2016 Honda Civic transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 23, 2026COElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

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

   NHTSA complaint #11746051 · source
2. Filed May 7, 2026OREngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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.”

   NHTSA complaint #11736313 · source
3. Filed Sep 12, 2025AZTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11686790 · source
4. Filed Jul 16, 2025ILTransmission & Drivetrain

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

   NHTSA complaint #11673913 · source
5. Filed Dec 16, 202499,000 miGATransmission & Drivetrain

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11631067 · source
6. Filed Nov 11, 2024TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11624575 · source
7. Filed Aug 23, 2024CAEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11610544 · source
8. Filed Jun 17, 2024CAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   - 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…

   NHTSA complaint #11594965 · source
9. Filed Mar 7, 2024ILTransmission & Drivetrain

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

   NHTSA complaint #11576018 · source
10. Filed Aug 9, 2023CATransmission & Drivetrain

    My Honda Civic with manual transmission, suddenly would not go into gear and lost power (engine still running). Fortunately, I was able to coast to the opposite side of the road across oncoming traffic, since there was no right shoulder. After a tow home, I discovered that the manual clutch slave cylinder was detached from the engine block (photo attached) and of the 2 connecting bolts (photo attached), one was sheared and the other was intact but unconnected. The last…

    NHTSA complaint #11537446 · source
11. Filed Nov 9, 2022108,000 miCAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was idling or driving at various speeds, she depressed the accelerator pedal however, the RPM’s increased and the engine revved; however, there was an extended delay before the vehicle responded. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was notified…

    NHTSA complaint #11492957 · source
12. Filed Sep 17, 2022FLSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    Steering wheel has some extra resistance (sticking, stiff and jerky) when making small corrections at any speeds, resulting in extra pressure being applied to break the resistance, resulting in sharp (hard) correction changes.

    NHTSA complaint #11485003 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology