Model reliability

Honda HR-V reliability

The Honda HR-V fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 12.6% of 15,624 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

7.4% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 14,854 MOT tests of Honda HR-Vs this age.

6 to 10 years old

12.6% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 15,624 MOT tests of Honda HR-Vs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Advised 60% more oftenShock absorbers4.8% vs 3%Fix about £200

Over 10 years old

41.7% failed their MOT

About average

From 2,430 MOT tests of Honda HR-Vs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 82% more oftenExhaust emissions9.3% vs 5.1%Fix about £150

Fails 6× as oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas8.4% vs 1.4%

Fails 41% more oftenHeadlamp aim7.6% vs 5.4%Fix about £30

Fails 77% more oftenHeadlamps6.9% vs 3.9%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenAnti-roll bars17.2% vs 6%

Advised 51% more oftenFluid leaks15.3% vs 10.1%

Advised 80% more oftenRigid brake pipes14.9% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 32% more oftenTyre condition13.7% vs 10.4%Fix about £90

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Honda HR-V

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2020/18624 Aug 2020Built 2017–2018Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars

Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.

Fix: The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.

Recalled models: HR-V · 8,848 vehicles

R/2020/19414 Aug 2020Built 2019Due to incorrect manufacturing the rear seat belt assembly webbing sensor could become inoperative

The webbing sensor in the rear centre seat belt assembly could become inoperative.

Fix: Check and if the seat belt is within the affected range the seat belt will be replaced.

Recalled models: HR-V · 1,036 vehicles

R/2020/00831 Jan 2020Built 2015–2018The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met

The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.

Fix: Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system

Recalled models: HR-V · 50,823 vehicles

R/2018/2252 Oct 2018Built 2014–2018During assembly the cabin harness clip was broken resulting in the harness not being correctly secured in front left chassis rail / suspension turret area

During vehicle assembly the cabin harness was pulled to make the process easier to manage. By pulling the harness a clip was broken or dislodged resulting in the harness not being correctly secured in the front left chassis rail / suspension turret area. In around 10% of affected units the harness makes contact with the transmission mount. The vibration of the transmission can cause the harness to be damaged. If the conductors are exposed this can result in a short circuit and blown fuse. Customer complaints are that the engine does not start and/or the wiper does not work. The engine does not start and/or the windscreen wipers do not work.

Fix: The technician will carry out an inspection of the cabin harness and harness clip to determine the required repair: Replace harness clip if it is damaged/missing; Repair the cabin harness in the case of mild abrasion to the harness outer; Replace the cabin harness in the case of exposed conductors.

Recalled models: HRV · 5,097 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Honda HR-V before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Honda HR-V reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Honda HR-V

Checking a Honda HR-V before you buy

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