2016 Honda Accord
2016 model shown · Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0

Midsize sedans · 9th gen generation

2016 Honda Accord: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 74 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,358 to own, including $2,151 in repairs.

Reliability

74/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,151

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,800

30 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$11,536

$10,152 – $12,920, estimate

Recalls

4

on record

Owner complaints

612

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,056
Transmission & drivetrain$364
Electrical system$250
Driver-assist & stability$143
Body, glass & interior$100
Steering$87

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Honda Accord

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (7/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202457/100
202376/100
202249/100
202153/100
202046/100
201925/100
20187/100
201766/100
201674/100
201561/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2016 Honda Accord a year to avoid?

No. It scores 74 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.

Is the 2016 Honda Accord reliable?

It scores 74 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 612 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,151 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2016 Honda Accord cost to own?

About $11,358 over 5 years: $2,407 in lost value, $2,151 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,536 today.

What are the best years of the Honda Accord?

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (7/100).

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.