Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Honda HR-V
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Honda HR-V has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 688 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V744000 Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V782000 Unsecured Seat Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 319 complaints
- Unknown or Other 215 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Visibility 78 complaints
- Structure 33 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
Of the 688 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 688 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Honda HR-V has a moderate number of complaints and three recall campaigns, suggesting an average reliability. While issues like visibility/wiper problems are common, the low complaint count on critical systems like the engine indicates a mixed but manageable record. Limited recall campaigns suggest reasonable manufacturer attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility/wiper | Unknown | $150–$400 | common |
| steering | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
| seat belts | Unknown | $100–$300 | 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
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant level checks
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Spark plug inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wiper malfunctions
- Steering difficulty
- Seat belt issues
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Honda HR-V at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.