1996 Honda Accord structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Honda Accord — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power door locks have been making a loud noise when locked for the past year. Two weeks ago the rear hatch back lock opens and then closes on its own making it impossible to open the hatch. Even if the button is held up manually the hatch will not open. All other four doors work properly. *tr”
filed Mar 1, 2009
“A metal rod that supports the trunk had sheared off, causing the trunk to fall down. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership for analysis, where the mechanic noticed that the metal rod needed replacement due to a worn out part.*ak”
filed Jan 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Water leak at doors and/or floor. *nm
204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 16, 2004
Structure problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Accord | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 Accord | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Accord | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Accord | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Accord | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Accord | 21 | 3% |
| 2018 Accord | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 Accord | 24 | 5% |
| 2016 Accord | 20 | 3% |
| 2015 Accord | 18 | 3% |
| 2014 Accord | 30 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.