Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
After driving my Honda Accord for 135,000 miles, the ignition switch malfunctioned and I am unable to start the car, it seems like I need to replace the switch. After doing research I found out that many Hondas of the same model and years 2003-2009 experienced the same issues which leads me to believe their might be a manufacturing default.
I have been in and replaced my airbag sensors 3 times with the recall. After the 2nd or 3rd time I was in for the recall the lining of the roof of my car has completely fallen in and makes it impossible for me to see out the rear view mirror. I have included a picture of the roof of my car as it looks now. I should have video of the transition of events but I think my external hard drive has crashed completely. I have been in to Honda of concord in north carolina where they have told me there was nothing they could do as far as repairing it for free and I would have to pay. Why has no one looked at a computer glitch as the culprit for the airbag sensors automatically releasing air? Something has to trigger the sensor to start slowly releasing air, as I was told at Honda of south hill, virginia where I originally had my sensors replaced for the recall. [redacted]
I was traveling at the speed of 35 MPH in low traffic when I hit a small bump and my car lost all power. All the lights on the dash came on and steering became really tight. I drifted to a stop and switched the car off then on. It restarted and the check engine light was on. The light then went off. Two weeks before this the car cut off as I was backing out my driveway. The check engine light came on and I took it to tires plus the technician found the check engine light to be a computer error. This is really dangerous. Its seems as if the car is design to cut off as to alert me something is wrong; however, that would be great if it cut off before it is put in gear. Once I start moving this puts me in great danger of being ran over and killed. The out come of this design could be fatal for me and many more experiencing this. Walsh Honda of macon, ga also found the codes to be erroneous.
This is the third door lock actuator on this car that has failed. I know there was a class action against Honda for later model year actuators but it did not encompass 2006. The safety problem is that if a person wanted to get out of the locked car in a hurry the electrical lock and unlock button wouldn't unlock the car. The first failure occurred to the left rear door lock actuator replaced under warranty, then in 2009 the right rear failed and now in 2015 the right front failed. I think because of the frequency of failure there is a design problem possibly an extension of the design problems that lead to the later model class action lawsuit for lock actuator failures.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission started shifting erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 11V395000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
The passenger windows suddenly failed to operate either from the driver control 0r the passenger control. All fuses and relays checked out. I have goggled the problem and have found that other Honda owners of other models have reported the same problem .it was concluded by many that the culprit was the master control switch.. Some jury rigged the system others paid $500 to replace the switch. T.he vehicle was parked with the engine running when the problem was first recognized.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact started the vehicle and attempted to lower the windows, but they would not roll down. The failure began on March 2, 2018. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
None of the windows will roll down checked fuses and was told there is no problem except windows not rolling down is a major problem in case of a wreck to where someone would need to get out of a window have children who need to have windows rolled down for ventilation because of car sickness I have read that many of these hondas have this problem why has this not been addressed through the recall system
Tl contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and attempting to power off the headlights, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Official NHTSA page concerning recall #12V222000. While driving, my car's electrical system is making noise behind the steering wheel, my power steering fluid leaks, and my I got a check engine light with a catalytic converter issue. I think it's related to this recall. On a city street. Or the electrical system ticks or whines when I turn the car on.
Electrical complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Honda Accord, 10% of the model year's 433 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Honda Accord electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2006 Honda Accord, though it has 12 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Honda Accord electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.