1996 Honda Accord Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 472 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Honda Accord overview page.
What owners report
“THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT A CAR WITH ONLY 39,500 MILES IDLES, ACTS LIKE IT IS ALWAYS GOING TO STALL!! I BOUGHT HONDA FOR IT'S QUALITY…”NHTSA complaint 719683 — filed 03/04/2000
“WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. MECHANIC SAID IT HAD NO OIL . DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 851177 — filed 10/20/1999
“LOST ENGINE OIL. BLANCE SHAFT SEAL POPPED OUT. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF SEAL, TIMING BELT AND BALANCE SHAFT BELT.”NHTSA complaint 712789 — filed 10/04/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Honda Accord have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Honda Accord: 41 of 472 complaints on file (8.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Honda Accord have in total?
472 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 52 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
