1996 Honda Accord Honda Accord 1996

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1996 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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1996 Honda Accord electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1996 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

193500 mi

US $800
Losing AC charge in 1-2 days. Dealer replaced high pressure hose (leaking), filter-drier, evac'ed/recharged. Major attling noise occurring from AC blower-cause unknown. Dealer thought AC condensate drain plugged-not the case. time will tell. 

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1996 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

245000 mi

US $200
Replaced battery and alternator. Battery light on at idle. 
246000 mi

US $100
Temperature control knob sticking. Replaced HVAC control unit with used part. 
149420 mi

C $200
Starting motor stuck - replaced 

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1996 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

227000 mi

US $10
Replaced the brake on button 
252000 mi

US $10
Dash Dimmer 
171000 mi

US $40
Starter/solenoid went bad 

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1996 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

111000 mi

US $350
Window motor, accessory belts, oil change 
233000 mi

US $100
SRS Light came on. Module was bad. 
237000 mi

US $185
AC compressor hoses started leaking, changed both hoses, reserviced system. 
246000 mi

US $150
Speedometer inoperative. Replaced. 
220000 mi

US $330
Motors for 2 front windows no longer work 

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1996 Honda Accord 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

182000 mi

US $50
auto door lock, left, inside 
190000 mi

US $350
Electrical wiring fault 

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1996 Honda Accord Electrical Problems

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