Worst 2016 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Engine Problems
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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 Faults | 176 | 1 | 3 | 46,271 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 126 | 2 | — | 41,225 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 41 | 2 | 3 | 47,132 mi | |
| Fuel System | 33 | 1 | 1 | 46,528 mi | |
| Brakes | 30 | 4 | — | 169,596 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 27 | 3 | 1 | 32,591 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | 1 | — | 41,441 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 26 | — | — | 55,468 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 22 | 11 | — | 26,478 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | 4 | — | 32,078 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 17 | 1 | — | 20,479 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 6 | — | 142,895 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 13 | 2 | — | 43,058 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | 1 | — | 20,138 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | 1 | — | 13,325 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 9 | — | — | 39,950 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 21,933 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Honda Accord
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,076,042 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 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
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2016 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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