Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2006 Honda Accord
The 2006 Honda Accord has a significant number of recalls and complaints, primarily regarding airbag and speed control issues. While the airbag issues are widespread across many Honda vehicles, the speed control problems are more specific. It is essential to check for recalls and ensure the issues have been addressed by previous owners. Limited data on other problems indicates potential reliability, but ensure thorough inspection anyway.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Honda Accord has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 433 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V178000 Incorrect Passenger Air Bag Module/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V370000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V222000 POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE DUE TO HEAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V395000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E031000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E004000 FMVSS 108/PHOTOMETRIC VARIANCES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V270000 OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V536000 TIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V510000 FRONT IMPACT SENSOR BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 130 complaints
- Power Train 50 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
Of the 433 complaints on file, 52 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 433 complaints, owners report 39 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Airbag inflator issues
How to check: Verify airbag recalls are fixed, documents present.
Accelerator pedal binding
How to check: Check for recall repairs on speed control.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Loud or persistent knocking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for dashboard warning lights.
Red flag: Any warning lights remain active
- 03
Neighborhood driving
What to check: Test brake responsiveness and smoothness.
Red flag: Spongy or delayed braking response
- 04
Parking lot maneuvers
What to check: Check steering for smoothness and noise.
Red flag: Stiff steering or grinding sounds
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Monitor for acceleration delays.
Red flag: Hesitation or jerking when accelerating
- 06
Cruising at highway speed
What to check: Look for vibrations or noise.
Red flag: Strong vibrations or loud humming
- 07
Braking from highway speed
What to check: Ensure brakes feel firm and responsive.
Red flag: Vibrations or noise when braking
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag inflator recall been addressed?
- Are there any unresolved recalls?
- Have all service records been kept?
- Has the accelerator pedal been replaced?
- Any issues with the power train?
- Any recent repairs or maintenance?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle recall repair records
- Recent service records
- Accident history report
- Title and registration
- Warranty documents, if applicable
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Honda Accord at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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