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2016 Honda Accord

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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.

What to inspect

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

Suspension complaints

13 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2025
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the air bag warning light turned on and off. Additionally, the brakes were squeaking while driving, and the radio and speakers were producing an abnormal static sound when turned on or off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was un…

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The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the air bag warning light turned on and off. Additionally, the brakes were squeaking while driving, and the radio and speakers were producing an abnormal static sound when turned on or off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Hugh White Honda Service, located at {1360 Auto Mall Dr, Columbus, OH 43228); and was diagnosed with an internal failure of the air bags. The dealer also stated that the ball joints were worn, and there was an unknown failure with the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI #11681515

Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 2020
StructureSuspensionWheels

HELLO, GOOD MORNING, I WANT TO MAKE A COMPLAINT, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR WAS THAT I BOUGHT IT AT A MAJOR WORLD DEALERSHIP IN LONG ISLAND CITY, WHICH THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT OR TOTAL LOSS REPORT, WHICH TURNS OUT TO BE A LIE AFTER A FEW MONTHS WITH THE CAR. I NOTICED T…

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HELLO, GOOD MORNING, I WANT TO MAKE A COMPLAINT, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR WAS THAT I BOUGHT IT AT A MAJOR WORLD DEALERSHIP IN LONG ISLAND CITY, WHICH THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT OR TOTAL LOSS REPORT, WHICH TURNS OUT TO BE A LIE AFTER A FEW MONTHS WITH THE CAR. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR HAS TOTAL DAMAGE. HEY, IT EVEN HAS PART FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. I'VE TRIED TO GET HIM TO HELP ME, BUT HE SAYS IT DOESN'T HAVE TO DO WITH THE CAR ANYMORE. THEY ALSO CHARGED ME A GUARANTEE OF 3,000 DOLLARS AND THEY DO NOT WANT TO COVER WHAT THE VEHICLE HAS IN CONCLUSION; THE CAR HAS A DESTABILIZING REAR RUBBER, THE PART OF THE TRUNK ENTERS THE WATER, THE DOORS ON THE LEFT SIDE DO NOT BELONG TO THE SAME VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE AND A NO NUMBER OF THING. PLEASE, I ASK YOU TO HELP ME SINCE I AM A YOUNG LATINO IMMIGRANT WHO WANTS TO GET AHEAD IN THE UNITED STATES. RIGHT NOW I AM USING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE TO GO TO WORK

NHTSA ODI #11384676

48,100 miles · Aug 6, 2020
SuspensionWheels

VEHICLE MAKES A MILD TO MODERATE NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED. THE NOISE CAN BE CHARACTERIZED AS SOMETHING RUBBING TOGETHER. IT SHOULD LIKE METAL ON METAL. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TWO WEEKS AGO. I TOOK IT TO HONDA. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS. I STILL HEAR IT AND AFTER A GOOGLE SE…

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VEHICLE MAKES A MILD TO MODERATE NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED. THE NOISE CAN BE CHARACTERIZED AS SOMETHING RUBBING TOGETHER. IT SHOULD LIKE METAL ON METAL. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TWO WEEKS AGO. I TOOK IT TO HONDA. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS. I STILL HEAR IT AND AFTER A GOOGLE SEARCH I NOTICED HUNDREDS MORE PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT 2016-17 MODELS ARE AFFECTED WITH NO FIXES OR ACKNOWLEDGE BY HONDA. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. THANK YOU

NHTSA ODI #11343708

60,235 miles · Jan 14, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SuspensionVehicle Speed Control

MY VEHICLES CRUSE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE, COLLISION WARNING AND LANE ASSIST COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING AFTER BEING PARKED (STATIONARY) IN MY DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION SINCE NEW AND BECOME UNSTABLE WITH BRAKING HARD IF ANOTHER DRIVER CUT ME OFF HAVING TO APPLY BRAKES OR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES …

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MY VEHICLES CRUSE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE, COLLISION WARNING AND LANE ASSIST COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING AFTER BEING PARKED (STATIONARY) IN MY DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION SINCE NEW AND BECOME UNSTABLE WITH BRAKING HARD IF ANOTHER DRIVER CUT ME OFF HAVING TO APPLY BRAKES OR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES DOWN HILL.. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEAL FOR FRONT SUSPENSION BUT NEVER FIXED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS UNDER WARRANTY.. THE LATEST ISSUE WITH DRIVER SAFETY SYSTEM IS A MANUFACTURERS FAILURE AS THESE ARE FEATURES SUPPOSEDLY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND SO FOURTH ON PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. MY VEHICLE IS JUST OVER 4 YEARS OLD AND MAINTAINED AND SERVICED TO MANUFACTURES SPECIFICATION. IN RESEARCHING THRU THE WEB I FOUND HONDA OWNERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLE. I BELIEVE HONDA SHOULD RECALL AND FIX THESE PROBLEMS ON THEIR VEHICLES COMPUTER / SOFTWARE OR SENSORS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. PART OF THE WEATHER DOOR WINDOW STRIPPING IS ALSO DETERIORATING.

NHTSA ODI #11299381

30,000 miles · Apr 8, 2018
Suspension

HONDA ACCORD V6 I HAVE A 2011 AND 2016 ACCORD V6...WHEN THE ROAD IS WET (RAIN OR LIGHT SNOW) OR SIGNIFICANT WIND, THE CARS ARE ALL OVER THE ROAD, WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT THE CARS BACK TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, THEY SAY THE ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CHARGE ME FOR REALIGNMENT, AND SAY I AM ALL SET. 4 OR MORE TIMES BACK WITH CARS I HAVE BO…

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HONDA ACCORD V6 I HAVE A 2011 AND 2016 ACCORD V6...WHEN THE ROAD IS WET (RAIN OR LIGHT SNOW) OR SIGNIFICANT WIND, THE CARS ARE ALL OVER THE ROAD, WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT THE CARS BACK TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, THEY SAY THE ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CHARGE ME FOR REALIGNMENT, AND SAY I AM ALL SET. 4 OR MORE TIMES BACK WITH CARS I HAVE BOUGHT NEW, AND EVERY TIME I AM TRAVELING OVER 65 MPH I FEEL I COULD CRASH AT ANY TIME. THE DEALERSHIP ACTS LIKE I AM CRAZY. WHEN I DO NET SEARCHES IT SEEMS ALL OTHER OWNERS HAVE BEEN SILENCED. ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? I DRIVE TONS OF MILES AND KNOW CARS PRETTY WELL

NHTSA ODI #11083880

23,000 miles · Feb 13, 2018
StructureSuspensionWheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PULLED IN ONE DIRECTION WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GARDENA HONDA (15541 S WESTERN AVE, GARDENA, CA 90249, (310) 660-7289) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PULLED IN ONE DIRECTION WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GARDENA HONDA (15541 S WESTERN AVE, GARDENA, CA 90249, (310) 660-7289) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. HONDA ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SWAYBAR REPLACEMENT; HOWEVER, THE PART WOULD HAVE TO BE PURCHASED AFTERMARKET. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT HONDA ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT A TIRE ALIGNMENT AND A WHEEL BEARING WERE NEEDED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED TO DROP THE VEHICLE OFF AND GET A THIRD WHEEL ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

NHTSA ODI #11072735

Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior LightingSuspension

ISSUE 1: LED STRIP ON FRONT HEADLIGHT DEFECTIVE. HAD TWO DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT LED STRIPS GO OUT ON MY VEHICLE. ISSUE 2: CHASIS MAKING SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH DRIVING ON INCLINE.

NHTSA ODI #11055147

2 miles · Sep 20, 2017
SuspensionVehicle Speed ControlWheelsCrash

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR UNDER 25 MPH ON LOCAL ROAD WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WENT OFF ROAD CAUSING SEVER DAMAGE TO BOTH WHEELS AND UNDERCARRIAGE.

NHTSA ODI #11024576

33,000 miles · Jan 31, 2017
Suspension

VEH MAKING WEIRD SOUNDS COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA. "CRACKING, POPPING, SQUEAKING" DEALERSHIP FIXED IT AND CONTINUES, NEXT WEEK DEALERSHIP STATED THEY WOULD ORDER MORE PARTS TO REPAIR IT. THEN THEY FOUND WHEN THEY WENT TO FIX IT THE SECOND TIME THAT THE FRAME WAS BENT AND BROKEN WITH RUST AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR…

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VEH MAKING WEIRD SOUNDS COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA. "CRACKING, POPPING, SQUEAKING" DEALERSHIP FIXED IT AND CONTINUES, NEXT WEEK DEALERSHIP STATED THEY WOULD ORDER MORE PARTS TO REPAIR IT. THEN THEY FOUND WHEN THEY WENT TO FIX IT THE SECOND TIME THAT THE FRAME WAS BENT AND BROKEN WITH RUST AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR WITHOUT REPAIRING THE SUSPENSION FIRST. THE COST TO ME $2,700.00.

NHTSA ODI #10948626

150 miles · Sep 14, 2016
SteeringStructureSuspension

CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM DEALERSHIP IN FORT SMITH, AR. UPON INSPECTION 10 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. (MILES: 502) VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE AND SUSPENSION HAD SIGNIFICANT RUST AND OXIDIZATION DAMAGE. IN THIS REGION OF THE UNITED STATES- RUST IS VERY UNCOMMON IF NOT EVER PRESENT, MUCH LESS, ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. AFTER NUMEROUS…

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CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM DEALERSHIP IN FORT SMITH, AR. UPON INSPECTION 10 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. (MILES: 502) VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE AND SUSPENSION HAD SIGNIFICANT RUST AND OXIDIZATION DAMAGE. IN THIS REGION OF THE UNITED STATES- RUST IS VERY UNCOMMON IF NOT EVER PRESENT, MUCH LESS, ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO WORK WITH AMERICAN HONDA AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THEY CLAIM TO HAVE EXHAUSTED ALL EFFORTS AND HAVE DONE ALL "REPAIRS" THEY INTEND TO DO. THE WORK DONE WAS ONLY SURFACE REMOVAL AND SINCE THEN, A REAR OIL LEAK HAS DEVELOPED AND THE BACK SEAT DOOR PANELS HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. LET IT BE KNOWN THAT I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THIS PROCESS, JUNE 3, 2016. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND UNBELIEVABLE THAT A BRAND NEW VEHICLE HAS THIS EXTENT OF RUST DAMAGE. I AM A MECHANIC WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE ON A VEHICLE, LET ALONE A NEW PURCHASE. IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WOULD EVEN BE AN ISSUE, I WOULD HAVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF IT BEING A NEW VEHICLE, WHO WOULD HAVE EXPECTED THIS PROBLEM FROM A TRUSTED VEHICLE BRAND SUCH AS HONDA?! I HAVE MADE SURE TO DOCUMENT THIS THOROUGHLY AND HAVE MORE THAN 70 PHOTOS FOR YOUR REVIEW. PLEASE CONTACT ME ANYTIME FOR THOSE OR ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION YOU MIGHT NEED.

NHTSA ODI #10906729

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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