2016 Honda Accord MPG
The 2016 Honda Accord gets 18–27 mpg in the city and 28–36 on the highway (21–30 combined), across the 6 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 30 mpg combined. At the other end, the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive manages 21 mpg combined, 9 mpg less. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2015 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular · 292 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular · 304 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 | Regular · 332 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 33 | 25 | Regular · 350 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 32 | 24 | Regular · 362 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | Regular · 414 g CO₂/mi |
2016 Honda Accord fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2016 Honda Accord costs about $2,180 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (30 mpg combined), or roughly 15 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (21 mpg combined) comes to about $3,110 a year, $930 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2016 Honda Accord specs
The EPA lists 2 engine choices for the 2016 Honda Accord: 2.4 L 4-cyl and 3.5 L 6-cyl. It came with continuously variable (CVT), automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Midsize Cars" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic (AV-S7); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
2016 Honda Accord problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 611 owner complaints about the 2016 Honda Accord.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (24% of component mentions), followed by exterior lighting (15%) and engine (5%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 55 complaints a year: about as many as the 2015 (53 a year) and the 2017 (58 a year).
That ranks 11th of 17 Honda Accord model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 611, 32 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 21 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 199 | 24% |
| Unknown or other | 129 | 15% |
| Exterior lighting | 128 | 15% |
| Engine | 44 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | 5% |
| Steering | 31 | 4% |
| Service brakes | 30 | 4% |
| Power train | 29 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 3% |
| Structure | 21 | 2% |
| Wheels | 17 | 2% |
| Air bags | 16 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 13 | 2% |
| Suspension | 13 | 2% |
| Seats | 12 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 11 | 1% |
| Back over prevention | 9 | 1% |
| Tires | 7 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 4 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 4 | <1% |
| Visibility | 4 | <1% |
| Equipment | 3 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | <1% |
| Buckle chest clip | 1 | <1% |
| Other fuel system | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
Was leaving for work got off to open gate and car turned off on its own. Power steering bacame hard and won’t turn on.
The Daytime Running lights are only half effective/lit. Apparently, Honda extended the warranty, but notified owners by regular mail and I did not receive it. …
I am reporting a fuel pump module failure that has caused several drivability and safety concerns with my vehicle. …
2016 Honda Accord recalls
The 2016 Honda Accord has been the subject of 4 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V332000 from May 2026, concerns air bags.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Accord years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2016–2022 |
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013–2023 |
| 19V060000 | January 29, 2019 | Other fuel system | 2015–2017 |
| 17V418000 | June 29, 2017 | Electrical system | 2013–2016 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2016 Honda Accord; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Accords can be compared fairly. Among other 2016 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2016 Chevy Malibu (30 mpg), 2016 Ford Fusion (29 mpg) and 2016 Hyundai Elantra (31 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 | 1,427 | 101 | 5 |
| 2014 | 47 | 1,006 | 77 | 5 |
| 2015 | 47 | 640 | 53 | 6 |
| 2016 | 30 | 611 | 55 | 4 |
| 2017 | 48 | 584 | 58 | 3 |
| 2018 | 47 | 2,011 | 222 | 6 |
| 2019 | 48 | 792 | 98 | 6 |
Every Honda Accord model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Accord a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2016 Honda Accord has 55 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (11th most of 17 model years), 4 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 30 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2016 Accord problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (199), exterior lighting (128) and engine (44). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2016 Accord have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Accord get?
The EPA rates the versions at 21–30 mpg combined (18–27 city, 28–36 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Accord per year?
About $2,180 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,110 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).