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Honda HR-V

2016 only

308 classified complaints 2 recalls

82,041 sold in the US for 2016.

29 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016 Honda HR-V have 308 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 51,961 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda HR-V report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 57 complaints · 6.9/10k sold

Median onset: 51,961 miles.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 39 complaints · 4.8/10k sold

Median onset: 77,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 30 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 98,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 19 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 98,900 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 18 complaints · 2.2/10k sold

Median onset: 5,300 miles. 61.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 16 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 14 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 58,000 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 13 complaints · 1.6/10k sold

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 15.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2016 compare with other HR-V years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Honda HR-V report for every year and full specs/safety data.