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. MY BLUETOOTH CONNEC…
2016 honda Civic powertrain problems
severe 31 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
31
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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.
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. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2016 honda Civic?
It's a meaningful issue. 31 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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