One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 1996 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
96 Honda Accord lx 2. 2l transmission failure at 79,758 miles. A rebuilt transmission was installed on 11/28/08 due to transmission constantly slipping and actually leaving my 23 yr old son, away at school stranded in the middle of the expressway. I have read online that many Honda Accord owners have had transmission problems as well. . Read more...