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
Led daytime running lights passenger side bottom stripe burned out 19850 miles.
ODI 11091066
Exterior Lighting
Safety issue. Both right and left side front led light blowing out, one at around 30,000 miles and the other around 40,000, right outside of warranty. This is considered a safety light per the specifications listed on the invoice or itemized spec sheet. The honda facility is stating a repair of around $650 for the entire light fixture out of pocket.
ODI 11089112
Exterior Lighting
Driver side led daylight running light failed within the first 2 years of owning the car.
ODI 11180293
Exterior Lighting
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE BURNT OUT.
ODI 11078620
Exterior Lighting
The driver side daytime running light has failed to work. It doesn't work in any scenario (moving, stationary, etc). Since these are led headlights, it requires replacing the entire headlight assembly and can't be individually repaired.
ODI 11074523
Exterior Lighting
The daylight running lights (led) failed at appx. 37,0000 miles. The problem seems to be an inadequate heat sink on one led chip which causes the acrylic tube to melt, bad design. Repairing cost about $1500 requiring total assembly replacement as dlrs are unrepairable. This is 1) a massive design defect 2) leading to driving with no running lights 2) due to unaffordable cost of repair. The problem is windspread
ODI 11076163
Exterior Lighting
The drivers side led daylight running lights are going out on several of the newer model honda accord sport and touring models. This is safety feature that appears to be failing on multiple models, which leads me to believe this is a manufacturing defect. After researching online i have found several consumers that have ,and or are experienced the same issue. You can see there are several consumers affected on this…
ODI 11076146
Exterior Lighting
Dealer replaced led passenger headlight at 30,000 miles there is definitely a issue with the headlights hoping the driver side doesn't go out after 35,000 .. This is a on going issue with this model there should be a recall on these lights
ODI 11063654
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
Exterior Lighting
A portion of the led daytime running lights (drl) immediately below the headlights on the driver side has burned out. Should not happen on a car with only 52k miles.
ODI 11052576
Exterior Lighting
Purchased honda accord in 2017 for trips & highway driving. At 34k miles the drivers side drl running lights started to fade and then went completely out. Took back to dealership for repair and because the car now had 39k miles will not fix. The part the part #33150-taa81 is over $800 purchase since the entire headlight assembly has to be replaced. This is the touring model which was a premium option with these…
ODI 11082156
Exterior Lighting
The daytime running lights have both stopped working. Within 13 months, my first drl went out. By 16 months, the second drl went out. After talking with my mechanic, i realized that it's not just a simple light change, the entire headlamp piece has to be replaced in order to correct the drl. Each one costs approx $1500, $3000/pair. Obviously the daytime running lights were designed to last the lifetime of the…
ODI 11153348
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2016 honda accord sport that i bought brand new. A friend had noticed that the driver-side's led daytime running light was only half-lit. I took it to my honda dealer and it was immediately noticeable that they were familiar with the problem and immediately said it was covered under my warranty. My car has clocked 42,200 miles and was not covered by warranty. While at the dealership waiting on my car i…
ODI 11032031
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
Exterior Lighting
Led daytime lights /replaced driver side at 17,000 miles now passenger side needs to be replaced at 27,000 miles this item cost alone is $1300 each making it $2600 to replace this amount does not include labor. I believe honda needs to recall the led lights and replace... This will not be fair to owners of this model once they reach 36,000 miles and the warranty is now void.....
ODI 11029971
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
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Months ago i was in a car accident because an air bag error popped up on my screen and by the time i looked up i hit another vehicle. There is always something wrong with this car and i haven't even had it for a full 3 years
Crash reported
ODI 11054399
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. The contact stated that the day time running lights failed to illuminate on the driver's side. The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the bulb needed to be replaced and the contact would have to pay out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 11024581
Body · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
I pushed on brakes and it accelerated real fast i turn to right and it hit a fence then fence on other side of road i made this turn 3 or 4 times and then it went thru a gate and hit the back fence and the car still was trying to go cut off key.
Crash reported
ODI 11023959
Exterior Lighting
Led headlight running lights go out after 1 year. Both headlights have been replaced three times at dealership. Based emails other hondas touring models have had same issue caused by defective heat sink in the headlight.
ODI 11006716
Exterior Lighting
FRONT DRIVER SIDE LED DRL STRIP WENT OUT AT 51K
ODI 11081520
Exterior Lighting
After driving the vehicle for only 20,000 miles, both daytime running lights shut off and stopped working. The daytime running headlights were not part of any honda warranty due. The day time running headlight appear to be affected by a electrical issue or possibly a defect in the headlight itself. Honda is charging customers well over $1,000 to replace each headlight unit which contains the led daytime running…
ODI 11162360
Exterior Lighting
LED DAYTIMES RUNNING LIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT
ODI 11102217
Exterior Lighting
I was traveling i-24 eastbound on the final leg of a 650 mile trip. It was about 8:30- 8:45 et. I was passing through marion county near monteagle (tn) when my headlights dimmed so that i could not see. (the headlights were in the "auto" position to come on as darkness descended.) within minutes, all interior dashboard lights failed also. I was traveling at 60 mph through this very dangerous mountain pass with no…
ODI 10971489
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
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