2016 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 52
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 52 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- daytime running · 5 records
- running lights · 5 records
- electrical system · 4 records
- battery replaced · 4 records
- wouldn start · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. The contact stated that the battery charge warning indicator illuminated as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the battery charge sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised…
ODI 11281846
Electrical System
Not able to start the car. It struggles to start or won't start at all. I have issues with this before and apparently this issue still has not been resolved. I have found that this has happened to many other owners as well. Please advise honda of this ongoing issue.
ODI 11281450
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The led strip of light around my headlight on drivers side is partially blown. That is always a distraction to oncoming cars
ODI 11297602
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The driving lights on the drivers side have burned out
ODI 11258434
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
August 2018 battery in car stopped working. Stationary car would not start. Replaced battery and in november 2019 battery stopped working again. Car wont start. November 2019 problems with gas. When pushing the gas on residential street it stops, wont go further.
ODI 11281833
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. When the vehicle was started, the abs, vsa, and eps warning indicators illuminated. Also, the interior lighting flickered. Millennium honda (located at 286 n franklin st, hempstead, ny 11550, [redacted]) was contacted by phone and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v418000 (electrical…
ODI 11254086
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Drivers side from daytime led lights burnt out. Only have 45,000+ miles.
ODI 11256469
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. The contact stated that he had difficulty with the push start feature on the vehicle. When the button was pushed, all the warning indicators would illuminate and the vehicle made a screeching sound. The contact had to push the button several times before the vehicle would actually engage and start. The contact spoke with lester raines honda ([redacted] sw, south charleston,…
ODI 11259140
Electrical System
BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 1 YEAR
ODI 11209968
Electrical System
Had battery sensor problems witched cause the alternator not to charge the battery completely. As a result alternator got damaged and was left to install a new one.
ODI 11222516
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Concerning the battery, i was parked in a parking stall and when i try to start my car to leave it would not start i had to call a tow truck to give me a jump. No lights or anything was left on i had turn my car completely off and then i tried to start it and it would not start i was only there like long enough to order my food and then to leave so maybe 20 minutes in my car would not start ,due to the battery.…
ODI 11270529
Electrical System
Clock resets every time i turn car off. Mileage performance per tank of gas resets also.
ODI 11222507
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
Honda accord 2016 eps system lock power sterling wheel during drive. Lucky, i can slow down and shut off the engine to avoid accident. This vehicle just 34600 miles and day purchase just expired 30 days. Honda should fix this issued more than warranty and avoid people in danger with this type issued in future.
ODI 11207305
Electrical System · Power Train
When i drive my car. It suddenly jumps. It seems like its the transmission problem. It happens at low speed as well as high speed. I have done everything possible to keep my car maintained. Also its battery is dying after having it for 3 years. I have to jump the car at random times because the car would not start.
ODI 11219226
Electrical System
Car will not start after sitting in the parking lot for 10 mins when nothing turned on. This is the 2nd time in 6 months. The first incident was in december 2017 in bay area ca, and now in pleasanton ca with temp about 60 degrees outsider.
ODI 11205817
Electrical System
I leased a new 2016 accord sport in march 2016. I just recently purchased it out of the 3 year lease. In the 2nd year of lease (12/08/2017) i was at the gas station with the car shut off, tried to start it and it wouldn't start. Battery wasn't working. (original honda battery still in it). The car was at 80k miles. Tried to jump start and it wouldn't start. Called to have it towed home, tow driver tested the battery…
ODI 11203916
Electrical System · Engine
Battery has been replaced 3 times and constantly drains despite turning off automatic lights and air conditioning to utilize less battery power. Turning over will choke at times and start but about every time that i take my car in for an oil change the battery power tests low.
ODI 11192228
Electrical System
Both rear door lock actuators have failed within for 20k miles of ownership. Dealership has replaced both actuators under warranty.
ODI 11184723
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car shook every light came on lost brakes and burst into flames. I used emergency brake to stop vehicle. I was on ramp to expresseaylie on long island. Thankfully was right near shoulder and not going to fast other wise i wouldn't have been able to control car and may have hit another car tree or wall. Car was melted and fire dept came and put it out.
Fire reported
ODI 11186078
Electrical System
My 2016 honda accord sedan sport driving running light (drl) has burned out. I have 40,000 miles and hionda is telling me th is that it ccanot be replaced and ask for ne to pay $1,200 to replace this problem.
ODI 11180465
Electrical System
Cell phone no longer works connected to the control panel when vehicle is in motion or stationary. When calls are coming in and answered, it disconnects.
ODI 11194629
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My car has cut off on me twice and both times are after i went through the car wash. There is a battery sensor recall that was fixed previously but i think that it is still not fixed. The last time i had to get my car towed bc it would not start. I had to get the car jumped and took it to get the battery tested. I was told the battery is good and showing 100%.
ODI 11153323
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. While driving, the contact heard an abnormal noise intermittently. Suburban honda ([redacted], farmington hills, mi 48335, [redacted]) was unable to determine the cause of the failure on more than two occasions. The contact reviewed technical service bulletin: 16002 pertaining to the fly wheel and starter, but the dealer kept the vehicle for further diagnostic testing. The…
ODI 11222525
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. After driving the vehicle and turning the engine off, the battery power would drain and the vehicle could not be restarted. After replacing the battery with a new battery, the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
ODI 11153677
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Both my accords daytime running lights burned out after 30,000 miles. It is apparently not fixable so to fix this would be a whole new headlight ? Every accord i see on the road now has the drls burned out.. Really annoying and a safety hazard as almost all newer vehicles come standard with them and not burned out already.. And coincidentally around the time the warranty runs out. Very disappointing please recall…
ODI 11165318