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2016 Honda Accord

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Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 356.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

290 reports with mileage · 310 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 195 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 127 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

32 crash reports5 fire reports21 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

195 reports
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Mileage unknown · May 22, 2021
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

Air coming through vents is very low even if set a max air flow. I have a 2016 Honda Accord with 40,000 miles. For some time we noticed that air conditioner does not flow much air. It seems that ac blower is just too weak. My old 2003 Corolla has much more ac blower power. Something is wrong. I change the AC filter as needed…

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Air coming through vents is very low even if set a max air flow. I have a 2016 Honda Accord with 40,000 miles. For some time we noticed that air conditioner does not flow much air. It seems that ac blower is just too weak. My old 2003 Corolla has much more ac blower power. Something is wrong. I change the AC filter as needed and with frequency. Air is cold just not enough air coming through vents.

NHTSA ODI #11418134

90,000 miles · Apr 29, 2021
Electrical System

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM FREEZING FREEZES OR GOES BLANK WHILE USING IPHONE TO NAVIGATE. OCCURS WITH BOTH GOOGLE AND APPLE MAPS. RESOLVING OFTEN REQUIRES WAITING 10 PLUS MINUTES OR TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT.

NHTSA ODI #11414392

Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2021
Electrical System

BACK UP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK..SEEMS YEARS PRIOR TO AND AFTER 2016. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED

NHTSA ODI #11399777

8,660 miles · Jan 31, 2021
Electrical System

IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT STARTED AND DRIVEN AT LEAST EVERY SECOND DAY. A NO START CONDITION RESULTS. BATTERY IS NEW, THE SECOND ONE FROM HONDA DEALER. CRANK/STARTER SPEED VERY LETHARGIC, ALL CONDITIONS, REMOTE START INCLUDED. PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET START BOOSTER TO RESOLVE DEAD BATTERY ISSUE. VEHICLE NO LONGER UNDER WARRAN…

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IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT STARTED AND DRIVEN AT LEAST EVERY SECOND DAY. A NO START CONDITION RESULTS. BATTERY IS NEW, THE SECOND ONE FROM HONDA DEALER. CRANK/STARTER SPEED VERY LETHARGIC, ALL CONDITIONS, REMOTE START INCLUDED. PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET START BOOSTER TO RESOLVE DEAD BATTERY ISSUE. VEHICLE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI #11390859

50,000 miles · Dec 16, 2020
Electrical System

FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES STARTING UP. IT RARELY STARTS ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. IT USUALLY STARTS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START. I HAVE PLANNED ON HAVING THE STARTER REPLACED WHEN I HAVE THE TIMING BELT REPLACED IN A FEW MONTHS. HOWEVER, TODAY I DISCOVERED…

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FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES STARTING UP. IT RARELY STARTS ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. IT USUALLY STARTS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START. I HAVE PLANNED ON HAVING THE STARTER REPLACED WHEN I HAVE THE TIMING BELT REPLACED IN A FEW MONTHS. HOWEVER, TODAY I DISCOVERED THIS SITE AND REALIZED MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. HAVE THERE BEEN RESOLUTIONS FOR ANYONE? IF SO, WHAT WAS THE RESOLUTION?

NHTSA ODI #11383681

76,000 miles · Sep 24, 2020
Electrical SystemEngine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED AT START-UP HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION HOWEVER, THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEPAULA CHEVROLET (785 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206) WHERE A DIAGNOS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED AT START-UP HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION HOWEVER, THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEPAULA CHEVROLET (785 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

NHTSA ODI #11360915

Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2020
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine

IF I HAVE THE CAR LIGHT ON AUTO AND TURN OFF THE CAR THE ENGINE STILL RUNS AND IT DOES NOT TURN OFF UNTIL I TURN OF THE AUTO SWITCH FOR THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE INDICATOR COMES ON RANDOMLY AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR

NHTSA ODI #11360901

53,000 miles · Sep 20, 2020
Electrical System

I JUST REPLACE THE BATTERY FOR THE 3RD TIME ON 9/19/2020. THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR A CAR 4 YEARS OLD

NHTSA ODI #11360118

40,000 miles · Sep 15, 2020
Electrical SystemSeats

!. CAR SEAT IS UNSTABLE IN BACK SEAT NO MATTER WHERE YOU PLACE IT. 2. I HAVE 40,450 MILES ON MY 2016 ACCORD SEDAN AND HAVE SPENT $300 ALREADY ONLY FOR MY A/C TO NOT WORK. IT KEEPS BLOWING THE RELAY SWITCH OUT. NOW THEY'RE TELLING ME I NEED A NEW CLUTCH AND IT WILL BE ALMOST $1400; MY DISPLAY WILL CHANGE AND MY RADIO GOES OFF…

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!. CAR SEAT IS UNSTABLE IN BACK SEAT NO MATTER WHERE YOU PLACE IT. 2. I HAVE 40,450 MILES ON MY 2016 ACCORD SEDAN AND HAVE SPENT $300 ALREADY ONLY FOR MY A/C TO NOT WORK. IT KEEPS BLOWING THE RELAY SWITCH OUT. NOW THEY'RE TELLING ME I NEED A NEW CLUTCH AND IT WILL BE ALMOST $1400; MY DISPLAY WILL CHANGE AND MY RADIO GOES OFF, MY DOORS MAY OR MAY NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. I BELIEVE IT STEMS FROM THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY RECALL (WHICH I HAD REPAIRED, BUT BATTERY KEEPS CORRODING) LEAKING MOISTURE INTO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI #11355096

101,000 miles · Aug 14, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

FRONT RIGHT DRL, PART OF THE RUNNING LIGHT BURNED OUT, TO REPLACE THE RUNNING LIGHT YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH CAN BE UP TO $1500 OR MORE. MOST PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE A HONDA ACCORD CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT BURNS OUT JUST LIKE ANY OTHER LIGHT FOR $1500. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, HONDA MOTOR CO. …

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FRONT RIGHT DRL, PART OF THE RUNNING LIGHT BURNED OUT, TO REPLACE THE RUNNING LIGHT YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH CAN BE UP TO $1500 OR MORE. MOST PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE A HONDA ACCORD CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT BURNS OUT JUST LIKE ANY OTHER LIGHT FOR $1500. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, HONDA MOTOR CO. NEEDS TO RECALL AND REPAIR THIS MISTAKE FOR FREE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ODI #11349189

Official recalls

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26V332000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

May 21, 2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Dec 18, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

19V060000 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump

Jan 29, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

17V418000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery

Jun 29, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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