2016 Honda Accord Sedan EX CVT
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- Photo: Honda Accord LX CR White Orchid Pearl (front) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Honda Accord EX-L, front right, 09-16-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Honda Accord 2.4 USDM by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Accord LX CR White Orchid Pearl (rear) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Honda Accord EX-L, rear right, 09-16-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Honda Accord Sedan EX CVT is a 185-hp 2.4-liter sedan with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,380 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 185 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 181 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Accord Sedan measures 191.4 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,336 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,380 ($35,723 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,215 ($36,854 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.0 x 99.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 17 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 14 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.5 in Ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in Solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in Alloy |
| Tires Front | 215/55 R17 94V |
| Tires Rear | 215/55 R17 94V |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.4 in |
| Rear Track | 62.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,336 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda ACCORD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000
Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Jan 29, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
NHTSA campaign 19V060000
Jun 29, 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
NHTSA campaign 17V418000
610 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Honda ACCORD
Owner Complaints
610 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda ACCORD (32 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 21 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 199 |
| Unknown Or Other | 129 |
| Exterior Lighting | 128 |
| Engine | 44 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 33 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 HONDA ACCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.