2016 Honda Accord exterior lighting problems
127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Honda Accord — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The LED strip on my headlights overheated and failed, they are no longer operating. I am unable to use this safety feature on my car.”
filed Sep 17, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the battery was replaced, the headlight and low brake fluid warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…”
filed Feb 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Accord | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Accord | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Accord | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Accord | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 Accord | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 Accord | 21 | 4% |
| 2015 Accord | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 Accord | 19 | 2% |
| 2013 Accord | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Accord | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Accord | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.