Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Accord.
Classified as a passenger car within a model lineage tracked from 1990 to 2022, the 2016 Honda Accord records 589 total owner complaints and 4 recalls. Exterior lighting stands as the top complaint area for this model year, marking a reliability profile that falls well below the historical peak of 2013 complaints recorded in 2003. While this volume remains higher than the 213 complaints logged in 2022, the 2016 data sits between these extremes, providing a contextual baseline for researchers assessing long-term ownership trends.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 190.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3263 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Accord of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Touring V-6 Coupe 3.5L V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.20 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | EX-L V-6 Coupe 3.5L V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.20 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Touring V-6 Sedan 3.5L V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.40 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Sport Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.50 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | EX Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 185 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | Sport Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | Touring V-6 Sedan 3.5L V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.20 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | Hybrid Touring Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh | 6.90 sec | 15.50 sec | 212 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda HCF-2 transmission fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.9 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Use Honda Type 2 anti-freeze/coolant, |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.6 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 40.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | Install a new nut and torque to 242.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Spark Plug Gap | 1.0 - 1.1 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK, DENSO |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039 - .043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 13 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.95-1.05 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.33 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 410 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57-64 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57-64 psi |
| Engine Compression | 139 min. / Max Variation 29 psi |
| Engine Compression | 135 min. / Max Variation 29 psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.009 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.009 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37; Rear: 17 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 80; Rear: 80 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 7.2 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Rear: 17 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Rear: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| 1 | 22.0.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90 degrees Step 3: 90 degrees Step 4: If using new bolts turn an additional 90 | |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
In 2016 the Accord generated 589 federal complaints, 4 recalls and 0 investigations, placing it among the lowest complaint volumes of the 2010‑2020 period. That year’s complaint count is modest compared with 2015 (594) and 2017 (526) and far below the spikes seen in 2013 (1,418) and 2018 (1,799). The 2016 model’s 4 recalls and 173 total service‑bulletins are also near the low end, trailing only the 2017 figure of 3 recalls but far below the 2015 total of 167 service‑bulletins. The dominant complaint categories—Exterior Lighting (108) and Electrical System (98)—represent the only notable problem areas for that model year. Given the consistently low complaint and recall numbers and the absence of fire or crash‑related complaints, the 2016 Accord appears to be a reliable choice, making it a good year to buy.
All 589 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 173 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| APaS04222021904 | 2021-04-22 | Back Over Prevention | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017… |
| APaS03252021903 | 2021-03-25 | Back Over Prevention | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017… |
| APaS03102021909 | 2021-03-10 | Back Over Prevention | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017… |
| APaS02152021911 | 2021-02-15 | Back Over Prevention | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017… |
| A19-042 | 2020-07-17 | Equipment | Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL… |
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