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2016 Honda Civic Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Honda Civic, about 3% of its 1,080 total complaints. That share is lower than most other Civic model years, though the median failure mileage of 12,000 miles is low, and there is no related recall on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
29
3% of 1,080
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
12,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Wheels have detached or separated from the vehicle while driving, in at least one case causing loss of control and a crash.
  • Tires have suffered sudden blowouts at low speed, leading owners to lose control of the car.
  • Lug nuts reportedly self-loosen over time, producing clicking noises and eventual brake grinding.
  • Steering wheels have felt sticky or resistant during sustained highway driving, worse in warm weather.
  • Some owners report the vehicle drifting to one side when turning the steering wheel at highway speed.
  • Tire pressure monitoring systems have shown persistent false warnings even after tire pressure checks and recalibration.

When 2016 Honda Civic suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2016, latest Aug 26, 2026.

2016 Honda Civic suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2016Sep 2016Mar 2018Aug 2018Jun 2019Sep 2022Feb 2024Aug 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2016 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Civic model year

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

  1. 201027 (7%)
  2. 201110 (6%)
  3. 201217 (4%)
  4. 201320 (6%)
  5. 201438 (13%)
  6. 201522 (6%)
  7. 201629 (3%)
  8. 201718 (3%)
  9. 201814 (2%)
  10. 201921 (5%)
  11. 202014 (6%)
  12. 20216 (4%)
  13. 202236 (4%)
  14. 202313 (5%)
  15. 20249 (7%)
  16. 20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there suspension, wheel, or tire recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic?
NHTSA shows no related recalls for this problem area on the 2016 Honda Civic.
How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2016 Civic have?
NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area, about 3% of the 1,080 total complaints filed for the 2016 Civic.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 12,000 miles.
Is the 2016 Civic worse than other years for this issue?
No. Its 3% share of complaints in this area is lower than most other Civic model years, including 2014 at 13% and 2025 at 11%.
Have any crashes or injuries been reported for this issue?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Civic includes 5 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.