The Lemon Index2025 Honda HR-V.
The 2025 Honda HR-V is so far better than average by owner complaints: 47 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 52, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 1 recall, and it gets 27 to 28 mpg combined. The best Honda HR-V year is 2020.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 47 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda HR-V year. 2025 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 1K to 13K miles on the car (9 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- steering 2024
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
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 28 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
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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 $2300–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
â¢Steering rack â¢Unstable steering â¢dealership â¢no No messages, began while I was on the highway and had to control the steering on the highway. Which can create a accident .
2025 Honda HR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 11751951
More owner reports
Today while driving my car steeling wheel was super hard to turn and all my warning signals came on and it did an emergency brake on the highway ⦠which was super dangerous.
NHTSA complaint 11746863
Vehichle makes rattling like noise. Also when turning or going around curve the steering wheel sticks it needs to be pulled back to straighten the vehicle
NHTSA complaint 11769129
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Honda HR-V reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.9× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 52; 100 is average). The best Honda HR-V year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2025 Honda HR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (34%), automatic emergency braking (23%) and brakes (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda HR-V have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda HR-V get?
27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 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.
Does the 2025 Honda HR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Honda HR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2300 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Honda HR-V have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda HR-V year is better than the 2025?
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