2016 Honda Civic Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

94Engine complaints

8.9%Of all 1,061 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING425 · 40.1%

Unspecified / other252 · 23.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111 · 10.5%

ENGINE94 · 8.9%

SERVICE BRAKES92 · 8.7%

Share of the 1,061 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Honda Civic overview page.

What owners report

“ME AN MY BOYFRIEND ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE ENGINE OF OUR VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY WE…”NHTSA complaint 10920090 — filed 10/30/2016

“CAR STALLS; WITH NO WARNING JUST TURNS OFF THIS HAPPENS WITH NO RHYME OR REASON AND HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES MANY OF WHICH IS NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10918734 — filed 10/25/2016

“BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT. WHEN CAR IS STARTED, IT RANDOMLY MAKES A MECHANICAL GRINDING NOISE. IT IS GETTING WORSE WITH TIME…”NHTSA complaint 10909954 — filed 09/27/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda Civic have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Honda Civic: 94 of 1,061 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Honda Civic have in total?

1,061 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.