Honda HR-V years to avoid
More than twice the HR-V's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Honda HR-V years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Honda HR-V complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Honda HR-V problems
All model years combined.
- Visibility443
- Electrical319
- Transmission189
- Steering183
- Fuel system164
- Brakes122
- Driver assistance121
- Engine114
- Body103
- Airbags84
- Acceleration67
- Lights26
Most reported problems on the Honda HR-V
CVT failure 82Transmission failure 74Warning lights 53Check engine light 53Lane assist 43Collision warning 29Won't shift 17
Honda HR-V problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 6 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 21 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 49 | Steering | 8,931 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2024 | - | 110 | Steering | 12,979 | 4 | 8 | |
| 2023 | - | 688 | Visibility | 13,500 | 3 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2022 | 80 | 89 | Electrical | 14,000 | 3 | 10 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 85 | 66 | Airbags | 36,000 | 4 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 82 | 86 | Fuel system | 37,000 | 5 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 55 | 242 | Electrical | 26,228 | 7 | 19 | |
| 2018 | 74 | 160 | Electrical | 28,000 | 3 | 11 | |
| 2017 | 78 | 124 | Transmission | 20,000 | 0 | 13 | |
| 2016 | 60 | 243 | Transmission | 53,000 | 2 | 13 |
Recalls 13
Compare the HR-V
HR-V vs Chevrolet TrailblazerHR-V vs Kia SoulHR-V vs Jeep RenegadeHR-V vs Ford EcosportHR-V vs Ford Bronco SportHR-V vs Subaru CrosstrekHR-V vs Chevrolet TraxHR-V vs Hyundai KonaHR-V vs Kia SeltosHR-V vs Toyota C-HRHR-V vs Nissan Kicks
Questions about the Honda HR-V
What years of the Honda HR-V should you avoid?
2023. It has more than twice the Honda HR-V's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2023 alone has 688, mostly about visibility and steering.
What is the best year for a used Honda HR-V?
2021, 2020 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (66, 86 and 89).
What is the most common problem with the Honda HR-V?
Visibility, with 443 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (319) and transmission (189).
How many recalls does the Honda HR-V have?
13 recalls between 2016 and 2027. The 2019 model year has the most, with 7.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Honda HR-V?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history