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Honda HR-V

2016–2020 only

1,124 classified complaints 9 recalls

444,430 sold in the US for 2016–2020.

25 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2016–2020 Honda HR-V models have 1,124 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 42,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 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.

Where this range fits

2016–2020

2021–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 217 complaints · 4.9/10k sold

Median onset: 42,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 108 complaints · 2.4/10k sold

Median onset: 16,008 miles.

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

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 95 complaints · 2.1/10k sold

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 88 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 95,000 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.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 60 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 83,500 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.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 54 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 5,300 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 52 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 67,500 miles. 1.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 48 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 29,200 miles.

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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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Honda HR-V report for every year and full specs/safety data.