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 · Power Train
A year after having the vehicle i had to get a new transmission on 5/2017. After the the first repair i started to have issue with my dash board lights and gear indicator would scrambled on and off. Three months later i had my vehicle wouldn't start and i was told i needed a new battery. 8/19/2018 the vehicle broke down again. Its currently at the shop and they are saying its the transmission. Each time the vehicle…
ODI 11121303
Electrical System
Driver side headlight led burned out at 52,000. Purchased a used headlight and it has the same problem
ODI 11119390
Electrical System
My battery has a shortage-2016 with less than 40,000 miles this is clearly a defect
ODI 11112042
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driver side led strip went out around 33k partially, dealership wants to charge 1k to fix it, stating it will need an entire need headlight. Led strips should last longer than 2 1/2, 33k miles.
ODI 11190419
Electrical System
The daytime running lights failed after the headlight assembly was flickering and hot, this issue started in the passenger side and now both daytime running lights are out. I contacted honda about this issue and they informed me that they do not have a current recall for this issue and to contact the dealer. The dealer will not fix the problem because the warranty expired. I bought this car because the day time…
ODI 11097746
Electrical System
The backup camera has quit working. When in reverse the screen is now black.
ODI 11299525
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, multiple indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that sparks appeared from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and shortly after, the vehicle caught on fire. A police report was filed. The passenger of the vehicle sustained a foot injury that required medical attention. The vehicle…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11074381
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
A recall was issued regarding the battery management sensor and battery is out at 46k miles. How do we know that the battery management sensor didn't take out the battery also since is it managing the battery? Also, half of the daytime running lights on the driver side headlight decide to go out too. If you web search these issues, these are common issue for the honda accord. I guess honda is only known to be…
ODI 11052855
Electrical System
Second time on the last four days that my car will not start. I took it in for service at eh honda autonation in costa mesa ca and they told me that everything checked out fine. I was working in los angeles four days later and once again the car wouldn't start. This is after driving a few short distances and then the car just wont turn over. I have had to have the car jumped twice in the last four days. This is a…
ODI 11047161
Electrical System
Just for the daytime bulb we need to replace the whole headlight unit which will cost us $550 to $850. Its such a bad engineering from honda.
ODI 11056169
Electrical System
When starting the vehicle, first time for the day, top and bottom center display touch screens went black and there is no functionality of any of the associated functions: no navigation, no blue tooth, no back-up camera, no side view camera when turning. This is a repeated issue. Does not reset.
ODI 11034194
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Suspension
Issue 1: led strip on front headlight defective. Had two defective headlight led strips go out on my vehicle. Issue 2: chasis making squeaking sound when driving less than 5 mph driving on incline.
ODI 11055147
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
#1 issue on sep 23 2017 we were going down an incline, in the city, applying the brakes and going about 25mph when the engine accelerated. We were approaching a stop sign at a busy intersection. He applied the brakes harder but the car would not stop. After the initial shock my husband thought to put it into neutral and we were able to stop. We took our car into our honda dealer. They could not duplicate the problem…
ODI 11040992
Electrical System
When i turn the defroster on the radio turns to static. Engine then revs up extremely high. The vehicle will do this stationary or moving and in a driveway, on a highway and in the city and while turning. It was rear ended july 24, 2017 at approximately 3:30 pm with roughly $1,000 in damages.
ODI 11030140
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v418000 (electrical system); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Zimbrick honda (1601 w beltline hwy, madison, wi 53713, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not available. The…
ODI 11043923
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v418000 (electrical system). The dealer (vann york honda, [redacted]) inspected the vehicle, but made no mention that the remedy and part were unavailable to receive the recall repair at that time. The contact later noticed that the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced by the contact, but the failure…
ODI 11060671
Electrical System
Ignition key has been hard to insert and start the car since we've had it. Had 12k miles on it when purchased. Key could not be removed except by a locksmith and could not start the car. Ignition thinks a key is still in it even though it has been removed. Taking it to the dealer for replacement.
ODI 11010619
Electrical System
Purchased 2016 accord touring in may 2016. In april 2017 the car would not start - appeared to be a battery issue. Had the honda roadside service come to the house, they jump started it, told to let it run/drive it for 1/2 hour. Did that. Went shopping and when i tried to start it again electronics went crazy, wipers went on their own and the stop button would not turn off the car. Had it jumped again by honda…
ODI 10978620
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
I purchase a 2016 honda accord on 10/29/2016 and since i've had major problems with the electrical system as well as the lighting and the braking system!!! 1 wk after purchasing this can all the font lights went out on the car as well as the phone system with the connection to the blutooth has a shortage the only issue repaired was the lighting on the front headlights the inside lights was never repaired !!! Also…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10971649
Electrical System
Vehicle would not start possibly due to alternator or battery malfunction after being purchased for one year.
ODI 10970672
Electrical System · Lane Departure
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. The contact stated that the lane departure system would be deactivated, but would independently reactive while driving above 65 mph. The failure occurred at least three times. The contact also mentioned that the gauges and warning indicators would flicker on the instrument panel. Failure milage was 10,000. *tt
ODI 11091181
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Purchased my coupe in november 2016 brand new. I have less than 8600 miles on it. The other night my car went into complete shutdown, completely dead. I was told it could be the main fuse. Why would the main fuse blow on brand new car? That very dangerous while driving. Luckily i was pulling into my mother's driveway and not on the highway or in traffic.
ODI 10960269
Electrical System
Intermittently starts. Will only start when using push start 75% of the time. Other 25% there is a winding and grinding sound. Must repeat push start 5 to 6 times before ignition will fire. This occurs randomly while vehicle is not in motion. Starter will not fire the engine and may be shorting out or is hung up or miss firing. Smells of heated plastic noted during and after miss fire.
ODI 11194413
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2016 accord sport had both led light strips go out. I have witnessed this on almost every one of that years model. I have also seen hundreds of complaints online and some were even during lease mileage! This is absolutely ridiculous that these daytime running lights are not under recall. Honda will not keep that continued customer loyalty and return from customers with issues like this. I leased this vehicle at a…
ODI 11203912
Electrical System
About a month ago i began having intermittent starting issues. I turn the key to start and it may or may not activate the starter. Now, the issue has worsened to the point it may start on the first attempt, or require 10 or more attempts before power to the starter is achieved. Being a retired mechanic it acts like there is a loose wire or ground at the starter. Talking with honda, my warrenty has expired (3…
ODI 10972150