Parts for your 2016 Honda Accord-Gas struts

2016 Honda Accord gas-struts — what’s fitted and what’s not

Looking for gas-struts on a 2016 Honda Accord? From factory, this model doesn’t use gas lift supports on the bonnet or the boot. Honda specifies a bonnet prop rod and torsion bars for the boot lid. That setup is confirmed across technical documentation: the 2016 Accord Owner’s Manual shows a manual stay/prop for the bonnet, the Honda electronic parts catalogue lists a hood stay rod and boot torsion springs rather than lift supports, and the body/trim service procedures detail adjusting torsion bars, not replacing gas struts. Aftermarket fitment databases also flag no OE gas lift supports for bonnet or boot on this generation Accord, with retrofit kits offered as optional upgrades only.

Why no gas-struts on the 2016 Accord? It comes down to Honda’s design choices for cost, weight, and long-term simplicity. A prop rod and torsion bars are light, cheap, reliable, and easy to service. For a mainstream sedan/coupe like the Accord, this hardware does the job without the added complexity and cost of gas-charged lift supports. It also avoids the eventual performance drop that gas struts can suffer as the seals age and pressure bleeds off over time.

• Bonnet: manual prop rod from factory.
• Boot: torsion bar assist, no gas lift supports.
• Applies to both sedan and coupe in this model year, always check your specific vehicle to be sure.

Keen on an easier one-hand open/close? Plenty of owners retrofit bonnet gas-struts or boot lift supports. Quality kits include brackets matched to factory mounting points, avoiding drilling when possible. It’s worth sticking to well-reviewed brands, confirming clearance with the bonnet insulation and hinges, and following torque specs so hinge alignment and paint aren’t stressed. If adding boot struts, consider the torsion bar preload—some installers de-tension or remove a bar when gas supports are fitted to avoid over-assist.

One more clarification: this page is about gas lift supports for panels (bonnet/boot), not the front suspension struts. The 2016 Accord’s suspension uses struts up front, but they’re a different component entirely.

• Does a 2016 Honda Accord have gas-struts from factory?
  No. It uses a bonnet prop rod and boot torsion bars. No OE gas lift supports were fitted on this model year according to Honda manuals and parts listings.
• Can gas-struts be retrofitted to the bonnet or boot?
  Yes. Aftermarket kits are available. Choose vehicle-specific kits, follow instructions carefully, and check for hinge alignment and clearance.
• Are the suspension struts the same as gas lift supports?
  Different parts. Suspension struts control ride and handling, gas lift supports hold up panels like the bonnet/boot.

FAQs

Does my 2016 Honda Accord have gas-struts for the bonnet or boot?

No, not from factory. Honda equipped this model with a bonnet prop rod and boot torsion bars. That’s consistent with the owner’s manual, service procedures, and parts catalogue listings for the 2016 Accord. If yours has gas-struts, they’ve likely been added as an aftermarket upgrade.

Can I retrofit gas-struts to my 2016 Accord’s bonnet?

Absolutely. Vehicle-specific kits make the job fairly straightforward. Look for brackets designed for existing mounting points, confirm there’s no interference with the bonnet liner, and tighten hardware to the recommended torque. A quick recheck after a week of driving helps ensure nothing’s shifted.

Why would Honda use torsion bars instead of gas-struts on the boot?

Torsion bars are light, inexpensive, and very reliable over time. They reduce parts count and servicing needs, which suits a mainstream daily driver. For owners wanting a softer, self-lifting action, gas-strut conversions are available, but they’re an optional extra rather than OE equipment.