How common are transmission problems on the 2016 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Civic, which is 3% of the 1,080 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Honda Civic?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 Civic.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2016 Civic?

The median mileage at failure among complaints in this area is 35,976 miles.

Did any 2016 Civic transmission complaints involve crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this component area for the 2016 Civic.

Are transmission complaints worse in 2016 than other Civic years?

The 2016 Civic's 36 complaints and 3% share are lower than years like 2015 (176 complaints, 46% share) and 2014 (98 complaints, 34% share).

2016 Honda Civic Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Honda Civic, 3% of the 1,080 total complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 35,976. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 36; 3% of 1,080
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 35,977 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle rolling away after being shifted to park or after being turned off while still in drive, in some cases while the vehicle was unoccupied or the driver was exiting.
Some owners describe delayed acceleration response, where pressing the pedal caused the RPMs to rise before the vehicle actually moved forward.
Several complaints describe the transmission fluid fill plug loosening or falling out, leaking fluid and leaving the transmission low on fluid.
Owners describe the vehicle stalling temporarily at highway speed when the accelerator was depressed, sometimes with unidentified warning lights on the dash.
One complaint describes a CVT transmission failing outright on the freeway, producing a loud humming noise before the car came to a stop.
Some drivers report the air conditioning blowing hot air, an issue some linked to a recall repair that did not fully resolve the problem.

When 2016 Honda Civic transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 5, 2016, latest Jun 23, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Jun 2026; peak Sep 2020 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Civic model year

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

201012 (3%)
20114 (2%)
201249 (11%)
201322 (7%)
201498 (34%)
2015176 (46%)
201636 (3%)
201729 (5%)
201814 (2%)
201913 (3%)
202031 (14%)
20212 (1%)
202210 (1%)
20236 (2%)
20246 (5%)
20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2016 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Civic, which is 3% of the 1,080 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Honda Civic?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 Civic.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2016 Civic?: The median mileage at failure among complaints in this area is 35,976 miles.
Did any 2016 Civic transmission complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this component area for the 2016 Civic.
Are transmission complaints worse in 2016 than other Civic years?: The 2016 Civic's 36 complaints and 3% share are lower than years like 2015 (176 complaints, 46% share) and 2014 (98 complaints, 34% share).