general problems of the 1996 Honda Accord

Seven problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1996 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1996 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 1996 Accord.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2022

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.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

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.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2015

Recall on wires.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2010

Honda Accord 1996, windows automatically open when the vehicle is not occupied, but is parked and locked. Upon return, Honda Accord windows are open to half way. This creates a danger for the owner of the vehicle as if parked when there is no daylight, someone could enter the vehicle unknown to the driver, or carjacking could occur due to easy entry to vehicle as well as car theft to interior of vehicle and trunk of vehicle. This has been reported to Honda and stated answer is - when key is clicked more then once, this will cause windows to open, even when owner is indoors and accidentally hits the key. This is a potentially life threatening problem.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2005

Electrical problems, with door lock actuators and srs systems wheel alignment brake problems, transmission problems yes , parts were replaced, repaired but I still have the same problems, after spending thousands of dollars.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2004

: the contact stated the rear driver side door will not automatically lock/unlock from the driver side controls, it must be performed manually. The vehicle is not equipped with a remote locking device. The contact is not the original owner and the problem has occurred since date of purchase. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and determined the door actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has not been contacted. Updated 5/16/2006 -.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2004

: the contact stated the rear passenger side door will not automatically lock/unlock using the remote locking device it must be performed manually. This began as an intermittent problem but gradually got worse. The dealership inspected the vehicle and determined the actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated 05/16/2006.




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