Is the Honda HR-V Reliable?

20162026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

64/100
Fair

Reliability Score

12
Total Recalls
1023
Owner Complaints
33
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths

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Honda HR-V Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202601
99
Excellent
202502543
49
Fair
20241739
61
Fair
202314391
65
Good
20221672
64
Fair
20211437
62
Fair
20202552
59
Fair
20194161
50
Fair
20182826
57
Fair
20170772
69
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the HR-V Compares to Similar Vehicles

Honda HR-V64/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The HR-V scores 4 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Honda HR-V Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

VISIBILITY/WIPER
183
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
176
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
110
STEERING
78
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
44
POWER TRAIN
43

Based on 1023 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda HR-V reliable?+

The Honda HR-V scores 64/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 12 recall campaigns and 1023 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year HR-V is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 HR-V achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 with 0 recalls and 1 complaints.

How many miles does a HR-V last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Honda HR-V owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used HR-V will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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