2006 Acura Rsx problems
The fourth-generation Honda Integra (chassis code DC5), produced by Honda, was introduced in Japan on 13 April 2001, and produced from July 2001 until August 2006. It was introduced in North America on 2 July 2001 as the Acura RSX, the name a part of Acura's naming scheme changing the names of its models from recognizable names like "Integra" or "Legend" to alphabetical designations in order for buyers to build more recognition to the marque, and not the individual cars.
Chassis and drivetrain
In concordance with the introduction of the Integra's platform mate, the seventh-generation Civic being introduced in 2000, the Integra joined the Civic in abandoning Honda's traditional double wishbone suspension at both ends and adopted MacPherson struts in the front and trailing arm type suspension in the rear along with the new K-series engine supplanting the B-series.
The K-series engine features intelligent VTEC (or i-VTEC), which electronically adjusts valve lift and duration between separate cam profiles, as well as valve timing with the implementation of a continuously variable sprocket, giving the 2.0 L engine a flatter torque curve relative to previous VTEC implementations which only adjusted valve lift and valve duration.
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Common 2006 Acura Rsx problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Acura RSX 2006, here are some common problems with this car:
- Oil Leaks: A common issue in Acura RSX cars is oil leaks, which can lead to catastrophic engine damage. These leaks are often attributed to bad or failing oil pressure sensors, causing high emissions, reduced fuel efficiency, and the risk of engine fires. It is crucial to address oil leaks promptly to avoid costly repairs down the line.
- Brake Line Problems: With higher mileage, the handbrake in the Acura RSX 2006 may stop working due to issues with the brake lines. This can necessitate the replacement of brake lines to ensure proper braking functionality .
- Valve Cover Gasket Leak: Another reported problem is the valve cover gasket leak, which can lead to oil leaks. Detecting oil around the valve cover area indicates this issue, which, if left unaddressed, can result in engine damage and reduced performance .
- Taillight Gasket Leak: Owners have experienced taillight gasket leaks in the Acura RSX 2006, leading to water entering the taillights or spare tire compartment. Monitoring this issue is crucial to prevent rust problems and maintain the vehicle's integrity .
- Rust: A significant concern with the Acura RSX is rust, particularly around the rear fenders and underneath the car. Rust can also affect the door sides severely. When purchasing a used Acura RSX, it is essential to inspect for rust damage, especially if the car has been exposed to winter conditions .
These common problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to issues to ensure the longevity and performance of the Acura RSX 2006.
Are 2006 Acura RSX reliable?
Extremely reliable and a gas saver.
It's really easy to learn manual with. It's super fuel efficient and it has lots of good aftermarket parts to buy.
Is Acura RSX a good car?
For all-around use—an "everyday sports car," as Acura calls it—the RSX is tough to top. It's quiet, comfortable, handsomely finished, good to look at, fast enough to dissect traffic, agile enough to be entertaining on your favorite stretch of back road. The Type-S was already top dog in its class.
How long do RSX engines last?
Just like any engine it is how you take care of it, anywhere from 60,000 to a good 300,000 miles.
Is the RSX safe?
In government crash tests, the RSX received five out of five stars for driver and front-passenger protection in frontal impacts.
2006 Acura Rsx car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Acura Rsx problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Power train problems
- Suspension problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Acura Rsx vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2006 Acura Rsx complaints
The NHTSA has received 23 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Acura Rsx.
2021-04-18
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-18
- VIN: JH4DC548X6S
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
2014-03-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-16
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
2013-08-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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
2013-06-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-02
- VIN: JH4DC53836S
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: ACURA RSX 2002 TO 2006 OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED A FLOOD IN THEIR REAR TIRE WELL, CAUSING TAIL LIGHTS, IN SOME TO RUST OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE, PARTICULARLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND YOUR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT. THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, YET THE BLOGS ON ACURA RSX WEB SITE ARE HUGE! IT'S AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND NOT ALWAYS COVERED BY WARRANTIES. MY CAR JACK IS RUSTED OUT AND THE SPARE TIRE WON'T COME OUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. *TR
2013-05-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-02
- VIN: JH4DC54896S
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: WATER LEAKS IN TO THE TRUNK (WHERE THE SPARE TIRE IS KEPT).IT PUDDLES AND CAUSES RUST AND MOLD. IT CAUSES ASTHMA EXACERBATION AND RESPITORY ILLNESS. DUE TO THE WATER, THE TAIL LIGHTS GET FOGGED UP AND IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. IT ALSO FOGS UP THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE CAR . THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN A REAR END COLLISION. *TR
2011-02-21
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-20
- VIN: JH4DC53046S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR FROM 2ND OR 4TH IN MY 2006 RSX TYPE S, THE GEAR WILL GRIND, EXTRA FORCE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY SHIFT, OR THE SHIFTER WILL POP OUT INTO NEUTRAL. THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS THE LATEST DAY THAT THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IN DECEMBER 2005; THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR. AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED, NO ISSUES WERE FOUND. MULTIPLE DRIVERS OF THE CAR HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS COLD OR WARM, AND IN VARIOUS TYPES OF WEATHER. AFTER OVER 85,000 MILES DRIVEN, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT GOTTEN WORSE OR BETTER. *TR
2010-06-23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-23
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: FANS WONT START WHILE IN A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH A/C IN THE OFF POSITION. *TR
2010-05-13
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-03
- VIN: JH4DC53046S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ACURA 2006 RSX S VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW. WE HAD DRIVE TRAIN PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SHIFTING INTO GEARS AND POPPING OUT OF THIRD GEAR. REPAIR WORK WAS DONE NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED. ACURA CORPORATION, AND THE ACURA DEALER KEPT CLAIMING THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP CAUSING A NEAR REAR END COLLISION. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 2 TSB LISTED FOR PROBLEMS RELATED TO THIS. ACURA CLAIMS THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY NOW. DESPITE THE FACT THAT I HAVE STATED OUR POSITION IN REGARD TO WHAT WE ARE REQUESTING FROM ACURA CORPORATION. OUR RSX HAD, BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN, A GRINDING, SHIFTING AND POPPING OUT OF GEAR PROBLEMS. THIS DEFECT IS WELL DOCUMENTED, BY WRITTEN, VERBAL AND CELL PHONE RECORDS, OF CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN ME, AND MANY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BEING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CONNECTED TO ACURA. IT IS VERY SAD THAT IT APPEARS SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE KILLED DUE THIS VEHICLE DEFECT, BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN. I INFORMED ACURA THAT WE WILL SEEK LEGAL ACTION TO RECOVER OUR LOSS. TYPICAL DEALER & MANUFACTURER MODUS OPERANDI. WEAR THE CUSTOMER DOWN UNTIL THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, AND TELL YOU NOW YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. *TR
2010-01-26
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-01
- VIN: JH4DC53056S
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT REGULARLY. ACURA DEALER HAS REPLACED MY HEADLIGHT 4 TIMES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE REPLACED THOSE 4 MORE TIMES MYSELF. ACURA DENIES ANY FAULTY MANUFACTURING, BUT DO SAY THAT THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AS THE LIGHT MUST VIBRATE AND THUS BURN OUT. THEY ALSO (WHILE UNDER WARRANTY) ATTEMPTED TO BLAME THE PROBLEM ON NON-OEM HEADLIGHTS, BUT THEY WERE CHANGED (WHILE UNDER WARRANTY) BY THE ACURA DEALERSHIP THEMSELVES 4 TIMES? THEREFORE THIS THEORY OF NON-OEM IS NOT VALID. DEFINITE PROBLEMS OCCURRING ARE: HAZARDOUS NIGHT DRIVING LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT DUE TO POOR LIGHT SOCKET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. THIS DEFECT APPEARS TO BE A BURNOUT LIGHT HALOGEN LIGHT BULB. 2. THE BULB BURNS OUT DUE VIBRATION, OR ARCHING CAUSED BY THE LIGHT BULB LOCKING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY FAILURE LEAVING THE BULB LOOSE, AND HELD IN PLACE ONLY BY THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT. THE LAMP SOCKET IS HELD IN PLACE BY A HIGH TENSION SPRING LOCKING INTO A SMALL HOOK PROTRUDING FROM APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH DIAMETER THIN SOFT WHITE METAL CAST DISK ATTACHED WITH 2 SMALL SCREWS TO THE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR. THIS TOOTH SHAVES OFF BY THE SPRING PRESSURE AS EVIDENCED BY METAL SHAVINGS PRESENT IN BASE OF THE REFLECTOR. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE, AND A BRIEF INTERNET SEARCH HAS TURNED UP MANY OF SIMILAR OWNER REPORTS. LOSS OF LIGHT IS OFTEN PRECEDED BY THE BLINKING HEADLIGHT. THERE IS A DANGER OF CRASH DUE TO LOSS OF LIGHTS ON AN UNLIT HIGHWAY. 3. THE SOFT METAL CLIP (SEEMLY NOT AS STRONG AS A PAPERCLIP HOOKED INTO A VERY THIN PLASTIC HOOK) LIGHT SOCKET MOUNT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A STAMPED SHEET METAL PART- - THAT WOULD NOT CRACK UNDER THE SPRING PRESSURE. THE CHOICE OF A VERY SOFT AND THIN METAL DIE CAST FOR THIS PART IS AN OBVIOUS ERROR. THE STAMPED PART SHOULD BE ALSO MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE THEN THE DIE CAST. THE ONLY FIX SO FAR IS A REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. ACURA REFUSES TO MAKE THE REPLACEMENT DIE CAST DISK AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART. *TR
2009-12-30
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-15
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: DURING THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE NOTED WATER ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TAIL LIGHTS ON MY 2006 ACURA RSX. THERE IS CURRENTLY 1-INCH OF STANDING WATER IN ONE OF THE TAILLIGHTS AND APPROXIMATELY A INCH IN THE OTHER. THE VEHICLE IS APPROXIMATELY 3-1/2 YEARS OLD AND JUST PASTED THE 50,000 MILE ACURA STANDARD WARRANTY. ACCORDING TO ACURA CLIENT SERVICES, THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO CORRECT OR COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY! OUR LOCAL ACURA DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED MUCH HELP. THIS IN MY OPINION IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE WATER THAT SLOSHES BACK AND FORTH WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE LAMP FAILURE AND/OR LAMP SOCKET CORROSION AND FAILURE. THE FREEZE AND THAW CYCLE OF THE NORTHEAST WILL EVENTUALLY CRACK THE LENSES. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT AN ISOLATED INSTANCE. THE INTERNET AND VARIOUS FORUMS ARE LOADED WITH COMPLAINTS OF CONDENSATION AND STANDING WATER IN THESE TAIL LIGHT HOUSINGS. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THIS SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD BE CORRECTED AND COVERED BY ACURA REGARDLESS OF WARRANTIES. *TR
2009-12-29
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-18
- VIN: JH4DC548X6S
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 1. HAZARDOUS NIGHT DRIVING LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT DUE TO POOR LIGHT SOCKET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. THIS DEFECT APPEARS TO BE A BURNOUT LIGHT HALOGEN LIGHT BULB. 2.THE BULB BURNS OUT DUE VIBRATION, OR ARCHING CAUSED BY THE LIGHT BULB LOCKING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY FAILURE LEAVING THE BULB LOOSE, AND HELD IN PLACE ONLY BY THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT. THE LAMP SOCKET IS HELD IN PLACE BY A HIGH TENSION SPRING LOCKING INTO A SMALL HOOK PROTRUDING FROM APPROXIMATELY 2? DIAMETER THIN SOFT WHITE METAL CAST DISK ATTACHED WITH 2 SMALL SCREWS TO THE HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR. THIS TOOTH SHAVES OFF BY THE SPRING PRESSURE AS EVIDENCED BY METAL SHAVINGS PRESENT IN BASE OF THE REFLECTOR. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE, AND A BRIEF INTERNET SEARCH HAS TURNED UP MANY OF SIMILAR OWNER REPORTS. LOSS OF LIGHT IS OFTEN PRECEDED BY THE BLINKING HEADLIGHT. THERE IS A DANGER OF CRASH DUE TO LOSS OF LIGHTS ON AN UNLIT HIGHWAY. 3.THE SOFT METAL LIGHT SOCKET MOUNT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A STAMPED SHEET METAL PART THAT WOULD NOT CRACK UNDER THE SPRING PRESSURE. THE CHOICE OF A VERY SOFT AND THIN METAL DIE CAST FOR THIS PART IS AN OBVIOUS ERROR. THE STAMPED PART SHOULD BE ALSO MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE THEN THE DIE CAST. THE ONLY FIX SO FAR IS A REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH 3 LIGHTS AT $619.53 BECAUSE ACURA REFUSES TO MAKE THE REPLACEMENT DIE CAST DISK AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART. ACURA SERVICE STONEWALLS THE WARRANTY REPAIR REQUESTS. IN MY CASE, THE ORIGINAL DEALER HAS CLAIMED THAT THE LIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE CAR ?HAD AN IMPACT?. THE ACURA CASE MANAGER HAS ARRANGED OPINION FROM ANOTHER DEALER WHO HAS SAID THERE WAS ?NO IMPACT?, BUT THE USER ?MUST HAVE BROKEN THE RETAINING HOOK DURING THE LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT?, HENCE NO WARRANTY SERVICE. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE LIGHT BULB HAS BEEN FOUND LOOSE IN THE SOCKET, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BE REPLACED AT NIGHT. YOU NEED TO REQUIRE THAT ALL LIGHT BULBS MUST BE REPLACEABLE WITHOUT USE OF TOOLS. *TR
2009-12-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JH4DC54846S
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Summary: I OWN A 2006 ACURA RSX. I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY YESTERDAY (12/9/09) MORNING AT APPROXIMATELY 6:55AM. IT WAS RAINING AND THE ROAD WAS SLUSHY. I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE RIGHT LANE AND MY CAR SPUN ALL THE WAY AROUND TO THE RIGHT AND MY FRONT BUMPER HIT THE RIGHT CORRIDOR OF THE THRUWAY. MY CAR THEN KICKED BACKWARDS AND SPUN AROUND IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE AGAIN AND MY BACK BUMPER HIT THE RIGHT CORRIDOR. PRIOR TO THIS ACURA, I HAD A 2001 ACURA INTEGRA. THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM OCCURRED. I SPUN OUT AND TOTALED MY CAR. CLEARLY THIS IS NOT A SAFE CAR AND I NEED THIS TO BE BROUGHT TO LIGHT TO SAVE LIVES. IF THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR NEAR ME ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WOULD HAVE DIED. *TR
2009-06-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-15
- VIN: JH4DC53016S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION DETAILS: WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. THE COLDER THE TEMP. IS THE WORSE THE GRINDING. *TR
2009-06-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. WHEN GOING FROM 3RD TO 2ND IT'S MORE OF A KLUNK WITH A LESSER GRIND. THE COLDER THE TEMP. IS THE WORSE THE GRINDING. THE TRANSMISSION HAS POPPED OUT OF 3RD TO NEUTRAL A FEW TIMES (VERY SELDOM). *TR
2007-12-21
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JH4DC54896S
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG FAILURE TO DEPLOY IN A SUBSTANTIAL PASSENGER DOOR SIDE IMPACT CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE AND INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY BUT THERE WAS NO DOOR IMPACT THERE. FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS THERE WAS NO FRONTAL IMPACT. *TR
2007-12-12
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JH4DC53076S
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RSX. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A CRASH AT 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000.
2006-10-01
PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JH4DC53066S
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: PURCHASED CAR ON JULY 31, 2006 AND DROVE CAR DIRECTLY HOME. OVERNIGHT, PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND CAR CRASHED INTO TREE & BOAT TRAILER DAMAGING REAR BUMPER AND REAR LEFT PANEL (DRIVER'S SIDE). SUBSEQUENT FOLLOW-UP REVEALED THAT BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD AS IT SHOULD - VIDEO AND OTHER EVIDENCE INCLUDING STATEMENT FROM AUTO REPAIR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS CLAIM. AUTO DEALER (APPLE ACURA) AND ACURA CLIENT SERVICES REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY. AUTO DID NOT MEET PENNSYLVANIA INSPECTION STANDARDS WHEN SOLD. WHILE AUTO WAS AT DEALER, AND WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM US, BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED/CORRECTED PRIOR TO DELIVERING VEHICLE BACK TO US. AUTO WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. *JB
2006-09-05
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-24
- VIN: JH4DC53896S
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 BEGINNING OF JAN) I TOOK IT BACK TO ACURA THEY FIXED IT AGAIN ...NOW AT ABOUT 30K MILES I STARTED TO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT I DON'T TAKE IT INTO ACURA UNTIL ABOUT 36K BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE TIME AND I WANT THE NOISE TO BE LOUDER AND WORST AND SO IT DID AT ABOUT 36K...IM SCHEDULE FOR A SERVICE AT ACURA ON SEPT.6 . THIS CAR IS STARTING TO BECOME A LEMON IN MY VIEWS. I ALSO KNOW IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 ACURA RSX. *NM
2006-07-21
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-20
- VIN: JH4DC548X6S
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 AT THE CAR. THEY REPLACED BOTH FRONT STRUTS. THE NOISE WENT AWAY AND REAPPEARD AT 12,978 MILES. THE DEALER TEST DROVE AND DID HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. WE ARE NOW IN THE FIRST STAQES OF IMPLEMENTING OUR LEMON LAW RIGHTS BY SUBMITTING BY CERTIFIED MAIL, NOTICE TO MANUFACTURER OF FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO REPAIR, FOUND ON THE LEMON LAW WEBSITE. WE FULLY INTEND ON PURSUING OUR CONSUMER RIGHTS TO EITHER REPLACE OR REFUND .
2006-06-15
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-22
- VIN: JH4DC53096S
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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
2006-03-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-04
- VIN: JH4DC53096S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AFTER MY RSX TYPE S SITS FOR A FEW HOURS I GET IN IT TO DRIVE, AND WHEN I SHIFT FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR THE GEAR GRINDS. *JB
2006-03-13
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-09
- VIN: JH4DC53006S
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2005. BEGAN TO NOTICE A POPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IN LOW SPEED TURNS. TOOK IN TO BE CHECKED NOVEMBER 9 2005 WITH 901 MILES ON THE CAR. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY, SHOCK ABSORBER/DAMPER POPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IN LOW SPEED TURNS RETURNED IT NOW ALSO OCCURRED WHEN ACCELERATING AND STOPPING, AND WAS MUCH LOUDER. TOOK IN TO BE CHECKED MARCH 6 2006 WITH 2300 MILES ON THE CAR. DEALER INSTALLED DAMPER MOUNTING BASE AND/OR BEARING AND/OR SPRING SEAT. DEALER ALSO INSTALLED "SILENCER TUBES" ON THE SUSPENSION. INSTALLATION OF THE SILENCER TUBES IS AN UNACCEPTABLE "FIX." THIS CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE DEALER KNOWS THE PROBLEM WILL RETURN AND WANTS ONLY TO COVER UP THE SYMPTOM.*JB
2005-12-06
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-15
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2006 Acura Rsx.
2013-06-13
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Summary: 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 recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
2006-07-26
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: 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, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
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Additional sources
More sources of information about 2006 Acura Rsx problems:
Common RSX problems (all years) | Acura RSX, ILX and Honda ...
https://www.clubrsx.com/threads/common-rsx-problems-all-years.764344/
Mar 24, 2011 ... Common RSX problems (all years) · 2nd gear grind · http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=378063 · 3rd gear wall/pop out · Dash rattle · http:// ...
Acura RSX Reliability and Common Problems - In The Garage with ...
https://www.carparts.com/blog/acura-rsx-reliability-and-common-problems/
Feb 1, 2024 ... Users on Cars.com have given it an overall score of 4.7 out of 5.0 based on its performance and reliability. · The 2006 Acura RSX is expected to ...
Most common RSX problems | Acura RSX, ILX and Honda EP3 Forum
https://www.clubrsx.com/threads/most-common-rsx-problems.552034/
Mar 2, 2008 ... easy to stall and oem clutch has trouble gripping. your gas mileage will also be hurt. 6. the torque is terribly weak in uphill driving. 7. very ...
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[Help] Common problems with the RSX : r/Acura_RSX
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Jul 29, 2016 ... Common problems I've encountered: sometimes radiator fan motors die suddenly causing your car to overheat in idle. I replaced mine last year.
looking for a used RSX...are they reliable ? - AcuraZine - Acura ...
https://acurazine.com/forums/integra-188/looking-used-rsx-they-reliable-747168/
Oct 6, 2009 ... As far as the RSX goes, mechanically, they're very reliable. As far as issues go, primary O2 sensor tends to die around 80-100K mile, gears ...
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Cicero Morar 2025-01-07
Last Acura Sports Coupe. It's a dying breed, as most have been trashed by tuners or totaled in street races. However, if you can find a clean stock one, you should definitely grab it! It will only go up in value!
Florencio Ryan 2024-11-27
My new RSX is everything you could hope for in a new car. It rides like a dream! The interior is so comfortable and all the knobs and buttons are very easy to get to and easy to understand. Even the engine compartment is well designed with lots of elbow room. And it's the sexiest car in the lot.
Rene Klein 2024-11-23
This review is from the perspective of a spirited driver who didn't have enough money for a Ferrari yet. Everything is as expected. The combination of Honda's reliability with Acura's fit and finish yields an excellent platform. The i-Vtec engine is really fun, even with only 155hp. The lightweight chassis makes it seem like much more. This car's fun-to-drive factor is through the roof, stable at high speeds, and very sure-footed. On frigidly cold mornings, there is a little chatter from the dashboard (mounting clips?) but it goes away after the car warms up. It's great in the snow and never bottoms out. Although I am disappointed about its gas mileage, I wasn't expecting 34, but 25 is about the best I can expect.
Hal Dicki 2024-11-23
Driven mostly in town, to and from work. No long trips yet. The car is very reliable, gets in and out of tight spots well, and has great get up and go and braking ability. I haven't really stepped on it yet, but it has plenty of horses to spare. The gearbox is very tight and fun to shift up or down, whether it's wet or dry. Overall, it's a great car to drive!
Marcus Hauck 2024-11-06
I purchased this car after a 3-year lease on a VW Jetta 1.8T. Although I had many issues with that car, I decided to move on from VW. This car provides a thrilling ride that will make you smile almost every time you drive it. It handles corners with ease and has excellent grip. Despite its modest torque output, all you need to do is take this car up to redline once, and you'll be hooked. It's even quicker than a base Porsche Boxster (6.5) and costs $20,000 less. The engine is smooth and refined, and the shifter is crisp and accurate. I haven't driven a car with a shifter as smooth as this one at this price point. Additionally, this car gets great gas mileage.