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moderate 176 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Of the 176 electrical complaints filed for the 2016 Honda Accord, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Electrical accounts for 30% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 176 electrical complaints against 1 active recall — roughly 176 complaints per campaign.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Since the car was purchased in march 2016 has been having electrical issues, almost everyday no start condition. Needs to be jumped everyday. Had the dash board fuse blown within 2 months of purchase of the car, had battery replaced within 9 months of purchase and had alternator tested. Since the transmission recall rough idle on drive and rpms lower then what normally were. No recall as oer VIN…
The car speakers and microphones unexpectedly emit deafening loud static sounds that continues while driving. Powering audio system OFF makes no difference. The static is at least 90 decibels. It's frightening and impedes safe driving. Cale YARBOROUGH'S HONDA DEALERSHIP is witness to the defect and determine that the "head unit" must be replaced. The head unit integrates the audio, Bluetooth,…
Just for the daytime bulb we need to replace the whole headlight unit which will cost us $550 to $850. Its such a bad engineering from Honda.
Static coming through the speakers at loud volume unable to turn off even when radio is off
Back-up camera stopped working. Screen is completely black when vehicle is in reverse. No warnings.
For more than a year, my car has been having issues starting up. It rarely starts on the first attempt. It usually starts on the second attempt. There are times when it takes multiple attempts to start. I have planned on having the starter replaced when I have the timing belt replaced in a few months. However, today I discovered this site and realized many others have the same issue. Have there…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 176 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 57 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 23,000 and 56,000 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 23,000; a quarter make it past 56,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.