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2016 Honda Civic transmission problems

36 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 41,480. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
36
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
41,480
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Axle assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Civic transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Honda Civic transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 109Won't shift 8Hesitation 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2016 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 23, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · CO

Honda civic is stalling while driving due to faulty fuel pump or fuel delivery component. Computer not coordinating correct power.

Filed May 7, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · OR

2016 Honda Civic EX-T 1.5L turbo. Coolant is disappearing with no visible external leak. Diagnosed by mechanic as likely head gasket failure. This is a known defect affecting 2016-2022 Civics with the 1.5T engine. There is an active class action lawsuit (Alcantara et al. v. American Honda Motor Co.) regarding this exact issue. Vehicle has approximately 190,000 miles.”

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Transmission · AZ

The CVT transmission causes the car to stall when gaining acceleration past 20 mph-40 mph from a complete stop and when slowing down and then trying to gain rpm with flow of traffic whether on streets or highways. This can cause a safety concern for the driver if the car stalls out in the middle of oncoming traffic in the streets or highways that could potentially lead to death of owner and others. The car was taken to the dealership and no warning lamps were on. The tech had mentioned that they see this problem a lot with this model containing the CVT transmissions.

Filed Jul 16, 2025 · Transmission · IL

Upon a quick right turn into traffic, the right front drive axle shaft snapped in two, leaving the vehicle without propulsion.

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, the contact was informed that both CV axles were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown recall. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 11, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Over a several month period the car was losing radiator fluid. I figured it was probably a stuck thermostat and the fluid was coming from the overflow. But only once did I see a minimal amount of fluid. Not near the amount that had been lost in the cooling system. Fast forward a few months and I am driving home. Top speed starts out at the speed limit of 70 and slowly slips to 65 then 60. Giving it more gas would increase the rpms but no power or forward thrust was making to the tires. It was as if, it was falling into neutral. The next morning drive to work was much worse. starting with a top speed of 65 within 10 miles on the highway the top speed went to 55 then to 45 then 35. When the top speed was 45 mph I took the first exit and made it through a stop sign on the service road. With a crawling speed of 10 mph it limped into a strip-center parking lot. Once it was stopped, pushing the gas pedal would increase rpms but no forward movement. So, I assumed a new transmission (CTV) was in my future and had it towed to a local dependable, honest, five-star reviewed auto shop. They found it misfiring and upon investigation find radiator fluid in the oil. So, they tell me the engine died and they could not even check the transmission. In the end, a used engine with 40K miles was put in it, a newer used transmission, and a new turbo (it was bad too). $14,000 + dollars is what the shop charged in June of 24 and Dec of 23. I tried to no avail to have the turbo covered under a lifetime warranty of an autobody shop that had replaced it following a road hazard claim that damaged it.

Filed Aug 23, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · CA

The air conditioner does not blow cold air. The heating and fan work just fine, but no cool air. I was told by Honda that if it’s not because of the recall, that I would have to pay, and that just wasn’t feasible at the time.

Filed Jun 17, 2024 · Transmission · CA

- HONDA CVT TRANSMISSION: 4356 - Went out. Is available for inspection within the week. - My daughter was driving on the freeway in the fast lane when vehicle started making loud hum noise then, came to a stop. She had to coast to the side of the road, where she was almost hit by multiple vehicles. - Yes Vehicle has been inspected by a independent service center - towed by USAA insurance. - Has been inspected by other: Davis Auto Clinic, Davis, CA 95616 - No warning lights came on, or symptoms of the problem. Only hum noise which began 5 minutes before car stalled in middle of freeway. First appeared at time of stall, no warning at all.

Filed Jun 4, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · AL

Turbo charger malfunctioned went out

Filed Mar 7, 2024 · Transmission · IL

Transmission shifted out of gear into neutral driving down the highway with no available gear options no warning lights nothing.

Questions about the 2016 Honda Civic transmission

Does the 2016 Honda Civic have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the transmission of the 2016 Honda Civic, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2016 Honda Civic transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 41,480 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda Civic transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Civic have bad transmission?

The Honda Civic model years with the most transmission complaints are 2001 (403 complaints), 2002 (185 complaints) and 2015 (177 complaints).

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?

Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).

Other 2016 Honda Civic problems

Steering 446Electrical 119Engine 100Brakes 96Visibility 67Body 48Driver assistance 40Fuel system 30Lights 30Airbags 28Wheels 19Acceleration 17Tires 8Suspension 6Seat belts 4Seats 4

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