1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 3 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and clutch assembly.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-13
While in neutral, consumer gave the bike some gas and it jerked forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-24
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing bead.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.