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moderate 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250 · see lighting across all vehicles →
Of the 25 lighting complaints filed for the 2016 Honda Civic, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 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.
Of the 10 model years of Honda Civic we track for lighting problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 25.
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
My vehicle break some time docent work....lighting is not proper and engine does nice even I do servicing and mention them but it got ignored by service center
I bought a Honda civic 2016. I notice that my front LED light maker does not work only left side work and it is about to go out too. Sometime it goes on as its please. And air condition does not blow cold air . I hope they recall all these problems..
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 25 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most lighting failures cluster between 3,500 and 6,500 miles, with the median around 5,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 3,500; a quarter make it past 6,500. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting 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 lighting 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.