2016 Honda Accord Exterior Lighting Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- daytime running · 53 records
- running lights · 46 records
- running light · 24 records
- passenger side · 19 records
- headlight assembly · 17 records
- drivers side · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 53 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Daytime led running light not working. A recall notice was sent in early 2019 but it can't be found.
ODI 11278766
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 · Exterior Lighting
Drivers side from daytime led lights burnt out. Only have 45,000+ miles.
ODI 11256469
Exterior Lighting
Daytime running light led on drivers side went out at only 31k miles on my 2016 honda accord ex. Other customers reporting same exact issue on 2016 honda accord.
ODI 11246613
Exterior Lighting
Driver's side led drl no longer working. Car is at 39,000 miles, just out of the 36,000 mile warranty. Many hondas appear to have this issue, which presents a definite safety concern during twilight and inclement weather.
ODI 11230239
Exterior Lighting
Both daylight running lights (dlrs) stopped working. They are half illuminated and a safety hazard. Absolutely unacceptable as it is hazardous.
ODI 11221924
Exterior Lighting
I purchased a 2016 honda accord, touring trim level, brand new. Both drl's ceased to function just prior to the warranty expiring. The driver side drl has ceased to operate again, in less than two years time.
ODI 11228467
Exterior Lighting
The drl (daytime running lamp) inside the drivers side headlight assembly has burned out. My honda dealership has admitted that this is becoming a common failure with 2016/17 accords. If it happens after the warranty ends, it is a very costly replacement anywhere from $500. To $1,000. The passenger side drl in that headlight assembly as i am told in these accords is also burning out in time after the drivers side…
ODI 11210345
Exterior Lighting
My daytime running light led on the driver's side is no longer working. I do not know how long it has been out, but noticed it today.
ODI 11208074
Exterior Lighting
The running light on my 2016 has burned out and this is a covered benefit on other honda accords with the same year however isny for my vehicle . This is a disservice to you honda customer when a 3 year old vehicle has a $1000 light blow out . Please make this right and call me at [xxx]. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *cc
ODI 11292550
Exterior Lighting
The daytime running light burned out on the driver side...
ODI 11205616
Exterior Lighting
Drive side head light - running light is out. Led drl burnout issue
ODI 11204743
Exterior Lighting
Premature failure of daytime running lights (drls) at 46,000 miles and 3.5-years of service.
ODI 11202616
Exterior Lighting
3 years olf car with 48,000 miles both front daytime running lights are burnt out. Cost to reapir is almost $1,000. Numerous complaints about this online, and should be a recall. They recall for safety items and these daytime running lights are there for safety.
ODI 11194256
Exterior Lighting
AT 50,000 MILES MY LED LIGHT BURNT OUT
ODI 11252843
Exterior Lighting
Both of my drl's are out on my 2016 honda accord sport. It has a little over 32,000 miles on it. I will be going to the dealership tomorrow to speak about this issue. If they tell me it is not covered i will never be buying another honda. I purchased the car with 28000 miles on it 3 months ago. The drl's went out last week. No extreme weather. No crashes. This is an extremely common problem. I have only seen roughly…
ODI 11191209
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2016 honda accord and the drl on the passenger side have burned out. I have been doing research online and this appears to be a common problem with this model and the 2017. My car is approximately 2 years old and should not have this issue. To make matters worst, the only way to fix it is to replace the entire headlight at a cost of approximately 600.
ODI 11193051
Exterior Lighting
Front headlight units had the led strip at the bottom and continuing up the side go out. As the headlight is one complete unit the led portion can not be replaced without a complete change out of the entire headlight unit. An internet search of the problem shows that the problem is very common. Made a call to honda corporate customer service garnered me no help. My headlights went out shortly after the warranty…
ODI 11190144
Exterior Lighting
The drl (daytime running lamp) inside the drivers side headlight assembly has burned out. My honda dealership has admitted that this is becoming a common failure with 2016/17 accords. If it happens after the warranty ends, it is a very costly replacement anywhere from $500. To $1,000. The passenger side drl in that headlight assembly as i am told in these accords is also burning out in time after the drivers side…
ODI 11183560
Exterior Lighting
The driver side daytime running light has failed. It is an led strip that is located below the headlamps. It has completely burned out in no longer functions.
ODI 11182444
Exterior Lighting
My drl (daytime running lights) went out in both of my headlight housings. And to fix these two lights both of the housings will have to be replaced. Both of the lights went out right after the 35,000 warranty ran out.
ODI 11171080
Exterior Lighting
I have noticed the burnt out daytime running light led, but only when it's past warranty. However, it may have happened earlier as well. Typically leds are more reliable than halogen or incandescent with a lifetime of about 30,000 hours. The car is used no more than 2 hours a day, meaning it went out in no more than 2,000 hours. However, due to design issue, this light alone cannot be replaced - the entire headlight…
ODI 11206862
Exterior Lighting
Drivers side drl went out on the side closer to the honda logo.
ODI 11165279
Exterior Lighting
Both the driver's and passenger's side led daytime running lights (drl) no longer illuminate. The problem can only be resolved by replacing the entire headlight assembly which will run around over $2,000.00 according to the honda dealership. This is a safety issue that must be investigated to determine the manufacturing defects of this particular headlight assembly.
ODI 11171455
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Honda Accord.
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