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The 2016 Honda Civic is associated with 1075 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 402 reports (37% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 4-cyl and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 30 to 35 MPG combined. The 2016 Honda Civic belongs to the 10th generation (FC/FK) Civic platform spanning model years 2016–2021.

Platform Architecture: 10th Generation (FC/FK) • Production Span: 2016–2021 • Platform Code: Honda Global Compact Platform • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2016–2018) / Facelift (2019–2021)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1075 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (402 / 37%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 36 crash / 4 fire / 13 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 30–35 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Honda Civic?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Civic 4Dr 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 31 MPG 42 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Civic 2Dr 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 31 MPG 41 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Civic 4Dr 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 30 MPG 40 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Civic 2Dr 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 30 MPG 39 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Civic 4Dr 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 27 MPG 38 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Civic 2Dr 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 26 MPG 37 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Honda Civic?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2 DR FWD 9.3%
4 DR FWD 9.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Honda Civic models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Honda Civic?

Summary of 1075 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
1075
Crash Reports
36
Fire Reports
4
Complaints w/ Injury
13
Total Injuries
16

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 402 complaints (2 crashes)
Engine 50 complaints
Service Brakes 40 complaints (5 crashes)
Electrical System 36 complaints (1 crash)
Structure & Body 24 complaints (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Honda Civic problems & component breakdown (148 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Honda Civic?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V332000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 #23V858000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 #16V725000 Active Recall
Affected Component: PARKING BRAKE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Honda Civic

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Honda Civic

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Honda Civic have?

The 2016 Honda Civic is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Honda Civic?

NHTSA records list 1,075 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Honda Civic. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 402 filings (37% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Honda Civic?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Honda Civic earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Honda Civic get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Honda Civic range from 30 to 35 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.