2016 Honda Civic Depreciation
A 10-year-old 2016 Honda Civic has lost about 39.4% of its roughly $21,040 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $14,157, with most listings between $11,841 and $19,694. Listed examples average 100,622 miles.
2016 Honda Civic Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2016 Honda Civic Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $20,990 | 7 |
| 30k–50k mi | $19,990 | 15 |
| 50k–75k mi | $19,328 | 54 |
| 75k–100k mi | $16,715 | 59 |
| 100k–130k mi | $14,157 | 64 |
| Over 130k mi | $11,798 | 61 |
What's a Good Price for a 2016 Honda Civic?
Great deal
Under $12,999
Typical
$12,999–$18,590
Overpriced
Above $18,590
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 260 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $12,999 and $18,590, with a median of $15,183.
Ownership & Condition
Across 260 2016 Honda Civic listings.
Accident-free
90%
One-owner
50%
Avg owners
1.8
Personal use
70%
2016 Honda Civic Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
33 MPG
City / Hwy
29 / 39
Fuel / year
$1,900
Fuel
Regular
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
EPA class
Compact Cars
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2016 Honda Civic trim holds its value.
How the 2016 Honda Civic Compares to Other Years
At 39.4% depreciation, the 2016 Honda Civic sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2017 has lost 34.0% (around $15,903), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,746 more. The older 2015 sits at 47.8% (around $12,276), so dropping back a year saves about $1,881. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2016 Honda Civic.
Known Issues & Complaints
1,056 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls reported.
STEERING
425 complaintsSteering becomes “sticky” when operating at high speeds, especially in the summer months. This makes intended small adjustments into large, jerky movements, creating a huge safety risk. This issue has been recalled for newer Honda Civics, b
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
201 complaintsThe A/C evaporator core failed completely on my vehicle due to a known manufacturing and design defect in this climate control system architecture. Because the system cannot hold refrigerant, the vehicle has entirely lost its moisture-remov
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
98 complaintsOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while getting maintenance work performed on the vehicle , her mechanic discovered a mileage discrepancy through a Carfax report. The contact stated that she w
ENGINE
51 complaintsI was driving my vehicle on the highway and I experienced a loss of power / limp mode and my car started decelerating very quickly and I pulled off and parked because I got super scared of driving and when I tried to start my vehicle back u
SERVICE BRAKES
47 complaintsCar suddenly had many warning lights. A red “BRAKE” light flashes. Lane keep and adaptive cruise stopped working. The steering feels numb and doesn’t return to center. Took to dealer for diagnostic. They reported a VSA computer module failu
STRUCTURE
35 complaintsThe paint is flaking all areas surrounding the rear windshield which will cause rust damage and may lead to rear windshield needing to be replaced
Top Issues
- STEERING
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- ENGINE
- SERVICE BRAKES
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 16V526000 (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 d
- !Recall 16V725000 (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 enga
- !Recall 16V074000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING): 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 affect
- !Recall 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE): Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MD
2016 Honda Civic Listings
Real 2016 Civic listings on the market now.
$21,990
2016 LX · Black
12,684 mi · Dallas, TX
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$20,990
2016 LX · White
27,737 mi · Tampa, FL
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$20,990
2016 LX-P · Silver
36,989 mi · Richmond, VA
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$22,590
2016 EX-T · Blue
40,576 mi · Chicago, IL
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$19,990
2016 EX · Black
51,981 mi · Charlotte, NC
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$20,590
2016 EX · Black
54,926 mi · Cleveland, OH
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2016 Honda Civic worth?
A 2016 Honda Civic is typically worth around $14,157, with most listings falling between $11,841 and $19,694. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 100,622 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.
How much has the 2016 Honda Civic depreciated?
The 2016 Honda Civic has lost about 39.4% of its original $21,040 base MSRP — roughly $8,290 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
How many miles does a used 2016 Civic have?
Listed 2016 Civics average about 100,622 miles, with most between 60,104 and 142,565. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.
What is a good price for a 2016 Honda Civic?
For a 2016 Honda Civic, anything under $12,999 is a strong deal, $12,999 to $18,590 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $18,590 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.
Methodology
Figures for the 2016 Honda Civic are computed from 200 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.