1996 HONDA ACCORD Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1996 HONDA ACCORD
7 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 HONDA ACCORD. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
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 BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO FUNCTION AS THE CAR PICKED UP SPEED.
I BOUGHT THE CAR ON OCT 22ND, AND ON THE SECOND DAY IT STALLED BECAUSE OF WRONG FUSE BEING PLACED IN THE CAR. DURING THAT CHECK UP I FOUND OUT THAT THE CAR HAS HAD EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGE AND NONE OF THIS IS SHOWN UP IN CARFAX REPORT AND ALSO THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. SO I WANT TO RETURN THE CAR UNDER CONSUMER FRAUD.
WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS. *MR
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DIED AND WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND AFTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST IT WAS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM IN WHICH THERE HAD BEEN A PRODUCT RECALL. *LA *MR
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FANS BEING INOPERATIVE AND AN OIL LEAK. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED AS A PRECAUTIONARY ACTION TO REPLACE THE TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, ALL THE DRIVE BELTS, AND FRONT END WORK. THE CONSUMER THEN COMPLAINED THAT THE FANS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER THAN WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT ENGINE MOUNT. THE CONSUMER NOTICED AN OIL LEAK. IN FACT, THERE WERE SEVERAL LEAKS AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW FAN, SHROUD, MOTOR, COOLANT, AND FUSE. AS A RESULT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REPEATEDLY APPROACH A DANGEROUS LEVEL (HAD TO MODIFY DRIVING HABITS), AND WAS UNABLE TO USE THE A/C DUE TO POSSIBLE OVERHEATING. THERE WERE TWO NEW LOCATIONS OF HIGH CONCENTRATION OF OIL; REAR MAIN OIL SEAL LEAK WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REMOVED, AND THE BALANCE SHAFT LEAKED (UNDER WARRANTY) WHICH REQUIRED AN OIL PUMP, GASKETS, AND SEALS.*SCC *JB
WHILE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC DROVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS SEAL BALANCE SHAFT BLEW OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REFILL MORE THEN OFTEN. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Other 1996 HONDA ACCORD Problem Areas
Air Bags
59 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
47 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
42 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
41 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
40 complaints
Unknown Or Other
25 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
23 complaints
Electrical System
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
13 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
11 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
10 complaints
Structurebodydoor
10 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Tiressidewall
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Air Bagssrs Malfunction Warning Lamplight
1 complaint
Child Seathandle Infant
1 complaint
Child Seatharnessstrapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Aircontrols
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint