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Acura RSXModel year report

2006 Acura RSX Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,760miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Acura RSX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2006 Acura RSX. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 5 complaints (21% of the total), followed by suspension (5) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,760 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Exterior lighting: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10302418, filed 2010-01, 3,000 miles

Suspension: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10167402, filed 2006-09, 300 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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).”

NHTSA complaint #10272733, filed 2009-06, 75 miles

Body and structure: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10568220, filed 2014-03, 40,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,231 and 60,000 miles.

44%0–106%10–2513%25–5019%50–7513%75–1000%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,760 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200662009201120142025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Acura RSX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RSX · coupe FWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Acura RSX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RSX FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual243126$2,600
RSX FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed automatic223125$2,700
RSX FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual202823$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Acura RSX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura RSX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20062428,7602—25—Stable
2005321,5000—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20041724,5000—25—Falling
20032550,2500—25Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20027646,5000—24Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Acura RSX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Acura RSX have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2006 Acura RSX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Acura RSX is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 5 complaints (21% of the total), followed by suspension with 5.

Has the 2006 Acura RSX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Acura RSX get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Acura RSX (RSX, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Acura RSX reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,760 miles and the middle half falls between 1,231 and 60,000 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.