How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Accord, which is 5% of the 604 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Honda Accord?

No. The data on file shows no related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 Accord.

At what mileage do 2016 Accord transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Accord is 28,750 miles.

How does the 2016 Accord compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2016 Accord's 5% share of complaints in this area is lower than most other model years listed, including 2013 (8%) and 2018 (7%).

Were there any crashes linked to transmission complaints on the 2016 Accord?

Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Accord, with 0 fires.

2016 Honda Accord Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord, about 5% of its 604 total complaints for the year — the lowest share among 2010-2019 model years. No related recalls are on file, and median mileage at failure is 28,750.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 29; 5% of 604
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 28,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe hesitation or delayed response when pressing the accelerator, sometimes with unidentified warning lights on the dash.
Some report shuddering, shaking, or vibration during acceleration between 20-40 mph and again at 40-60 mph.
Several describe sudden transmission failure, including one case where shuddering began and the transmission fully failed within about a day.
A subset report the gear shifter sticking in park or failing to engage reverse, sometimes with the dashboard lights going dark first.
Others report vibration or rattling felt through the car while idling in drive, especially in cold weather.
One complaint describes unintended acceleration that led to a crash after the driver's feet were on the brake.

When 2016 Honda Accord transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 16, 2015, latest Jan 5, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2015 to Jan 2026; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201045 (8%)
201121 (7%)
201227 (7%)
2013109 (8%)
201464 (7%)
201540 (7%)
201629 (5%)
201733 (6%)
2018137 (7%)
201943 (6%)
202016 (4%)
202113 (6%)
20228 (3%)
20233 (4%)
20246 (4%)
20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Honda Accord have?: NHTSA lists 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Accord, which is 5% of the 604 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Honda Accord?: No. The data on file shows no related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 Accord.
At what mileage do 2016 Accord transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2016 Accord is 28,750 miles.
How does the 2016 Accord compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2016 Accord's 5% share of complaints in this area is lower than most other model years listed, including 2013 (8%) and 2018 (7%).
Were there any crashes linked to transmission complaints on the 2016 Accord?: Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Accord, with 0 fires.