Complaints
579
Crashes
69
Fires
5
Injuries
34
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#159 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:97,812 mi
Crash-related:9
#247 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:74,893 mi
#342 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:77,761 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 59 | 9 | — | 97,812 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 47 | — | — | 74,893 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 42 | 5 | — | 77,761 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 40 | 17 | — | 110,554 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | 10 | — | 187,333 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 1 | 130,109 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 89,210 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 13 | 6 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | 1 | — | 118,434 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 11 | — | — | 108,503 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | 2 | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 10 | — | — | 122,500 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 10 | — | — | 106,602 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | 2 | — | 106,667 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 102,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 6 | — | — | 137,040 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 5 | — | — | 56,250 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 5 | — | — | 4,590 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — |
Airbags
59
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,812
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,893
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
42
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,761
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
40
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,554
Unintended Acceleration
23
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
187,333
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
130,109
Automatic Transmission
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,210
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,434
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,503
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
Structure:Body:Door
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,500
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,602
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,667
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,500
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,040
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,250
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,590
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1996 Honda Accord has 579 NHTSA complaints, 69 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 59 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Airbags (59 complaints, avg 97,812 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (47 complaints, avg 74,893 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (42 complaints, avg 77,761 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 101,633 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Honda Accord include 69 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 34 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Honda Accord have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Honda Accord as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Honda Accord?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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