Worst 2016 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Honda Civic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 404 | 4 | — | 38,650 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 108 | 3 | — | 25,514 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 92 | 1 | 2 | 35,766 mi | |
| Brakes | 90 | 9 | — | 25,679 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 46 | — | — | 21,228 mi | |
| Body Structure | 43 | 4 | — | 25,487 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 32 | 3 | — | 41,342 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 29 | 1 | — | 3,253 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 27 | 1 | 1 | 22,372 mi | |
| Fuel System | 27 | — | — | 14,494 mi | |
| Airbags | 26 | 13 | 1 | 37,470 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 18 | 4 | — | 14,564 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | — | — | 5,032 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 13 | — | — | 30,793 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 9 | — | — | 44,292 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 27,718 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Compressor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — |
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Honda Civic. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2016 Honda Civic
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,894,518 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 model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
Other Honda Civic Years
2016 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Honda Civic reliable?
What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Civic?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Honda Civic?
How safe is the 2016 Honda Civic?
Does the 2016 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2016 Honda Civic?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2016 Honda Civic
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99