I have that exact same issue, but I keep forgetting about it because I never sit in back!!! Gonna go check it right now. Was hoping it would fade.

Edit: Just checked, and it did fade like 95% (still a slight discoloration there, but nobody but me would ever notice it at this point) ---

It was definitely not due to the window being down. And it strangely only happened on the left side.

Concerned about this going on for years though, and what effects it might have on the car.

 

Mine is above the front passenger door. Only reason I noticed it is because I always put a sunshade across the windshield and saw the water spot when i took the shade off.

I keep the car in the garage and it hasn't been subject to as hard a rain as we had today.

I called the service dept and he said it sounds like the area where the drains for the sunroof are located.
Taking it in tomorrow to have it looked at.

 

Ah, I thought your picture was of the rear left passenger window -- that is where mine has some kind of leak --- going to keep an eye on it next rain we get

 

I see you have good taste like me...white w/grey leather.

 

UPDATE: Hubby took the car in yesterday. Turns out there was a clog in the sunroof drain. Obviously, had to have happened at the factory.

They're going to replace the entire liner. Hope to get my car back tomorrow.

 

UPDATE: 8 days later, car is still not ready. Turns out that the problem was a leak in the windshield...not a clog in the drain.

Parts are on backorder...2 have come in, waiting on the third.

I AM NOT HAPPY!!!!

 

Hopefully they gave you a good loaner car.
When you say leak in the windshield, you mean the seal around the glass ?

 

They gave me '13 Fit...not too bad but it ain't my HRV!

Yeah, it's the seal. At first they thought it was a clog in the sunroof drain. They're replacing the headliner and will have the windshield resealed.

Maybe I should tell them to pay 1/3 of my monthy payment since I'll be without the car for at least 10 days.

 

Is this happening only to EX-Ls? If so, leads one to suspect the roof rail attachments.

EDIT: I think I see roof rails in TarBox's avatar ...

 

I have been keeping an eye on it, but not enough serious rain to check --- and it is fine going through a carwash. Very strange it happened that one time. Maybe the window was open a tiny crack? I will definitely update this thread if it happens again.

 

Did I miss it? Is yours an EX-L?

Thanx.

 

Wow that sucks. I wonder if this is a issue on more cars, but just haven't been noticed because it hasn't rained much in the rest of the country.

At least the dealership gave you a loaner, I guess, even if it literally is Honda's cheapest car. Still beats having to get a rental. I've had zero luck getting a loaner from the ones around here.

 

Early on we got caught in crazy heavy rain, and my gf noticed some water staining in the headliner above passenger door. It's been through a car wash a few times and we didn't get any more staining, but I'm definitely going to have it looked at during the first maintenance if not sooner. And yup, EX-L here.

 

Two EX-Ls and one phantom

 

Yes, EX-L ---- slight stain (now barely visible) above the rear left passenger seat, right behind and above the window.

 

Ah soka ... thank you,

Now, I wonder if it has something to do with the assembly process--a one-time glue, sealant, etc.--in which case your disappearing, slight stain is of little consequence.

Or, on the other hand, is it a water leak, exacerbated by heavy wind and rain?

Only a little ∆t will tell.

Regardless, EX owners contemplating installing 3rd-party rails may want to hold off until this issue is resolved.

 

11 days and counting.... how ridiculous. Almost makes me wonder if something else is going on that they're not telling me.

 

day 14...still waiting on the last part to come in.

Wish someone could explain to me how a part needed on a 2016 vehicle can be on backorder.

Don't know when I've been this frustrated.

 

Semi-weekly China flights have been canceled for some reason?

 

DAY 19 and counting. Still no liner assembly in stock. Car still being held hostage.

 

That sucks, and worst of all I doubt they'll compensate for waiting. But as you can bet if it was some higher end vehicle into the 6 figure range then something would have been already thought out.

 

I already told the service dept that i expect to see, at the very least, a set of all-weather floor mats in the car once i get it back.

i got a call from Honda Customer Service today after I reached out to them last week. They are trying to find a liner from another dealer (my dealer has no HR-Vs in stock).

The liners are due at the Parts Distribution Center on 8/9 and will be sent out to the 3 dealers who are waiting for them.

I find it kinda strange that 2 other people are also waiting on headliners.

 

I think my car has been in the shop just as long. I have it now but the problem is still there. I picked it up and it had a dead battery so I don't know if that caused something to short (driver door won't lock by fob key have to insert key to lock it and it locks every time I go through the 10mph mark not just once but anytime I hit that mph) or if they just replaced everything they could and didn't bother checking to see if it fixed the problem (or even if the dead battery is somehow related). It's just an extra pain in the arse because the dealer is about 40 minutes away in an area I don't usually go to so it's more than a hour to drop it off. And their phone system stinks so it's very hard to get in touch with them. I'm just documenting everything at this point because I kinda feel I'm getting into lemon law territory. Sure it's not the transmission but if I go to sell it how am I to explain this issue. Anyway I'm bummed because I like everything else about the car. But I've been getting the runaround about the new parts not coming in, etc.

But I'm dropping it off again today or tomorrow.

 

OMG!! I can't believe that it's been so many days without your car. It's ridiculous. Thank you for posting about the leak. I'll keep my eye on it if it ever rains in California again. I have an EX.

 

My prediction remains: no rails no leaks ... EX, no leak.

One third party rail supplier's instructions showed drilling though the roof to install ... dunno how the OEMs are installed. We need a workshop manual. (I have several Japanese videos, but they don't address rail installation).

In the meantime the dealers should clearly identify the leak's source before replacing the headliner. Did they?

 

No parts on new vehicles is very common, there has been no inventory of parts built up yet as all existing parts are headed to the factory. Not that it makes you any happier at all, but do know that this is not unusual on a new car for about the first year of production. My other car is a Fiat and some people were waiting for parts 4-6 months even when the car had been on the market for 2 full years. Seems simple to have parts on hand but it seems this is more difficult that imagined.

Honda will be okay after the first year easy enough, but these first few months will be frustrating to people when they need a part that is specific to the new vehicle.

 

UPDATE: FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY got my car back today after 4 weeks.

Several issues were noted that all of you should know about. Fortunately, the service advisor took pictures and showed them to me. Even as a female who knows next to nothing about the mechanical aspects of a car, I could plainly recognize the shoddy work.

The windshield was NOT installed correctly on the assembly line. The machine that places the windshield into the opening set it up too high. At some point, there seems to have been an attempt to lower it into its proper position but evidentally it was not. Also, there was a glob of sealant left behind that caused issues. There were several places along the opening where it was evident that the windshield was not installed correctly.

In and earlier post, I mentioned that there were two other people (in Oregon and Texas) who were also waiting on the backordered headliners but it was unknown at the time if the other people had a water leak or a different issue. Turns out, they ALSO had water leaks very similar to mine so it seems as if they also had misaligned windshields.

The service tech that an incident report was sent to Honda so that if more HR-V owners have this issue that there will be a "service" recall.

Glad this ordeal is over....hopefully....

 

Thank you for the great information and taking the time to share it with us.

 

I have had my HRV for a little over a year. Unfortunately I was rear ended last month. A few days later it rained hard and I started getting a water spot on the headliner right behind the drivers side rear seat. Now unfortunately the insurance says it is a dealership warranty issue and the dealership hasn't seen it before and is saying to fight the insurance because it must be from he accident. Has anyone else noticed this problem recently in their HRV? I just want my car fixed and for someone to claim responsibility. ?

 

A BIG Negative!

Too many problems methinks.
Mine had a swimming pool in the passenger floor because some guy, or gal, in Ol' Mexico forgot to put in a short section of drain tube under the dash right side
Had to take out seats, console, carpeting, dry it out and cannibalize a tube. Seems ok now, but no garage means I have to cross my fingers, I guess.

 

2016 HRV LX AWD.
Noticed these rust stains on the passenger side headliner just ahead of the visor.
Had driven through some driving rain about two months ago.
No puddles or other indications of leaks just this stain.


Had the dealer put it on record and check with Honda Canada.
No Feed back yet.


C

 

I have a 2016 HRV. Just went back a 2nd time for the same water leak. My drivers side floor fills with water after a heavy rain. First time I brought it in and they said that the water was coming from the drain from the sunroof that goes down the post. This drain is supposed to have an elbow shaped piece at the bottom that diverts water from the car. They got the piece, dried up the car and sent it back to me. Well our next heavy rain and I am filled with water again. Back at dealer. I will mention windshield to them. I am worried about mold and rust.

 

I have a 2016 HRV EXL and it's back at the dealer for the 2nd time, after a heavy rain. My drivers side floor fills with water. Under the mats and creeps up. First time they said it was missing the bottom elbow piece that is at the end of the drain from the sunroof. Theyou dried cat up and put on the piece. Now after last night's rain, it's back at dealers. Flooded again