2016 Model Year

Honda HR-V

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
230
Recalls
1
Crashes
12
Severe
23

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

15V472000 Jul 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Nov 2026

As the vehicle begins to pull away via creeping the user places foot on accelerator pedal and gently pushes it to accelerate the vehicle from a stop....

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

Hello, I am reaching out with extreme dissatisfaction of my recently purchased 2016 Honda HR-V. This car was part of the extended warranty via service...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Feb 2026

My vehicle suddenly developed electrical problems and would not start. Before it completely failed, I began seeing warning lights on the dashboard, in...

Power Train
Jan 2026

The transmission seized while driving no lights no warnings. I could have been killed so could other people! when no lights no check engine light or s...

Power Train
Jan 2026

The CVT transmission, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain system, experienced a premature failure. The vehicle became inoperable and was in an u...

Power Train
Dec 2025

I am submitting this complaint regarding a sudden and unsafe CVT transmission failure on my Honda vehicle. While driving, the vehicle began shaking v...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

The instrument panel that shows the odometer is blank when the temperature is cold (usually below 60 degrees). It seems to be a very common issue.

Power Train
Oct 2025

Belt inside CVT transmission has failed. Numerous broken shards of metal in fluid and surrounding parts. Cost to replace $7,500 avg.

Power Train
Oct 2025

Transmission belt failure at 100k miles. This incident occurred after the recall repair for the software update related to the transmission. Most haza...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

Extensive and widespread peeling and de-lamination of paint across entire vehicle beginning in 2025 (two years after extended warranty expired). About...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Honda HR-V has 230 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 12 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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