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Honda HR-V — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Honda HR-V model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
12
Years to Avoid
2023
2027
7 complaints0 recalls
2026
28 complaints0 recalls26 TSBs
2025
75 complaints1 recalls28 TSBs
2024
167 complaints4 recalls1 invest.35 TSBs
2023Avoid
822 complaints3 recalls1 invest.26 TSBs
2022
161 complaints3 recalls1 invest.9 TSBs
2021
82 complaints4 recalls1 invest.41 TSBs
2020
115 complaints5 recalls1 invest.98 TSBs
2019
366 complaints7 recalls1 invest.100 TSBs
2018
208 complaints3 recalls1 invest.91 TSBs
2017
171 complaints0 recalls77 TSBs
2016
324 complaints2 recalls109 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Honda HR-V Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2023 Honda HR-V is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

12 model years analyzed