Acura Acura 1996
Model Acura made in 1996 by Acura got 11 consumer complains as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 98031 | 03/17/2003 | 98031 | 10001339 | Emissions warranty extension - obd system not detecting engine misfire. *tt | 04/30/2003 |
| 98031 | 10/16/1998 | 604826 | Emissions warranty extension - obd system not detecting engine misfire. *tt | 05/17/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 099 | 06/17/1999 | 606102 | Acura flat rate manual labor operation numbers are invalid; re-submit claims using labor operation numbers from sb #98-031. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| 100198 | 10/01/1998 | 604825 | Strategic information regarding extended emissions warranty. *tt | 05/17/1999 | |
| 98031 | 03/15/1999 | 98031 | 604817 | Subject regarding emissions warranty extension information. *tt | 05/14/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 240498 | 04/24/1998 | 604250 | Customer may experience shift shock, judder, or noise during 1st to 2nd upshift as referred in bulletin # 98-112. *ak | 06/09/2000 | |
| 01JUN97 | 06/01/1997 | 604224 | Subject on mainshaft speed sensor s/m fix. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
| 90009 | 09/08/1998 | 603359 | Service bulleting regarding automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
| 90009 | 12/16/1997 | 90-009 | 600564 | Subject on automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *tt | 05/26/1998 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002689 | Grade logic control information. all 1996 and later automatic transmission equipped vehicles except slx. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 97111897025 | 11/18/1997 | 54039 | Experiencing a squeal when you lightly depress the brake pedal. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 98027 | 10/05/1998 | 604581 | Experiencing a knocking noise from the front suspension. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98031 | 06/17/1999 | 606100 | Information on resubmitting warranty claim using labor operation numbers listed in sb#98-031 - emissions warranty extension. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 95022 | 10/01/1995 | 46394 | In certain temperature and humidity conditions, a front window may make a squealing noise when going up or down. the window speed may also be too slow. replace the glass stabbilizers with improved parts. on 1995 models, also adjust the fro | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98029 | 10/05/1998 | 604584 | Concerns with moonroof motor continuing to run with moonroof fully open. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The specific problem i am experiencing is a crack in the exhaust manifold. in speaking with the dealership they confirmed that this is a common problem with this particular car model. they stated that they had received multiple vehicles with this problem. this is a two piece exhaust manifold and it is my understanding that the split is occuring along the seam of the two pieces. they stated that this is a fire hazard, yet no recall has been made by the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Defective cd player. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Seat belts in rear seat can't be used by an adult as the male and female ends are too close together and therefore do not fit. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| Rear bumper cracked in center showing stirofoam. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 09/10/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Front ball joints making noises. recall was from cars built prior to aug, 1995 but this car was built in september of 1995. the dealer refused to investigate or to honor recall and now the ball joints are noisy and the car unstable at higher speeds. ca. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Possible recall component failure (99v-069) causing vehicle roll over accident, prior to recall notice. mjs | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/27/1996 | |||
| While gradually entering driveway, vehicle accelerated, pushing truck parked in driveway into garage door and pushing another vehicle. please describe. *ak | |||