1996 Honda Accord engine problems
The 1996 Honda Accord has 109 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
109
Engine complaints
19%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA has 109 complaints about the 1996 Honda Accord engine — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.