general problems of the 2016 Honda Accord

22 problems related to power train 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.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2025

I was driving and the skid, brake, abs and steering light came on. I was with my kids so I immediately slowed down and contacted my mechanic. We initially thought it would be a sensor. After hooking it up, it was detected to be the abs brake module. After further research this is a “normal” issue. A new module is expensive $2500 with the dealer and is on back order for 3 months. We have shipped the module to CA (I’m in TN) to get it “repaired”. I have been without a car for 3weeks and still waiting. This is insane and should be recalled. I hope the “repair” fixes the issue.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2025

Error code p0087.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and the transmission fluid was replaced. Shortly after retrieving the vehicle, dtc: 03 flashed on the transmission shifter display. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who indicated that dtc: p0741 was retrieved, indicating that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle performed normally, but the dealer insisted that the transmission needed to be replaced to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2024

Went out driving with my family, and next thing I know. I have a check engine light active, after having three diagnostic tests ran my vehicle, it was determined that it was my low pressure fuel pump is going bad. And now being notified that the high pressure fuel pump is needing a replacement. I have noticed there was a recall between the years of 2013-2017 Honda Accords. I have a 2016 with the same problems as the recall. My vehicle just barely broke fifty thousand miles.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2024

Battery turned off car was really load when I started it and later when drive the car didnt slow down like normal.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2023

Transmission failed after less than 24 hours of “symptoms. ” car started shuddering around 3:45 pm on a Thursday and by 8:30 am on Friday the transmission has totally failed. This put my safety at risk because I had no prior indications of a problem and suddenly, while driving the car, was unable to accelerate without the car shaking and shuddering making it impossible for me to keep up with the speed of traffic and nearly be hit multiple times. The car is currently at the dealership awaiting a second opinion and confirmation by dealership.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2023

1) power train system and anti lock brake system. Base on the code found in the fix finder report my solutions were to replace the fuel pump and battery. The battery was changed one week ago and it is telling me that the battery must be change again due to an electrical issue. Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. 2) while driving my car began to accelerate picking up speed by itself and then suddenly dropped the speed. I had to pull over and stop the car. 3)unknown 4)no 5)the engine light, power steering light turned on today 8/11/2023 while driving. My car began to drive strange and accelerating by itself.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2023

Failed transmission that requires replacement with merely 62k mileage.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2023

Back up camera fails to work and there is problem with transmission fluid seal leak at least 3 cars had same problem I m not how many owner had same issue with their cars.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2023

I'm having another cvt issue this is the second time. The first time was 2 /12 of 20 with a mileage of 15,861 the transmission was slipping around the speed of 52 to 60 mph the dealership did a software update and it seemed to help the situation on the high end speed. More recently the car was back at the dealership once again on 11/23 of 22 with the mileage of 37,854. The tech felt the hesitation an the jerking motion but no codes were found the check engine light is not on. He drained the transmission fluid checking for debris and didn't find any, he performed an ecm/pcm reset, idle learn, throttle body learn, with no change in condition. He states maybe showing signs of early transmission issue. The service manager is aware of the situation as well but he told me they don't service the transmissions they just remove and replace them and the cost would be around $6,000 very unacceptable for a car that has 40,000 miles on it. I've tried reaching out to the service manager several times but it it just goes to a voicemail that says text him or email him and I've done both and have not heard any response back and that's been over a month ago. The warning lamp has never been on but the condition with the cvt transmission of hesitating and jerking is still on going it happens more when the car is warm then when the car is cold. The vehicle is available for inspection at any time and I wish they would look at it and figure it out rather than just say it might possibly be an internal transmission issue. The hesitation and jerking motion is definitely a safety issue with me especially at busy intersections when you go to take off it hesitates and wants to fall on its face you just hope and pray that after the hesitation it's going to pick up and continue on and not strand you in the middle of an intersection. It is my daily driver and it happens every time when I get in this vehicle. Thanks for your attention in this matter for the safety of myself and others.

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2022

Honda 2016 ex with 74,000, failure of the ctv transition. Slippage while driving. No warning lights for transmission failure. Transmission fluid change per maintenance manual. Dealership confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced.

12 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated while the gear shifter was in reverse, the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

13 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2021

In 2021, its been told my starter is beginning to fail. Takes multiple attempts to start car. Does not happen every start up, and seem to not happen when taken in for diagnosis. Mechanic says until it does it everyday don't worry about. Its becoming more frequent, and now the car runs loud and hard. Had a previous issue and had both catalyst converters, and since then its been problem after problem.

14 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was applied; however, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and shook. The vehicle was shut off and restarted. There was an abnormal rumbling noise emerging from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called lucas Honda of jacksonville (7801 blanding blvd, jacksonville, FL 32244, (904) 269-2277), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 29,500. The VIN was unknown.

15 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that he has had difficulty with the push start feature on the vehicle. The contact stated that upon pushing the push start button feature, all warning lights would illuminate and the vehicle made a screeching sound. The contact had to push the button several times before the vehicle would actually engage and start as needed. The contact spoke with a dealer lester raines Honda 5102 maccorkle Ave sw, south charleston, wv 25309 304-768-1251 where they informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle and was given an estimate for the repairs. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and was given the same information that the dealer gave him; also the manufacturer informed him that his vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. Jo.

16 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2019

Vehicle has been having issues when accelerating making car ride very uncomfortable when driving. Acceleration between 20-40 mph on street road along with acceleration at 40-60 mph on express lanes.

17 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2019

When I drive my car. It suddenly jumps. It seems like its the transmission problem. It happens at low speed as well as high speed. I have done everything possible to keep my car maintained. Also its battery is dying after having it for 3 years. I have to jump the car at random times because the car would not start.

18 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2018

Around 1 pm on Apr 20, 2018 when I started the car again it accelerated at very high speed rpm when I tried to put gear from parking to drive. . . It accelerated so high I was scared to death. . . And I immediately turned off. . Waited few mintutes and started again and do no have the problem anymore. . Called Honda 888-234-2138 on Apr 21 2018 and they said to make appointment with dealer. . Made appointment with dealer for Apr 24 2018 at 8:00 am at vip Honda in north plainfield NJ. . They said they will charge me $125. 00 diagnostic fee for it if they do not find any problem with it. . I told them I have about 19k miles and it should be covered. . They said no they have to charge if they do not find any fault. . . As it could be computer glitch which cannot be replicated exact condition I had to leave there without paying additional diagnostic fee. . Called Honda comapny again and they said thats right dealer will charge fee if nothing found. . Is,nt it terrible if they are not able to diagnose problem they want me to charge for time. . . Got diagnostic code reader from walmart and that code reader says there is nothing wrong with anything. . . I am scared to drive as there is no error code and car had acceelrated high speed and it could happen. . Who is at responsibel for this ? and please let other people know it could happen to them and not everything has error code at right time. . .

19 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2017

Unintended acceleration. 2016 Honda Accord, 9200 miles. On 7/14/17 I pulled into the parking lot of my local drugstore. I located a parking spot, and was slowly turning right to pull into the parking space when my engine revved, the car accelerated, up over the concrete curb, over bike rack and into the side of the brick building. By this time, both of my feet were on the brake but the car did not stop. The airbag deployed. I turned the car off. Police were called and an accident report was taken. I contacted Honda America and they assigned me a case manager, who returned my call and took all information. Honda sent a field representative to examine the car at the body shop. After this the case manager called me to let me know Honda found nothing wrong with the car, followed by a letter to confirm that. My foot was not in the accelerator at the time of the crash. I have supporting documents, accident report, repair bill, medical bills. I will provide these to you by mail or fax. I cannot seem to upload on the mobile application.

20 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2017

On may 29, 2017, I noticed an slow oil leakage from the transmission and engine side at the bottom of the car after I went under the car to inspect because there was a oil stain on my driveway. The leakage was large and it spread. I noticed oil on the bottom shield protector of the car. The oil color was clear with black particles. The area was moist. At the time, my car had 6,274 miles. I contacted Honda corporation and I was advised to take the car to any Honda dealer for inspection. I took the car to carson Honda where it was confirmed by them that there was an oil leak between transmission and engine. Carson Honda could not pinpoint exactly where the leak was coming from so they placed a white spray residue to pinpoint the leak. I returned with the vehicle to long beach Honda for evaluation of the leak. They said they could not see the leak. I myself noticed that that the white residue was moist and brown and white residue from sites where it was not leaking. Honda corporation was recontacted because the leak continue and was advised that I can only take to one dealership for inspection once I start the case. I told them I would take it to norm reeves Honda and stay there. At norm reeves Honda, they found trans/cvt leaking oil. They said the issue was repair. On April 23, 2018, I performed a motor oil change and I saw a very small oil leakage along the area separating the trans and engine. Left on to re-evaluate later. On Feb 18, 2019, I went under my car to inspect for oil leakage. The oil leakage has continue and is similar to the beginning of the leakage from may 29, 2017. There is clear oil leakage with black particles and oil on the bottom shield protector of the car. Miles at this time 18,999.

21 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2016

Transmission( cvt) vibrates around 20 to 45 mph. Rear window is distorted. (wavy vision through window).

22 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2016

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. While the gear shifter was in reverse, the vehicle failed to reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.



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