Honda

HR-V

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2016 to 2025

Includes HR-V 2WD, HR-V 4WD, HR-V AWD and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2017. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 123; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2019. complaints: 210, about 2.1x this model's typical 99; recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Honda HR-V
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2016	5Gas	29	138	$2,150	2	236	0	POWER TRAIN 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 236, about 1.9x this model's typical 123 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	5Gas	29	no data	$2,150	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 123 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	5Gas	29	no data	$2,150	3	148	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 148, above this model's typical 123 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas	29.5	141	$2,125	7	210	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%
complaints: 210, about 2.1x this model's typical 99 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 6 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas	29.5	141	$2,125	5	79	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 79, below this model's typical 99 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas	29.5	141	$2,125	4	61	1	AIR BAGS 26%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 61, below this model's typical 99 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	4Gas	29.5	141	$2,125	3	75	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, ENGINE 13%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 75, below this model's typical 99 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 66 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	27.5	158	$2,250	3	678	1	VISIBILITY/WIPER 40%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27%, VISIBILITY 10%
complaints: 678, about 13.8x this model's typical 49 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	27.5	158	$2,250	4	103	1	STEERING 33%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%
complaints: 103, about 2.1x this model's typical 49 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 22 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	27.5	158	$2,250	1	36	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21%, STEERING 19%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%
complaints: 36, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2016: 29 to 2025: 27.5

Owner complaints2016: 236 to 2025: 36

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Honda HR-V to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.