A reliable Accord with a few annoyances
The 2016 drew about 30% fewer complaints than the Accord average, and the ones it has are mostly irritating rather than costly: a speaker static noise and daytime running lights that fail.
Updated November 2026 · based on 614 owner complaints and 4 recalls
178 31% below the Accord average
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every Accord year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2016 Accord
Top problems and what they cost
Loud static from the speakers
The audio system can blast static even with the radio off, usually from a failing amplifier or head unit.
Fix: Software update or audio unit replacement: $150 to $900.
Electrical
LED daytime running light fails
The LED strip in the headlight burns out and the whole headlight assembly may need replacing.
Fix: Headlight assembly $600 to $1,200 per side.
Exterior lighting
Battery drain
A battery sensor recall (17V418) covers some cars where the sensor can short.
Fix: Free under recall.
Electrical
Recalls
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2016 Honda Accord
- Confirm the fuel pump (19V060, 23V858) and battery sensor (17V418) recalls show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2016 Accord has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
- Turn the radio off and on a few times and listen for static.Infotainment screens on these cars can freeze, reboot or go black. On many cars the backup camera and climate controls run through the same screen.Owners filed 14 complaints about infotainment screen freezing or rebooting on the 2016 Accord.
- Check that both LED daytime running lights work.Lights fail on some of these cars because of failing LED boards, connectors or water in the housing. Brake and tail lights matter most, so use a helper to check them.128 of the 614 owner complaints about the 2016 Accord involve the lights (21%).
Questions
Is the 2016 Honda Accord reliable?
A reliable Accord with a few annoyances. The 2016 drew about 30% fewer complaints than the Accord average, and the ones it has are mostly irritating rather than costly: a speaker static noise and daytime running lights that fail.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
4 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Accord problems?
Loud static from the speakers; LED daytime running light fails; Battery drain.
Crash rating shown for the 2016 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.