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
My 2016 honda accord sport only has 61,000 miles and about a week ago (or maybe longer since this is the first time i inspected the headlights), the led light strip on the driver side burned out. I have found hundreds of complaints online from other customers with the same issue. This is definitely a factory problem from honda and the only recourse is to replace the entire headlight at $1100. This feature is…
ODI 11128542
Exterior Lighting
Will be replacing the driver side light bucket to remedy an led strip that is partially out. It has been out for about 2 months now. This on a 2016 accord with 43k miles. The dealership has agreed to replace it for $200. Honda sees this as a maintenance item, not covered under any current "campaign". Seems like lights should last longer than a couple years. I don't know when it went out- just noticed it a couple…
ODI 11144227
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
Exterior Lighting
I made an appointment to have the daytime running light fixed in my headlight under the impression that this would be a easy and inexpensive repair to be surprised with the $1000 charge that i am expected to pay. Honda has created a headlight design that forces their customers to pay an exorbant amount of money on a part that can be purchased for under $20.00. I refuse to be trapped in a company that doesn't…
ODI 11120788
Exterior Lighting
Both 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 the problem is very very very common. A call to honda corporate customer service garnered no help. My headlights went out shortly after the warranty…
ODI 11171607
Exterior Lighting
Driver's side daytime led running light no longer works after only 65,000 miles.
ODI 11192116
Exterior Lighting
The led daytime running lights (drl) have failed after 2 years of service. Replacement of the whole light assembly is required running $800 - $1500. There are many of these on the road with the same issue.
ODI 11121213
Exterior Lighting
At approximately 33000 miles the daytime running lights which are incorporated into the headlight assembly. Both headlight assemblies had to be replaced. I believe this is a common problem (online complaints). Honda should replace or repair these free of charge since it is such a widespread occurrence.
ODI 11127889
Exterior Lighting
Driverside daytime led lights partially burned out. This seems to be a common problem with this year vehicle and numerous other people have the same problem. I noticed this problem around july 20, 2018. I thought it would be just a bulb replacement but just learned the whole light assembly has to be changed
ODI 11120728
Exterior Lighting
My 2016 honda accord lx driver's side led running light failed at 39,893 miles. The led light should not of failed this soon and honda should identify this part as defective. To replace led the whole assembly has to be replaced. The led is a running light and is a critical to vehicle operation safety. The led light is always on when the light setting is in the auto position. The led light also helps other drivers…
ODI 11114776
Exterior Lighting
The daytime running lights fail and need to be replaced repeatedly, randomly causing other drivers to properly see my vehicle when changing lanes or driving next to them on highways.
ODI 11110147
Exterior Lighting
I purchased a brand new 2016 honda accord touring. The vehicle has 54k miles and the led drl on the driver side has failed.
ODI 11113356
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
Exterior Lighting
My 2016 honda accord sport only has 43,000 miles and about a week ago, the led light strip on the passenger side burned out. Dealership says that warranty will not cover ( even though i bought extended warranty) and it would be upwards of $500 or more to replace since the whole light assembly has to be replaced. Seroiusly??? I have found hundreds of complaints online from other customers with the same issue. When do…
ODI 11103989
Exterior Lighting
The led running lights was burned out easily. Led running lights is a safety features of the vehicle that requires to be on at all times per dot. There is no option of replacing the lights. The honda dealer wants to replace the whole headlight assembly.
ODI 11103600
Exterior Lighting
DRIVER SIDE LED DRL BUSTED PREMATURELY.
ODI 11222003
Exterior Lighting
Daylight running lights (drl) are led, but burn out. This happens frequently in 2016 honda accords due to changes in design from previous models.
ODI 11122868
Exterior Lighting
Known issue woth bad design drl. Left side went out. Only had 22,000 miles. Right side dimming also. Leds do not last longer than halogen head light.
ODI 11193238
Exterior Lighting
Daytime running lights, led strip, go out after about 30,000 miles. My driver side led strip went out and honda replaced it at 35,000 miles. At 40,000 miles, passenger side drl led strip went out. Honda is using faulty parts and is charging $800 to replace the headlight assembly every 30,000 miles. This is dangerous because the led strip lights are important when driving through safety zones that require headlights…
ODI 11113001
Exterior Lighting
Daytime running lights failing twice in two years. This is a very costly issue since the whole light assembly needs to be replaced at $1200 each.. This is advertised under the safety features section of the vehicle. There are many complaints regarding the led drl's failing and a safety issue for driving without them working
ODI 11101546
Exterior Lighting
I have a problem with the led drl in both headlights. I notice on the internet that a lot of honda accord v6 touring owners had the same complaint. I think that this is a problem that honda needs to fix. The drl is a safety equipment and looks like on this years that part was defective. I appreciate all your help.
ODI 11138775
Exterior Lighting
The day time running led lights on both the driver's side and passenger side have blown out and american honda has refused to fix it because the car is over the 36,000 mile warranty. The car was under two years old from when i purchased it. This problem is well known to american honda and is not only limited to the honda accord but other models. It is an engineering defect and a safety issue. The daytime running…
ODI 11103685
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Led drl have both went bad, for no reason, worked one day didnt the next day thry were covered by thd 36k warranty, however, they have not fixed the underlying issue and once out of warranty, they are $1300 each! Brakes have been resurfaced, front and rear. The car had 70 miles, a xealer traded it anx it sat on the lot for months, perhaps thd rust created pitting(davis honda should have replaced the rotors, nog cut…
ODI 11129628
Exterior Lighting
Led daytime running lights have failed on both sides of the car.
ODI 11205786
Exterior Lighting
Back in sept 2017, my drivers side drl led strip went out, and honda replaced it, but charged me a deductible of $100. Aroung may first, 2018, my passenger side drl led strip went out, and honda is saying that the first one was a courtesy, but i have to pay for the majority of the repair this time. Looking up different accord forums, the 2016 model seems to have an issue with the drl led strips. Many people have…
ODI 11092450
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Honda Accord.
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