Major Problems with 1996 Honda Civic Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 1996 Honda Civic
1996 Honda Civic
FRONTAL
Victims: 4
1996 Honda Civic
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Victims: 2
1996 Honda Civic
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Victims: 2
Browse 1996 Honda Civic complaints by category
Problems with FRONTAL, AIR BAGS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Civic owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS no deployment of driver's/passenger's airbags in accident causing injuries.... |
39
~ 3436 miles |
| AIR BAGS design of vehicle with air bags not conducive for smaller drivers.... |
25
~ 45313 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems with cruise control. *dh... |
17
~ 30586 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER floor mat caught on the hook on the reverse side of the accelerator pedal causing car to accelerate.... |
17
~ 9250 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY abs brakes failed. ... |
12
~ 28000 miles |
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed until vehicle warmed up. *dh... |
11
|
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC antilock brakes failed causing accident. *sd... |
11
|
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both headlights have leaks that allow water to enter and accumulate inside. the lenses fog up ans sooner or later |
10
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST brake booster vacuum hose failed causing brake failure/accident.... |
10
|
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield molding failed.... |
9
|
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle transmission having trouble going into reverse.... |
8
~ 17500 miles |
| TIRES abs brakes failed. ... |
8
~ 12250 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle was idling roughly and experiencing vibration. the belts were adjusted. on another occasion the vehicle made a horrific sound.... |
7
|
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING computer command control module malfunctioned. in addition engine misfired causing loss of power. engine check light comes on/off. *ak... |
7
|
| CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL accelerator cable stuck vehicle accelerated out of control and ran into 2 parked vehicles and a tree before coming to |
7
|
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the srs light on my 1996 honda civic remains on. i have taken the car to the dealer twice during... |
6
~ 59531 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle transmission having trouble going into reverse.... |
6
|
| POWER TRAIN consumer had problem registering vehicle through a title search a company revealed odometer fraud. nlm... |
6
~ 48750 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL accelerator pedal got stuck and accident occurred.... |
5
~ 14000 miles |
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front disc brakes failed vehicle lost control resulting in a crash/injuries. *ak... |
5
|
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front disk rotors failed.... |
5
~ 14800 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM abs brakes failed. ... |
5
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield noise.... |
5
|
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES because of reports i checked my car the tread separation was obvious. i have replaced the tires. *ak( dot number: |
4
~ 24500 miles |
| EQUIPMENT vehicle experienced an accident to to driver floormat causes the acelerator pedal to stick while coming to a stop causes... |
4
~ 5500 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak... |
4
|
| MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE the button on the emergency brake sticks. "fixed" several times w/o success. the brake will not engage in this condition |
4
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE after using sunvisor and it is returned back to its position against the roof of the vehicle the visor pops |
4
~ 54506 miles |
| STRUCTURE the design of the vehicle allows water to block driver's view on outside mirrors as well as windows. the consumer |
4
~ 22500 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this vehicle has had numerous problems including: brake failure transmission failure - causing it to stall and start on occasions... |
4
~ 5500 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the computer control issue is unresolved. the factory default settings for the air conditioning were lost after a battery exchange.... |
3
|
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall notice sent for exhaust manifold denied due to lack of parts resulting in engine fire.... |
3
|
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM computer command control module malfunctioned. in addition engine misfired causing loss of power. engine check light comes on/off. *ak... |
3
~ 40000 miles |
| CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE i am working with ins co. to resolve accident that occured due to defect... |
3
|
| HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC power brakes failed causing accident.... |
3
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i wanted to warranty my transmission but the dealer would have to charge me just to check it out. my... |
3
|
| STEERING car suddenly pulled to the left causing driver to hit the side of a bridge.... |
3
~ 24767 miles |
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seat belt frequently fails to retract.... |
3
~ 29667 miles |
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle transmission having trouble going into reverse.... |
3
|
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the airbag light is on indicating that the airbag is disfunctioning and recently the horn and the cruise control stopped |
3
|
| ENGINE 8/4/2014 dear american honda motor company inc. i am a proud honda owner and i chose honda as my auto... |
2
~ 157000 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 1996 honda civic would not start one morning i had initially thought it was due to the chilly weather.... |
2
~ 225000 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with only 32 808 miles on my vehicle i am replacing both the front and the rear oxygen sensors. this... |
2
|
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling the engine idled without indications and then started to take off. consumer depressed the brakes to stop the |
2
~ 35732 miles |
| SUSPENSION when driving the car under 50 mph the car vibrates the steering wheel shakes. dealer contacted and cannot find a |
2
|
| PARKING BRAKE emergency brake handle failed.... |
2
|
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE trunk seal failed causing water to leak inside the trunk when it rains.... |
2
|
| VISIBILITY headlight failed.... |
2
|
| HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS problem with head rest.... |
2
|
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN bolt broke from power train causing tire to explode/loss of control/accident. *sd... |
2
|
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the defroster/defogger system is not adequate.... |
2
|
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN sunroof failed.... |
2
|
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine control module failed.... |
2
|
| FRONT > SUSPENSION while turning on wet pavement vehicle slides/loses control.... |
2
|
| SEAT BELTS the seat belt became twisted around the seat adjuster lever. the consumer believed that in a sudden stop the passenger |
2
~ 111750 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION jack collapsed while changing tire.... |
2
|
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittently when ignition is turned on it slips past the correct position causing engine to race. the dealer has been |
2
|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8/4/2014 dear american honda motor company inc. i am a proud honda owner and i chose honda as my auto... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
| SIDEWALL > TIRES upon inspections at the tire store all 4 of 4 pirelli p3000 cinturato (p185/65r-14) tires on my passenger car had... |
1
~ 98000 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM car shifts hard into next gear (automatic transmission) also drives rough. check engine light has a 420 code (catalytic converter). |
1
|
| SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated the power windows were inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it... |
1
~ 125000 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING clear plastic over headlight clouding up reducing light available. *tr... |
1
~ 160000 miles |
| LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased 1996 honda civic ex coupe from dealer on dec 23 2004 car was checked by dealership before releasing... |
1
~ 71141 miles |
| SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the dealer replaced the turn signal unit at 30 000 miles. 79 000 later the unit needed to be replaced |
1
~ 30000 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my engine starts to overheat while idling for periods longer than a few minutes especially when it's hot out. using... |
1
|
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the computer control issue is unresolved. the factory default settings for the air conditioning were lost after a battery exchange.... |
1
|
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS both seat backs collapsed when our honda was rear-ended. we (my wife and i) were stopped in a traffic jam... |
1
|
| LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle has been at dealer 4-5 times to repair throttle.vehicle hesitates at any speed with no warning. when throttle gets... |
1
|
| HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater core went out and melted down radiator and possibly engine. contacted dealer and dealer was willing to fix problem |
1
|
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM regulator on the alternator is charging up then going down then up. lights are affected.*ak... |
1
|
| SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS when vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another vehicle there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side |
1
|
| WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS whenever shoulder belts are locked they would loosen up. would not stay tight. had called dealer & told will not |
1
|
| SEATS both headlight got water in them when car washed-replaced seals and lenses-warranty windshield made howling noise at freeway speeds-resealed twice-warranty... |
1
|
| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES had put hood of vehicle up suddenly the support brackets on hood broke & hood collapsed. had caused a large |
1
|
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY support rod that holds the hood up has a given point. the support rod broke which caused the hood to... |
1
|
| VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake booster check valve failed.... |
1
|
| ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING car alarm went off however vandals had no trouble quickly disabling the alarm. consumer feels that the alarm system is |
1
|
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY window mechanism failed causing window to stay open.... |
1
|
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY side/front doors would not stay open.... |
1
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel injection system failure causing vehicle to idle rough afte rstarting also throttle cable binding. *ak... |
1
|
| MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION struts failed.... |
1
|
| INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY rear view mirror defective causing poor visibility.... |
1
|
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE purchased car new received it on june 29. 1996 there is a noise in the structure frame and hard to |
1
|
| POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC loss of brake power assist causing consumer to have an accident. *ak.... |
1
|
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR loss of brake power assist causing consumer to have an accident. *ak.... |
1
|
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sunroof failed.... |
1
|
| FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 5 spd-transmission shift column located floor came completely out. vehicle immediately inoperative. please describe details. tt... |
1
|
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN heater failed.... |
1
|
| LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hatchback latch defective.... |
1
|
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner failed.... |
1
|
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC was driving and applied the abs anti-lock brakes and they failed pedal went to the floor took to dealer replaced |
1
|
| ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT jack collapsed while changing tire.... |
1
|
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING when turning the steering wheel makes a loud noise. manufacturer told owner that it was a lubricating problem and they |
1
|
| UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN engine failed due to faulty key mount on crankshaft and 2 belts came off pulley vehicle loss control resulting in |
1
|
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE belts came of pulleys vehicle lost control resulting in acollision. also replaced throttle cable/emissions/ignition/cv boots and windshield wipers. *ak... |
1
|
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt mechanism is too short.... |
1
|
| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN belts came of pulleys vehicle lost control resulting in acollision. also replaced throttle cable/emissions/ignition/cv boots and windshield wipers. *ak... |
1
|
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING the consumer experienced loss of steering control because the pinion gear in the rack and pinion steering broke.the defect was |
1
|
| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers fail to operate when temperatures are below 30 degrees. owner is aware of another w/same failure. wiper motor |
1
|
| FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION gear shift was stuck after vehicle was turned on while sitting at a railroad crossing. when the motor was turned... |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST brake system safety valve failed.... |
1
|
| STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT i am writing to report a problem with my evenflo on my way position right carseat not my car. we... |
1
|
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