2016 Honda Civic: won't start

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 23,000 miles · CO

I have been experiencing multiple electrical issues since about 6 months after purchase with brake light bulbs repeatedly burning out along with every system icon on the dash flashing off and on while driving the car it will not start always and at times it will not open with the key or the remote fob all being taken in to shops for repairs and within weeks I can be back to the shop with yet another so called fix this recurring problem is a big safety issue

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 95,000 miles · CA

Over the last year my 2016 honda civic felt like it wanted to stall while driving on the freeway. I didn't know if something was wrong until it did it when my husband drove it. A few weeks ago I got an oil change and 2 days later I went grocery shopping and my car would not start it finally did and I made it home. Later that afternoon I started my car and my cabin filled with the worse smell of gas and my granddaughter gagged. My dipstick for oil smelt I f gas too. I googled this and found out that there is an oil dilution problem with this model. I took my car to my local dealer and they checked it and said nothing is wrong basically because it did not throw a code and check engine light is not on. Honda has not recalled thus but they know there is a problem and they are offering a update but only to owners back east in cokd weather states. Well I know something is wrong and my dealer said I cant get update unless they see that code. I can't contact honda directly because they are unavailable I may live in southern california but I live in t he mountains and its cold and snowy here 6 to 8 months out of the year so I should be entitled to this upgrade also. But local dealer can't do anything so now I drive it and cause more harm to my engine I am aware there is a class action lawsuit on honda fir thus oil dilution issue and b they need to do a recall. I want my car fixed.

Filed May 30, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 33,026 miles · NJ

Tried to start car (in walmart parking lot) after shopping. Wouldn't start. Instead, all systems warning lights came on: power steering, parking brake, brake failure, TPMS, traction control system, hill assist system, ABS system, etc. All these warnings kept cycling through on the dashboard when I tried to start car. Tow company came and jump started battery just to see if that would start car. It did! But warnings continued to cycle through all previously mentioned items while I drove car to mechanic. Did not turn car off till I got there for fear it would not start again.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Electrical · 28,600 miles · CA

I've had my car for less than a year and on three separate occasions it has failed to start. The first time it happened, I did a google search and saw that this was a common problem with the car. I found a youtube video that gave instructions on a possible remedy -- which included going under the hood of the car and finagling with the battery, etc. My husband tried this remedy and once my car started, I immediately took it to the dealership. At the dealership I was told that my battery was dead; they replaced the battery. Months later, with my new battery, this happened again. My husband tried the remedy again but when I took it to the dealership I told him that they should look further into this issue because it is not just the battery. To me, it was some kind of electrical glitch. The dealership informed me that because they could not replicate the problem of the 'no-start', there was nothing they could do. At 6 months pregnant I told them that I was being left in a vulnerable position with a very unreliable vehicle. I told them that a google search would show that this was happening with many honda civics and that this must be a known issue. They said they would have a honda representative contact me and that never happened. I told myself that if this happened again, I would do nothing myself. I would get my car towed to the dealership. Well, of course, it has happened again at 9 months pregnant. I had my car towed to the dealership because it again has not started. The car remains in accessory mode and the brakes and shift gear is locked. I truly think I have a lemon vehicle because this company is refusing to look further into this issue. To note, each time the car hasn't started, it has been after I've turned the car off and returned to it a short time later, either at home on the street or at work in the parking lot.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · CO

Car did not start, and flashed warning signs for electronic break malfunction. Car was stationary in a parking lot after being dormant for approximately 8 hours. This is the second occurrence in 3 weeks, the first of which honda failed to diagnose a problem after bringing the car in for service.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Brakes · CA

Parking does not start electric parking brake problem

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · CO

Car will not start. All system warning lights flash: eectric parking brake parking, vehicle stability assist problem, anti-lock brake system problem, brake system problem, power steering. Will start with a jump start. This is not a everyday occurrence. Took it into honda, they said it was the batter. Here we are 2 days later and the car is doing the same thing. We have been stranded numerous time and the problem has been ongoing for over a year.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · OH

This is my second complaint in a week. I had parked at a location 30 minutes from home for about an hour. Went to start the car and it would not start. The brake seemed like it was already pushed down to the floor. A warning came across the screen that read brake system problem. I thought the battery was dead so I had it jumped and it started right away. This is ridiculous for a car that's 2 years old. I think I'll be getting rid of this car.

Filed Sep 7, 2018 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NV

My car would not start and on the dashboard under the MPH it said electronic parking brake problem. After playing around with the parking brake a bit, the car eventually started. Upon looking up my VIN it shows I do not have a recall on my car for the kc6 recall, but my car seems to be affected. Please help.

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 29,775 miles · FL

Stationary car completely shut down, would not start, battery check ok, could not take out of park, had to have it towed to shop and have TCM replaced and software updated- in motion -steering wheel slips and shakes as well - very disappointed in honda.

Filed Aug 25, 2018 · Brakes · 25,282 miles · TX

This is the second time in two years that my car doesn't start due to an electric brake problem. The first time it happened I was at home, and pressed the brake pedal to start the car, it immediately showed there was an electric brake problem on the dashboard. I had the car towed to the dealership, but unfortunately when we arrived the car started without any issues. They dismissed it and said it was probably a glitch in the system. Today I started the car, drove to a store and when I was ready to leave the car would not start. This time everything flickered, the brake pedal became very stiff making it impossible for me to press down on it, and the same message was displayed on the dashboard "electric parking brake problem." I had the vehicle towed once again to the dealership. When they were inspecting it the car was functioning once again. No error message and the technician was able to start it without any problems. Now my concern is obviously safety since the error message displayed on the dashboard shows it is a brake problem. I did some research and apparently I am not the only one that has experience this issue.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 39,000 miles · MA

Soybean wiring attracting animals. I have had the car for 1 year and it has happend twice with over 6,000 worth or damage. Locked brakes, steering, electrical . A child rides in the car, this is a known issue that was never explained to me. Pulled over to park. After trying to restart my vehicle it would not start even with a jump all systems, brakes steering locked.