Is the 2018 Honda HR-V reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda HR-V is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda HR-V?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2018 Honda HR-V

◆ Worse than typical

2018 Honda HR-V
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This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 157
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2018: 157 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2016	243
2017	123
2018	157
2019	238
2020	86
2021	64
2022	89
2023	686
2024	110
2025	47
2026	18
2027	6

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

31% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and body control module/bcm.

CRASHINJURY

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When I started the vehicle ï¼LCD screen inside instrument cluster does not read cannot get fuel amount or mileage. It goes normal after driving 40 minutes.It happens every time since…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25

Fuel system, gasoline

17% · 27 reports

Service brakes

10% · 15 reports

CRASHINJURY

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I was parking vehicle going less than 5MI/hr entering into parking space. When I pressed the brakes instead of stopping the vehicle accelerated and I hit a post. Please see attached documentation of state farm claim and recall repair…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-09

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. While reversing out of the driveway, the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard when it was depressed. As a result, the vehicle would not stop and struck the house.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-19

Power train

10% · 15 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 13 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2018Complaint volume 157 complaints filed for this model year.
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2018-12-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V777000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles.

Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

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2020-07-22Fuel system, gasoline20V314000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2022-11-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-07-22 Rear Differential Seizure
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
Fuel system, gasoline: 27 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V777000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20V314000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Honda HR-V reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Honda HR-V is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda HR-V?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.