MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Honda HR-V Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,797 total NHTSA owner complaints and 32 federal recall campaigns for the Honda HR-V.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
HR-V Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
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Best HR-V Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All HR-V Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 HR-V | 7.6 / 10 | 42(3.7/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 HR-V | 5.2 / 10 | 107(9.3/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 HR-V | 3.9 / 10 | 683(59.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 HR-V | 5.9 / 10 | 84(7.3/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 HR-V | 6.1 / 10 | 62(5.4/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 HR-V | 5.5 / 10 | 83(7.2/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 HR-V | 4.8 / 10 | 224(19.5/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 HR-V | 5.8 / 10 | 154(13.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 HR-V | 7.9 / 10 | 120(10.4/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 HR-V | 6.4 / 10 | 238(20.7/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 HR-V | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 HR-V | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |
Repair & Diagnostic Tools
Tools for Diagnosing the Honda HR-V
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Tests 0.1V–5.0V sensor reference signals, ground continuity (<0.20Ω), and harness resistance.
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