Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Accord.
The 2006 Honda Accord is a passenger car that, as a fourth-generation model, requires 4.4 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil, a specification that aligns with its era’s engineering. With 430 total owner complaints on record, its most frequently reported issue involves the air bag system, and the model year carries 17 recalls—a figure that places it well below the 2003 peak of 2,013 complaints but above the 2022 low of 213, indicating a middling reliability standing within the Accord’s long-term complaint history from 1990 to 2022.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 435 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 187.8 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3364 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Accord of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | EX V-6 Sedan 3.0L V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.50 sec | 244 hp | FWD |
| 2006 | EX V-6 Sedan 3.0L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 244 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | EX V-6 Sedan 3.0L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 240 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | Hybrid Sedan 3.0L V6 + Elec 14-kW | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 255 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | Hybrid Sedan 3.0L V6 + Elec 14-kW | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 255 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | Hybrid Sedan 3.0L V6 + Elec 14-kW | 7.00 sec | 15.50 sec | 255 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | SE Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 8.10 sec | 16.40 sec | 166 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | i-CTDi Sedan (Euro Spec) 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 8.90 sec | 16.80 sec | 140 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.1 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.4 qt |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Honda part number 08798-9031-A |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 20 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 17 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 22 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 800, MT: 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 790, MT: 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.33-5.83 oz |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 48.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 55.0-63.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ Idle, 44 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ Idle, 71 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.009 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Brake Application | WITH 15 inch ROTOR / WITH 16 inch ROTOR |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 41 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 26 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.050; Rear: 0.060 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 36 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs, step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 29 ft. lbs. | 29 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 51 ft. lbs. | 51 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 72.3 | |
Prep Apply engine oil to bolt thread and under-bolt heads, If using old bolts:
| 1 | 29 ft. lbs. | 29 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees; If using new bolts: | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 29 ft. lbs. | 29 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 | |
| 1 | 29.0.0 ft. lbs. | |
| 2 | 51.0 ft. lbs. | 51 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 72.3 ft. lbs. | 72.3 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2006 Honda Accord generated 430 complaints, 17 recalls, and 96 TSBs, placing it at the low point of a declining arc from the 2003 peak of 2,013 complaints, 24 recalls, and 388 TSBs, and well below the 1,016 to 686 complaint range seen in 2004-2005. Compared with the 2005 model’s 686 complaints and 190 TSBs, and the subsequent 2008 spike to 1,520 complaints, the 2006 figures represent a significant drop in reported federal activity. Air bags accounted for the largest share of complaints at 108, followed by steering, hydraulic service brakes, and power train, though the data does not specify root causes; the record also shows 52 crash-related and 8 fire complaints. Because 2006 sits at the bottom of this arc with the lowest complaint volume in the contiguous 2003-2008 sequence and recalls down notably from the 2003-2005 level, it signals a relatively stable point in the cycle. For a buyer considering a used 2006 Accord, the federal record indicates this is a comparatively favorable year to purchase.
All 430 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 17 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda… Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may…
Showing 5 of 96 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21120A | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A20-015 | 2022-05-03 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A21120A | 2022-01-25 | Equipment | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| A20-015 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A20-010 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
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4.4 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.