What 591 owners told NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Accord Plug In Hybrid

The radio emits an uncontrollable extreme static. The radio volume, power, or any control will not stop the noise. The sound is so loud the car is not drivable. We removed the fuse to the amplifier and this fixed the uncontrolled static but the radio does not work. This is a huge safety issue as the driver is unable to hear any sirens, horns, or cars outside the vehicle. This issue needs to be addressed in a recall. This is not normal wear.

NHTSA ODI 11526454

Back up camera fails to work and there is problem with transmission fluid seal leak at least 3 cars had same problem i m not how many owner had same issue with their cars

NHTSA ODI 11525122

Car is stalling and check charge system is popping up on dash . There is a recall for these problems on other accords

NHTSA ODI 11521384

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with the check engine warning light and battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the starter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that a service bulletin was issued by the manufacturer that addressed the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

NHTSA ODI 11519020

Radio/audio causing a loud static un bearable noise that won’t turn off even when Turing the radio off an volume all the way down. My concern here is it’s very hard to focus on driving on the road when this occurs since I’m not able to hear anything around me or able to receive phone calls or emergency calls since it is basically impossible to do anything at all until i completely stop somewhere an shut the car completely off. I think not being able to hear traffic around me for example someone honking or a police car, fire truck, ambulance is a real big Hazard. I see a lot of people online that are having the same issue so that’s why I’m here reporting this. I think it def should be reviewed as a hazard safety concern this type of thing can potential cause more trouble on the road for those who suffer from the same issue an other individuals on the road. I have a video of this issue but I am not able to upload it here if I can email the video that would be great.

NHTSA ODI 11491716

Starter motor failed at 60k miles.

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Computer failed. Dashboard lights keep going on and off. Checked by a mechanic and confirmed Battery sensor failure. It’s dangerous to drive the car when dashboard lights are on because it doesn’t respond normally to speed paddle or brakes and engine shuts down suddenly.

NHTSA ODI 11462451

On a daily or several days/wk basis, either 1) the "Navigation Screen" will freeze in displaying the map the driver is using OR 2) both the "Audio/Information Screen" & the "Navigation Screen" will go blank (displaying only a solid black screen). In problem #1, the driver is distracted & disrupted from continually viewing the road to first confirm whether the map image is frozen as suspected (e.g., pressing buttons). In both Problems #1 & #2, the driver is further distracted & disrupted from continually viewing the road in order to try to reset the system (e.g., pressing buttons, disconnecting & reconnecting a smartphone). Finally, in both Problems #1 & #2, if a soft reset is not successful, in order to regain navigational functionality, the driver must either a) if at a stop sign/light or b) pull off the roadway to (e.g., on to a shoulder) turn the vehicle off & on again to trigger a hard reset.

NHTSA ODI 11461906

Backup camera is showing a black screen with yellow outline.

NHTSA ODI 11453026

I bought my car, used, in November of 2018 and had to have the battery replaced the following month. That battery stopped working and had to be replaced April of 2020. The same battery is now leaking and needs to be replaced again, now. When I checked the recall list for the 2016 Accord, it shows the batteries are on there; however, when I use the VIN, reports shows it is good. Please review.

NHTSA ODI 11451607

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that for the past three months at start-up there was a grinding sound coming from the starter. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle would not start or needed several attempts before the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic confirmed a failure with the starter and linked the failure to TSB: 16-002. The contact was concerned that he would be far away from his residence and not able to start the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

NHTSA ODI 11442176

My 2016 Honda Accord is failing start. I started my car is and it is making grinding noise and want start. I had this problem before and had to replace the starter in 2019. I have not warning on my dashboard when trying to start my car. I just want crank, replacing a starter every 2 years is unacceptable. I research this issue and this is an issue for ignition switch thousand of people is having the same issue.

NHTSA ODI 11428318

Air coming through vents is very low even if set a max air flow. I have a 2016 Honda Accord with 40,000 miles. For some time we noticed that air conditioner does not flow much air. It seems that ac blower is just too weak. My old 2003 Corolla has much more ac blower power. Something is wrong. I change the AC filter as needed and with frequency. Air is cold just not enough air coming through vents.

NHTSA ODI 11418134

2016 Honda Accord with about 40,000 miles. The instrument panel or display panel often locks after having iPhone connected and using AirPlay. Have to disconnect iPhone and at times even turn off car to reset the instrument panel display. This is a hassle and if using maps can be inconvenient while driving.

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM FREEZING FREEZES OR GOES BLANK WHILE USING IPHONE TO NAVIGATE. OCCURS WITH BOTH GOOGLE AND APPLE MAPS. RESOLVING OFTEN REQUIRES WAITING 10 PLUS MINUTES OR TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT.

NHTSA ODI 11414392

BACK UP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK..SEEMS YEARS PRIOR TO AND AFTER 2016. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED

NHTSA ODI 11399777

IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT STARTED AND DRIVEN AT LEAST EVERY SECOND DAY. A NO START CONDITION RESULTS. BATTERY IS NEW, THE SECOND ONE FROM HONDA DEALER. CRANK/STARTER SPEED VERY LETHARGIC, ALL CONDITIONS, REMOTE START INCLUDED. PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET START BOOSTER TO RESOLVE DEAD BATTERY ISSUE. VEHICLE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI 11390859

FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES STARTING UP. IT RARELY STARTS ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. IT USUALLY STARTS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START. I HAVE PLANNED ON HAVING THE STARTER REPLACED WHEN I HAVE THE TIMING BELT REPLACED IN A FEW MONTHS. HOWEVER, TODAY I DISCOVERED THIS SITE AND REALIZED MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. HAVE THERE BEEN RESOLUTIONS FOR ANYONE? IF SO, WHAT WAS THE RESOLUTION?

NHTSA ODI 11383681

IF I HAVE THE CAR LIGHT ON AUTO AND TURN OFF THE CAR THE ENGINE STILL RUNS AND IT DOES NOT TURN OFF UNTIL I TURN OF THE AUTO SWITCH FOR THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE INDICATOR COMES ON RANDOMLY AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR

NHTSA ODI 11360901

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED AT START-UP HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION HOWEVER, THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEPAULA CHEVROLET (785 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

NHTSA ODI 11360915

I JUST REPLACE THE BATTERY FOR THE 3RD TIME ON 9/19/2020. THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR A CAR 4 YEARS OLD

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!. CAR SEAT IS UNSTABLE IN BACK SEAT NO MATTER WHERE YOU PLACE IT. 2. I HAVE 40,450 MILES ON MY 2016 ACCORD SEDAN AND HAVE SPENT $300 ALREADY ONLY FOR MY A/C TO NOT WORK. IT KEEPS BLOWING THE RELAY SWITCH OUT. NOW THEY'RE TELLING ME I NEED A NEW CLUTCH AND IT WILL BE ALMOST $1400; MY DISPLAY WILL CHANGE AND MY RADIO GOES OFF, MY DOORS MAY OR MAY NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. I BELIEVE IT STEMS FROM THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY RECALL (WHICH I HAD REPAIRED, BUT BATTERY KEEPS CORRODING) LEAKING MOISTURE INTO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI 11355096

FRONT RIGHT DRL, PART OF THE RUNNING LIGHT BURNED OUT, TO REPLACE THE RUNNING LIGHT YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH CAN BE UP TO $1500 OR MORE. MOST PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE A HONDA ACCORD CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT BURNS OUT JUST LIKE ANY OTHER LIGHT FOR $1500. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, HONDA MOTOR CO. NEEDS TO RECALL AND REPAIR THIS MISTAKE FOR FREE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ODI 11349189

MY CAR KEEPS LOSING ALL POWER WHILE IM DRIVING AND THEN TURNS ON.

NHTSA ODI 11348654

MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH CAR NOT STARTING EVEN WITH A NEW BATTER. WILL HAVE TO JUMP THE CAR OFF EACH TIME I DRIVE. CAR STALLING WHEN I DRIVE IT. *TR

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