Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Honda Accord
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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Honda Accord shows a mixed reliability outlook with 433 owner complaints and 17 recall campaigns. Most issues relate to airbags, particularly inflators, attracting numerous recalls, indicating potential safety concerns but effective recall actions. Other common issues include powertrain, steering, and brake components, suggesting more frequent maintenance. While not above average, the data suggests reasonable reliability for the model's age, yet limited data restricts a more definitive assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $100–$1,200 | common |
| Powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,800 | common |
| Steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Air filter replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Timing belt replacement
- Coolant flushes
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Erratic transmission behavior
- Brake pedal vibration
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Honda Accord at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.