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2016 Honda HR-V
Second generation (US first generation) (RU1/RU2)
Engine: 1.8 L R18Z1 SOHC i-VTEC I4 (141 hp)
Transmission: 6-speed manual (FWD only, dropped after 2019); CVT
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2 recalls on record. Affected systems:
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Equipment
// COMMON PROBLEMS
What breaks on the HR-V
Top issues ranked by share of total NHTSA complaints.
Unknown or other, visibility/wiper
Common
Years affected: 2016–2019, 2022–2026
Unknown or other
Moderate
Years affected: 2016–2026
Power train
Moderate
Years affected: 2016–2026
Electrical system, structure
Moderate
Years affected: 2016–2024, 2026
Electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2026
Steering, electrical system
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2019, 2021–2025
Fuel/propulsion system
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2020, 2022–2025
Air bags
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2024
Service brakes, hydraulic
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2025
Seat belts
Rare
Years affected: 2016–2019, 2023–2024
// MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Honda HR-V maintenance schedule
RepairPal's scheduled dealer-service costs for the Honda HR-V, by mileage interval. This is separate from the avg. repairs/yr figure above, which covers unscheduled repairs only.
Total scheduled service, 0–75k mi
$2,667–$3,404
Honda HR-V scheduled maintenance cost by mileage interval, with running total
Mileage
Service cost
Running total
7,500 mi
$71–$80
$71–$80
15,000 mi
$426–$560
$497–$640
22,500 mi
$71–$80
$568–$720
30,000 mi
$517–$662
$1,085–$1,382
37,500 mi
$71–$80
$1,156–$1,462
45,000 mi
$426–$560
$1,582–$2,022
52,500 mi
$71–$80
$1,653–$2,102
60,000 mi
$517–$662
$2,170–$2,764
67,500 mi
$71–$80
$2,241–$2,844
75,000 mi
$426–$560
$2,667–$3,404
RepairPal dealer-schedule pricing. Independent shops typically charge less, and your actual cost depends on which services you keep up. Running total is cumulative — each row includes everything before it.
// EXTENDED WARRANTY
Is a HR-V extended warranty worth it?
Probably not. The Honda HR-V's 5% major repair probability over 5 years is below the segment average — 95 out of 100 owners won't hit a repair that exceeds the warranty cost. The most reliable years to buy are the 2021. The exception: if you're buying a 2017, 2022, and 2023, check the known issues before deciding.
// NEW VS USED
Buy new or save on a used HR-V?
The HR-V holds 87% of its value after 3 years — one of the best in its class. That strong resale narrows the used-car savings, but here's the real math.
87%
Value retained · 3 yr
71%
Value retained · 5 yr
61%
Value retained · 7 yr
Better than segment average
Worse than segment average
New HR-V
$28,600
MSRP including destination charge for base trim
Used HR-V
$21,600
KBB Fair Purchase Price, 2023, national average, good condition, ~36k miles
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 →