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2016 Honda Civic Transmission Problems

31 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

31
Complaints
4
Crashes
Jan 2017Dec 2016
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (31)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2025

The CVT transmission causes the car to stall when gaining acceleration past 20 MPH-40 MPH from a complete stop and when slowing down and then trying to gain RPM with flow of traffic whether on streets or highways.

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NHTSA #: 11686790
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

A couple of times while im stopped at a red light my car stalls, I took it to a honda dealer but they didnt find anything wrong with it. I'm worried that I get in to a car accident if my car suddenly stops while im driving.

NHTSA #: 11338095
criticalPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Sep 2018

My 2016 honda civic rolled out of my garage while it was in park. My daughter had just gotten home. She initially turned the car off in drive.

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NHTSA #: 11131914
criticalPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Apr 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle rolled backwards down an incline into a parking lot, and crashed into another vehicle. The contact checked the vehicle and noticed that the gear shifter was in the drive position.

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NHTSA #: 11083989
criticalPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jan 2017

The honda civic was in the driveway with the emergency brake set when it was parked. The vehicle has a manual transmission. A few hours later the car alarm was going off and when I went to look to see what was going on I discovered that the car had rolled down the drive and into a telephone pole.

NHTSA #: 10939630
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2024

Over a several month period the car was losing radiator fluid. I figured it was probably a stuck thermostat and the fluid was coming from the overflow. But only once did I see a minimal amount of fluid.

NHTSA #: 11624575
highPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2024

- HONDA CVT TRANSMISSION: 4356 - Went out. Is available for inspection within the week. - My daughter was driving on the freeway in the fast lane when vehicle started making loud hum noise then, came to a stop.

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NHTSA #: 11594965
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

My Honda Civic with manual transmission, suddenly would not go into gear and lost power (engine still running). Fortunately, I was able to coast to the opposite side of the road across oncoming traffic, since there was no right shoulder.

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NHTSA #: 11537446
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact's son owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while her son was driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle temporarily stalled. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11423669
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

Over the last year my 2016 honda civic felt like it wanted to stall while driving on the freeway. I didn't know if something was wrong until it did it when my husband drove it. A few weeks ago I got an oil change and 2 days later I went grocery shopping and my car would not start it finally did and I made it home.

NHTSA #: 11329000
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

Manual transmission civic lx base model. While I was sitting in driver seat with the car running and the AC on. Car shift was in neutral and car was idling normally with engine sounding normal.

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NHTSA #: 11119323
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, the contact was informed that both CV axles were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense.

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NHTSA #: 11631067
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

Transmission shifted out of gear into neutral driving down the highway with no available gear options no warning lights nothing.

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NHTSA #: 11576018
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was idling or driving at various speeds, she depressed the accelerator pedal however, the RPM’s increased and the engine revved; however, there was an extended delay before the vehicle responded. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11492957
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

I experienced a total catastrophic failure of the transmission with less than 55000 miles and only 5 years and 1 month old. The transmission needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11444838
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

When driving for over 15-20 minutes started to noticed my steering begin to become stiff then would being to stick. Found the longer I drove the stiffer it would become, as well if I was going over 55 MPG it would stick more and more. Took it to the Dealership had no error codes and they couldn't find anything.

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NHTSA #: 11429359
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2021

When I bought the car 7 months ago from elite motors in sacramento I also nought a warranty for power train. Immediately the a/c was blowing hot air. They fixed it.

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NHTSA #: 11416006
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

My 2016 honda civic exl a/c system no longer working. For the year of the vehicle I would think the a/c system would not have any problems yet. I got a notice in the mail that there was a recall on the condenser system due to leaks, so I took it in thinking this was going to be the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11361307
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2020

Transmission fill plug came out and leaked fluid all over my transmission. The fluid was changed at my local honda dealership about 2 years ago. Only noticed while I was changing my oil on 9/6/2020.

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NHTSA #: 11353883
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While operating the vehicle, the gear shifter would not immediately switch into reverse. Once in the reverse position, the vehicle would not drive in reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11149634
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. Upon changing gears from park to any other gear, the gears were slow to change over. The vehicle jerked and later accelerated to change gears.

NHTSA #: 10947758
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2016

I am still having brake system issues and not allowing me to gear and drive! Since letter for recall in november, which already set appointment with dealership to reprogram or reboot system they stated would take care of,I have been back twice after that. I also have issues with the warning exclamation light flashing and was told all's fine the new cars are sensitive when take.

NHTSA #: 10938661
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

Upon a quick right turn into traffic, the right front drive axle shaft snapped in two, leaving the vehicle without propulsion.

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NHTSA #: 11673913
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

The air conditioner does not blow cold air. The heating and fan work just fine, but no cool air. I was told by Honda that if it’s not because of the recall, that I would have to pay, and that just wasn’t feasible at the time.

NHTSA #: 11610544
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

Turbo charger malfunctioned went out

NHTSA #: 11592443
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

Transmission failed

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NHTSA #: 11490088
lowPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

First, the new "no fuel cap" fuel pump sucks.. It always get stucked when I'm pumping gas at any gas station. Oil will spill out.

NHTSA #: 11355667
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2020

My car AC is blowing hot air since january 2019. My car is making sound whenever I turn on. February 28, 2020, my car was suddenly stopped when I was driving on the freeway.

NHTSA #: 11312187
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

Car is only two years old and driver's side air conditioner suddenly only blows hot air. Have never had this happen to a car but apparently faulty compressors are an extremely common issue (so much so that there is a long wait just to get the part to fix it) with this vehicle that honda needs to own up to - clearly a widespread manufacturing flaw that needs to be addressed.

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NHTSA #: 11122886
lowPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Dec 2016

Car allowed itself to be turned off while still in drive. Upon leaving car it rolled down incline into another car. My husbands honda (2011 crv) does not allow the car to turned off in drive nor does it allow the key to be removed from the ignition while still in gear/drive.

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NHTSA #: 10937110
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2016

After a sudden stop, such as stopping for a yellow light about to turn red, the car jerks forward after reaching 0 MPH. It seems to be a transmission issue reported by various users across civic community forums.

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NHTSA #: 10863521

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