Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Honda HR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Honda HR-V has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 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 #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V314000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V777000 Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 50 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 27 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Service Brakes 15 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 11 report a crash; across all 160 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Honda HR-V faces moderate reliability concerns with 160 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Issues include electrical problems and fuel system failures. While brake issues are noted, they are less common. The evidence is moderate, suggesting average reliability and repair costs over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $150–$400 | rare |
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
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake pad inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Diminished brake performance
- Fuel smell or leakage
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine stalling
- Unexpected power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Honda HR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.