2016 Honda Accord vs 2016 Hyundai Elantra
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 | 2016 Honda Accord | 2016 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 601 | 292 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 131 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 56,485 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 195 | 22 |
| Engine | 44 | 111 |
| Exterior Lighting | 127 | 9 |
| Power Train | 29 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 19 |
| Steering | 30 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 22 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 13 |
2016 Honda Accord
2016 Hyundai Elantra
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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.