2016 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 7%of 610 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Honda Accord, 7% of the 610 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While on a trip driving on an interstate at 72 MPH, in busy traffic, with cruise control on, the engine stalled. I rolled to a stop on the shoulder, and the car didn't restart. Engine lights came on, but all electronics (radio, computer screens) were working. Honda towed (under warranty) to their nearest dealership. After checking out the car, and telling me it restarted and displayed no diagnostic codes, I was sent on my way. I was told it was safe to drive as there was no problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083386, filed 2018-04, 22,846 miles“Last night my dashboard lost electricity for about 2 seconds and my engine stalled. I lost power steering control. After 2 seconds, electrical components of the dashboard returned to normal, as did the power steering and engine, and everything was fine. This morning, I drove on a street & smoke entered the cabin area of the car & I pulled over immediately. Opened the hood and the battery (positive terminal) was fully engulfed in flames. A gentleman put out the fire with water from the gas station. My battery is 1/4 melted, due to the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316605, filed 2020-03, 79,000 miles“I have a touring trim of the Honda Accord 2016, meaning it has a v6 engine. At around 38,000 miles, the starter started acting up. When I try to start it, it makes a grinding noise and won't start. I lived with it for a little bit because I'm usually able to get it to start after a couple of attempts. I bought a brand new starter from Honda, installed it, and the car worked perfectly again. It started every time. 1 week later and the issue started happening again. It doesn't happen as often, but it shouldn't be happening at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165346, filed 2019-01, 38,000 miles“I was on my way to work on a major highway and my car started stalling a jerked forward almost causing a collision I pulled over to a safe area and called my family member he had to drive it to advance auto and they diagnosed it as a faulty fuel pump. I called Honda and my insurance company and got the car towed to Honda where it was also diagnosed as a fuel pump to be replaced per them my car had no other issues as I always keep up the maintenance on the car as I'm still paying for it. The only company that has this part was Honda so they ordered the part and attempted to replace it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325921, filed 2020-05, 84,700 miles“Honda quality problems. We bought a 2016 Honda Accord in january. After few months the car started to have problems. The car loses acceleration all of a sudden and comes to a low speed (0-5 MPH) within seconds. Every time this happened I was driving on the freeway. I took to the dealer many times. First time - the dealer said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car second time - as per Honda tech, they diagnosed that the chip in the computer is the problem. So they said that the software in the computer needed upgrade (strange.. It is a brand new car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897999, filed 2016-08, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10153879Feb 21, 2019Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak…
- 10130034Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly…
- 10127348Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly…
- 10118005Sep 15, 2017Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
- 10115764Aug 2, 2017Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator…
- 10108331Mar 27, 2017Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 accord v6s with a customer complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12v battery to be…
- 10108091Mar 2, 2017Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
- 10098926Jan 31, 2017"techline summary article - do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? the b5 (7.5 a) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. the engine…
- 10099123Nov 17, 2016Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
- 10087846Oct 27, 2016"techline summary article - do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? the no. 5 meter (10 a) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 11 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 13% |
| 2022 | 31 | 12% |
| 2021 | 38 | 16% |
| 2020 | 73 | 20% |
| 2019 | 185 | 27% |
| 2018 | 559 | 29% |
| 2017 | 62 | 12% |
| 2016 | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 | 106 | 18% |
| 2014 | 179 | 18% |
| 2013 | 179 | 13% |
| 2012 | 43 | 12% |
| 2011 | 25 | 8% |
| 2010 | 116 | 20% |
| 2009 | 111 | 15% |
| 2008 | 210 | 14% |
| 2007 | 29 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 29 | 4% |
| 2004 | 28 | 3% |
| 2003 | 51 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 28 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Accord
199 complaintsOther or unknown
130 complaintsExterior lighting
128 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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