1996 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 46
- 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.
What owners report
- shaft seal · 19 records
- balancer shaft · 12 records
- light came · 7 records
- timing belt · 7 records
- balance shaft · 5 records
- light started · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Dt: the contact stated the balance shaft seal popped out of the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. They stated the engine seal failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. They offered no free remedy. No repairs have been made. *ak
ODI 10144693
Engine
After the seal broke, oil drained from the engine and caused some damage to the vehicle. *ph there was a product update regarding the shaft oil seal, however the consumer was never notified because he was not the original owner. *jb
ODI 10057326
Engine
On august 19, 2003 the oil light on my car started flashing. I checked my oil and none was touching the oil stick. I called wade's honda which is a service center in clinton, nc. Mr. Wade came out and checked my car at which time he found that there was a leak in my oil shaft. He told me that there was recall on this problem, but the campaign had ended. I advised him that i was never notified of any recall. Mr. Wade…
ODI 10046842
Engine
THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL FROM THE HEAD GASKET. *NLM.
ODI 10019403
Engine
An internal oil leak caused engine failure (refer to tsb 618908). *nlm
ODI 10015952
Engine
The engine made a knocking noise. *jb the engine made a knocking noise. Consumer was driving on freeway at 60 mph in the middle lane when all of a sudden a loud knocking noise fromt he engine started . Vehicle started to slow down. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and consumer was notified that the vehicle's engine was ruined. *mr
ODI 10011838
Engine
The front balancer shaft seal blew and oil gushed out of the engine in less than ten minutes. My wiife and i had just made it off the interstate when we noticed the smell of oil. Upon parking, we saw oil pouring out of engine. No warning lights were on and no smoke came from the engine. I was told by mechanic that the seal is defective but honda doesn't have a full recall and will only fix the seal when it blows…
ODI 10003568
Cooling Unit And Lines · Crankcase (Pcv) · Engine · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
I have had my car for 10 months with repeated trips to the dealer and numerous calls to the point of purchase, with no results, i have been given the run-a-round to many times to count. I have a 1996 honda accord and it has a head gasket problem and the engine is having to be rebuilt. The head gasket and engine are badly water damaged and warped, and it is costing me in excess of $2,400.00 to get it repaired. I was…
ODI 10020727
Engine
While driving the "check oil" light illuminated. Consumer pulled over to inspect vehicle. As consumer was refilling oil, it was pouring back out of the "seal". Mr *jg
ODI 8022255
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
At 65 mph oil light came on shortly after engine stalled. Dealer determined that an oil seal blew. *ak
ODI 8006732
Engine
Consumer states that while driving 30 mph the vehicle automatically shut off, after taking the vehicle to the dealer they found out that the oil seal had blow out of its place and all the oil leaked out. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
ODI 8008082
Engine
While driving balance shaft seal broke off, and the enigne leaked oil. Oil leaked out and engine blew. Please provide more information.*ak
ODI 899956
Engine
Balancer shaft seal cover, lower area of motor was being scraped by timing belt, causing chirping noise at low mph, i.e. 5 mph. *ak
ODI 749712
Engine
Seal belt retainer "popped out" resulting in timing, combo, & p.s belt being replaced along with the oil seals at a cost of $354. *ak
ODI 749208
Engine
Complete drainage of oil from engine due to balancer shaft oil seal failure. Oil blown onto engine, undercarraige and timing belt.
ODI 741138
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Front balancer shaft seal blow ,oil gushed out of engine in less then 10 mins est.was told by dealer that happens to a lot of this model that the seal is defective but honda does'nt have a full recall,will only fix when seal blows which causes permanent engine damage if vechicle is running.after i got my car back the engine light stays on and the dealer says i have to pay to find out why,should'nt honda of america…
ODI 737322
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving about 50 mph oil light came on, engine started losing power. Consumer pulled to side where engine check light came on. Vehicle had to be towed. Then, technician told consumer about a recall concerning blowen engine.*ak
ODI 874598
Engine
The balancer shaft seal failed,causing all of the engine's oil to pump out. *ak
ODI 736549
Engine
While parking vehicle noticed oil leaking from under vehicle. Vehicle towed to dealer, and informed consumer that balancing shaft seal was cause of oil leakage. Repairs done at no cost to consumer. Please feel free to provide any further deatils. *ak
ODI 872715
Engine
Engine started leaking oil at an alarming rate, took to dealer, they said it was a balancer shaft seal and would require repairs est to be $620.*ak
ODI 733518
Engine · Seal · Unknown Or Other
While stopped at a traffice light, the oil pressure light started flashing. I immediately pulled into the nearest business i thought would have a mechanic, which was a quick oil change type place. Oil was pouring from my engine. Seals and belts had to be replaced, including the timing belt so the repair was over $500. However, my car was still leaking oil (which it had never done before). Soon after i received…
ODI 741297
Engine
Balncer oil shaft gave out and car leaked all oil out immediately and engine seized and we had to replce engine at the cost of $2,860 (used engine) - honda has been extremely uncooperative - received recall notice and have tried to work with them to obtain reimbursement and have been waiting since november. *ak
ODI 739579
Engine
While traveling at approximately 40 mph, my oil light came on. Thankfully i was just reaching my destination. I got out of the car and saw that oil was pouring out of it! Had i driven this way, according to my mechanic, my engine would have been destroyed. I had to replace all of the oil-soaked belts, etc due to this part failure. I have seen spoken to several people who have had the same problem (one of whose car's…
ODI 733683
Engine
Engine oil seal blow-which resulted in the loss of oil.*ak
ODI 732406