2006 Honda Accord steering problems
48 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2006 Honda Accord, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. While driving at a low speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering. The contact crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed and smoke emitted from the air bag. The contact sustained neck bruises and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the smoke increased while at a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle after pulling over to the side of the road and after arriving at the residence.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Honda Accord
- Air bags 131 complaints
- Brakes 54 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 40 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Tires 20 complaints