Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1996 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Bridgestone weatherforce plus tires size p185/65r15 installed on 1996 Honda Accord. Tire mileage only 14,368. I was driving approx. 64mph on the freeway when the back end of my car began to wiggle and pull to the left. Next, I heard loud "flub-buddy" sounds. I immediately eased off the accelerator, punched the emergency blinking lights and made my way over to the freeway shoulder. The sidewall of the left rear tire was shredded and the stem valve was partially torn from the tire. People who helped me following the incident mentioned that the tire May have been defective. The next day I took up the matter with sears where I had purchased the tires, but the manager there put it down to "road hazard", and since I did not purchase "rh" insurance when I got the tires, he couldn't/wouldn't help me and suggested I take up the matter with Bridgestone. …
Tl contact owns a 1996 Honda Accord. The vehicle has pep boys definity ex600 tires, size p215/60r15. The contact examined the tires and noticed a bulge near the tread on the front passenger side tire. The bulge was the size of a golf ball. The contact did not notice any differences while driving prior to noticing the bulge. The tires have not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 4,590.
I have had two Firestone tires to blow out. The first one caused an accident. I would like to get back the money I spent having the other person's car repaired, and also get own repaired. The second blow out left me stranded on the freeway. I submitted a claim to Firestone and they are refusing to honor my claim. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Electrical problems, with door lock actuators and SRS systems wheel alignment brake problems, transmission problems yes , parts were replaced, repaired but I still have the same problems, after spending thousands of dollars.
Failure of Goodyear tire. (tread separation) Eagle hp p195/60r15 gdy ( dot pjv9 majr 3400) purchased and installed new on 9/19/2001. I have this tire stored and will ship to nhsta at my expense if requested.
Bought car used in July. Tires looked fine and should have lasted a long time. Owner said tires were only 6 months old. Two Firestone tires on front, two Goodyear tires on back. Firestone tires two months newer than Goodyear. Tires looked fine when parked, but when steering wheel turned, there was no tread on the inside and the steel belts were showing all the way around the inside of both front tires. My husband refused to let me drive car unless tires were replaced. By the time I drove my car to the tire dealer (approx 10 miles), the left front tire was completely flat. I called Firestone while I was having new tires put on, and they would not discuss it because these were not the tires involved in the recall. …
Discount tire company, 20225 north scottsdale rd, scottsdale, az 85255 as an independent tire distributor and dealer failures to comply with title 49, volume 5, part 574, sec of the code of federal regulations, by not providing tire purchasers (consumers) the required tire registration form. This incident happen on the rainy morning of feb 2003 at the discount tire store at 407 west bell road, phoenix, az 85023. I inquired at two other discount tire company stores and they denied having any tire registration forms for consumers, so it appears this is standard to this company. Thousand of consumers have been wronged by this company's failure to comply with 49cfr574.8. For questions or comments please contact me.
Original vehicle owner. Purchased these to replace worn factory tires. Number includes use of full size spare. Over a period of 30,000 miles, 7 out of 10 tires have had sidewall failures including stationary and moving blowouts. Manufacturer tells me that they have had no reported failures from others. In my lifetime I have owned over 200 tires and have never before experienced a single failure, less 1 lost to a nail 10 years ago and normal wear.. (tiresize: p195/60r15)( dot number: tire size: p195/60r15 )
1996 Honda, Accord taken to tire center for inspection, and informed consumer that three of the tires were experiencing tread separation. Original equipment, p185/65r15, dot# unavailable, and they would prorate the difference. The tread separations occurd on left front, right front and right rear tires.
Tread on the left front tire is beginning to separate. Tire size p20560r15. Original tire equipment on a 1996, Honda, Accord. Tire mileage about 40,000. Tire dealership is not aware of the problem. The vehicle does not vibrate and has no alignment problem. It is simply a tire problem.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1996 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1996 Honda Accord, 5% of the model year's 472 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1996 Honda Accord wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1996 Honda Accord, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1996 Honda Accord wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 125,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.