2016 Honda Accord: engine failure

Filed Dec 2, 2025 · Engine · MI

My Accord V6 suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a bent connecting rod/seized bearing while driving at highway speeds. This is the exact same failure described in Recall 23V‑751 for other Honda V6 models.

Filed Feb 7, 2025 · Engine · VA

My 2016 Honda Accord has approximately 137,000 miles. I change the oil, filters, etc. at regular intervals. One night I noticed a ticking when going uphill. I thought it might be a belt.(no warning lights) The next day I had to go somewhere, and on my way back the ticking got noticeably worse and then the engine started screeching. Massive loss of power. Shortly after, a loud bang/thump noise and the car stopped running. I pulled into a school parking lot, got the car towed. Next day the mechanic where the car was towed said I threw a rod, and it went through the engine block and the oil pan; and my engine would have to be replaced. I have not (yet) replaced the engine (waiting for estimate). Spoke to Honda corporate (case #XXXX) to see if they could help me out (financially) with the replacement, because everyone I talked to said it's highly unusual for a Honda to throw a rod with mileage this low (anecdotal I know, but still). I spoke to local Honda dealer (Honda corporate said it would have to be inspected by Honda) but have not had it towed there yet. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 4, 2025 · Engine · WI

My 2016 Honda Accord with 2.4 engine failed due to rod bearing failing at 100K mileage. Knocking from engine bay is what brought my attention to it and from there i brought it into mechanic. I change oil religiously at 5K intervals. I own 4 different accords and never seen this happen before.

Filed Aug 5, 2022 · Transmission · 50,100 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle, the dashboard lights were turned off. Additionally, the contact attempted to shift into drive(D) but the gear shifter remained seized in the park(P). The contact turned off the vehicle and attempted to drive; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the failure. The dealer later informed the contact that the fuse box underneath the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,100.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Steering · 575 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 575. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Steering · 106 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda accord. While driving around a bend at approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact crashed into a telephone phone. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, right arm, and left knee that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106.