2016 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 613 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (202), Unknown Or Other (131), Exterior Lighting (128).
Key takeaways
- 613 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 32 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 202 | 33% |
| Unknown Or Other | 131 | 21% |
| Exterior Lighting | 128 | 21% |
| Engine | 44 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 5% |
| Steering | 31 | 5% |
| Power Train | 29 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 28 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 4% |
| Structure | 20 | 3% |
| Wheels | 17 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Honda Accord
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-29
There is an electric issue with the stereo system that causes a extremely loud static sound that comes from all speakers and does not stop until the car is turned off. The sound is still persistent while the radio system is turned off. This a major safety hazard as I can't hear emergency vehicles due to this issue. Thi...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-27
The rear defroster was turned on while the vehicle was being driven to clear the rear window. Shortly afterward, the window shattered from the inside. The tint film on my window held the shattered glass in place and prevented it from falling out. No. However, when I took my vehicle to Ace Auto Glass in Kahului, Maui, f...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-26
My backup camera has malfunctioned where it is just displaying a black screen when I put my car in reverse. It is a serious safety concern since I need the camera in order to backup properly. There is currently no recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord but it should be looked into since it is a safety risk.
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More for the 2016 Honda Accord
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.