1996 Honda Accord Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 472 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Honda Accord, 2% of the 472 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Good afternoon, I have a 1996 Honda Accord lx 4 doors. The driver side window use to work fine, and as time went by, it began to roll up very slowly, about 10 seconds. Now, it wouldn't roll up anymore. My window is still down right now. I believe it works fine rolling down, but it cant roll back up. I've searched online for what the possible reasons are, and I came upon several forums where people have the same problem as me. I would like to see a recall on this window problem soon.”
NHTSA complaint #10075249, filed 2004-06“I took it to the Honda place 3 times to be repaired. After they dye tested it was found that there is a leak in the evaporator. I was told that this often happens with this year vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #761827, filed 2002-05“Whenever using air conditioning and if the weather is 100 degree outside, the air conditioner will blow out hot air for about five minutes and then blow out cold/warm and hot airalso, there is a loud noise coming from the compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #829328, filed 1998-10“Electrical cable for the air conditioner failed, consumer unable to receive repair work due to lack of parts as a result the vehicle caught fire while driving due to cable failure.”
NHTSA complaint #542296, filed 1998-10“Consumer was driving and noticed smoke coming from the vents the consumer cut the air conditioner off, and there was cold air coming out of the vents.”
NHTSA complaint #829492, filed 1998-10Related service bulletins
- 10013953May 1, 2004Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013805Nov 16, 2002Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 37 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 51 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 25 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Honda Accord
109 complaintsEngine cooling
96 complaintsBrakes
81 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsTires
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology