1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 16, 2004 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Honda Motorcycle years
Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle. That ranks 4th out of 9 Honda Motorcycle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train267%———
Tires133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 1 complaints
1996: 1199612000: 1200012004: 120041

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

A tire manufactured by sumitomo with dunlop brand name blew out while being driven on honda elite scooter. There appears to have been a bead failure. The tire had only four wires at point of failure. The dot# is bde 456 and the model number is k788. The driver was killed. *ak

Tires · received Feb 16, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10058266

When driving 60 mph and going up an incline, driveshaft went out, causing loss of control motorcycle which landed in a ditch, also oil was leaking from driveshaft, consumer has contacted dealer. *ak consumer states that vehicle is still in shop. *slc

Power Train · received Apr 13, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 860295

While in neutral, consumer gave the bike some gas and it jerked forward.

Power Train · received Dec 16, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 512649

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle?

Owners most often report power train, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Honda Motorcycle model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.