1996 Honda Civic Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Honda Civic, 6% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Accessory driver-side floor mats used in 1996-1998 Honda Civic vehicles. Due to the shape of the floor on these vehicles, a mispositioned floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal. The car is in motion. K60”
NHTSA complaint #11052354, filed 2017-12, 148,000 miles“I have 2 recalls and I need the notification for them gone asap so I can ship my car overseas. The issues stated about the air bag and floor mats have yet to cause a concern to my driving and or handling ability. I don't have the time to go through these recalls as I am military and need my vehicle shipped but the recalls are whats kicking me back.”
NHTSA complaint #11308881, filed 2020-02“The computer control issue is unresolved. The factory default settings for the air conditioning were lost after a battery exchange. Expensive charges for hourly fishing expeditions have not appealed to me. The air conditioner works it just doesn't apply to the appropriate buttons on the control panel they settings are off line. Honda was no help to me. Today, my ignition coil went. Honda said it was not covered via factory service bulletin although the accord was.”
NHTSA complaint #10069730, filed 2004-01“The remote door locks stopped working when the car had been sitting for a week in the driveway. Apparently a crystal which controls this broke. There was no reson on my part why it should have broken. I don't see why I should pay $450 for something that is a defect and has been fixed numerous times by my mechanic in civics of the same year. Also, the passenger side window has failed in numerous civics from 1996 according to my mechanic, leading us to believe that both of these problems are defects.”
NHTSA complaint #712830, filed 1999-10“I am writing to report a problem with my evenflo on my way position right carseat, not my car. We purchased this for our first child and had used it less than 3 months when it broke! We were simply tightening the shoulder harnesses, by pulling the strap from behind, when the plastic lever piece (that you would push down on to release more harness) broke! It snapped right off. It really scared me because I had to take my daughter in the broken carseat to the store (a 40 minute drive) in order to exchange this broken seat for a new one. …”
NHTSA complaint #744326, filed 2001-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 13 | 17% |
| 2024 | 30 | 24% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 41 | 5% |
| 2021 | 13 | 9% |
| 2020 | 38 | 16% |
| 2019 | 63 | 14% |
| 2018 | 126 | 17% |
| 2017 | 166 | 27% |
| 2016 | 253 | 23% |
| 2015 | 58 | 15% |
| 2014 | 38 | 13% |
| 2013 | 30 | 9% |
| 2012 | 31 | 7% |
| 2011 | 21 | 12% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 36 | 9% |
| 2008 | 54 | 6% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 62 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 4% |
| 2004 | 18 | 5% |
| 2003 | 21 | 4% |
| 2002 | 26 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Honda Civic
70 complaintsBrakes
61 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Honda Civic
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology