Door problems of the 1996 Honda Accord

Ten problems related to door have been reported for the 1996 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2009

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.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2003

Driver's side window regulator cable broke. No reason/abuse. Entire unit replaced for $400. 00.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

While driving, oil indicatior light started to falshing. Lost all oil in engine. Balance shaft seal burst. Timing belt and other belts replaced. Cost $700. Also, passenger's side door (front & back) power locks are inop.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

Door handle inside of driver's side door fell apart, , door handle jammed. There was difficulty when consumer was in the inside. She had to roll down the window, and then unlock the door on the outside.

5 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/11/1999

Right rear lock makes grinding noise while locking. When I took it in for service I was told that the door lock actuator would require replacement at a cost to me of $ 198. 00. How common is this at relatively low mileage?.

6 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1997

Power door locks fail intermittently, the doors will not always unlock when the remote button is pushed.

7 Door problem

Failure Date: 12/24/1996

Power door lock motor failed. Qcaw.

8 Door problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1996

The power/remote door locks fail intermittently. The doors do not consistantly unlock with remote. Doors have locked unexpectedly. The lock/unlock button must be held while pulling the door handle in order to open. Dealer claims there is no problem.

9 Door problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

Power door lock jammed on passenger side.

10 Door problem

Doors seals failed.


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