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1996 Honda

Accord

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.2 L, (FFS)

Honda Accord: best and worst years
1996 Honda Accord (photo 1 of 2)

Photo may show a different model year; you're viewing the 1996.

PhotoDamian B OhCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS20%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%
  • POWER TRAIN5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 558 total.

Honda Accord: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.