What is the best year for a Honda HR-V?

The 2021 HR-V is the strongest used pick from the second generation — 61 complaints, a 10/10 NHTSA safety score, and only 6 severe issues. Avoid 2023: it was the third-generation debut and drew 678 complaints as Honda worked through early transmission and infotainment issues. By 2025 that generation had settled to 36 complaints, making it a solid option for buyers who want the newer platform.

How much does Honda HR-V insurance cost?

The HR-V averages around $2,005/year to insure, or roughly $167/month. Its strong safety scores and low theft profile contribute to competitive rates. Actual quotes will vary by trim, model year, location, and driver history.

Is the Honda HR-V or Ford Bronco Sport cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance cost data isn't available for the Ford Bronco Sport, so a direct dollar comparison isn't possible. What the data does show: the HR-V's $301/year and 5% major repair probability are benchmarks that would be difficult for most rivals to beat.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Honda HR-V?

No. A 5% major repair probability — less than half the subcompact segment average of 9% — makes this one of the lowest-risk ownership propositions in the class. The one exception is the 2023 model year, which had significantly elevated complaints during the third-generation launch. For any other year, self-insuring is the better financial move.

Is the Nissan Rogue expensive to maintain?

The Rogue averages $467/year in maintenance — $54 below the compact segment average of $521. But repair frequency of 33% is slightly above the class average of 30%, and major repair probability of 12% is slightly above the 11% norm. Lower cost per service visit, but slightly more frequent unscheduled visits than the class average.

What is the best year for a Nissan Rogue?

The Rogue's complaint history has been persistently elevated. The 2020 model (147 complaints) stands out as the cleanest year of the second generation. The third-generation launch in 2023 brought 630 complaints before settling to 162 in 2024 and 158 in 2025. Avoid 2013-2018, which consistently logged 430-612 complaints per year. For the current generation, 2024 or 2025 is the best used pick.

How much does Nissan Rogue insurance cost?

Rogue insurance averages around $1,984/year — about $165/month. Competitive for the compact class.

Is the Nissan Rogue or Toyota RAV4 cheaper to maintain?

The RAV4 is $38/year cheaper — $429 versus $467 for the Rogue — and has a lower repair frequency (26% vs. 33%). Both carry the same reliability score. The RAV4 holds a moderate edge on total ownership cost.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Nissan Rogue?

The Rogue's persistently elevated complaint history across 2013-2018 and a major repair probability slightly above the class average make extended warranty worth considering for used models from that period. For 2024 and newer, risk is more moderate — though the historical reliability track record warrants more caution than class leaders like the CR-V or RAV4.

Honda HR-V vs Nissan Rogue

Two subcompact SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Honda HR-V — lower 5-year cost and better reliability.

Buy the Nissan Rogue if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Honda HR-V	Nissan Rogue
Annual maintenance	$301winner	$467
5-year total cost	$1,505winner	$2,335
Reliability score	10 / 10winner	8 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	5%winner	12%
Cargo space	55.1 cu ft	74.1 cu ftwinner
Starting price (new)	$28,600winner	$30,800
Best years to buy	—	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Honda HR-V	Nissan Rogue
RepairPal score	10 / 10winner	8 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	147.9winner	156.8
Years to avoid	2022, 2023	2017, 2018, 2019
Value retained · 3 yr	87.1%winner	71.7%
Value retained · 5 yr	71.3%winner	55.1%
Value retained · 7 yr	60.5%winner	45%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Honda HR-V	Nissan Rogue
Engine	4.6%winner	16.2%
Electrical	10.6%	7.7%winner
ADAS	8.5%winner	16.2%
Brakes	3.0%winner	6.4%
Steering	9.2%	1.8%winner
Fuel system	7.4%	3.4%winner
Tires/Wheels	0.6%winner	1.0%
Glass/Windows	29.2%	4.0%winner
Airbags	3.5%winner	8.9%
Seatbelt	0.9%winner	1.3%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Honda HR-V	Nissan Rogue
Avg annual premium	$2,005	$1,984winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Honda HR-V

$301/yr maint · 10 reliability

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GAS

Nissan Rogue

$467/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The HR-V is one of the cheapest SUVs to own in any segment — averaging $301/year in maintenance, $165 below the subcompact average of $466. Its repair frequency of 10% is half the subcompact segment average of 20%, and its 5% major repair probability is well below the class norm of 9%. For pure ownership cost, nothing in the subcompact class touches it.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →