NHTSA Complaint #11707916 — 2016 HONDA ACCORD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11707916
Vehicle	2016 HONDA ACCORD
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 19, 2025
Date Filed	December 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The car speakers and microphones unexpectedly emit deafening loud static sounds that continues while driving. Powering audio system OFF makes no difference. The static is at least 90 decibels. It's frightening and impedes safe driving. Cale YARBOROUGH'S HONDA DEALERSHIP is witness to the defect and determine that the "head unit" must be replaced. The head unit integrates the audio, Bluetooth, GPS and backup & blind spot camera functions. The dealership has ordered a replacement head unit but it is on backorder indefinitely! There have been many other reports of this problem with this equipment. Please help me get my car safe again. American Honda has been aware of the problem but ineffective in its response.

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