1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1996
  4. Automatic Transmission

1996 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems

15
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 27, 2008 · 79,758 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    96 honda accord lx 2.2l transmission failure at 79,758 miles. A rebuilt transmission was installed on 11/28/08 due to transmission constantly slipping and actually leaving my 23 yr old son, away at school stranded in the middle of the expressway. I have read online that many honda accord owners have had transmission problems as well. I would also like to note that american honda never contacted us ref to the…

    ODI 10274888

  • October 12, 2005 · 125,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electrical · Electrical System · Frontal · Latch · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Mechanical · Suspension · Tires

    Electrical problems, with door lock actuators and srs systems wheel alignment brake problems, transmission problems yes , parts were replaced, repaired but i still have the same problems, after spending thousands of dollars. *nm

    ODI 10139534

  • September 10, 2003

    Automatic Transmission · Ignition

    Key comes out of ignition without transmission in park. Car is a 1996 honda accord. *jb

    ODI 10039098

  • August 12, 2002

    Automatic Transmission

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    ODI 765950

  • August 12, 2002

    Automatic Transmission · Engine

    Defective balancer shaft seal broke loose, causing an engine replacement because of immediate oil loss w/no warning indicators. Just had oil change and transmission oil flush a month ago. Honda needs to reimburse costs of total repair due to defective item. Never received recall notice either.*ak

    ODI 765671

  • September 15, 2001

    Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other

    Starting in sept. Of 2001 my vehicle would not change from 3rd to 4th gear. The engine light came on, took it to a local mechanic. After checking it with his computer he found no problem, reset the check engine light. He researched the vehicle and told me that honda was having problems with transmissions when it was humid!?!?! So i thought that i would see if it continued to do this when it cooled off. It has and it…

    ODI 759256

  • July 10, 2001

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission had developed a grinding noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said could not find where the noise was coming from. Dealer stated that it had been a manufacturer's defect. *ak dealership stated transmission needed to be replaced, however honda is not willing to cover any of the cost to replace it, vehicle has low mileage to be experiencing transmission problems. *slc

    ODI 894471

  • February 12, 1999

    Automatic Transmission

    There is a loud noise coming from transmission due to tranmission blowing out.consumer has to reduce the speed in order for the noise to stop. *ak

    ODI 838622

  • September 1, 1997

    Automatic Transmission · Headlights

    Occasionally when vehicle is put into reverse gear the vehicle will go forward.

    ODI 536315

  • January 25, 1997

    Automatic Transmission

    My transmission went out at 35,000 miles they replaced it at no charge. Now at 46,000 miles the engine check light keeps coming on and ive taken it to the dealerships about 4 times they cant find anything wrong with it but i know its the transmission again because the car idles all the time like its going to die out on me and it has died out on me it runs crappy this is my first car and i paid alot for it hondas are…

    ODI 720856

  • December 22, 1996

    Automatic Transmission

    While engaging into reverse gear the automatic transmission lunged forward causing a collision.

    ODI 514378

  • November 1, 1996

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission failed, replaced and started to failed in 1999 again. Yh

    ODI 551003

  • September 28, 1996

    Automatic Transmission

    Five times the comsumer has put the car into reverse, the gear jumped out of reverse into drive and the consumer could not get it into reverse. Please describe in detail. *ak

    ODI 804283

  • August 1, 1996

    Automatic Transmission

    TRANSMISSION FAILED.

    ODI 605262

  • 62,873 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle was taken to dealer because the automatic transmission was making a whining noise. Mechanic determined that transmission must be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10053323