1996 Honda Inspire Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 102,100miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Honda Inspire (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Honda Inspire. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and electrical system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 102,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 44%
- Engine cooling3 33%
- Electrical system2 22%
Example complaints
Air bags: “My daughter recently bought a 1996 Honda accord. The srs light was on; we brought it to a Honda dealership & were told that it would cost $881.00 plus tax to repair. If not repaired, the air bag would not deploy. We could not afford the repair so will not allow my 17 year old to drive on interstate until repaired. I cannot believe that Honda will not cover air bags for the life of the vehicle and am worried that I will lose my child over this.”
NHTSA complaint #10274971, filed 2009-06, 138,700 milesEngine cooling: “Recall, never received a notice Honda corp, they said so sad to bad cost me almost $600.00 out of pocket to have the defect corrected and almost had an engine fire while driving manafold oil gasket broke in the engine causing the oil to heat up, I was shown the recallnotice by my machanic and called Honda corp. And basically they said they sent it, time expired, and they are not going to assist with any of the funds it cost me to get my car fixed. They should be made accountable for proving notices were sent. My car is in a-1 perfect condition and that should speak for itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116282, filed 2005-04, 63,320 milesElectrical system: “Key comes out of ignition without transmission in park. Car is a 1996 Honda. Lx w/ automatic transmission. My car rolled out of garage and hit my basketball hoop pole - resulting in damage to the rt front qtr panel.”
NHTSA complaint #10200526, filed 2007-08, 153,287 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 94,250 and 138,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Honda Inspire in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 Honda Inspire.
Other model years of the Honda Inspire
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9 | 112,305 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 102,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 110,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | 92,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Honda Inspire have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Honda Inspire as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Honda Inspire is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1996 Honda Inspire been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Honda Inspire reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 102,100 miles and the middle half falls between 94,250 and 138,700 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.