2016 Honda HR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 9%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Honda HR-V, 9% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The open trunk lid hasn't stayed up recently, and while I'm accessing items, it crashes down in my head. I didn't see it and it hit me hard. This has begun happening more than once now, as recently as today. Because I didn't expect it or see it, it's dangerous and hurt my head. Perhaps a mild concussion.”
NHTSA complaint #11395455, filed 2021-02, 63,000 miles“A few months ago I started noticing water swishing in my trunk hatch. I took it to the dealership and they said they can look at it for $129 but they thought it was a bad seal. He asked if it had been in an accident but it hasn't. I looked on the hrv online forum and there has been many people complaining about this very same thing. I think this should be a defect from the manufacturer and should be repaired or replaced at their cost. It could really cause damage to the hatch or the tail light safety. I bought this vehicle new in 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #11312258, filed 2020-02, 56,000 miles“Paint is peeling on roof near sunroof and on passenger side rear door below the window. Car is white pearl orchid and this seems to be a common defect for the 2016 model. Car was stationary, has never been in an accident, is cleaned on a regular basis.”
NHTSA complaint #11406187, filed 2021-04, 58,000 miles“The rear hatch door has water inside of it. Both taillights have condensation in them and you can hear water sloshing around when you open and close the door. Electrical components have started to malfunction due to the water and Honda doesn't care because the warranty has expired.”
NHTSA complaint #11205101, filed 2019-05, 50,000 miles“There are two areas where the primary paint from Honda is peeling/cracking. Both locations are about the same in size (about a quarter), and exhibit peeling/cracking down to the body metal. There are no indications of physical damage to the locations, the areas are as follows: #1 is on the driver door right below the window trim; #2 is on the roof on the driver side next to the sunroof. The paint is original from Honda (2016 hrv), with dealer applied zaktek at time of purchase (mandatory by Honda dealer).”
NHTSA complaint #11375289, filed 2020-11, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10166794Oct 21, 2019Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements…
- 10164453Aug 29, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles that are painted NH-788P. AHM referred to the white pearl paint as both White…
- 10163798Aug 7, 2019Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint…
- 10163811Aug 6, 2019Owner Notification Letter - On some 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V models, the exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda…
- 10163183Jul 20, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles that are painted NH-788P. AHM referred to the white pearl paint as both White…
- 10161244Jun 5, 2019Dealer Message - Today, June 5, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles with White Orchid Pearl paint to address…
- 10161242Jun 5, 2019Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original…
- 10106673Jun 15, 2017Service bulletin - a non-galvanized door handle bracket located inside the door was installed during manufacturing and may be susceptible to corrosion.
- 10108405Apr 25, 2017Followup notice - our records indicate that a product update has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected vin. A non-galvanized door handle…
- 10106833Jan 5, 2017Techline summary article - is the paint bubbling/blistering on white-colored front bumpers? Some bumpers also show pink blotches in the same area. Were aware of this issue and…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Honda HR-V
76 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda HR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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