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2016 Honda Accord Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
2%of 612 total for the year
Median mileage
29,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Honda Accord, 2% of the 612 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Purchased my coupe in november 2016 brand new. I have less than 8600 miles on it. The other night my car went into complete shutdown, completely dead. I was told it could be the main fuse. Why would the main fuse blow on brand new car? That very dangerous while driving. Luckily I was pulling into my mother's driveway and not on the highway or in traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #10960269, filed 2017-03, 8,500 miles

“My vehicles cruse control, lane departure, collision warning and lane assist completely stopped working after being parked (stationary) in my driveway, vehicle has always had problems with front suspension since new and become unstable with braking hard if another driver cut me off having to apply brakes or when applying brakes down hill.. Vehicle was taken to deal for front suspension but never fixed after multiple attempts under warranty.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11299381, filed 2020-01, 60,235 miles

“While traveling in New York City, several warning lights illuminated on the dashboard of my 2016 Honda Accord, including a red light for the brakes. Upon returning home, my local dealer diagnosed the problem and determined that the vehicle stability assist (VSA) module failed and needed to be replaced. I prepaid for the part; however, the dealer advised that the VSA module is on backorder and will not be available until November 5, 2023. I feel that the delay of a critical brake component affects my safety and the safety of other motorists. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548020, filed 2023-10, 189,201 miles

“Since I got the car in 2016 the radio has been freezing then going completely black while driving. My battery has died multiple times without leaving anything on or open. I'm currently sitting in the parking lot after just starting my car and moving it to another parking spot, came back to start my car and go home and the battery was faintly trying to start and then completely died. My car won't start and the radio screen is white. Now is making a clicking sound without touching anything.”

NHTSA complaint #11281257, filed 2019-11, 65,321 miles

“I purchase a 2016 Honda Accord on 10/29/2016 and since I've had major problems with the electrical system as well as the lighting and the braking system!!! 1 wk after purchasing this can all the font lights went out on the car as well as the phone system with the connection to the blutooth has a shortage the only issue repaired was the lighting on the front headlights the inside lights was never repaired !!! Also the braking system was not stopping as should have been properly stopping on instant stop!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10971649, filed 2017-04, 36,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202021%
2019122%
2018251%
201781%
2016132%
2015142%
2014354%
2013312%
201272%
201110%
201041%
200981%
2008101%
200792%
200651%
200561%
200471%
200340%
200240%
200130%
200020%
199961%
199820%
199421%

Other parts of the 2016 Honda Accord

Electrical system
201 complaints
Other or unknown
131 complaints
Exterior lighting
128 complaints
Engine
44 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
29 complaints
Vehicle speed control
23 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Wheels
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Accord

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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