2016 Honda HR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda HR-V. The most-reported areas: Power Train (76), Electrical System (57), Unknown Or Other (45).
Key takeaways
- 243 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 76 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 57 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 10% |
| Engine | 23 | 9% |
| Structure | 22 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 4% |
| Seats | 8 | 3% |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-19
Transmission blew while on highway in 2025
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-16
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2016 Honda HR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle advertised mileage was 92,340. However, after the purchase, the contact noticed that the mileage was approximately 83,000. While driving at ...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-12
Vehicle: 2016 Honda HR-V Approximate Mileage: 114,400 miles Incident Description: While driving at highway speeds on the freeway, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power and dropped into an emergency "limp mode." The vehicle suddenly refused to accelerate and could not maintain highway speeds,...
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More for the 2016 Honda HR-V
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.