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2023 Honda

HR-V FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Honda HR-V: best and worst years
2023 Honda HR-V FWD

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2023.

2022 photoMercurySable99CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
158
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.44
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
309 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
25.3 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 2.7 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
63 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,197 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
24 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
678
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VISIBILITY/WIPER40%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER26%
  • VISIBILITY10%
  • STEERING9%
  • STRUCTURE4%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 805 total.

Honda HR-V: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ24006opened Apr 4, 2024SEAT BELTS

    Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

25 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Oct 23, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&10232025901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2022-2026 Civics, 2023-2026 CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Oct 21, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&10212025902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2022-2026 Civics, 2023-2026 CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Oct 8, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&10072025901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2022-2026 Civics, 2023-2026 CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Aug 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA25-072

    Service Bulletin - When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image. This could occur intermittently, and can change between color display to a black and white display.

  • Jun 6, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYA20030B

    Service News - From our investigation, we've found the reason could be customers are trying to pull open the fuel fill door, not realizing it's been locked by the Walk Away Auto Lock feature. When activated, the Walk Away Auto Lock feature locks all the doors, including the fuel fill door, when your customer walks away from the vehicle with the key fob. Pulling on the fuel fill door while it's locked can break the clip.

  • Sep 13, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERA24-012

    Service Bulletin - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the rear glass have contacted the defroster heating elements. This can lead to a hot-spot and the weakening of the glass over time as the defroster is used.

  • Sep 4, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERONL6GL09042024

    Owner Notification Letter - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the rear glass may have contacted the defroster heating elements. This can lead to a hot-spot and the weakening of the glass over time as the defroster is used.

  • Jul 26, 2024STEERINGA24-094

    Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.

  • and 17 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

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.