2016 Honda Accord Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 612 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2016 Honda Accord, 2% of the 612 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,950 miles.
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.
“I was driving approx 70 MPH on the interstate hwy when I engaged the cruise control. Shortly after that the car began braking. Pressing the accelerator wouldn't disengage the cruise control. The car came to a complete stop in the middle lane of the interstate. Only after turning off the engine and restarting was I able to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11415005, filed 2021-05, 50,000 miles“While my wife was driving in the local community on a trip to her relatives house, out 2016 Honda Accord touring model's automatic braking warning light and associated application of the brakes came on at least 4 times within a 9 mile drive. Each time there were no other vehicles or obstacles near the car. I plan to make an appointment with the dealer this week. I have read dozens of similar complaints about this same issue with the Honda collision mitigation system. I think a recall for this issue may be necessary.”
NHTSA complaint #11390754, filed 2021-01, 29,900 miles“I have been having issues with my Honda Accord with the electrical system. Over the past couple of years I have had to take my car to get serviced for the battery, alternator and other electrical issues. Several times I had to take my car to get checked because the ABS, power steering, traction control and brake lights intermittently light up at the same time. I was told it was a battery issue but now years later I am being told it is the VSA modulator. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682357, filed 2025-08“On June 9, 2025, my 2016 Honda Accord’s driver seatbelt detached and yanked my body with excessive force during a collision, it felt like not lifted me up to the roof The seatbelt’s jerking motion was so odd and intense causing serious injuries including a ruptured breast implant, nerve damage, and cervical spine trauma. The airbags failed to deploy despite a front and side impact. Immediately afterward, both seatbelt and airbag warning lights illuminated. The car has been in repair storage (Kia Willowbrook Ford) since June 16, 2025, without explanation or safety findings from Honda. …”
NHTSA complaint #11696178, filed 2025-10“ABS Module went out on my vehicle while on the highway. Three lights came on, as shown in attached photo. Vehicle brake system began acting up in the moment. This is a very common issue on 2013-2017 Honda accords from all mileage amounts. They are all still on and while I can drive the vehicle, if there are any instances where I need to brake suddenly, myself and the people around me will probably end up in a dangerous collision. The Honda dealership has quoted me $2,600 to fix this with no additional information. Thousands of other drivers are experiencing the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11603480, filed 2024-07Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 29% |
| 2025 | 16 | 17% |
| 2024 | 26 | 17% |
| 2023 | 23 | 26% |
| 2022 | 61 | 23% |
| 2021 | 62 | 25% |
| 2020 | 103 | 28% |
| 2019 | 154 | 22% |
| 2018 | 343 | 18% |
| 2017 | 34 | 6% |
| 2016 | 14 | 2% |
| 2015 | 22 | 4% |
| 2014 | 55 | 6% |
| 2013 | 46 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Accord
201 complaintsOther or unknown
131 complaintsExterior lighting
128 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
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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