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2016 Honda Civic Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 51 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Honda Civic, about 5% of its 1,080 total complaints. There are no related recalls for this area. Owners most often report paint peeling near the rear windshield and windshield/trunk seal problems.

Structure & Body complaints
51
5% of 1,080
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
11,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report paint peeling around the rear windshield trim, often described on cosmic blue or white paint, with concern it will lead to rust.
  • Some owners report the front windshield adhesive failing, allowing the glass to be pushed loose from the frame.
  • A few owners report the trunk popping open on its own while driving or parked.
  • One owner reported unrepaired structural and engine damage after a collision that a body shop claimed was fully fixed.
  • One owner described seat design issues causing knees to hit the door or console and numbness in the arms and legs during driving.
  • One owner reported a loose underbody panel that scraped the road and rattled loose on the highway.

When 2016 Honda Civic body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 19, 2016, latest Jun 25, 2026.

2016 Honda Civic structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2016Dec 2016Mar 2018Jun 2020Aug 2021May 2023Dec 2024Jun 2026
51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Jun 2026; peak Sep 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (10%)
  2. 200697 (7%)
  3. 200779 (7%)
  4. 200896 (10%)
  5. 200955 (14%)
  6. 201049 (12%)
  7. 201118 (11%)
  8. 201248 (11%)
  9. 201339 (12%)
  10. 201410 (3%)
  11. 201526 (7%)
  12. 201651 (5%)
  13. 201740 (7%)
  14. 201829 (4%)
  15. 201913 (3%)
  16. 20208 (4%)
  17. 20213 (2%)
  18. 202216 (2%)
  19. 20236 (2%)
  20. 20243 (2%)
  21. 20256 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 51 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Civic, which is about 5% of its 1,080 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2016 Honda Civic?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Civic.
What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2016 Civic?
The most common pattern in owner complaints is paint peeling near the rear windshield, followed by windshield adhesive failures and the trunk opening on its own.
How many crashes or injuries are linked to Structure & Body complaints for this year?
NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Civic, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 11,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.