2018 Honda HR-V
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 239 |
| 2017 | 122 |
| 2018 | 156 |
| 2019 | 232 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2023 | 684 |
| 2024 | 108 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 12 |
| 2027 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
30% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and body control module/bcm.
CRASH INJURY17% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 27 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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 COMPLETED
NHTSA ODI report, 20190409
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, 20190219
10% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 13 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 18V777000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V314000 — check if this car was fixed
Rear Differential Seizure
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.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (27 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V777000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V314000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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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 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.