2017 Honda HR-V vs 2019 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 | 2017 Honda HR-V | 2019 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 221 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 100 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,000 mi | 26,228 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 62 |
| Power Train | 31 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 28 |
| Structure | 15 | 12 |
| Engine | 11 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 9 |
| Stalling | 7 | 8 |
| Water leaks | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2017 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.