1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Engine

2016 Honda Accord Engine Problems

11
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 11 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi6
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 1, 2019 · 36,000 miles

    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

  • March 15, 2019

    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

  • January 1, 2019 · 38,000 miles

    Engine

    I have a touring trim of the honda accord 2016, meaning it has a v6 engine. At around 38,000 miles, the starter started acting up. When i try to start it, it makes a grinding noise and won't start. I lived with it for a little bit because i'm usually able to get it to start after a couple of attempts. I bought a brand new starter from honda, installed it, and the car worked perfectly again. It started every time. 1…

    ODI 11165346

  • April 8, 2018 · 20,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other

    Vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire! The whole car busted into flames without warning on the freeway

    Fire reported

    ODI 11083911

  • March 18, 2018 · 22,846 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other

    While on a trip driving on an interstate at 72 mph, in busy traffic, with cruise control on, the engine stalled. I rolled to a stop on the shoulder, and the car didn't restart. Engine lights came on, but all electronics (radio, computer screens) were working. Honda towed (under warranty) to their nearest dealership. After checking out the car, and telling me it restarted and displayed no diagnostic codes, i was sent…

    ODI 11083386

  • September 20, 2017

    Engine · Exterior Lighting

    Led lights are out again since my car reach 45000 miles it no longer covered. I had my car since feb. 2017 it had 21000 miles within 8 mos its shows i put 30000 miles on it. I have 5 oil changes since feb. Something is not right with this motor i live in ms and have drove to texas maybe 3 times.

    ODI 11031782

  • June 14, 2016 · 10,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. While merging into traffic at approximately 50 mph, the contact crashed into the rear driver side of another vehicle. Within seconds of stopping, flames emitted under the hood and eventually spread throughout the whole vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

    Crash reported · Fire reported

    ODI 10874851

  • June 8, 2016 · 9,000 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    Honda quality problems. We bought a 2016 honda accord in january. After few months the car started to have problems. The car loses acceleration all of a sudden and comes to a low speed (0-5 mph) within seconds. Every time this happened i was driving on the freeway. I took to the dealer many times. First time - the dealer said that he couldn't find anything wrong with the car second time - as per honda tech, they…

    1 injury

    ODI 10897999

  • April 9, 2016 · 590 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering

    At less than 600 miles, suddenly while driving at less than 30mph,transmission failure, in drive, operated like low gear. Car rattle, warning lights flashing: electric power steering, cylinder malfunction, tpms, and vsa.

    ODI 10854613

  • March 25, 2016

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Volatile organic compounds ,including "methyl isobutyl ketone" are entering the vehicle cabin while the engine is on. This is causing serious eye irritation and breathing irritation. This despite the air conditioning being on, all vents closed, all windows up. I've attached the results of a "passive diffuse monitor" that was used in the cabin to monitor the air quality for approximately one week in december 2016.

    ODI 10948973

  • December 14, 2015 · 100 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Car has a severe vibration at idle while gear is selected to d.

    ODI 10810742