1996 Acura Acura problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (1) · Suspension:front:control Arm (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Acura Acura model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2003-06-01 · 060103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
grade logic control information. all 1996 and later automatic transmission equipped vehicles except slx. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-03-17 · 98031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emissions warranty extension - obd system not detecting engine misfire. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1999-06-17 · 099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acura flat rate manual labor operation numbers are invalid; re-submit claims using labor operation numbers from sb #98-031. *tt
Unknown Or Other 1999-06-17 · 98031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on resubmitting warranty claim using labor operation numbers listed in sb#98-031 - emissions warranty extension. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1999-03-15 · 98031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding emissions warranty extension information. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1998-10-16 · 98031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emissions warranty extension - obd system not detecting engine misfire. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.