repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2016 Honda AccordProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 613 owner complaints about the 2016 Honda Accord, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Honda Accord has problems
613 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
202Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
128Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
44Engine5 crash/fire/injury
39Fuel/propulsion system
31Steering
30Service brakes
29Power train
28Visibility/wiper
23Vehicle speed control
15419 other systems26 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 202 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 128 | 2 |
| Engine | 44 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | 2 |
| Steering | 31 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 4 |
| Power train | 29 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 12 |
| 19 other systems | 154 | 26 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Honda Accord recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
46kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 63 electrical system complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 47% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
19under 30k miles56under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
31 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $768 – $1,500
Electrical system
15 owners mentioned a cost$1,500median
Middle half: $1,000 – $2,750
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Accord year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accord median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Honda Accord safety ratings
2016 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Accord owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
Own a 2016 Accord?
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