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1HGCD5637TA••••••1996 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 1996 Honda ACCORD build (11 vs 2).
11on this build
375on the model
157builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 6Structure 1Suspension 1Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemDec 2008
1996 honda accord, automatic transmission, having trouble removing the key from the ignition, seems like the system doesn't realize that the transmission is in park. The problem occurs every other time so far, seems like something is worn out or on the verge of a defect. Please…
SuspensionJun 2002
We had our battery replaced by a national auto chain. When complete, the "SRS" warning light activated. Pursuant to the owners manual, we took it to the local honda dealer - casey, newport news,va. They informed us it required a new control unit, the cost $565.00. We took it to…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2000
No summary listed for abov evehicle
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2000
While driving oil indicator light came on -lost all oil in engine. Balance shaft seal popped out along with cam shaft seal resulted in loss of all oil no prior warning. Cost 483.22 repaired at dealership. All belts required to be changed. Manufacturer refuses to accept resp for…
EquipmentJun 1998
Consumer was driving and noticed smoke coming from the vents the consumer cut the air conditioner off, and there was cold air coming out of the vents
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCD5637TA066898 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.