2016 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
- 65
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 65 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake system · 13 records
- system problem · 9 records
- tire pressure · 5 records
- system failure · 5 records
- multiple times · 4 records
- parking brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Over 12 different times in the past 6 months since i purchased the car it has had serious electrical issues ranging from locking itself with the keyless fob inside the vehicle during a snow storm, all windows including moon roof rolling completely down during a rainstorm when parked or in motion. When parked, the alarm blaring non stop for hours and the battery dying completely without warning or drainage on my part…
ODI 11301757
Electrical System
System throws codes non stop recently electronic brake system light emission light saying trans and ecu aren't on same program. Every time i take to honda they wanna blame the owner. I go there with tons of documents about how others having same issues but they won't do anything about this, i'm told i have to pay in order for them to diagnose the issue and that's with an extended warranty bwt. They will come up with…
ODI 11306425
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11287023
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I purchase this car in june of 2019; i had the car for approx 5 months. I told the honda dealer mechanic that something was wrong with the brakes when i bought it. I brought it back in september. They claim they checked the brakes and everything was find. I had a maintenance check and an oil check. A month in half later i experience the problem with the brakes i was complaining about in september. On 11/14/19 i…
ODI 11280216
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
When i turn on the car all of the electrical lights turn on and the car locks, i can't move it from the p (park) shift. This has happened to me in the last 2 1/2 months, 3 times.
ODI 11279183
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The vehicle experienced an intermittent but sudden and complete loss of braking power while driving on the highway moving at around 40mph. In part due to the low speed, the vehicle was safely maneuvered off the road once braking power was regained. The car dealership was able pin the issue to an electrical circuit failure in the brake control unit (honda error codes v300-49 and v3003-68) and recommended changing the…
ODI 11265943
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
I purchased a brand new 2016 honda civic in march 2016. Within the first 6-8 months i began having electrical brake problem issues and getting notifications regarding faulty brakes. I had to call honda roadside assistance at least twice within the first year of owning the vehicle due to the faulty brakes and being stranded. Then came the electrical issues. I would lock the car and all windows would be up when…
ODI 11254381
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
I have issues that have been reported previously and while the vehicle was under warranty. Now that the warranty is out the problem has been more severe. The 1st problem is the display for the radio, heating and cooling and the speed display has been effected some but not like the radio and cooling/heating display. It has gone blank, it has froze up. It has lost all functioning. The 2nd is the air compressor. It has…
ODI 11242374
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. The contact stated that the air conditioner was blowing hot air. The contact drove the vehicle to browns honda city (7160 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner compressor was cracked and a new one needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer did not have the part. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11232445
Electrical System
Eps sub harness is made from a soy based product that attracts rodents and a common cause for wires being chewed and destroyed. As soon as we presented the problems with honda mechanic he immediately and suspiciously asked if we parked the car outside. Upon his inspection of the engine he only looked at wires with predetermination that the cause of the issues was wiring. This appears to be a common compliant among…
ODI 11229808
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Touch screen panel that controls the entire settings of the car over heats and blocks out making it very uncomfortable and upsetting not being able to control your /c settings or your radio and your phone. We have taken our 2016 honda civic touring that same year back multiple times in regards to this issue. However every time we took it they would replace it. Since then the touch screen panel has some what worked…
ODI 11223057
Electrical System
Upon return to car after leaving car locked, four windows are found open all the way while shopping, parked in parking lot or parked at home or elsewhere, when opening windows from inside, glass goes up/down repeatedly, trunk opens by itself while vehicle is in motion. Car is unsafe, subject to theft, or interior damage by the elements-rain, snow, etc. Serious electrical/control problems. Trunk problem was reported…
ODI 11221438
Electrical System
Upon closing the car trunk the parking lights flashed & stayed on and the car "locked-up". The car could not be unlocked using either the key-bob or the key. This issue was reported to honda (case #9624986) who basically ignored the issue stating that they had no knowledge of this issue. The car was parked in our driveway at the time. After about 30 minutes 'fooling' with the key and key-bob the parking lights went…
ODI 11220606
Electrical System
My 2016 honda civic air conditioning compressor failed and no longer blows cold air. I reviewed several honda message boards and forums and discovered that this is a common problem with this model vehicle that homda refuses to acknowledge.
ODI 11229799
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle was parked on driveway, when turned on it had battery and electric issues (battery just replaced by professional) ac blows out hot air (ac fluid just refilled as well by professional) and back door won't open from inside. Car was purchased less than two years ago and already malfunctioning.
ODI 11197279
Electrical System
The rear facing camera fails to display on the screen when the transmission is in reverse. This has happened 5-6 times since 01/01/2019. This has only been observed after initial startup.
ODI 11194699
Electrical System
Power window on driver's side when trying to auto close (wind up feature) it goes half way and then auto opens (goes back down). Noticed multiple times when stationary (both in park, neutral, and drive with foot on brake).
ODI 11229853
Electrical System
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…
ODI 11173494
Electrical System
I purchased this vehicle from a honda dealership vancouver, wa in 2016. Recently, the car alarm would go off randomly throughout the night. I took the vehicle into the dealership and the battery was checked and replaced. This did not solve the issue. I went in again to the dealership and they did a diagnostic check of electronic system and found security codes relating to hood switch in the security history. They…
ODI 11166125
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Not sure if it's the battery or the battery sensor but my car when i want to turn it on it'll not turn on and it would just flash all the lights in the board and won't fully turn on.
ODI 11165947
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. Occasionally, while operating the vehicle, multiple warning indicators illuminated, indicating failures with the braking system, steering, and stability control. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer…
ODI 11152006
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
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.
ODI 11123273
Electrical System
Takata recall while in motion on a public street/ highway while attempting to compress the gas pedal the vehicle fails to accelerate increasing speed!! Also, at time vehicle will say emergency break is malfunctioning and the tire pressure light also alerts. It's a safety issue because this car is going full speed and looses power. Having to pull aside and restart the vehicle once or multiple times to bring it back…
ODI 11118582
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I got into the trunk of my civic (keyless) and when i tried to open the car, everything had shut down and it is locked and won't respond to the emergency key or the fob. This began 2 days ago and i see several other complaints o the internet of the same problem. It was parked in my driveway. Not being able to get into my car here in the arizona desert could be a serioue problem.
ODI 11118094
Electrical System · Service Brakes
This is my second time. Parked car in garage ,after few hours tried to turn on.when we try to start it wonts, but the sign pops up saying electrical parking brake error..car had to be towed twice.lucky car was in garage when both incident happened.took it to dealer twice .today we picked it up found dftc u3ooo-49,ecu internal circuit failure.they performed software update.they said it is ok this time.can happen…
ODI 11104145