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2018 Honda Hr-V

2018 Honda HR-V: electrical system tops the owner complaints

Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system is the most reported area at 30%, followed by the fuel system and gasoline (both 18%). No fires or deaths are reported. The brakes draw far fewer complaints (10%) but the most crashes (5) and, along with the electrical system, the most injuries (2) of any area, so they are worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 30%
The single biggest complaint: 45 reports (30%), tied to 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Owners describe multiple dashboard warning lights coming on at once.
Fuel System0 18%
27 reports (18%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries noted. Many reference a fuel system recall.
Gasoline0 18%
27 reports (18%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries noted. Tied to the same fuel system recall.
Service Brakes safety 10%
Only 15 reports (10%) but the most serious by outcome: 5 crashes and 2 injuries. Test the brakes thoroughly.
Power Train0 9%
14 reports (9%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries noted. Owners describe bucking or unexpected gear changes while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 149 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.