2016 Honda Accord Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 65 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord, 11% of the 604 total complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 20,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 65
- 11% of 604
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or backing out at low speed, with the vehicle lurching forward or backward without the accelerator being pressed.
- Several incidents happened while shifting into reverse, with the car accelerating on its own and striking trees, walls, or other objects.
- One owner reported the engine catching fire under the hood after a low-speed crash, with flames spreading through the vehicle.
- A separate report describes a vehicle bursting into flames on the freeway without warning.
- One owner described sudden acceleration specifically occurring when the engine was cold, happening in both forward and reverse gears.
- Some drivers stated braking failed to stop the unintended acceleration, resulting in collisions with parked cars or buildings.
When 2016 Honda Accord engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 16, 2015, latest Jun 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Honda Accord?
- NHTSA lists 65 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Accord, which makes up 11% of the 604 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Accord engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2016 Accord engine problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 20,000 miles.
- Do the 2016 Accord engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to this complaint category includes 13 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries.
- How does 2016 compare to other Accord years for engine complaints?
- The 2016 Accord's 11% share of complaints tied to engine issues is lower than years like 2018 (35%) and 2019 (30%), based on NHTSA data.