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2016 Honda Accord Transmission Problems

25 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

25
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2023Dec 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (25)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 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..

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NHTSA #: 11089820
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Aug 2017

Unintended acceleration. 2016 honda accord, 9200 miles. On 7/14/17 I pulled into the parking lot of my local drugstore.

NHTSA #: 11016160
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the check engine, power steering, traction control, and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle lost power, but the driver was able to pull over safely.

NHTSA #: 11500262
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle, the dashboard lights were turned off. Additionally, the contact attempted to shift into drive(D) but the gear shifter remained seized in the park(P).

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NHTSA #: 11477791
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

Honda 2016 EX with 74,000, failure of the CTV transition. Slippage while driving. No warning lights for transmission failure.

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NHTSA #: 11452303
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2018

A year after having the vehicle I had to get a new transmission on 5/2017. After the the first repair I started to have issue with my dash board lights and gear indicator would scrambled on and off. Three months later I had my vehicle wouldn't start and I was told I needed a new battery.

NHTSA #: 11121303
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2026

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.

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NHTSA #: 11708918
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 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.

NHTSA #: 11608795
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 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.

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NHTSA #: 11543604
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 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

NHTSA #: 11525122
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 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.

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NHTSA #: 11500397
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11440943
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 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.

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NHTSA #: 11428376
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 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.

NHTSA #: 11234454
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2019

I drive a 2016 honda accord ex-l v6 with a manual transmission. The dual mass flywheel is failed, and is causing a couple of noises. There is a chattering noise during clutch engagement into first gear from a stop to a roll.

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NHTSA #: 11192284
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11181077
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2016

Tl* 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.

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NHTSA #: 10928888
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2015

Car has a severe vibration at idle while gear is selected to d.

NHTSA #: 10810742
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2025

Error code P0087

NHTSA #: 11682681
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 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.

NHTSA #: 11538047
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2023

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.

NHTSA #: 11526181
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

Failed transmission that requires replacement with merely 62k mileage

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NHTSA #: 11514288
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 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

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NHTSA #: 11233041
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

When I drive my car. It suddenly jumps. It seems like its the transmission problem.

NHTSA #: 11219226
lowPOWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2016

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

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NHTSA #: 10938866

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