Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
7 year old child sitting behind father when vehicle was hit from behind causing intrusion into the vehicle pushing the rear seat area forward; from the impact, driver's seatback yielded/failed significantly into the child's rear seating position area causing permanent catastrophic brain injuries to the child. Vehicle is currently being stored and preserved for evidence at SAFE, 6775 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117. Inspections of the vehicle are anticipated in the future.
In late 2019 I noticed paint peeling around multiple areas of the car namely on the driver side, including the driver's door frame around the gas cap along the trim of the windshield and in areas on the trunk. I called Honda many times including emails include that included pictures of the areas. A local Honda dealership finally agreed to fix the issues of which they fixed all but one, the area around the gas cap in January 2021 within a year. The paint began to peel again in the exact same locations and they refused to fix it. I have sent multiple inquiries two Honda asking for it to be repair been denied the pictures below are the most recent photos, but I have pictures dating back over seven years of the issue if needed.
I have brought the vehicle to the dealer as well as several auto body specialists. The paint is bubbling and peeling on the driver's side door, around the gas cap and on the frame around the trunk. Several online reports have been posted online and several other models from Honda have had extended recalls on their paint warranty. The same extension should be applied to the Honda Accord and Honda should be responsible for taking corrective actions as further failure of the paint to adhere will cause significant body damage, especially for owners like me who live in an area who use salt to treat their roads.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. While reversing at approximately 3 MPH, the rear bumper on the contact's vehicle struck another vehicle. The rear driver's side of the contact's bumper was bent inwardly. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500.
I pushed on brakes and it accelerated real fast I turn to right and it hit a fence then fence on other side of road I made this turn 3 or 4 times and then it went thru a gate and hit the back fence and the car still was trying to go cut off key.
Car was purchased brand new from dealership in fort smith, ar. Upon inspection 10 days after purchase. (miles: 502) vehicle undercarriage and suspension had significant rust and oxidization damage. In this region of the united states- rust is very uncommon if not ever present, much less, on a brand new vehicle. After numerous attempts to work with American Honda and the local dealership, they claim to have exhausted all efforts and have done all "repairs" they intend to do. The work done was only surface removal and since then, a rear oil leak has developed and the back seat door panels have separated from the body of the vehicle. Let it be known that I have been without a vehicle since the beginning of this process, June 3, 2016. This is unacceptable and unbelievable that a brand new vehicle has this extent of rust damage. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle pulled in one direction while driving 30 MPH. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The contact took the vehicle to gardena Honda (15541 s western ave, gardena, ca 90249, [phone]) for diagnostic testing and repairs. Honda advised the contact that the vehicle needed a swaybar replacement; however, the part would have to be purchased aftermarket. The service manager at Honda advised the contact that a tire alignment and a wheel bearing were needed. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed to drop the vehicle off and get a third wheel alignment performed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 23,000.
On 10/10/2019 (Thursday) approximately 4:45 pm there was construction going on between exit 312 and exit 319 (clayton /fuquay) area hwy 40. Construction dropped a large load which sounded really loud and debris was blown in the air and covered my car with cement like stuff on my car. Its all over my windshield and body of my car. Second time at 5:45 am in the morning on 10/15/2019 (Tuesday) they are working again in the area, and their are large clouds of smoke coming up again and then I see later on in the day when I get into my car that I have this stuff on my car somemore. I was driving both times on the highway 40.
Dropped my car off for oil change and routine maintenance. Millennium Honda service crashed my car and caused obvious damage to the front end of my car . Plastic undercarriage pieces are flying off as I am driving . Dealership is neglecting to accept responsibility and fix my repairs, which they obvious caused . After endless phone calls , talking to ever manager I can, nothing is done. I asked for pics or video of my car while in their possession but the service manager, greg andrews gave me every excuse in the book whenever I asked him for the footage .
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the trunk inadvertently closed while open. The contact stated that she and her boyfriend were struck by the trunk on separate occasions. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to Honda of fife (4301 20th st e, fife, wa 98424, [phone]), but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 10,600.
Body complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2016 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the body & structure of the 2016 Honda Accord, 3% of the model year's 610 complaints. The component named most often is body (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Honda Accord body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2016 Honda Accord, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Accord body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 15,000 miles, and 73% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.