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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 19 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

169600 mi

US $100
Replaced drivers side front wheel bearing. (Replaced the passenger side wheel bearing 4 years ago.) 
111000 mi

US $180
Right front wheel bearing bad 

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1996 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

159960 mi

C $240
Driver side front wheel bearing worn out - replaced 
161820 mi

C $58
Replaced both stabilizer bar link bolts and bushings 
161820 mi

C $100
Replaced both outer tie-rods 
161820 mi

C $50
Replaced passenger side inner tie rod. 
174840 mi

C $600
Upper tie rod replaced 
245000 mi

US $200
Front/Rear Shocks, Outer Tie Rods Replaced. 

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1996 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

176000 mi

US $68
Had car inspected as well and repair costs were going to soar to over $1600. Front end repairs. Traded in. 
271000 mi

US $100
Ball joint on driver's side desperately needed replacing. Common problem with these cars. Passenger side also needs it, but it's not critical. 
148300 mi

US $550
Wheel bearing replaced. 
234000 mi

US $250
LU Control Arm 
248000 mi

US $250
RU Control arm 

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1996 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

159000 mi

US $900
Both tie rods replaced. 
117180 mi

C $600
But the biggest problem was balljoints. Had to replace 8 of them. 
122140 mi

C $100
Had to replace couple front ball joints. 
125860 mi The front right ball joint broke. The wheel fell off. Scrapped the car due to the high repair cost. 
143000 mi

US $100
Safety inspection failed, had to replace steering boot and a broken tail light. 
145000 mi

US $800
Front left & right suspension tie arms & ball joints were replaced. 

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1996 Honda Accord Suspension Problems

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