2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Honda HR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 151 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 817 | 91 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 119 | 28–31 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 33,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 46 |
| Steering | 37 | 3 |
| Power Train | 12 | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 15 |
| Engine | 5 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2018 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.