The Lemon Index2016 Honda Accord.
The 2016 Honda Accord is better than average by owner complaints: 290 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 83, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about lights, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 24 to 30 mpg combined. The best Honda Accord year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 98 YouTube videos about the 2013–2017 Honda Accord, 26.1M views. The 2016 is the same car.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical1.6M views
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DIY 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Honda Accord Replacing Low Beam Headlight BulbsMobile Car Mechanic · 253K views · 3 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors492K views
2013-2017 Honda Accord Throttle Body Cleaning DIYMrRangerZr1 · 177K views · 3 videos
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- Oil leaks & gaskets426K views
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2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4 cold start rattle. Cam chain tensioner- Fixed!Tuckers' Workshop · 199K views · 2 videos - Brakes & ABS306K views
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Before you buy, watch
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Top 5 problems with Honda Accord 2013 to 2017RB The Mechanic · 113K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 611 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Accord year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 52K miles on the car (289 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 25K–65K miles
- lights complaints mostly came at 34K–52K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 9K–77K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- fuel system, other 2019
Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2017
The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 173 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain…
- Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 accord v6s with a…
- Request for Visit: 2015-2016 Accord Front Suspension Noise Background American Honda (AHM) is…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2150–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
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.
2016 Honda Accord owner · NHTSA complaint 11055147
More owner reports
Daytime running light led on drivers side went out at only 31k miles on my 2016 Honda Accord ex. Other customers reporting same exact issue on 2016 Honda Accord.
NHTSA complaint 11246613
Like so many others, daytime running lights (passenger side in my case) half out. Discovered at 48k miles. It's out of warranty. It's being looked at by the dealer in a week. I guess we'll see what happens.
NHTSA complaint 11142438
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Honda Accord reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 83; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Accord year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Accord problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (37%), electrical (19%) and wipers & visibility (7%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda Accord get?
24 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Honda Accord safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Accord problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,300 and 52,700 miles. The middle report was at 36,000 miles, from 289 complaints.
Does the 2016 Honda Accord have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2016 Honda Accord cost in fuel a year?
About $2150 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Accord year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2012 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works