2016 Honda HR-V Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Honda HR-V. Part of Generation 1 — 2016–2022.
Worst 2016 Honda HR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Honda HR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 71 | — | — | 76,426 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 55 | — | — | 39,586 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 5 | — | 31,867 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | 1 | 140,012 mi | |
| Body Structure | 20 | 2 | — | 37,980 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 8 | — | 28,672 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 2 | — | 64,844 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 46,400 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 24,934 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 34,809 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 727 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Solenoid/Actuator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Honda HR-V
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~76,296 vehicles.
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."
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."
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2016 Honda HR-V — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Honda HR-V reliable?
What are common problems with the 2016 Honda HR-V?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Honda HR-V?
How safe is the 2016 Honda HR-V?
Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2016 Honda HR-V?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda HR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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