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Honda Hr-V ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (20162025)

Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Honda Hr-V we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Hr-V across generations.

Average Score

86/100

Best Year

2025 Honda Hr-V

Score 91

Weakest Year

2017 Honda Hr-V

Score 82

Every Honda Hr-V Ranked

Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.

91
2025 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade A-

A smart, reliable new subcompact SUV that will likely deliver years of worry-free ownership, typical of a Honda.

Top risks: Infotainment System · Advanced Driver-Assist Systems (ADAS) Sensors · Automatic Climate Control

88
2019 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade A-

A highly practical and economical choice that delivers Honda's core reliability, despite a few common annoyances.

Top risks: HVAC System · Infotainment/Electrical · Transmission (CVT)

88
2021 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade A-

A highly practical and reliable compact SUV, just ensure the CVT has been diligently maintained.

Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment System · Suspension Components

88
2022 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade A-

A practical, efficient, and highly dependable subcompact SUV that delivers consistent reliability year after year.

Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Air Conditioning System · Infotainment & Electrical

88
2023 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade B+

A practical, fuel-efficient, and inherently reliable compact SUV that offers peace of mind for the long haul.

Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Brake System Wear

88
2024 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade A-

A practical, efficient, and largely dependable compact SUV that delivers on Honda's reputation for reliability, with typical new-model caveats.

Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment System · Suspension Components

83
2016 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade B

A highly practical and economical small SUV that offers good value, but be vigilant about the transmission's service history.

Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment System · Front Suspension Components

83
2018 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade B+

A smart, practical, and generally dependable choice for those prioritizing efficiency and utility over raw power.

Top risks: CVT Transmission · Air Conditioning System · Infotainment System

83
2020 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade B+

A highly practical and efficient crossover, delivering Honda reliability with caveats for CVT care and rust prevention.

Top risks: CVT Transmission · HVAC System · Rust & Corrosion

82
2017 Honda Hr-VLOW RISKGrade B

A practical and efficient urban companion, but scrutinize the CVT and prepare for potential AC system woes.

Top risks: CVT Transmission · Air Conditioning System · Infotainment System

Problems That Follow the Hr-V Across Generations

Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.

Infotainment System

Appears in 6 model years · 60% of generations

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Appears in 5 model years · 50% of generations

CVT Transmission

Appears in 3 model years · 30% of generations

Air Conditioning System

Appears in 3 model years · 30% of generations

HVAC System

Appears in 2 model years · 20% of generations

Suspension Components

Appears in 2 model years · 20% of generations

Infotainment & Electrical

Appears in 2 model years · 20% of generations

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