Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Honda HR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Honda HR-V has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 243 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V777000 Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V472000 Missing Tire Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 76 complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Unknown or Other 45 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Service Brakes 23 complaints
- Structure 22 complaints
Of the 243 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 243 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Honda HR-V has a mixed record with 243 owner complaints and two recalls. The most prevalent issues relate to the powertrain and electrical systems, with numerous complaints hinting at occasional reliability concerns. The recall concerning brake calipers could impact safety, but the overall evidence is not definitive due to relatively limited data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical issues
- Engine misfires
- Brake performance decline
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Honda HR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.