2006 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 430 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 52 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 39 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 10, 2019
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 19E068000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
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.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMar 30, 2016
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 16V178000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 15, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V370000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connectionsMay 17, 2012
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.
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
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.
Campaign 12V222000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Aug 4, 2011
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 11V395000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 17, 2007
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.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 07E031000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsJan 16, 2007
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.
MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DEMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 07E004000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualJul 26, 2006
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.
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
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.
Campaign 06V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
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.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
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."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, beadNov 28, 2005
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.
IF THE BEAD SEALING AREA IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF AIR COULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 05V536000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalNov 3, 2005
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 05V510000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
430 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Oct 27, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL SEVERAL TIMES. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, HEAD, AND ELBOW. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND HEAD. THE OTHER REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND WAIST. THE DRIVER AND BOTH REAR PASSENGERS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 12/09/14*LJ
Air bags, Oct 26, 2014
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH IS ON AND WON'T GO OFF. HONDA DEALER STATES I MUST PAY $125 TO HAVE IT TESTED. IF TEST SHOWS IT IS CAUSED BY SEAT BELT PROBLEM, COST WILL BE WAIVED, OTHERWISE I MUST PAY FOR BOTH THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE REPAIR. *TR
Structure, Oct 3, 2014
RUST IS STARTING TO BUBBLE UP. *TR
Air bags, Sep 16, 2014
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON DASHBOARD BEGAN TO LIGHT UP SPORADICALLY. LATER IN THE MONTH THE CAR WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT A CERTIFIED HONDA DEALER, IT WAS EXPLAINED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG AND THE LIGHT INDICATED A PROBLEM WHICH PREVENTS THE MECHANICS FROM KNOWING IF THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DEFECT IS ONLY COVERED FOR HONDA ACCORD V6 MODELS 2001-2005 AND HAS A QUOTED REPAIR OF $700-900. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Sep 10, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. UPDATED 10/24/2014*LJ UPDATED 4/17/15 *JS
Power train, Sep 5, 2014
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. ENGIN WOULD REV UP BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THIS CAUSED A STRESSFUL AND DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH TRAFFIC SINCE I COULD NOT MOVE ANY FASTER THAN 10 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR. *TR
Air bags, Aug 20, 2014
2006 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAG ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE AIR BAG ISSUE, DID NOT INCLUDED HIS MODEL, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT REGISTERED OR FIRST SOLD IN ONE OF THE HUMIDITY STATES. *JB
Steering, Aug 13, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER EXITING HER VEHICLE AND ENTERING HER HOME SHE NOTICED HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Visibility, Aug 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED AND LEFT A HOLE DIRECTLY IN THE CENTER OF THE GLASS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER STATED THAT AN OBJECT STRUCK THE SUN ROOF AND CAUSED IT TO FRACTURE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DISAGREED WITH THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Aug 8, 2014
AFTER LEAVING MY SON'S TRACK MEET, THE A/C BEGAN BLOWING WARM AIR. MY HUSBAND WENT AND BOUGHT REFRIGERANT, AND AS HE WAS PUTTING IT IN, MIST/SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. MY HUSBAND TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD WE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE A/C CONDENSER. APPARENTLY A PEBBLE HIT THE CONDENSER WHICH NOW HAS A PIN HOLE IN IT. HONDA DOESN'T COVER IT AND IT'S EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. THERE'S TOO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR THERE NOT TO BE A RECALL ON IT. *TR
Steering, Jul 21, 2014
MY 2006 ACCORD ALONG WITH 500,000+ OTHERS AND 52,000+ ACURA TLS HAD A RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING HOSE. I WANT TO MENTION I HAVE OWNED 20 SOME CARS OVER THE YEARS, MANY WITH 200,000 MILES OR MORE. SO, IN JUNE I TOOK MY ACCORD IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND MENTIONED MY POWER STEERING FELT A LITTLE OFF...SO, TURNS OUT HONDA STATED MY POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FAILING AND REPLACED IT. AND, THERE WAS NO ASSOCIATION WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE RECALL, SO EXPENSE WAS ALL ON ME. NOW, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE EXACTLY 1 POWER STEERING PUMP IN MY LIFE AND IT WAS ODDLY ON THE ONLY CAR THAT EVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE...COINCIDENCE? I DO FIND THIS TROUBLESOME FOR 2 REASONS, 1) POWER STEERING WORKS OFF PRESSURE AND IF A HOSE IS FAULTY THAT WOULD IMPACT THE PRESSURE AND THUS POTENTIALLY CAUSE PUMPS TO OVERWORK,ETC AND 2) SINCE THE HOSE WAS RECALLED, WAS THE IDENTIFICATION OF A FAILED PUMP A COST RECOVERY DISCOVERY? I ASK THIS SECOND ONE BECAUSE MY POWER STEERING FELT WORSE AFTER REPLACEMENT AND TURNED OUT I JUST NEEDED MY TIRES ROTATED. I DID WRITE TO HONDA BUT HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE PURPOSE HERE HOWEVER IS CIVIC DUTY IN NATURE AND I FELT IT WORTH ASKING THE QUESTION, HOW MANY OF THE 550,000+ RECALLS FOR POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE ALSO RESULTED IN POWER STEERING REPLACEMENTS? *TR
Air bags, Jul 17, 2014
DEAR SIR OR MADAM, THE AIR BAGS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) DEPLOYED ON MY 2006 HONDA ACCORD AT LESS THAN 10MPH WITH MY SEAT BELTS ON RESULTING IN SCRATCHES ON MY LEFT FRONT BUMPER (NO OTHER VISIBLE HARD IMPACT DAMAGE). THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE PERFORMING A SLOW TURN INTO A PARKING LOT SPOT. I HAD CONTACTED BOTH HONDA USA AND MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP EXPRESSING MY CONCERN THAT ONCE REPAIRED, THE AIR BAGS COULD AGAIN UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. HONDA USA ASKED ME TO TAKE CAR TO LOCAL HONDA DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND EVALUATION. I BROUGHT MY CAR AT HONDA DEALER BUT THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH SKILL AND TOOLS TO INSPECT AND EVALUATE AND STATED THAT I SHOULD GO TO A THIRD PARTY COLLISION SHOP. I CONTACTED HONDA USA AGAIN AND THEY ASKED ME TO GO TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO DETERMINE IF A DEFECT IS PRESENT. I BELIEVE THOSE ARE UNACCEPTABLE AND SURPRISING SUGGESTIONS. IT IS MY BELIEVE THAT HONDA HAS A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND DOES NOT WISH TO INVESTIGATE AND/OR ACKNOWLEDGE CULPABILITY IN A DEFECTIVE SAFETY COMPONENT. REQUESTING TO ADVISE ME ON HOW SHOULD I PROCEED. *TR
Air bags, Jul 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. JCC
Power train, Jul 5, 2014
2006 HONDA ACCORD SE 4CYL AUTOMATIC TRANS. TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON HIGHWAY. ENTERING HIGHWAY AND MERGING INTO HIGH-SPEED TRAFFIC, AND TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAD NO FORWARD POWER (HOWEVER ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE). A LARGE 18-WHEELER TRUCK WAS BEHIND ME AND HAD TO BRAKE SHARPLY AS MY CAR SLOWED DOWN. HAD TO PULL OFF, SHUT OFF ENGINE FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE WAS ABLE TO GET CAR TO NEXT EXIT AND OFF HIGHWAY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 4, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND VSA LIGHT CAME ON, THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL NO RESPONSE, NO POWER, AND COULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. TOOK CAR TO MY REPAIR SHOP, THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS A GLITCH IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR. ONCE THEY CLEARED THE CODE FROM THE COMPUTER THE CAR RAN FINE, THEY TOLD ME IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE SENSOR. *TR
Steering, Jun 10, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V222000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK HAD A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Air bags, Jun 6, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE ONLY ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 08/11/14*LJ
Seat belts, May 21, 2014
2006 HONDA ACCORD DRIVER SHOULDER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND. ON MAY 19, 2014 GOT INTO MY HONDA ACCORD AND COULD NOT GET MY DRIVERS SEAT BELT TO WORK. HONDA WILL NOT REPLACE THIS FAULTY SEAT BELT UNDER THE SEAT BELT WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THIS MALFUNCTION WAS NOT CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT, COLLISION OR MISUSE. HONDA IS NOT CONCERNED WITH SAFETY. SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES AND IN LOUISIANA WEARING A SEAT BELT IS THE LAW, BUT ACCORDING THE HONDA OF COVINGTON AND THE HONDA HEADQUARTERS THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REPLACE A FAULTY SEAT BELT. *TR
Structure, Engine, Apr 19, 2014
WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A POWER STEERING HOSE RECALL THE DEALER FOUND TWO BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS. MY HONDA ACCORD LX HAS BEEN MAKING A THUMPING NOISE ON ACCELERATION. ITS POSSIBLE THAT LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID HAS CAUSED THE DETERIORATION OF THE RUBBER IN THE MOUNTS. THE DEALER SERVICE REP SAYS THERE ARE 3 MOTOR MOUNTS ON THIS ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN HARD SINCE NEW. WITH 2 OF 3 MOUNTS BROKEN AT 66, 800 MILES IS A MATTER FOR CONCERN. THE 3RD MOUNT BREAKING WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO TWIST AND POSSIBLY START A FIRE OR TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE AXLES TO LOCK UP CAUSING A CRASH. OTHER HONDA ACCORD OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS ON-LINE. *TR
Steering, Apr 11, 2014
I DELIVERED MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL HONDA DEALER (AVENTURA HONDA) ON MARCH 27, 2014 (PURSUANT TO AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'S LETTER TO ME DATED MARCH 2014 AND TELEPHONIC INSTRUCTIONS FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. PERSONNEL) REGARDING NHTSA RECALL 12V-222. PLEASE NOTE THAT, INITIALLY, I WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT WITH AVENTURA HONDA, DESPITE MY IN-PERSON AND TELEPHONE ATTEMPTS TO DO SO. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. PERSONNEL ARRANGED FOR AN APPOINTMENT. PRIOR TO ANY WORK BEING PERFORMED, MY VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN MY PRESENCE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO EXPLAIN THE 2-3 HOURS HE ESTIMATED IT WOULD TAKE TO DO THE PART REPLACEMENT. AT NO POINT DID HE INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY DEFECT IN ANY OF THE CONNECTING PARTS. I SPENT THE ENTIRE TIME MY CARE WAS BEING SERVICED IN THE SERVICE AREA ATTEMPTING TO ME WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AS INSTRUCTED BY AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. PERSONNEL. AFTER THE WORK WAS COMPLETED, I OBSERVED NOTES ON THE SERVICE INVOICE INDICATING THAT THE PUMP AND RESERVOIR WERE NOW LEAKING. I BROUGHT THIS (AND ITS DISCREPANCY WITH THE EARLIER INSPECTION OF MY VEHICLE) TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER'S SERVICE STAFF, TO NO AVAIL. UPON RETURNING HOME, I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. PERSONNEL AND RELAYED THE INCIDENT TO THEM AND PROVIDED THEM WITH A COPY OF THE INVOICE. I WAS TOLD THAT AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. WOULD INVESTIGATE AND GET BACK TO ME WITH THEIR PROPOSED SOLUTION. I HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY BEEN CONTACTED BY BOTH THE DEALER AND AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. PERSONNEL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE COST FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS TO MY CAR ARE ESTIMATED AT OVER $600.00. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. INITIALLY OFFERED TO OFFSET THAT COST, BUT AFTER I ATTEMPTED TO DISCUSS THE MATTER FURTHER, I WAS SUBSEQUENTLY INFORMED ME THAT THE OFFER HAD BEEN RESCINDED AND THAT THEY HAVE CLOSED THE FILE ON THE MATTER. *JS
Steering, Engine, Mar 19, 2014, fire
I TOOK MY HONDA ACCORD E6 INTO DARRELL WALTRIP HONDA FOR A RECALL TO REPAIR A POWER STEERING HOSE. I PICKED THE CAR UP AND RETURNED 27 MILES ON THE INTERSTATE DIRECTLY TO MY HOME. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIR PROCEDURE WAS TO TAKE 5 HOURS PLUS OIL CHANGE BUT IT ACTUALLY TOOK LESS THAN 60 - 90 MINUTES. I PARKED THE CAR IN MY GARAGE AND WENT UPSTAIRS INTO THE HOUSE. ABOUT 12 MINUTES LATER THE ALARMS WENT OFF AND I FOUND THE GARAGE AND CAR IN FLAMES WITH HEAVY SMOKE. THE FORENSICS FIRE EXPERT SAYS THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY OIL THAT HAD SPRAYED ACROSS THE BACK INSIDE OF THE CAR WHICH WAS IGNITED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER - PROBABLY DUE TO A FAULTY REPAIR BY THE MECHANIC OR BY A FAULTY REPAIR PROCEDURE DESIGNATED BY HONDA OR THE DEALERSHIP. THE FIRE THUS FAR HAS CAUSED MORE THAN $200,000 DAMAGES TO MY HOME PLUS INJURY TO ME. I UNDERSTAND THAT AT LEAST FOUR OTHER DRIVERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Seats, Mar 9, 2014
ON SATURDAY 3/8/2014, I WAS DRIVING MY MOM TO A LOCAL NEARBY LOWE'S. SHE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT WITH THE SEAT WARMER ON. SHE MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT WAS REALLY HOT & SHE THEN TURNED THE SEAT WARMER OFF. AFTER WE GOT HOME & SHE GOT OUT OF THE CAR, I NOTICED THAT PART OF MY PASSENGER LEATHER SEAT WAS MELTED. *TR
Air bags, Mar 2, 2014
ON THE MORNING OF 1/28/2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30AM CST, I WALKED OUT TO MY CAR TO START IT. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. SINCE IT WAS -12F OUTSIDE, I FIGURED THERE WAS SOME SORT OF MECHANICAL FAILURE AND HONDA WOULD COVER IT. I CALLED HONDA OF LISLE, IL AND THEY ASKED THAT I BRING IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF THURSDAY MORNING AND LATER THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY FOUND SCRAPES UNDER THE CAR AND THAT THE COMPUTER RETURNED SRS CODES THAT INDICATED A COLLISION TOOK PLACE. I TOLD THEM THAT THERE HAVE ONLY BEEN TWO INCIDENTS WITH THE CAR, NEITHER OF WHICH REQUIRED ANY BODY WORK. WE RAN OVER A VERY DEEP POTHOLE IN 2006, WHICH REQUIRED THE RIM TO BE REPLACED. IN 2007 (OR POSSIBLY 08), I FELL INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE QUARTER PANEL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ROLLER BLADE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND DENTED IT. BECAUSE THE SCRAPES THAT HE DESCRIBED SEEM TO HAVE BEEN IN THE EXACT SAME AREA AS WHERE WE HIT THE POTHOLE, I FIGURED THEY MUST HAVE COME FROM THAT. THEY TOLD ME THEIR ZONE MANAGER FROM HONDA AMERICA NEEDED TO INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE FURTHER AND WOULD BE IN THE NEXT DAY (FRIDAY) AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WITH THE RESULTS. ON FRIDAY, I SPOKE TO MY SERVICE ADVISOR AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE ZONE MANAGER DENIED MY CLAIM DUE TO HIS BELIEF THAT A COLLISION HAD TAKEN PLACE AND BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. ON MONDAY, 2/3/2013, I CALLED HONDA OF LISLE AGAIN AND SPOKE WITH THE GENERAL SERVICE MANAGER, [XXX] . AFTER EXPLAINING MY SITUATION TO HIM, HE SAID THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO AND THAT COVERING THE EXPENSE IS UP TO THE DISCRETION OF THE ZONE MANAGER. I THEN CALLED HONDA CORPORATE, ONLY AGAIN TO BE DENIED, GIVEN THE SAME REASON. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A CAR WITH DEPLOYED AIRBAGS THAT ARE GOING TO COST OVER $2,000 TO REPAIR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Feb 16, 2014
I WENT TO THE HONDA NORTH OF CLOVIS, CA FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY RACK & PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE. I WAS QUOTED $934.77 TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS AS MY CAR HAD ALWAYS MADE A STRANGE CLICKING/CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. I THOUGHT THIS WAS NORMAL AS I'D NEVER OWNED A HONDA BEFORE. IN MY RESEARCH I FOUND THAT V6 MODELS OF THE 2006 HONDA ACCORD HAVE BEEN ISSUED A RECALL, #12V222000. APPARENTLY MY MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL HOWEVER, IT SHOULD BE. I ONLY HAVE 87,358 MILES ON MY CAR AND HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THE CAR PROPERLY. I ALSO PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY 7 YEARS, 126K MILES WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. THAT WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2013 AND THE DEALER NOTIFIED ME THAT THIS REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I AM CERTAIN THAT THE STEERING FLUID HAS BEEN LEAKING SINCE BEFORE MY WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AS IT HAS LED TO THE DAMAGE OF THE ENTIRE RACK & PINION. THEY ALSO NOTED THAT THERE IS SOME GREASE ON THE CV WHICH WAS PROBABLY CAUSED FROM THE POWER STEERING LEAK. I FEEL THAT THE 2006 HONDA ACCORD EX MODEL NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL AS IT IS MORE THAN APPARENT THAT THIS IS A FAULTY PART REGARDLESS OF BEING A V6 OR NOT. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOME ADVICE AS TO HOW THIS CAN BE REMEDIED. *TR
Power train, Nov 17, 2013
TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHEN RPM'S REACH 1500-2000 AT SLOW TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. SHUDDERING DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN HARD ACCELERATING. TENDS TO HAPPEN WHEN SPEED IS REACHING 35MPH THOUGH HAS OCCURRED AT OTHER SPEEDS. HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE ROAD SURFACES AND IN MULTIPLE CITIES. VEH HAS NOT THROWN ANY SERVICE CODE'S OR WARNING LIGHTS. DEALER DOES NOT SEEM TO WANT TO FIX PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED IN THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BUT SYMPTOMS SEEM IDENTICAL. *TR