CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Honda Civic has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA, including 67 crashes, 4 fires, 46 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (75 reports).
1996 Honda Civic recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the late 1990s and 2000 can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.
Most common 1996 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 305 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 75 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 55 |
| Visibility | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
What owners report
GAS IDLE DIDN'T RETURN BACK AND I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT. *TR
I HAVE 2 RECALLS AND I NEED THE NOTIFICATION FOR THEM GONE ASAP SO I CAN SHIP MY CAR OVERSEAS. THE ISSUES STATED ABOUT THE "AIR BAG" AND "FLOOR MATS" HAVE YET TO CAUSE A CONCERN TO MY DRIVING AND OR HANDLING ABILITY. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO GO THROUGH THESE RECALLS AS I AM MILITARY AND NEED MY VEHICLE SHIPPED BUT THE RECALLS ARE WHATS KICKING ME BACK.
THIS HONDA WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY WITH BOTH SIDE AND FRONT IMPACT WHILE IN MOTION, BOTH IMPACTS BEING MAJOR. BUT NEITHER THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER'S AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AT ANY TIME. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON ABOUT THE AIRBAG PRIOR TO THIS.
ACCESSORY DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MATS USED IN 1996-1998 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR ON THESE VEHICLES, A MISPOSITIONED FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR IS IN MOTION. K60
MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC'S ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS JUST A RECALL FOR THE NEWER VERSIONS(2016 HONDA CIVICS) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I CANNOT FIND ANY RECALLS ONLINE ABOUT 1996 HONDA CIVICS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING THOUGH. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW.
1996 Honda Civic questions
Does the 1996 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Honda Civic: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda Civic?
Based on 305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (75), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (55), Visibility (35).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Honda Civic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.