Trim Report

Honda Civic EX-L2016

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Where to Find Honda Civic EX-L

Location data for all 2016 Honda Civic trims combined

32States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (17%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

Honda Civic Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Honda Civic trims

Elevated

The 2016 Honda Civic's elevated safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 1,021 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
1,021
Complaints
36
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
16V5260002016-11-07
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V7250002016-11-10
PARKING BRAKE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V0740002016-09-02
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.

If a circlip is missing or incorrectly installed, the piston wrist pin may not be secure and may drift and damage the engine cylinder causing the engine to seize, and increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Honda Civic has accumulated 1,021 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with steering leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Steering368
02Unknown Or Other179
03Engine49
04Service Brakes40
05Electrical System34
1,021 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Civic Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Honda Civic trims

30–35mpg combined
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26-31city
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37-42hwy
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$1,250-$1,450/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2016 Honda Civic ranges from 30 to 35 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Civic 2Dr - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
35mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
31 city41 hwy~$1,250/yr8/10 Clean
Civic 4Dr - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
35mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
31 city42 hwy~$1,250/yr8/10 Clean
Civic 2Dr - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
34mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
30 city39 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean
Civic 4Dr - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
34mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
30 city40 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean
Civic 4Dr - Manual 6-spd
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city38 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Civic 2Dr - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EX-L Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Honda Civic EX-L

How does the EX-L compare to other Honda Civic trims?

The EX-L occupies a distinct position in the Honda Civic range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Honda Civic EX-L?

Maintenance costs for the EX-L align with the broader Honda Civic ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2016 model year has 3 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is steering. Check the 2016 Honda Civic page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Honda Civic EX-L?

For the EX-L, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Honda Civic buyer's guide.

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