I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW, 2006 ACURA RSX(SEPT.16,2005), AT ABOUT BETWEEN 300 TO 500 MILES I STARTED TO HEAR POPPING NOISE OR SOME TYPE OF NOISE SOUNDING LIKE A BAD AXLE WOULD MAKE WHEN I MAKE SLOW TURNS OR FAST TURNS SOMETIMES. ACURA FIXED THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME IT WAS SOME CUSHION PROBLEM WITH THE SPRINGS. AT ABOUT BETWEEN …
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I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW, 2006 ACURA RSX(SEPT.16,2005), AT ABOUT BETWEEN 300 TO 500 MILES I STARTED TO HEAR POPPING NOISE OR SOME TYPE OF NOISE SOUNDING LIKE A BAD AXLE WOULD MAKE WHEN I MAKE SLOW TURNS OR FAST TURNS SOMETIMES. ACURA FIXED THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME IT WAS SOME CUSHION PROBLEM WITH THE SPRINGS. AT ABOUT BETWEEN 10K TO 15K MILES I STARTED TO HEAR IT AGAIN(BETWEEN DEC. AND BEGINNING OF JAN) I TOOK IT BACK TO ACURA THEY FIXED IT AGAIN ...NOW AT ABOUT 30K MILES I STARTED TO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT I DON'T TAKE IT INTO ACURA UNTIL ABOUT 36K BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE TIME AND I WANT THE NOISE TO BE LOUDER AND WORST AND SO IT DID AT ABOUT 36K...IM SCHEDULE FOR A SERVICE AT ACURA ON SEPT.6 . THIS CAR IS STARTING TO BECOME A LEMON IN MY VIEWS. I ALSO KNOW IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 ACURA RSX. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10167402
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2006
Suspension
FIRST STARTED HEARING A POPPING/KNOCKING NOISE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL AT SLOW SPEEDS AT 5,034 MILES. DEALER TIGHTENED STRUT TOWER NUT AND LUBED SPRING BEARING. THE NOISE WENT AWAY AND REAPPEARD AT 5,527 MILES. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE RIGHT FRON STRUT. THE NOICE WENT AWAY AND REAPPEARD A…
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FIRST STARTED HEARING A POPPING/KNOCKING NOISE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL AT SLOW SPEEDS AT 5,034 MILES. DEALER TIGHTENED STRUT TOWER NUT AND LUBED SPRING BEARING. THE NOISE WENT AWAY AND REAPPEARD AT 5,527 MILES. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE RIGHT FRON STRUT. THE NOICE WENT AWAY AND REAPPEARD AT 9,278 MILES. THE DEALER HAD A REGIONAL FACTORY REP COME AND LOOK AT THE CAR. THEY REPLACED BOTH FRONT STRUTS. THE NOISE WENT AWAY AND REAPPEARD AT 12,978 MILES. THE DEALER TEST DROVE AND DID HEAR THE NOISE AGAIN. WE ARE NOW IN THE FIRST STAQES OF IMPLEMENTING OUR LEMON LAW RIGHTS BY SUBMITTING BY CERTIFIED MAIL, NOTICE TO MANUFACTURER OF FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO REPAIR, FOUND ON THE LEMON LAW WEBSITE. WE FULLY INTEND ON PURSUING OUR CONSUMER RIGHTS TO EITHER REPLACE OR REFUND .
NHTSA ODI #10163085
2,300 miles · Jun 15, 2006
Suspension
WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS, SOUNDS FROM STRUT WILL BE HEARD OR WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY TURNING THE WHEELS WILL CAUSE POP SOUNDS FROM THE SUSPENSION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10159955
900 miles · Mar 13, 2006
Suspension
PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2005. BEGAN TO NOTICE A POPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IN LOW SPEED TURNS. TOOK IN TO BE CHECKED NOVEMBER 9 2005 WITH 901 MILES ON THE CAR. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY, SHOCK ABSORBER/DAMPER POPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IN LOW SPEED TURNS RETURNED IT…
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PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2005. BEGAN TO NOTICE A POPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IN LOW SPEED TURNS. TOOK IN TO BE CHECKED NOVEMBER 9 2005 WITH 901 MILES ON THE CAR. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY, SHOCK ABSORBER/DAMPER POPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR IN LOW SPEED TURNS RETURNED IT NOW ALSO OCCURRED WHEN ACCELERATING AND STOPPING, AND WAS MUCH LOUDER. TOOK IN TO BE CHECKED MARCH 6 2006 WITH 2300 MILES ON THE CAR. DEALER INSTALLED DAMPER MOUNTING BASE AND/OR BEARING AND/OR SPRING SEAT. DEALER ALSO INSTALLED "SILENCER TUBES" ON THE SUSPENSION. INSTALLATION OF THE SILENCER TUBES IS AN UNACCEPTABLE "FIX." THIS CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE DEALER KNOWS THE PROBLEM WILL RETURN AND WANTS ONLY TO COVER UP THE SYMPTOM.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10152608
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2005
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SUSPENSION PROBLEM - ACURA RSX TYPE S 2006 MODEL YEAR. AT 1300 MILES, STARTED HEARING A POPPING/CLICKING SOUND WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS. TURNS OUT THE SOUND CAME FROM THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW, THE ENTIRE STRUT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. NOW THE SOUND IS REAPPEARING (2300 MILES). ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH TH…
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SUSPENSION PROBLEM - ACURA RSX TYPE S 2006 MODEL YEAR. AT 1300 MILES, STARTED HEARING A POPPING/CLICKING SOUND WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS. TURNS OUT THE SOUND CAME FROM THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW, THE ENTIRE STRUT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. NOW THE SOUND IS REAPPEARING (2300 MILES). ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER SET UP FOR LATER THIS MONTH. *NM
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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