1996 HONDA CIVIC Structurebody Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1996 HONDA CIVIC
4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME IS HEAVILY RUSTED AND BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM. PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL MOVES SIDE TO SIDE WITH EASE. THE CAR HAS BEEN OWNED BY ME FOR TWO YEARS WITH NO ISSUE. I DO NOT AND HAVE NOT USED THE A/C, BUT LIKELY RELATED TO THE A/C DRIP TUBE POINTING DIRECTLY ON THE SUB-FRAME AND RUSTING IT THROUGH. IT'S NOT WORTH REPAIRING BUT COULD POSSIBLE BE REINFORCED WITH A WELD. SELLING DEALER DENIES ANY DEFECT UPON ORIGINAL SALE. EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS MAINLY RUST FREE, WHAT WAS LURKING UNDERNEATH WAS DEFINITELY NOT SAFETY INSPECTED BEFORE PUTTING ON THE LOT FOR SALE. AT THE TIME I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, I SAW NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB-FRAME AREA. I LATER FOUND OUT THE DAMAGE TO BE CONCEALED BY SANDING AND DARK COLORED UNDERCOATING. PRESUMABLY BY THE SCAM DEALER. EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS...
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LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO DRIVING DURING EXTENSIVE RAIN CONDITIONS. CAR IS BUILT TOO CLOSE TO THE ROAD AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE ROAD HAS NO PLACE TO GO EXCEPT UNDER THE CAR. LOST CONTROL EVERY TIME OVER 40MPH, EVEN WITH NEW TIRES. TRADED CAR. TOO AFRAID TO DRIVE IN HEAVY RAIN. ALSO SAW A FATILITY ON THE NEWS ABOUT LOSS OF CONTROL IN HEAVY RAIN WITH A HONDA CIVIC SEDAN. *AK
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SUN VISOR FAILED.
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AFTER USING SUNVISOR AND IT IS RETURNED BACK TO ITS POSITION AGAINST THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, THE VISOR POPS OUT OF ITS RIGHT-SIDE FASTENING CLIP BLOCKING VIEW.
Other 1996 HONDA CIVIC Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
41 complaints
Air Bags
27 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
11 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
10 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint