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

The weakest years by those same measures are 2022 and 2023 — worth closer inspection before buying, not an automatic pass. Verdict: no standout year — any of the stronger years is a reasonable buy.

How much does Honda HR-V insurance cost?

Full-coverage insurance for the Honda HR-V averages $2,005 a year, about $167 a month (industry average). That is more than the subcompact segment average of $1,995. Actual rates vary by trim, location, and driving record — compare quotes before buying.

Is the Honda HR-V or Subaru Crosstrek cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance runs $301 a year on the Honda HR-V versus $492 on the Subaru Crosstrek. Reliability scores are 10/10 and 9.0/10. Unscheduled repairs average 0.1 versus 0.13 times per year. Verdict: the Honda HR-V is the cheaper of the two to run.

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

The chance of a major repair in a given year is 5%, so roughly 95 in 100 owners will not face one — below the subcompact segment norm of 9%. Reliability sits at 10/10. Verdict: for most years, no — the odds do not justify the cost.

Is the Jeep Compass expensive to maintain?

The Jeep Compass averages $526 a year in maintenance. That is $5 above the compact segment average of $521. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.25 times per year, below the compact segment at 0.3. Its reliability score is 8/10. Verdict: costlier than the segment, budget accordingly.

What is the best year for a Jeep Compass?

The weakest years by those same measures are 2014, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2025 — worth closer inspection before buying, not an automatic pass. Verdict: no standout year — any of the stronger years is a reasonable buy.

How much does Jeep Compass insurance cost?

Full-coverage insurance for the Jeep Compass averages $2,011 a year, about $168 a month (industry average). That is less than the compact segment average of $2,056. Actual rates vary by trim, location, and driving record — compare quotes before buying.

Is the Jeep Compass or Subaru Crosstrek cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance runs $526 a year on the Jeep Compass versus $492 on the Subaru Crosstrek. Reliability scores are 8/10 and 9.0/10. Unscheduled repairs average 0.25 versus 0.13 times per year. Verdict: the Subaru Crosstrek is the cheaper of the two to run.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Jeep Compass?

The chance of a major repair in a given year is 11%, so roughly 89 in 100 owners will not face one — in line with the compact segment norm of 11%. Reliability sits at 8/10. Verdict: for most years, no — the odds do not justify the cost.

Honda HR-V vs Jeep Compass

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 Jeep Compass if its specific features or size suit your needs better.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Honda HR-V	Jeep Compass
Annual repairs	$301winner	$526
5-year repair cost	$1,505winner	$2,630
Scheduled service (to 150k mi)	$3,036winner	$16,369
Reliability score	10 / 10winner	8 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	5%winner	11%
Cargo space	55.1 cu ft	59.8 cu ftwinner
Starting price (new)	$28,600winner	$30,400

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Honda HR-V	Jeep Compass
RepairPal score	10 / 10winner	8 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	153.6winner	237.7
Strongest years	2021	2015, 2021, 2023
Weakest years	2017, 2022, 2023	2013, 2014, 2018
Value retained · 3 yr	87.1%winner	68%
Value retained · 5 yr	71.3%winner	56.9%
Value retained · 7 yr	60.5%winner	50.4%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Honda HR-V	Jeep Compass
Engine	12.5%winner	38.9%
Electrical	11.7%winner	13.7%
ADAS	8.8%winner	11.4%
Brakes	3.8%	3.7%winner
Suspension	—winner	2.1%
Steering	7.7%	2.3%winner
Fuel system	6.3%	2.9%winner
Glass/Windows	23.3%	—winner
Airbags	4.0%winner	7.6%
Lighting	—winner	2.4%
Seatbelt	0.8%	—winner

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	Jeep Compass
Avg annual premium	$2,005winner	$2,011

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Honda HR-V

$301/yr maint · 10 reliability

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GAS

Jeep Compass

$526/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Honda HR-V averages $301 a year in maintenance. That is $165 below the subcompact segment average of $466. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.1 times per year, below the subcompact segment at 0.2. Its reliability score is 10/10. Verdict: cheaper than average to keep on the road.

How we calculated this. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →