MYRModel Year Report

2016 Honda Civic

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2016 Honda Civic
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1,080
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2016 1,080 2017: 598 complaints 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2020: 225 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 30 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1996 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2008 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2016 1,080 2017: 598 complaints 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2020: 225 complaints 2020 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 30 complaints 2026
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1989 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1995 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1997 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2001 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2003 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2007 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2009 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2013 2014: 292 complaints 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2016 1,080 2017: 598 complaints 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2019 2020: 225 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2021 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 30 complaints

2016: 1,080 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198848
198969
199092
1991111
1992100
1993155
1994161
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011,079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005315
20061,402
20071,204
2008916
2009395
2010397
2011169
2012455
2013318
2014292
2015378
20161,080
2017598
2018744
2019434
2020225
2021144
2022883
2023255
2024124
202575
202630

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

41% · 444 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Steering starts sticking every few seconds after about a 20 minute drive, and veering sideways. I lost a sideview mirror due to this and its very dangerous to drive. Probably has killed peapel already!! This happens every single time I drive this!

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-17

Steering wheel sticks while driving, causing over compensation, has caused me to run off the road; driving straight, 60MPH, interstate car fails to start after driving more than an hour and a half at highway speeds, beencto dealer for both of...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-19

Also filed under Electrical system

When driving on the highway or making a turn the wheel feels like it is sticking and it is making it difficult to drive long distance and it feels unsafe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Electrical system

11% · 120 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Every since the repair of the recall the engine pulls not even an hour after the pick up the car had to go back in the shop for belt repair. It makes noises as if something is loose .

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-03

Also filed under Engine

Engine

9% · 95 reports
CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

9% · 95 reports

Most commonly citing air and hydraulic.

CRASH

Structure

4% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. ▮
    2016Complaint volume 1,080 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2016-03-25Engine and engine cooling16V074000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016.

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  3. R
    2016-08-31Exterior lighting16V526000 American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2016-11-08Parking brake16V725000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016.

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  5. R
    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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    2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 444 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 120 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 95 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V074000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 16V526000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 16V725000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Honda Civic is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Civic?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Civic have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.