Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that while downshifting, the gears shifted violently and the vehicle lunged forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised the contact that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 121,124.
2006 Honda Accord: sudden unintended acceleration
6 of the 433 complaints about the 2006 Honda Accord describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that the cruise control was activated at an unknown speed and while traveling uphill, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who attempted to repair the vehicle numerous times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 145,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2006 honda accord suddenly accelerated straight into bushes. She hit the brake hard but it still continued to accelerate going through the bushes, all the while as she had her foot on the brake. * bf the consumer also hit another vehicle.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) I own a honda accord 4 door 2006, [xxx] the vehicle had a sudden unintended acceleration and I crashed against a pillar support post of a building. Severe damage to to the car minor injuries to myself the only person in the car, driver.
Dt*: the contact stated while stopping at a stop sign or light, the engine accelerated on its own. The engine revved up to 5500 rpms. The contact put the vehicle into neutral to keep the vehicle from surging forward. The cruise control was rarely used and there have been no problems regarding the cruise control. The dealership could not duplicate the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated on several occasions while stopped at a stop light or stop sign, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle was put in the neutral position to keep it from surging forward. The dealership was aware and could not duplicate the problem. Updated 10/31/2006 -
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2006 Honda Accord sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2006 Honda Accord?
6 of 433 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda Accord (1%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Honda Accord?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Honda Accord
Airbag light 33No deployment 18Check engine light 18Fire or smoke 13Stalling 13Tire blowout 13Headlights 11Jerking 8Shudder 8Transmission failure 8Grinding brakes 6Adaptive cruise 5Door locks 5
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