Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1996 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My 1996 Honda Civic's engine turns off while driving. There was just a recall for the newer versions(2016 Honda Civics) for the same problem. I cannot find any recalls online about 1996 Honda Civics shutting off while driving though. I have had this problem for about a year now.
When the vehicle reaches the of 75 mph there is a burning smell that comes from the engine. The vehicle is serviced on a quarterly basis. Servicing includes an oil and fluid change and a transmission check.
The computer control issue is unresolved. The factory default settings for the air conditioning were lost after a battery exchange. Expensive charges for hourly fishing expeditions have not appealed to me. The air conditioner works it just doesn't apply to the appropriate buttons on the control panel they settings are off line. Honda was no help to me. Today, my ignition coil went. Honda said it was not covered via factory service bulletin although the accord was.