Honda HR-V vs Jeep Wrangler
For 2015–2022 models, the Honda HR-V has 13.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 34.7 for the Jeep Wrangler. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2015–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda HR-V
13.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
62% fewer than the Jeep Wrangler
- Complaints
- 982
- Sold
- 738,905
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2016 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2015 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 12,057 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 34,500 mi
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Water leaks and seals
Typically around 15,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 21,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 5,300 mi
Jeep Wrangler
34.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.6× the Honda HR-V’s rate
- Complaints
- 5,689
- Sold
- 1,640,416
- Recall campaigns
- 40
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2018. Fewest: 2015–2017 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 6,600 mi · repair $270–$510
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,437 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Shocks and struts
Typically around 17,000 mi · repair $280–$1,440
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda HR-V or the Jeep Wrangler?
For 2015–2022 models, the Honda HR-V has 13.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Wrangler has 34.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda HR-V?
The most-reported problem on the Honda HR-V is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 12,057 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Wrangler is body control and other modules, typically around 55,000 miles.
Which Honda HR-V and Jeep Wrangler years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda HR-V: 2016 and 2018–2019; Jeep Wrangler: 2018.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.