1996 Honda Accord electrical system problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Honda Accord — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“SRS My safety and other person in my car in case of accident worries no air bag protection in case of accident.. YES. Diamond Valley Honda code 7-2 need to start with replacing SRS unit, 2 to 3 wks. to repair meanwhile no transportation. Who knows what els entails. NO not that I know of. It’s in…”
filed Jul 14, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. While stationary and driving various speeds, the engine indicator illuminated and remained lit over a period of time. The contact stated that the speedometer would not record the proper speed/mileage. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was…”
filed Oct 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p0740, p0741 repair tips. Another look. Honda servicenews. *tt
11012003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361 and dtc p1381 set - service tip. *tt
070103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2003Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1361, tdc sensor and dtc p1381, cyp sensor. *tt
603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 6 | 8% |
| 2024 Accord | 23 | 17% |
| 2023 Accord | 22 | 27% |
| 2022 Accord | 84 | 39% |
| 2021 Accord | 54 | 25% |
| 2020 Accord | 50 | 15% |
| 2019 Accord | 97 | 15% |
| 2018 Accord | 279 | 15% |
| 2017 Accord | 148 | 28% |
| 2016 Accord | 190 | 32% |
| 2015 Accord | 235 | 39% |
| 2014 Accord | 377 | 39% |
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.