1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle

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1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:20:58.280Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Honda Motorcycle Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 28 complaints 2003
1996: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19902
19941
19952
19963
19973
19986
19993
20002
20013
200210
200328

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH DEATH
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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, 20040216

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH
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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, 20000413

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

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WHILE IN NEUTRAL, CONSUMER GAVE THE BIKE SOME GAS AND IT JERKED FORWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990224

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Honda Honda Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports 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 tires:bead, accounting for 33% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.