1996 Honda Accord cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 29 complaints for the 1996 Honda Accord, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving with cruise control on, it won't deactivate. Also, braking system did not slow down vehicle, causing a crash. Please provide further information.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that there was an increase in the engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Honda Accord
- Air bags 111 complaints
- Engine 104 complaints
- Brakes 81 complaints
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Tires 22 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints