The Lemon Index2016 Honda HR-V.
The 2016 Honda HR-V is better than average by owner complaints: 72 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 58, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 28 to 31 mpg combined. The best Honda HR-V year is 2020.
Better than average. 1.7× fewer complaints than average.
Best year 2020
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 241 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda HR-V year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 11K to 76K miles on the car (116 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 69K–98K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 14K–61K miles
Recalls 2
- brakes 2018
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance.
- equipment 2015
The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Loading Information." These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Se…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 109 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Charging System Indicator Is On with DTC P154A The Charging System indicator is on with DTC…
- Internal failure, resulting in dtc p154a
- Service bulletin - The Charging System indicator is on with DTC P154A (battery sensor internal…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda HR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2050–2300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
2016 Honda hrv with 70,900 miles suddenly lost power at 55mph on highway. Accelerator wouldn't work. Driver was able to control vehicle to shoulder and stop.
2016 Honda HR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 11245489
More owner reports
The keyless ignition button on a less than 3 year old car fails to start the car. There is no other backup manual key to start the engine. This leaves a driver helpless and stranded with no vehicle starting option.
NHTSA complaint 11256066
While driving the vehicle began to rev and acted as if it was no in gear, no power, it began to slow and when I stopped it would not change into any gear except park. The vehicle has 85,112 miles
NHTSA complaint 11289581
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Honda HR-V reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 58; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda HR-V year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2016 Honda HR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (24%), transmission & drivetrain (15%) and brakes (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?
2 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda HR-V get?
28 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Honda HR-V safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda HR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,700 and 76,800 miles. The middle report was at 52,500 miles, from 116 complaints.
Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Honda HR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2050 to $2300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?
1.8L 4-cyl.
What Honda HR-V year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2021 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works