The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda HR-V · 2016
2016 Honda HR-V. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 28 / 34 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 28 / 34 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | AWD | 27 / 32 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | AWD | 27 / 32 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,700 and 76,800 miles. Median 52,500, from 116 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 78,000 | 69,000–98,900 | 35 |
| Electrical | 45,000 | 14,000–61,900 | 27 |
| Engine | 66,100 | 3,000–75,000 | 9 |
| Brakes | 27,100 | 4,000–58,000 | 12 |
| Body structure | 52,000 | 16,800–59,200 | 10 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 24% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15% |
| Brakes | 14% |
| Engine | 10% |
| Airbags | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 19 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
18V777000 Nov 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect. 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. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
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.
15V472000 Jul 2015 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 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 Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Risk. If the tire placard is missing the driver or owner may not know at what pressure to inflate the tires, resulting in over or under tire inflation which potentially increases the risk of a tire failure and crash.
Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle, and apply a new label, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT2, or JT4.
Manufacturer communications 109
Honda filed 109 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda HR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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