2016 Honda HR-V vs 2018 Honda HR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda HR-V | 2018 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 238 | 151 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 91 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,000 mi | 33,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 56 | 46 |
| Power Train | 74 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 15 |
| Engine | 22 | 13 |
| Structure | 22 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 5 |
| Stalling | 7 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2016 Honda HR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.