2016 Honda Accord electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 199 complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 199 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 63 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 63 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda accord. While driving 45 MPH, multiple indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that sparks appeared from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and shortly after, the vehicle caught on fire. A police report was filed. The passenger of the vehicle sustained a foot injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Since I got the car in 2016 the radio has been freezing then going completely black while driving. My battery has died multiple times without leaving anything on or open. I'm currently sitting in the parking lot after just starting my car and moving it to another parking spot, came back to start my car and go home and the battery was faintly trying to start and then completely died. My car won't start and the radio screen is white. Now is making a clicking sound without touching anything.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Honda Accord
- Lighting 128 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints