2016 Honda Accord engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 46 complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. While merging into traffic at approximately 50 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear driver side of another vehicle. Within seconds of stopping, flames emitted under the hood and eventually spread throughout the whole vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, there was a loud static sound coming through the speaker while the radio was turned off. The contact was unable to hear any audible sounds the vehicle might have made. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the battery, battery cable, fuel pump, and engine needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Honda Accord
- Electrical system 199 complaints
- Lighting 128 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints