The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda Accord · 2016
2016 Honda Accord. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 27 / 36 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 26 / 34 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 33 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 21 / 33 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 21 / 32 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 28 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,300 and 52,700 miles. Median 36,000, from 289 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 46,000 | 25,000–65,300 | 63 |
| Lights | 40,000 | 34,000–52,000 | 87 |
| Engine | 36,000 | 9,500–77,500 | 17 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 44,200 | 16,200–80,800 | 16 |
| Steering | 21,900 | 3,500–53,400 | 18 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Lights | 37% |
| Electrical | 19% |
| Wipers & visibility | 7% |
| Steering | 6% |
| Body structure | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | 32 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 26 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
26V332000 May 2026 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger
Defect. 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, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve
23V858000 Dec 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
19V060000 Jan 2019 Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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 components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Risk. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
17V418000 Jun 2017 Electrical System / 12V/24V/48V Battery
Defect. 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 short.
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
Manufacturer communications 173
Honda filed 173 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
YouTube repair topics
98 videos about the 2013–2017 Honda Accord, 26.1M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 8 | 1.6M |
| Transmission & shifter | 5 | 1.4M |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 667K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 3 | 492K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 2 | 426K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 368K |
| Starter, alternator & belts | 2 | 325K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 306K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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