2016 Honda Accord Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

44Engine complaints

7.5%Of all 588 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM184 · 31.3%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING126 · 21.4%

Unspecified / other119 · 20.2%

ENGINE44 · 7.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM37 · 6.3%

Share of the 588 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Honda Accord overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11031782 — filed 10/04/2017

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10948973 — filed 02/02/2017

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10854613 — filed 04/10/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda Accord have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Honda Accord: 44 of 588 complaints on file (7.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Honda Accord have in total?

588 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.