1996 Honda Accord body problems

19 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body: door
10
Body: bumpers
3
Frame and members
2
Body: trunk lid
1
Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
1
Body: door: hinge and attachments
1
Body
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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200k+

Honda Accord body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 1, 2009 · Body, Locks · 135,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Body · CA

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.

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Body · 110,000 miles · OR

Driver's side window regulator cable broke. No reason/abuse. Entire unit replaced for $400.00.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Body · IN

Rear hatch struts failed without warning. In cold weather hatch fell down. Dealer claimed struts usually failed within a 2 year period, no parts available. *ak

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Body, Suspension · NJ

Both underfenders for front fenders spontaneously detached on flat, dry highway when I was going at a steady speed of 45 MPH. Driver's side remained attached at front end and twisted around tire, causing me to lose control of car and veer onto verge. Passenger side abruptly detached completely and flew onto roadway. Front end of car has never been involved in collision. Honda dealer claims they never see this happening and continues to blame driver for faulty driving

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Body, Engine · CA

While driving, oil indicatior light started to falshing. Lost all oil in engine. Balance shaft seal burst. Timing belt and other belts replaced. Cost $700. Also, passenger's side door (front & back) power locks are inop.

Filed Sep 14, 2000 · Body · NJ

Door handle inside of driver's side door fell apart, , door handle jammed. There was difficulty when consumer was in the inside. She had to roll down the window, and then unlock the door on the outside.

Filed Feb 15, 1999 · Body · NC

Right rear lock makes grinding noise while locking. When I took it in for service I was told that the door lock actuator would require replacement at a cost to me of $ 198.00. How common is this at relatively low mileage?

Filed Oct 26, 1998 · Body · IL

Rear structure is not strong enough to with stand an impact of 25 MPH which causes truck to cave in. Consumer noticed some type of foam found between trunk and bumper area . Dealer was not notified .

Filed Sep 17, 1998 · Body · FL

Power door lock jammed on passenger side.

Questions about the 1996 Honda Accord body

Does the 1996 Honda Accord have body problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the body of the 1996 Honda Accord, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Honda Accord body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda Accord body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have the most body problems?

The Honda Accord model years with the most body complaints are 2000 (83 complaints), 1998 (76 complaints) and 2002 (75 complaints).