2016 Honda Accord · symptom sheet
Battery dies or the car will not start
- 46owner reports
- 49,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
200 of the 607 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 46 of those describe dead battery.
Tick what matches of 46 reports
Dead battery on other Accord years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
These owners walk out to a car that's dead. Some find it drained after sitting only a day or two, some need a jump start every week, and some have had the battery replaced more than once without the problem going away. A good number describe the dealer testing the battery, calling it fine, and sending them home.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (40 reports), the alternator (7 reports) and the starter (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the electrical system covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
All 4 recalls on the 2016 Honda Accord, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Accord
Ignition shift interlock. Closed oct 14, 2010, led to recall 10V-364.
Ignition park-shift interlock. Closed jan 5, 2009, led to recall 10V-364.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed feb 2, 2005, led to recall 05V-025.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed jan 13, 2005.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed dec 17, 2003, led to recall 03V-423.
None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 28,000 and 77,000 miles, from the 28 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 5 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 Honda Accord that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? ? The B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. ? The engine cranks, but it won?t start. ? The engine starts, then it stops.
DEALER MESSAGE AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ACCORD V6S WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NO-START CONDITION THAT REQUIRES THE 12V BATTERY TO BE REPLACED.
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ACCORD V6S WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NO-START CONDITION THAT REQUIRES THE 12V BATTERY TO BE REPLACED.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE IN YOUR SHOP FOR ANY OR ALL OF THESE ISSUES? THE B5 (7.5 A) FUSE IN THE UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX IS BLOWN. THE ENGINE CRANKS, BUT IT WONT START. THE ENGINE STARTS, THEN IT STOPS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS BLANK.
1 more on the 2016 Honda Accord page.
What owners wrote
“The speakers make sudden static noise randomly. Whether the radio is on/off or if the car is idle loud static will occur. It is extremely unpleasant and could cause a crash due to how loud and sudden and disorienting it is. Other service centers are unsure what is the cause. Have changed the radio, amp, alternator, and battery to no avail.”
Filed Jul 23, 2025
“2016 Honda Accord EX-L coupe radio display panel went blank, including screen above main panel. There appears to be no power to panel, cameras thus I can not turn on radio, use Map which at times can be critical and all panel features are unavailable due to dead panel. The safety lane changing camera and back up camera do not work. Not sure what caused this. Fuses appear ok.”
Filed Jul 24, 2022
“Computer failed. Dashboard lights keep going on and off. Checked by a mechanic and confirmed Battery sensor failure. Itâs dangerous to drive the car when dashboard lights are on because it doesnât respond normally to speed paddle or brakes and engine shuts down suddenly.”
Filed Apr 27, 2022
“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.”
Filed Feb 11, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 46 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 115 reports
- Headlights too dim or fail 53 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 40 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 33 reports