MYRModel Year Report

1996 Honda Inspire

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1996 Honda Inspire
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:23:49.159Z

Only 9 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 9 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 Inspire Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997
1996: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19922
19932
19946
19955
19969
19979

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

4 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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KEY COMES OUT OF IGNITION WITHOUT TRANSMISSION IN PARK. CAR IS A 1996 HONDA. LX W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ROLLED OUT OF GARAGE AND HIT MY BASKETBALL HOOP POLE - RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE RT FRONT QTR PANEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20070822

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

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I'VE NOTICED ON THE FREEWAYS OF LOS ANGELES THE CENTER DIVIDER IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING EXTREME GLARE FOR THE CARS ON THE FIRST LANE. THIS IS TRUE ESPECIALLY WHEN ONE SIDE IS A CAR AND THE OTHER SIDE IS A SUV OR TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030818

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

CRASH
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KEY COMES OUT OF IGNITION WITHOUT TRANSMISSION IN PARK. CAR IS A 1996 HONDA. LX W/ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY CAR ROLLED OUT OF GARAGE AND HIT MY BASKETBALL HOOP POLE - RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE RT FRONT QTR PANEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20070822

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Honda Inspire — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Honda Inspire 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 Inspire?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Honda Inspire 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.