1996 Honda Accord
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
13 recalls name the 1996 Honda Accord. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Remedy
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
J & a auto accessories will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact j & a auto accessories at 310-327-4981.
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 honda civic, 1990-2005 honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. the recall began april 17, 2006. owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall IS expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
Vehicle description: sedan, coupe and wagon passenger vehicles except the dx model and models with V6 engines. the factory installed air conditioner wire harness was improperly routed allowing some wires to rub against each other, eventually causing a short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The short circuit canpossibly cause the underhood wireing to overheat and smoke, causing a fire in the engine compartment. a short circuit can also result in a blown fuse or dead battery.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of these wires. any harness improperly routed will be inspected for damage and the routing will be corrected. if any insulation IS worn through and the copper wires are exposed, the harness will be replaced. dealers will also install plastic tubing to protect the harness.
Owner complaints
472 complaints52 involved a crash4 involved a fire24 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The instrument panel on my car is not working so I don’t know if it has any gas in it or not. I know the gauges work also my windows don’t go up or down in my sunroof does not open or close.
- Air bags · Air bags › Srs malfunction warning lamp/light
The contact owns a 1996 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the SRS air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the SRS unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,100.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Seat belts
SRS My safety and other person in my car in case of accident worries no air bag protection in case of accident.. YES. Diamond Valley Honda code 7-2 need to start with replacing SRS unit, 2 to 3 wks. to repair meanwhile no transportation. Who knows what els entails. NO not that I know of. It’s…
SRS My safety and other person in my car in case of accident worries no air bag protection in case of accident.. YES. Diamond Valley Honda code 7-2 need to start with replacing SRS unit, 2 to 3 wks. to repair meanwhile no transportation. Who knows what els entails. NO not that I know of. It’s in the hands of Diamond Valley Honda Hemet, CA YES warning light yesterday 7/13/2022 coming from my doctor office Wildomar, CA.
- Unknown or other
Came to a red light then tried to drive and the while still on would not move, it was if like in didn't engage the gear, when I put on gas the only thing it would do IS the rpm would go up but the speedometer wouldn't.
- Power train
One day just like that I was driving home from work and I came to a red light so after coming to a complete stop the light turned green my car was on in drive and I accelerated and the car just wouldn't move. Got it towed and I got check engine light codes and it was p0401 and p0108 so I cleaned…
One day just like that I was driving home from work and I came to a red light so after coming to a complete stop the light turned green my car was on in drive and I accelerated and the car just wouldn't move. Got it towed and I got check engine light codes and it was p0401 and p0108 so I cleaned the egr valve and bought a new map sensor and installed it. The car had a new battery, the transmission oil was full and with no visible black color or smell, the car started but would not get into gear and just wouldn't move. Called a specialist mechanic and he brought his tool to check the whole computer part of the car wich IS the next best thing to towing it to a transmission shop, the result came back inconclusive with almost certain transmission failure. After corona a lost of vehicle and job I am judt about to sell it as IS cut my losses and maybe buy a bicycle for now. I just need to leave about one hour before work and buy a good axe body shower spray and attach life ones again.
- Air bags
Air bag doesn't work srs red light IS on on dashboard
- Air bags · Seat belts
Takata inflators & safety belt failed on impact in motion on the highway.
- Air bags
1996 honda accord ex-l. consumer writes in regards to airbags in vehicle did not deploy after accident. *As *js
- Air bags
Takata recall. I was in a accident on sycamore street in baton rouge louisiana on 1/3/18 and a piece of metal shard punctured my leg and fracture my tibia. I was treated for contusions of chest wall also at ochsner on o'neal lane . I'm currently on bedrest and have to remain of my leg and can't…
Takata recall. I was in a accident on sycamore street in baton rouge louisiana on 1/3/18 and a piece of metal shard punctured my leg and fracture my tibia. I was treated for contusions of chest wall also at ochsner on o'neal lane . I'm currently on bedrest and have to remain of my leg and can't return to work until I have a follow-up on 1/9/18. I really would like to attend to this matter as soon as possible , thank you and have a blessed day
- Air bags
Takata recall notice was sent to me on 10/31/2017. I key in my vin and it meets the airbag recall or replace requirement. I then following the online instruction and call a local honda authrized dealer. they answered my call and check the vin to see if my 1996 honda 2 door hatchback accord meets…
Takata recall notice was sent to me on 10/31/2017. I key in my vin and it meets the airbag recall or replace requirement. I then following the online instruction and call a local honda authrized dealer. they answered my call and check the vin to see if my 1996 honda 2 door hatchback accord meets the airbag replacement. they told me that my vehicle does not meet the airbag replace/recall service. I am filing this complaint to bring the attention to the nhtsa regarding this safety issue.
- Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. While stationary and driving various speeds, the engine indicator illuminated and remained lit over a period of time. The contact stated that the speedometer would not record the proper speed/mileage. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. While stationary and driving various speeds, the engine indicator illuminated and remained lit over a period of time. The contact stated that the speedometer would not record the proper speed/mileage. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was drained on numerous occasions and the battery life of the vehicle lasted six months or less. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 185,736.
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Visibility/wiper
My alternator IS not charging my battery. my wire harness IS having a faulty and I can't figure it out
- Air bags
Air bag light comes on, won't go off. This has been going on since april 2016. Light comes on when car IS started, and stays on while driving till car IS turned off. I read this IS an ongoing thing. Why isn't there a recall on this problem? The cost to have this fixed IS half the value of what the car IS worth.
- Air bags
Takata recall 1996 honda accord LX vin # [xxx] my vehicle IS a 1996 honda accord LX and IS not among those recalled. it does have a takata airbag: passenger side. takata part #06780-sv1-a82zb. I believe the car may also have a takata airbag on the driver's side, but have not been able…
Takata recall 1996 honda accord LX vin # [xxx] my vehicle IS a 1996 honda accord LX and IS not among those recalled. it does have a takata airbag: passenger side. takata part #06780-sv1-a82zb. I believe the car may also have a takata airbag on the driver's side, but have not been able to obtain that info conclusively. I have read the expert report about the cause(s) of the takata airbag malfunctions. http://wpdown1.com/doc/pdf/download/www__safercar__gov--rs--takata--pdfs--expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf it IS extremely frustrating to be unable to determine why my vehicle IS not part of the recall. nhtsa representatives (888-327-4236) have not been able to provide any information. neither has honda. honda's main customer service # 800-999-1009 representatives looked up my vin # and found nothing there about airbag manufacturer. they claim no takata airbags were installed by honda prior to year 2000. Other honda dealer representatively records demonstrate otherwise and provided the part # for the passenger side airbag (listed above). (also various web pages indicate that honda began using takata airbags in the early 1990's.) my vehicle IS in top condition, has fewer than 50,000 miles, new paint, new other things so I am reluctant to stop driving it - at least until I can determine 1. whether my vehicle has one or two takata airbags. (honda reps are contradictory and confused about this.) 2. why my vehicle (with at least one takata airbag) IS not part of the recall. 3. what my options are. (i would hope that since 1996 vehicles are apparently not required by law to have airbags, one option available to me would be to just have the airbags removed.) if you could answer any or all of the above questions, particularly questions 1 and 2 - or direct me to someone who can, I would very much appreciate it. thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags
Takata recall. I have a 10 year old honda accord that IS well within the danger zone for recall for airbag failure. Todays washington post says takata admits the problem and says it will recall 40 million affected vehicles. I should be high on the priority list can you help me assure this?.
- Air bags
Srs light IS on (air bag). Just noticed it come on while driving. Too expensive to fix, will cost half what car IS worth. Why IS their no recall? Seams to be a common problem. It's been like this for long time.
- Electrical system
Recall on wires
- Air bags
I had a 1996 honda accord V6 2.7 liters with srs light stays on. I took the vehicle to the honda dealership and I was told that the srs control module unit has a failure and need to be replaced. The unit price IS over $700 dollar without installation labor. I talked to american honda motor and they…
I had a 1996 honda accord V6 2.7 liters with srs light stays on. I took the vehicle to the honda dealership and I was told that the srs control module unit has a failure and need to be replaced. The unit price IS over $700 dollar without installation labor. I talked to american honda motor and they refused to assist fixing this safety concern. Honda suppose to lower the prices for parts on older cars to match the current value of the car.
- Air bags
Srs system light on after car IS running, approx. Cost to repair 900.00 .IS there a recall on this problem , seems there IS a lot of people experiencing same as myself . *tr
- Air bags
This IS the second contact on this car. The srs light has been since approximately since 01/05/2010. I have never been contacted about a recall.. *tr
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Faulty ignition switch...recurrent intermittent problem. fails to start. this has been occurring off and on for years. sometimes the key sensor senses a key in the ignition when a key isn't inserted, thus a beeping sound when the door IS opened even if the key IS not in the ignition. Car has shut off while driving several times over the years. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
As I prepared to slow to a stop in a relatives circular driveway, the engine began to rev up with a high pitched whine. I turned the wheel to avoid hitting a parked car in hopes of stopping the car but it continued to gain speed and ended up hitting a pickup in the same circular driveway. the brakes did not seem to function as the car picked up speed.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 192,000. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that there was an increase in the engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle…
TL* the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that there was an increase in the engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 163,000 and the current mileage was 173,000.
- Electrical system
I have a 1996 honda accord which was suddenly stalling with all the power down for few minutes. After few tests my mechanic said the problem IS with ignition key switch. After spending $600 plus the problem stopped. After researching I found out there was a recall for the same problem but for model…
I have a 1996 honda accord which was suddenly stalling with all the power down for few minutes. After few tests my mechanic said the problem IS with ignition key switch. After spending $600 plus the problem stopped. After researching I found out there was a recall for the same problem but for model year 1997 onwards for the same car. After further research I found that there were lot of people on the model year 1996 who complained about the same problem but whose car were not recalled and fixed by honda. So I think honda should all include the model year 1996 for recall or reimburse people like myself who had the same problem and whose car were not recalled and who ended up spending hundreds of dollars. Honda should have included model year 1996 along with other year for recall.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10014248Water leak at doors and/or floor.
- 10014017Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration.
- 10013953Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013805Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary.
- 10009279Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p0740, p0741 repair tips. Another look. Honda servicenews.
- 10009278Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009048Audio, anti-theft codes. Honda. Tech line summary.
- 10005933Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005929Clearing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information.
- 10005920Leakage from moonroof glass weatherstrip. Honda servicenews.
- 10005913Soggy floor carpet during car wash. Honda servicenews.
- 10005881Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda servicenews.
- 10003228Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361 and dtc p1381 set - service tip.
- 10003200Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361, tdc sensor and dtc p1381, cyp sensor.
- 10002699Grade logic control information.
- 10002575Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions.
- 10001811Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set.
- 10001798Rear brake shoe kits now available.
- 10001793Searching isis for diagnostic trouble code information.
- 10001790Check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions.
- 6092376Information on diagnosing the ceiling lights.
- 637651Subject regarding obdii advanced diagnostics on isis.
- 636738Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating.
- 635787Some vehicles may exhibit growling or whining from one or both of the rear wheels when driving.
- 631027Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds.
- 630994Information on troubleshooting multiple misire diagnostic trouble codes p0301, p0306).
- 629541Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *Slc
- 626808Information regarding water leakage during a car wash.
- 624570Information regarding balancer shaft oil seal labor operation .
- 624549Subject on regarding tach fluctuation and/or a/t dtc p0725.
- 624159Information on regarding: brakes ABS dtc.
- 624040Information regarding: dtc p0133.
- 623341Subject regarding parts to correct 5TH gear grinding.
- 623292Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift.
- 622540Parts information bulletin regarding product update for the front balancer oil seal retainer kit.
- 619943Information used when the ABS control unit sets a diagnostic trouble code 1-8 (accumulator volume problem).
- 619921Product update regarding front balancer shaft oil seal.
- 618987Information on preventing diagnostic trouble code 1-3 after anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator work.
- 618967Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual.
- 618908A condition may exist where the front balancer shaft oil seal may back out of the oil pump housing over time. If this happens, the oil can be rapidly pumped out of the engine without warning causing serious engine damage if continued to drive.
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