2006 Acura RSX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Acura RSX, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.
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.
“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“Water leaks in to the trunk (where the spare tire is kept).it puddles and causes rust and mold. It causes asthma exacerbation and respitory illness. Due to the water, the tail lights get fogged up and it makes it difficult to see the brake lights. It also fogs up the inside of the car and makes it difficult to see out of the car . This car has never been in a rear end collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10510466, filed 2013-05, 88,000 miles“Acura RSX 2002 to 2006 owners have experienced a flood in their rear tire well, causing tail lights, in some to rust out. This could cause a safety issue, particularly when driving at night and your tail lights have gone out. There is no recall on this issue, yet the blogs on Acura RSX web site are huge! It's an expensive fix and not always covered by warranties. My car jack is rusted out and the spare tire won't come out due to excessive rust.”
NHTSA complaint #10514596, filed 2013-06, 60,000 miles“The hood latch is separating from the the bracket attached to the frame. This occurred while attempting to secure the hood closed while parked. The latch no longer aligns correctly with the hood. The vehicle has 193000 miles. It appears the metal bracket is of insufficient design strength. The safety latch will not be able to hold the hood closed if the there is vibration at high speeds. Other owners report failures where the latch breaks loose. Some owners attempt repairs with epoxy that do not last. All vehicles of this model should be inspected and the bracket replaced to avoid accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #11408675, filed 2021-04, 193,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 17% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Acura RSX
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Acura RSX
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.
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