Compare every RSX year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.
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