1996 Honda Civic engine and engine cooling problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Honda Civic — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car shifts hard into next gear (automatic transmission) also drives rough. Check engine light has a 420 code (catalytic converter). *tr”
filed Jan 11, 2008
“When the vehicle reaches the of 75 mph there is a burning smell that comes from the engine. The vehicle is serviced on a quarterly basis. Servicing includes an oil and fluid change and a transmission check. *nm”
filed Feb 27, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0420 or engine ping under load. *tt
05027 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2005Timesert 14mm drain plug thread repair kit. *tt
205 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 16, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Civic | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Civic | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Civic | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Civic | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 Civic | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 Civic | 55 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Honda Civic
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.