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2006 Acura RSX problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

24 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

28,760 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 24 complaints (20.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting416.7%
Braking behavior312.5%
Electrical and battery issues14.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Exterior Lighting
5
Power Train:Manual Transmission
5
Structure
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
Suspension
2
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
2
Air Bags
1
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Exterior Lighting5
Power Train:Manual Transmission5
Structure3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Suspension2
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut2
Air Bags1
Air Bags:Side/Window1

Exterior Lighting: 5; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 5; Structure: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Suspension: 2; Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
8
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0008
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005
1
2006
6
2007
2
2009
5
2010
3
2011
1
2013
3
2014
1
2021
1
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20051
20066
20072
20095
20103
20111
20133
20141
20211
20251

2005: 1; 2006: 6; 2007: 2; 2009: 5; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2021: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10272733 · 2009-06-03 (June 3, 2009)

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). *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 75 miles reported. Look up ODI 10272733 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10273795 · 2009-06-15 (June 15, 2009)

COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION DETAILS: WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. THE COLDER THE TEMP. IS THE WORSE THE GRINDING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10273795 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10169685 · 2006-10-01 (October 1, 2006)

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. WHILE AUTO WAS AT DEALER, AND WITHOUT AUTHORIZATIO…

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169685 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10510466 · 2013-05-03 (May 3, 2013)

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. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510466 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10568220 · 2014-03-10 (March 10, 2014)

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. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10568220 at NHTSA ↗