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2006 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 370 repairs.
2006 Honda Accord electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 93 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
253-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD
| 52300 mi US $240 |
Door lock actuator failed in left front door. Was replaced. |
| 93000 mi US $160 |
Three windows stopped working. Replaced main control module on driver side door. |
2006 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 19000 mi | windows rattle over bumps windows rattle over bumps |
2006 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 63000 mi US $670 |
Rock had punctured AC compressor causing failure, needed new compressor and dryer. |
| 81000 mi US $500 |
The starter had to be replaced. |
| 31000 mi | Auxiliary CD/MP3 Disc player stopped functioning. They had to remove the dashboard to correct it. |
| 44640 mi $50 |
Starter solenoid replaced Front left side door lock actuator replaced |
| 85660 mi $30 |
Drivers power door lock actuator replaced. Still worked but slowly. |
| 87420 mi $80 |
Sudden whining noise in engine bay. Alternator stopped charging battery with warning light next day. Independent repair shop diagnosed faulty diode internal to alternator. Diode unit replaced with aftermarket part and alternator reinstalled. |
| 96100 mi $60 |
Replace rubber bumper on brake pedal for brake switch. |
| 96804 mi | Clean and regrease with dielectric grease position sensor inside drivers side air mix motor to solve rattling noise under dash from air mix motor. |
| 97768 mi | Passenger side airbag inflator replaced under Honda warranty |
| 103795 mi $12 |
Replaced front left headlight bulb low beam. #9006. |
| 107024 mi $340 |
Rebuild A/C compressor coil due to internal short/break. Regap A/C compressor clutch. Replace A/C drier. Recharge system. |
| 111000 mi US $290 |
Rear drivers door lock stopped working. Had to replace rear door locking system. Rear window switch stopped working. Window went down but would not go back up. Replaced switch. AC stopped working. Repair shop was unable to find leak, however used dye when recharging ac, when problem re-occurs will attempt to locate leak. No signs of "Honda" stone/rock impact problem on ac components. |
| 126800 mi US $14 |
Turn signal/four way flash relay malfunctioned. Left turn signal lights would not operate. Purchased relay from auto parts store, followed online replacement guides and fixed problem. |
| 138000 mi US $150 |
Airbag light went on. Issue was with drivers seat position sensor. Local shop replaced entire seat bottom. |
| 63000 mi | Glove compartment light would not turn off. They removed the bulb. |
| 135120 mi C $100 |
The car would not turn over fast enough to start a after a 600 Kl road trip the next day from sitting over night. The battery had to be changed showing no problems of turning over at the proper speed to start. |
| 55000 mi US $70 |
Locking car with key fob made it appear that doors were all locked, but driver's door could be opened. I ordered a lock actuator and installed part in about 1 hour Map lights working intermittently. Cleaned contacts and replaced bulbs |
| 175460 mi C $40 |
relay assembly for turning signal and hazard lights |
| 66000 mi US $50 |
no air flow from center vents |
| 94000 mi US $36 |
Replaced right headlamp; changed oil |
| 107000 mi US $400 |
Condenser clogged and compressor falure |
| 65100 mi C $25 |
Headlights incredibly dim, replaced with Philips Xtremepower +80. |
| 88660 mi C $30 |
One Philips Xtremepower +80 headlight bulb went out. Replaced with Xtremevision +100, noticeable improvement. |
| 112840 mi C $600 |
Starter replaced. Battery terminal cable replaced |
| 31000 mi | R & R air conditioning clutch solenoid R & R air conditioning clutch solenoid |
| 32000 mi | Air conditioning clutch failed |
| 64000 mi US $550 |
Interior cabin ventilation blower motor and relay had to be replaced |
2006 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 51000 mi US $100 |
rear right passenger side window is stuck |
| 151000 mi US $40 |
Door lock actuator for driver's door stopped functioning. The driver's door wouldn't lock or unlock with remote. Had to use the key to lock/unlock. Ordered a new door actuator online and installed it myself using YouTube videos as a guide. Took a total of about 2 hours. |
| 194000 mi US $50 |
Noticed headlights sometimes dimming when a/c compressor kicked on--brought car in to check for ground issue. They found loose connectors at headlights and pushed them on tightly. Problem still exists; I will take car back again this week. |
| 200000 mi | Original 6 y.o. battery failed load test so replaced it. Dimming issue pretty much resolved, but may still flicker from time to time, like when compressor kicks in...may be 'normal' behavior (but will have grounds checked again next visit). |
| 203000 mi US $300 |
Back to shop again for lights dimming when a/c compressor cycled on. I insisted they check for voltage drop across headlight connector...they determined the alternator was failing (gradually). Replaced it, problem finally solved. |
| 76140 mi C $50 |
Drivers side power door lock actuator failed. |
| 140000 mi US $1400 |
car starting slowly in cold weather -- battery near end of life |
2006 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 63300 mi US $1 |
Starter went. Dealer replaced for free. |
| 159000 mi US $586 |
Starter would occasionally fail to start on first attempt, so had starter replaced. Problem resolved. |
| 112000 mi US $7 |
AC relay blew out silently. |
| 45260 mi C $160 |
Ignition Key broke. Key replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $150 |
Air blew warm |
| 170000 mi | AC stopped blowing cold air. Recharge attempted. Turned out, problem was that the compressor had died. Repair declined due to cost of repair vs mileage on car. |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
Simple battery replacement due to very low use and very cold weather. |
| 36000 mi US $150 |
a/c and climate control malfunction - dealer incapable to troubleshoot |
| 135000 mi US $4 |
Battery failed under warranty. Replaced for free; only costs were terminal protectors. |
| 139658 mi US $15 |
Interior light switch replacement (so interior lights would come on when the door was opened again). |
| 183000 mi | Battery failure. Covered by SAMs; prorated 100%. Charging system may have a problem. Keeping an eye on it. |
| 185000 mi US $10 |
Replaced right front low beam. |
| 193000 mi US $300 |
Not cooling. Relay replaced, unit recharged. |
| 144300 mi US $400 |
Replace Starter |
| 144000 mi US $500 |
engine starting motor failed |
| 94240 mi C $500 |
A/C compressor stopped |
| 143000 mi US $444 |
Car was slow to start, starter was replaced. |
| 94300 mi US $185 |
Blinkers not properly working; hazard lights not flashing |
| 115000 mi US $40 |
battery died. due for replacement left headlight replaced |
| 126000 mi US $130 |
freon inspection slow leak |
| 69000 mi US $171 |
Passenger door lock slow to close and open. Needed to replace actuator |
| 22311 mi | Window making creaking noise when lowered. Scratching tint. Dealer replaced power regulator |
| 26612 mi | Driver side - rear window binds when rolling up and down. Dealer replaced regulator in that window. |
| 30828 mi | Right side rear window binding when raised and lowered. Dealer replaced window regulator in that window. |
| 33513 mi | Noticed Back right window creaking. Took to dealer. Dealer test windows and noted 3 out of 4 windows making some type of creaking/binding sound when going up and down. Dealer replaced 3 window regulators |
| 92000 mi US $268 |
Battery was bad. Needed changing, but was going to replace this year anyways..joys of living in Arizona |
| 255000 mi US $619 |
Replace driver side window motor |
| 264000 mi US $157 |
Replaced driver side climate control air mix motor |
| 280000 mi US $1150 |
Replace compressor electrical relay and AC compressor clutch |
| 28000 mi US $250 |
Faulty alternator. |
| 19840 mi C $400 |
Central control for power windows failed. |
| 41540 mi C $371 |
OEM Honda Battery had run down. It was three and a half years old. Replaced with a GM 7 year battery |
| 53000 mi | Driver's front window worked but other three did not work. Spent 7 hours at the dealership to replace the master window switch, which they just took outside to my car and replaced in 20 minutes maximum. |
| 101000 mi | All power windows (except the driver's) suddenly quit working. The cause was a switch/relay assembly in the driver's door that was replaced under the extended warranty. |
| 230000 mi US $800 |
Replaced starter |
| 178700 mi US $1574 |
A/C compressor failed. It along with other system parts had to be replaced and the system was recharged. |
| 100000 mi US $540 |
Replaced starter |
| 81000 mi US $220 |
Replaced Main battery harness due to corrosion and previous repair shop cut OE cable end off and installed bolt on positive terminal end. Corrosion inside cable, renew heavier gauge ground cable(V6 cable, per my request). |
| 101200 mi US $880 |
Airbag Control Module replaced |
| 103000 mi | Battery test failed |
| 105400 mi US $30 |
Brake light switch failed. Caused intermittant brake light illumination. Replaced brake light switch. |
2006 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 69000 mi US $200 |
Brake lights were not working, or working intermittently when brake pedal was applied. Brake light switch needed to be replaced. |
| 115000 mi | Dome light would not turn on when door opened - mechanic determined the problem to be a burned-out bulb and replaced it. Light works fine now. |
| 119000 mi US $172 |
Routine oil change and thorough inspection, battery terminals were corroded and one cable end needed replacement, no other problems noted. Had engine steam cleaned and battery corrosion removed. |
| 132000 mi | Also driver's side seat heater is not working properly, and CD changer has stopped working...the car is 13 years old this year, so these kinds of things are to be expected, and I am living with them for the time being. |
| 135000 mi | I haven't gotten this repaired yet, but recently my 6-disc CD changer started making angry grinding noises and stopped working. I was able to get all 6 of my CDs out of the player, but it still is broken. I'm debating whether to replace it with an after-market stereo, or use an iPod with some kind of Aux cable or Radio transmitter to continue using my factory stereo... |
2006 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $450 |
Dead battery |
| 113000 mi US $380 |
Malfunctioning starter, car would not turn over |
2006 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 72000 mi US $175 |
cruise control switch would not stay on without holding the button down. Switch was replaced. |
2006 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 61000 mi US $25 |
replaced driver-side headlamp. |
| 94000 mi | replaced condenser switch and recharged AC |
| 104000 mi US $50 |
Replaced lower coolant sensor |
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