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.
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 71 | — | — | 76,426 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 55 | — | — | 39,586 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 42 | — | — | 74,716 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | 5 | — | 31,867 mi | |
| ENGINE | 22 | — | 1 | 140,012 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 20 | 2 | — | 37,980 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 8 | — | 28,672 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 2 | — | 64,844 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | — | 46,400 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | — | — | 24,934 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 34,809 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 727 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 5,738 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 9,809 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 12,283 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 1,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 195,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR | 1 | — | — | 195,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Honda Hr-V
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~87,807 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."
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."
Other Honda Hr-V Years
Wider context: See the full Honda Hr-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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