43 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2016 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2016 Accord.
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.
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.
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 lights.
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 interior or exterior lights in the dark in an unlit rural area, cars passing at a high rate of speed. I put on my flashers so that approaching cars could detect my presence and not run over me. The emergency lights appeared to be working but I quickly realized as a pickup truck approached my rear end at about 75 mph. That the driver could not see me. At the last second, he swerved into the left lane. Two more cars nearly ran into me so I knew the flashers were not working either. I had no idea of how fast I was going because I could not read the speedometer. Tried to adjust the lights with no success. No bright lights either. I was finally able to exit at a rural place with a fireworks store, but it was closed. I turned off the car; I was terrified. When I turned the car back on after a few minutes, the exterior lights came back on but no dash lights. A man leaving the store gave me a high power flashlight to put on the dash to enable me to see the speedometer. I drove 10-12 miles before I got to lookout mountain and was able to get a hotel room. I drove to economy Honda in chattanooga, TN the next morning. After examining my new Accord (<6600 miles, purchased new in October 2016) for a week, Honda was unable to determine the cause of the failure. In fact, According to Honda, they cannot determine that an electrical failure occurred at all. Needless to say, I am very upset & concerned for my safety and afraid to drive at night.
Low beam headlights are dim.
Touring model daytime running light (drl) led strip is 70% un-lit on one headlight. This appears to be an extremely common problem and requires replacement of the entire headlight assembly, dealer part cost $945, install not included. From my research it appears these burn out early and often and drl's are listed as a safety feature. This is not right and a solution needs to be provided. Honda cannot expect people to replace lights every couple of years at that cost.
Hey diycarmodz I'm a long time subscriber and bought a 2016 Accord coupe ex-l inspired by your vids. There's an issue on the 2016 & 2017 Accords coupes and sedans that is becoming a huge headache for a lot of owners. The drl led burns out which is expected to last the life of the car. The daytime running lights are listed as safety features by Honda. The light is not user accessible and the dealer has to replace the entire headlight assembly. I've had both sets of my headlights each replaced twice and just burnt out again. I have linked all the complaints online that I could find along with the comments on the videos. I was wondering if you could make the problem more known with your larger following so that Honda can put out a recall for this issue since it costs anywhere from $800-$1400 to get the problem resolved because of an led light. I see a lot of Accords on the road with a bunt out drl led and it is spreading. I have attached the links I have found. Https://youtu. Be/q00xnngaixw https://youtu. Be/xsfiy3b8r5k https://youtu. Be/ibjap21w43u https://youtu. Be/30hofrfsijo https://youtu. Be/wgixfrlo1tm https://youtu. Be/y24883nn7au https://youtu. . Read more...
Grossly defective headlights, low beams fail to adequately illuminate the roadway in front of the vehicle. Low beam cutoff too low, unable to discern large bright object on roadway or edge at 100 foot distance. Photo documentation attached. Honda has not provided an owners manual or information for adjustment despite repeated requests. Honda claims I can order the manual on the web but it is not possible, the website only allows 2015 and earlier, screen shot attached. My local Honda dealer, southeast Honda service advisor claimed they cannot be adjusted, I believe that this information is not true.