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Honda Accord

EPA MPG: 23 mpg
Average Retail Price
$4,175 - $5,425

RECALL ALERT:
There are 17 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Reliability

Overall Reliability
/ 100

We expect the 2025 Accord will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 and 2024 models, and the Honda brand score.

The 2006 Honda Accord has been recalled 17 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Most Common Trouble Spots
Common Trouble Spot
/ 5
Common Trouble Spot
/ 5

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Honda Accord owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

/ 5

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"AC compressor clutch replaced and refrigerant topped off. First major repair of AC in life of the car."

Anonymous, WI (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Air conditioner no longer cools."

Anonymous, GA (2006 Honda Accord EX)

"Not sure but there were faulty connectors and it took some time for excellent service provider to check further. When he realized it wasn't my not turning it on high enough he found and fixed quickly. Very expensive."

Anonymous, DC (2006 Honda Accord 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Heater system

"Multifunction indicator warning light was showing - diagnosed as heater circuit malfunction. Corrected by replacing secondary oxygen sensor."

Anonymous, BC (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Refrigerant leaks

"Every summer we have to put some coolant back in"

Anonymous, DE (2006 Honda Accord 3.0-L V6)

"Not sure if there is a leak or just needs to be recharged because of age of car . Started summer of 2023."

Anonymous, OH (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Two of the lines were cracked and replaced"

Anonymous, GA (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Exhaust leaks

"/exhaust pipe separated from the muffler due to corrosion. Was able to have it repaired."

Anonymous A., NY (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Other/unsure

"I had to replace the starter after not being able to start the engine."

Anonymous A., IN (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Radiator and water pump hose"

Anonymous, NY (2006 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)

"Starter went out"

Anonymous, GA (2006 Honda Accord VP 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Engine mounts

"Car has been very reliable but old age and mileage caught up with it and the engine started to vibrate on the highway. I had it inspected and the engine mounts were cracked. I had that fixed the same time as some other repairs were done. All in all not bad for 140K miles."

Anonymous, HI (2006 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)
Oil leaks

"Valve cover gasket wore out and there was a minor leak that stunk when the car was driven and occasionally the smell entered the cabin. I had the engine cleaned and the gasket replaced."

Anonymous, HI (2006 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)

"Valve cover gasket started cracking after almost 20 years in Florida heat"

Anonymous, (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"Paint is starting to peel in places, mostly on the roof. I am the 2nd owner, and I've had it since 18,000 miles. I wash the car regularly and hand wax several times a year. (Colinite and/ or Meguiars products)"

Anonymous A., NY (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Paint started peeling on the roof, trunk, and hood"

Anonymous, (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Paint started fading on roof nearly 10 yrs ago, becoming more widespread.car is not garaged, so its in the California sun"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Rough shifting

"I was told that the torque converter needed to be replaced. I don't like the fact that there's no drain plug to drain and then replace the transmission fluid forcing you to use Honda dealer to flush system using special equipment."

Anonymous A., FL (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Transmission sensor or solenoid

"Transmission doesn't have drain plug so you can drain and replace the transmission fluid normally. This causes debris to clog up strainer on transmission sensor which makes it not function properly."

Anonymous A., FL (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Doors or sliding doors

"The passenger door electronics do not work anymore. The window is permanently up and the door has to be opened from the outside so you have to wait for the driver to walk around and unlock the door."

Anonymous, GA (2006 Honda Accord EX)
Locks and latches

"Rear door lock will only lock if I push it down manually."

Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Cruise control

"doesn't work"

Anonymous, DE (2006 Honda Accord 3.0-L V6)
Other electrical system problem

"could not lock doors with key fob. could lock doors manually. Something was wrong with the system inside the doors"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Other steering/suspension problem

"Inspection during purchase of used car revealed broken rear passenger side stabilizer link. It was replaced with a new one."

Anonymous A., ON (2006 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)
Shocks or struts

"The car was pulling to the left. Took it to a good shop to analize. Both control arms were cracked and along with the sway bars needed to be replaced and had to replace badly worn rear stabilizer bar links. Rotated the tires and did an alignment."

Anonymous, GA (2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Clutch replacement

"A few months ago, I could hardly shift gears. I took the car in to be inspected. It had to be repaired at about 124,000 miles"

Anonymous, MA (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The clutch went out on a trip to CT from NJ. I fortunately found a garage that could replace it and they provided me a drive to the train station."

Anonymous, NJ (2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Radio

"It will be hard to find and expensive to get a new radio"

Anonymous, DC (2006 Honda Accord 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

/ 5

What Owners Say

Driveline vibration

"Started noticing what felt like an unbalanced wheel 2 to 3 years ago. The vibration would vary in intensity always with the speed of the car. Also varying in intensity from commute to commute. Had it looked at and they could not figure it out. Replaced a number of parts around the wheels and a motor mount to little effect. They eventually replaced the front right and rear left tire and the vibration virtually disappeared only to wear itself back into existence. Currently unresolved with no obvious solution."

Anonymous, MN (2006 Honda Accord 3.0-L V6)

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

/ 5

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

/ 5

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

/ 5

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

/ 5

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

/ 5

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

/ 5

2006 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Powertrain
Engine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Transmission Major
Transmission Minor
Drive System
Fuel System/Emissions
Exhaust
Suspension/Steering
Brakes
Climate System
Build Quality
Electrical Accessories
Body Hardware
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
In-car Electronics
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 10, 2019
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.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19E068000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3744
AIR BAGS
Jun 27, 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V501000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1657752
AIR BAGS
Jun 27, 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V499000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3947
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