The best and worst Honda HR-V years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Honda HR-Vs old enough to judge (2015–2022), the 2015 and 2021–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2016 and 2018–2019 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2016 Honda HR-V · 29.1 per 10,000 sold (2.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 51,961 miles; then automatic transmission internals.
2018 Honda HR-V · 18.2 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 33,000 miles; then fuel pump and sending unit.
2019 Honda HR-V · 23.5 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 32,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2015 Honda HR-V · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2021 Honda HR-V · 4.6 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 51,000 miles.
2022 Honda HR-V · 7.5 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 3,982 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Honda HR-V year: 11.4 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Honda HR-V?
Among Honda HR-Vs old enough to judge (2015–2022), the 2016 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 29.1, about 2.5× a typical Honda HR-V year. The 2018–2019 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Honda HR-V?
The 2015 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Honda HR-Vs from 2015–2022: 0.0, against 11.4 for a typical year. The 2021–2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2016 Honda HR-V?
The most-reported problem on the 2016 Honda HR-V is body control and other modules, typically around 51,961 miles.
Why aren't the newest Honda HR-V years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.