2016 Honda Accord
Common Problems
Ranked from 271 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Severe Static Noise from Speakers
96complaintsHigh severityElectricalPersistent and loud static noise from all speakers, even when the radio is off.
Related recall: 17V418000
- 2
Uncontrollable loud static noise from speakers
83complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe audio system produces loud, uncontrollable static noise that cannot be turned off or reduced in volume.
Related recall: 17V418000
- 3
Headlight Assembly Failure
41complaintsSafety riskOtherHeadlight assemblies fail, often requiring replacement of the entire unit due to premature LED light strip failure.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V060000
- 4
Steering issues leading to loss of control
30complaintsSafety riskSteeringMultiple reports of steering failure causing the car to suddenly jump or lose control at various speeds.
- 5
Fuel Pump Defects
24complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump malfunctions, causing the car to stall or lose power during driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V060000, 23V858000
- 6
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
22complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe automatic braking system engages unexpectedly while driving, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 17V418000
- 7
Faulty ABS/VSA Module
18complaintsMedium severityFuel systemABS and VSA systems intermittently fail to work properly, causing warning lights to illuminate.
Related recalls: 19V060000, 23V858000
- 8
Steering Lock-Up During Reverse
8complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up during reverse, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Headlight Issues
5complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple reports of headlight failures, including dimming, malfunctioning, and poor visibility.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V060000
- 10
Airbag System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe airbag system has multiple failures, including false alarms and internal issues.
Related recall: 17V418000
- 11
Sunroof Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof can spontaneously shatter while driving, creating a safety hazard.
Related recall: 19V060000
- 12
ABS system failure
2complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) fails, leading to potential loss of vehicle stability and increased risk of accidents.
- 13
Steering Modulator Failure
2complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering modulator frequently fails, causing multiple warning lights to illuminate and affecting the vehicle's handling and stability.
- 14
Visibility Distortion
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe rear window is distorted, making it difficult to judge the size, speed, and distance of vehicles behind.
Related recall: 19V060000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.