1996 Honda Civic engine problems
The 1996 Honda Civic has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY KEY MOUNT ON CRANKSHAFT, AND 2 BELTS CAME OFF PULLEY, VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, EXHAUST SYSTEM, THROTTLE CABLE, EMISSIONS, AXLES, BRAKES, CV BOOTS, AND FLOOR MAT. *AK 8JB”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1996 Honda Civic engine — 8% 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.