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2006 Acura RSX Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
50miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Acura RSX, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10169685, filed 2006-10, 50 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10295270, filed 2009-12

“2006 Acura RSX. Consumer writes in regards to vacuum leak within brake booster recall notice and unsatisfactory customer service from dealership. 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”

NHTSA complaint #10535603, filed 2013-08

Related recalls

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006313%
200513%
2003312%
200268%

Other parts of the 2006 Acura RSX

Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Acura RSX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology