1996 Honda Accord Other Problems
10 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (10)
Your car stopped at a red light, and when you tried to drive again, it wouldn't move forward even though the engine was running. When you pressed the gas pedal, the engine revved up (RPMs increased) but the car stayed in place and the speedometer didn't register any speed — as if the transmission wasn't engaging the gear properly.
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Your instrument panel gauges aren't working, so you can't tell how much gas is in your tank or monitor other readings. Additionally, your power windows and sunroof aren't operating—they won't go up, down, or open and close. The issue likely involves electrical problems with the instrument cluster and the power window/sunroof circuits, which may require diagnosis and repair of wiring, switches, or control modules.
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MY CAR (1996, HONDA ACCORD EX) WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER THE LAST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE NEXT WE NOTICED WAS THE CAR WAS ROLLED OFF THE DRIVEWAY (IN REVERSE) AND HAD CLIMBED THE CURB (BOTH REAR AND FRONT WHEELS) AND ENDED UP ON THE LAWN OF THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR HOUSE. ADDITIONALLY THE CARS GEAR WAS NOT IN PARK (MY SON WHO DROVE THE CAR BACK TO OUR DRIVEWAY FROM THE LAWN FAILED TO NOTICE IN HIS HASTE AND EXCITEMENT WHAT THE GEAR WAS IN). ADDITIONALLY NOW THE CARS GEAR CAN BE SWITCHED WITHOUT THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. ALSO, THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE TURNED AND THE CAR STARTED WITHOUT THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS HURT IN THE INCIDENT.
OIL FROM MY 1996 HONDA ACCORD POURED OUT OF THE FRONT BALANCER SEAL WHILE WARMING UP IN MY DRIVEWAY. LUCKILY I NOTICED IT BEFORE I HAD ENGINE TROUBLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC'S SHOP AND HAD IT REPAIRED FOR ABOUT $500. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE BALANCER SEAL HAD WORKED ITSELF OUT AND SITTING ON THE CRANKSHAFT. I HAVE ONLY 68900 MILES ON IT. *AK
WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE CAR BOGS DOWN, GOES VERY SLOWLY - LIKE IT IS WORKING VERY HARD TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE SQUARE AROUND THE D4 GEAR FLASHES. THE CAR EVENTUALLY GETS UP TO SPEED AND WILL CONTINUE WITHOUT A PROBLEM UNTIL YOU STOP AGAIN. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 7 TIMES FOR THIS. I HAVE NEVER BEEN CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. I AM AFRAID I AM GOING TO GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR IF I PULL OUY AND SUDDENLY HAVE POWER.
1996 HONDA ACCORD. DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS---------------770774. *AK *NLM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
DASHBOARD VIBRATES.
INSTRUMENT PANEL SQUEAKING BADLY WHILE DRIVING. *AK