In brief, the 2006 Honda Accord offered two transmission paths depending on the engine: four-cylinder models could be equipped with either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic, while the 3.0-liter V6 models were paired exclusively with a five-speed automatic. In North America, there was no six-speed manual option for the 2006 Accord.
That year, Honda’s seventh-generation Accord lineup was built around two engines and multiple trim levels, with transmission choices closely tied to the chosen powertrain. The distinction between four-cylinder and V6 models determined whether a manual option was available or not.
Engine and transmission pairings
Below is a breakdown of the transmission options by engine for the 2006 Accord.
4-cylinder models
The four-cylinder 2.4-liter versions could be ordered with either a manual or an automatic transmission.
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 5-speed automatic transmission
For shoppers and owners, this meant a choice between driving engagement (manual) and convenience (automatic) on the four-cylinder Accords in 2006.
V6 models
The 3.0-liter V6 available in the 2006 Accord was paired with a five-speed automatic transmission only.
- 5-speed automatic transmission (no manual option)
In the V6 lineup, buyers typically did not have a manual transmission as part of the 2006 model year offerings, making the automatic the standard choice for most configurations.
How to identify the transmission in a specific car
If you’re evaluating a used 2006 Accord, the simplest way to confirm the transmission is to check the gear selector. A 5-speed manual will have a traditional stick and a clutch pedal, while a 5-speed automatic will have a shift lever with positions such as P, R, N, D, and possibly S or +/- for manual shift mode. The vehicle’s VIN or owner’s manual can also verify the factory-installed transmission type for a given trim and market.
Summary
For the 2006 Honda Accord, the transmission depended on the engine. Four-cylinder models offered both a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic, giving buyers a choice between manual control and ease of use. V6 models used a 5-speed automatic exclusively in most markets. There was no 6-speed manual option for the U.S. market in 2006.