2016 Honda Civic owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Honda Civic: 1,081 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Steering (445), Electrical System (119), Engine (95). 36 complaints mention a crash and 4 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2016 Honda Civic owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Honda Civic: 1,081 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Steering (445), Electrical System (119), Engine (95). 36 complaints mention a crash and 4 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2016 Honda Civic recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns and 1,081 owner complaints for the 2016 Honda Civic. The most-reported problem areas are Steering (445), Electrical System (119), Engine (95). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V332000, May 2026) covers the Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns5
Owner complaints1,081
Complaints mentioning a crash36
Complaints mentioning a fire4

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Steering445
Electrical System119
Engine95
Service Brakes94
Structure48
Visibility/Wiper47

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #26V332000 — Air Bags (May 2026): Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V,…
  • NHTSA #23V858000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (December 2023): Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda…
  • NHTSA #16V725000 — Parking Brake (October 2016): Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
  • NHTSA #16V526000 — Exterior Lighting (July 2016): American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly,…
  • NHTSA #16V074000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (February 2016): Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured…

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.

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