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#BS-2006-ACURSX-6AC1

2006 Acura Rsx

Based on reports from 28 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
28
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
16
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 28 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

ac went out

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

oil pressure sending unit failure

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:manual TransmissionHIGH

5 owners reported power train:manual transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
4
30–60K
5
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 40K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:manual Transmission (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:manual Transmission5 (18%)
Lights5 (18%)
Structure3 (11%)
Brakes3 (11%)
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut2 (7%)
Suspension2 (7%)
Suspension:front1 (4%)
Airbags1 (4%)

2006 Acura Rsx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Rsx, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Rsx, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Rsx, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Rsx, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
05
6
06
2
07
6
09
3
10
1
11
5
13
2
14
1
21
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Acura Rsx. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06V270000Aug 2006

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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.

13V246000Jul 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Acura Rsx is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2006 Acura Rsx vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

28

Class avg

309

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 28 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Acura Rsx Model Years

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2006 Acura Rsx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Acura Rsx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Acura Rsx is related to the power train:manual transmission, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Acura Rsx reliable?
The 2006 Acura Rsx has 28 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Acura Rsx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Acura Rsx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Acura Rsx has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Rsx problems start?
Based on 19 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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