The service and repair manual for the 1996 Honda Odyssey — the 2.2L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — 132 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | EX Mini Passenger Van 5-Door · LX Mini Passenger Van 5-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 88 complaints · 33 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Odyssey manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 88
- General Information 1,585
- Accessories & Equipment 230
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 119
- Body & Frame 78
- Maintenance 114
- Brakes 162
- Restraints 50
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 58
- Electrical 156
- Suspension 45
- Engine Mechanical 139
- Transmission 269
- Engine Performance 410
- Front 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Odyssey
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 88 complaints and Honda has issued 33 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Odyssey. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Odyssey manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Odyssey?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 across the EX Mini Passenger Van 5-Door, LX Mini Passenger Van 5-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1996 Odyssey problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1996 Odyssey, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 1996 Odyssey wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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