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2016 Honda HR-V Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Honda HR-V, 12% of that year's 239 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 42,833 miles. There are no related recalls for this area on this model year.

Structure & Body complaints
29
12% of 239
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
42,833 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Paint peels off the roof near the sunroof and on rear doors, reported as common on white pearl orchid colored cars.
  • Water leaks into the trunk/hatch area and spare tire well, sloshing audibly and leading to mold and mildew.
  • A faulty windshield seal allowed substantial water to leak into the cabin while the car was parked.
  • The trunk lid failed to stay open and dropped unexpectedly while owners were accessing cargo, striking one owner.
  • The sunroof glass shattered spontaneously while driving with no impact, spraying glass inside the cabin.
  • Driver and passenger seats caused back and hip discomfort severe enough that one owner described being unable to drive more than a few miles.

When 2016 Honda HR-V body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 24, 2015, latest May 5, 2026.

2016 Honda HR-V structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2015Oct 2016May 2019Sep 2020Feb 2021Jan 2025Feb 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to May 2026; peak Nov 2020 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Honda HR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by HR-V model year

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

  1. 201629 (12%)
  2. 201718 (15%)
  3. 201812 (8%)
  4. 201915 (6%)
  5. 20201 (1%)
  6. 20212 (3%)
  7. 20223 (3%)
  8. 202336 (5%)
  9. 20246 (6%)
  10. 20252 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 HR-V, which is 12% of the 239 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda HR-V's body or structure?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 HR-V.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 HR-V is 42,833 miles.
What are the most common structure and body issues owners report?
Owners most often report peeling roof and door paint, water leaking into the trunk and spare tire well, a shattering sunroof, and a trunk lid that falls unexpectedly.
Did any of these structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 HR-V, with no fires reported.

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.