2016 Honda Accord vs 2016 Lincoln MKZ
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Accord | 2016 Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 593 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 143 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 20–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 56,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 190 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 127 | 1 |
| Engine | 44 | 5 |
| Steering | 30 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 10 |
| Power Train | 29 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 26 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2016 Honda Accord
2016 Lincoln MKZ
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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.