2016 Honda Accord: common problems and reliability

The 2016 Honda Accord has 588 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag valve cover gasket oil seepage on 4-cylinder models: frequency: very frequent. multiple owners report this as a common issue between 95,000 and 200,000 miles, with oem gaskets recommended over aftermarket.

Safety record for the 2016 model year

588
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
32
Crash reports
5
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Honda Accord vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2016 a good year for the Accord?

Across the 18 Accord model years we track, complaint volume runs from 267 (2022) to 2,013 (2003). With 588 complaints, the 2016 Accord sits belowthe model's median of 1,049.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
186
exterior lighting
127
engine
44
fuel/propulsion system
37
service brakes
33

Recalls affecting the 2016 Accord

fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 19V060000

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 componen…

electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery

Campaign 17V418000

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 …

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 23V858000

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 …

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 26V332000

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, 201…

What owners report on the 9th generation Accord

Owners generally regard the 9th generation Accord as a reliable, well-built car that can last well beyond 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. The 4-cylinder models are praised for fuel economy and dependability, while the V6 is appreciated for power but cri

  • Valve cover gasket oil seepage on 4-cylinder models: Frequency: very frequent. Multiple owners report this as a common issue between 95,000 and 200,000 miles, with OEM gaskets recommended over aftermarket.
  • VSA/ABS modulator failure: Frequency: recurrent. Owners report internal failure of the ABS/VSA unit on 2013-2017 models, with replacement costs around $2,800 for the part alone. Some owners report successful repairs via module rebuild services.
  • Timing belt overdue on high-mileage V6 models: Frequency: recurrent. Multiple owners warn that neglected timing belts on V6 models are a serious risk, with the service due at 100,000 miles or 8 years.
  • V6 automatic transmission failure at high mileage: Frequency: recurrent. Several owners report V6 transmissions failing around 140,000 miles, often attributed to neglected fluid changes, though other owners dispute this and call the 6-speed automatic stout.
  • Hybrid battery degradation: Frequency: recurrent. Owners report hybrid batteries degrading noticeably between 100,000 and 150,000 miles, with replacement costs being a major concern.

Owner insights for the 9th generation Accord. Read the full 9th generation owner report.

Typical used price

Used Accord listings typically run $14,767–$27,819 across 2007 to 2026 model years.

Other Accord model years

Compare every Accord year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.

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