2016 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,082 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,754miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 95 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Honda Civic, 9% of the 1,082 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,754 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got into the trunk of my Civic (keyless) and when I tried to open the car, everything had shut down and it is locked and won't respond to the emergency key or the fob. This began 2 days ago and I see several other complaints o the internet of the same problem. It was parked in my driveway. Not being able to get into my car here in the arizona desert could be a serioue problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11118094, filed 2018-08, 14,000 miles“I was sold a 2016 Honda Civic on the day (january 29, 2016) that american Honda notified NHTSA of a 'stop-sale' and I am forced to drive a vehicle that may have a potentially life threatening defect until they fix it. Honda was aware of the problem, and I should not have been sold a vehicle with a safety concern as great as engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10836299, filed 2016-02, 8 miles“My 2016 Honda Civic ex-t was purchased brand new on 2016. In less than 40,000 miles, my air conditioning unit blows hot air. It is currently in the shop replacing the AC unit. They said there was a leak and I am sure refrigerant is not a safe chemical to be leaking out in the environment.”
NHTSA complaint #11233594, filed 2019-07, 35,000 miles“I was sold a brand new 2016 Honda Civic the day after a recall and stop of sale was issued. Now 5 days later I am having issues with the car. I contacted america of Honda and they confirmed my car does have a recall and I provided me with a case number. Can someone please tell me who indeed to talk about this issue with?”
NHTSA complaint #10824361, filed 2016-02, 240 miles“A couple of times while im stopped at a red light my car stalls, I took it to a Honda dealer but they didnt find anything wrong with it. I'm worried that I get in to a car accident if my car suddenly stops while im driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11338095, filed 2020-07, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037711Sep 25, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or…
- 11037709Sep 25, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or…
- 11037695Sep 25, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or…
- 11037693Sep 25, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or…
- 11036654Aug 28, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
- 11036649Aug 28, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
- 11036424Aug 26, 2026Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or…
- 11036419Aug 26, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
- 11036417Aug 26, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
- 11036408Aug 26, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 6% |
| 2019 | 32 | 7% |
| 2018 | 57 | 8% |
| 2017 | 66 | 11% |
| 2016 | 95 | 9% |
| 2015 | 31 | 8% |
| 2014 | 23 | 8% |
| 2013 | 22 | 7% |
| 2012 | 32 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 27 | 7% |
| 2008 | 156 | 17% |
| 2007 | 170 | 14% |
| 2006 | 227 | 16% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Civic
446 complaintsOther or unknown
253 complaintsElectrical system
119 complaintsBrakes
96 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
67 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaintsWheels
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Civic
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology