2015 Honda Accord vs 2016 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Honda Accord | 2016 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 601 | 601 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 173 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–47 | 21–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,038 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 237 | 195 |
| Engine | 106 | 44 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 127 |
| Steering | 78 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 39 |
| Power Train | 40 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 69 | 15 |
| Stalling | 51 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 10 | 0 |
2015 Honda Accord
2016 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.