The Lemon IndexHonda HR-V.
The best Honda HR-V years are 2020, 2021, 2019, and no year drew much more than the average car's complaints. Across 2016-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 41, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2016 to 2025.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Best years to buy
2020.
Years to avoid
None.
No Honda HR-V year drew much more than the average car's complaints.
Quick answers.
Is the Honda HR-V a good car?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable models we track, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2016-2022: Lemon Index 41; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2020 and the worst is 2016.
What are the best Honda HR-V years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2020, 2021, 2019.
What Honda HR-V years should you stay away from?
No Honda HR-V year drew much more than an average car's complaints.
How many recalls does the Honda HR-V have?
32 safety recalls across the 10 model years we track. Most: 2019 (7), 2020 (5), 2021 (4). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Honda HR-V problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name wipers & visibility, steering and electrical most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 58 | 1.7× fewer complaints than average | 72 | electrical (24%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 28–31 |
| 2017 | 45 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 49 | electrical (27%) | 0 | ★★★★★ | 28–31 |
| 2018 | 47 | 2.1× fewer complaints than average | 42 | brakes (26%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 28–31 |
| 2019 | 41 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 41 | brakes (24%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 28–30 |
| 2020 | 18 | 5.6× fewer complaints than average | 14 | airbags (21%) | 5 | ★★★★★ | 28–30 |
| 2021 | 25 | 4× fewer complaints than average | 33 | airbags (27%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 28–30 |
| 2022 | 41 | 2.4× fewer complaints than average | 59 | electrical (36%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 28–30 |
| 2023 | 468 | 4.7× the average car's complaints | 687 | wipers & visibility (46%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 27–28 |
| 2024 | 84 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 109 | steering (47%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 27–28 |
| 2025 | 52 | 1.9× fewer complaints than average | 47 | steering (34%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 27–28 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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