Is the 2006 Honda Accord a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2006 Honda Accord is a solid choice for those seeking a reliable and economical midsize sedan, provided you've checked for specific known issues.
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Pros
- Strong reliability history
- Good fuel efficiency for its class
- Respected build quality
Cons
- Some transmission problems reported
- Common power steering pump issues
- Interior noise at higher speeds
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Common problems to watch for
- Transmission issues
- Power steering pump failures
- Faulty window regulators
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Active recalls (17)
The 2006 Honda Accord has 17 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Exterior Lighting — Headlights (campaign 07E031000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Exterior Lighting — Headlights — CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEH…
- Exterior Lighting — Headlights — CERTAIN TYC HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/NS 20-6361-00 AND 20-6362-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2006 HONDA ACCORD PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTMETRIC WERE MISALIGNED WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…
- Exterior Lighting — CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL M…
- Exterior Lighting — Headlights — CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 317-1131L-AS, 317-1131R-AS, 317-1131L-US, AND 317-1131R-US, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION A SLI…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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