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1996 Honda Accord Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
3%of 472 total for the year
Median mileage
101,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Honda Accord, 3% of the 472 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles.

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.

“Power door locks have been making a loud noise when locked for the past year. Two weeks ago the rear hatch back lock opens and then closes on its own making it impossible to open the hatch. Even if the button is held up manually the hatch will not open. All other four doors work properly.”

NHTSA complaint #10260344, filed 2009-03, 135,000 miles

“Electrical problems, with door lock actuators and srs systems wheel alignment brake problems, transmission problems yes , parts were replaced, repaired but I still have the same problems, after spending thousands of dollars.”

NHTSA complaint #10139534, filed 2005-10, 125,000 miles

“The contact stated the rear passenger side door will not automatically lock/unlock using the remote locking device it must be performed manually. This began as an intermittent problem but gradually got worse. The dealership inspected the vehicle and determined the actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated 05/16/2006.”

NHTSA complaint #10156367, filed 2006-04, 27,000 miles

“The contact stated the rear driver side door will not automatically lock/unlock from the driver side controls, it must be performed manually. The vehicle is not equipped with a remote locking device. The contact is not the original owner and the problem has occurred since date of purchase. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and determined the door actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has not been contacted. Updated 5/16/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10156366, filed 2006-04, 101,000 miles

“1: manual door locking mechanism on front and rear passenger door fails. Doors do not remain closed. Doors are difficult to open when closed. Doors fail to lock. Both doors have opened while passengers were in the car, inclusion my 7 year old son.”

NHTSA complaint #10145109, filed 2005-12

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202010%
201910%
201810%
201710%
201630%
201410%
201330%
201210%
201020%
200920%
2008141%
200731%
200651%
2005102%
200450%
2003181%
200220%
200091%
1999151%
199871%
199710%
1996133%
199531%
199451%
1993105%
199242%
19912411%
19903016%
198822%
198711%
198624%
1981114%

Other parts of the 1996 Honda Accord

Air bags
109 complaints
Engine cooling
96 complaints
Brakes
81 complaints
Electrical system
40 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints
Tires
21 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Seat belts
17 complaints
Steering
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Honda Accord

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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