Worst 2016 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 175 | 1 | 3 | 46,271 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 126 | 2 | — | 41,225 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 113 | 5 | 2 | 39,210 mi | |
| ENGINE | 41 | 2 | 3 | 47,132 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 33 | 1 | 1 | 46,528 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 30 | 4 | — | 169,596 mi | |
| STEERING | 27 | 3 | 1 | 32,591 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 26 | 1 | — | 41,441 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 26 | — | — | 55,468 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 22 | 11 | — | 26,478 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | 4 | — | 32,078 mi | |
| WHEELS | 17 | 1 | — | 20,479 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 6 | — | 142,895 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 13 | 2 | — | 43,058 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | 1 | — | 20,138 mi | |
| SEATS | 12 | 1 | — | 13,325 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 9 | — | — | 39,950 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 21,933 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 132,333 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 65,250 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | — | — | 99,650 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2016 Honda Accord
36 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~86,261,222 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
+ 26 more recalls
Other Honda Accord Years
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