2016 Honda Accord vs 2016 Lexus ES350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Accord | 2016 Lexus ES350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 601 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 141 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Lexus ES350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 195 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 127 | 0 |
| Engine | 44 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 3 |
| Steering | 30 | 1 |
| Power Train | 29 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2016 Honda Accord
2016 Lexus ES350
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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.