Honda HR-V Maintenance Cost
Honda HR-V maintenance costs. Full year-by-year breakdown, common problems, and which years to buy or avoid.
Last verified July 2026
$301
Annual maint.
10/10
Reliability
5%
Major repair risk (5yr)
$2,005
Avg. insurance / yr
// RELIABILITY BY YEAR
Which year HR-V should you buy?
Green is safe, red means major known issues. Tap any year.
Years scored against HR-V's own complaint record — not against other SUVs.
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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
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
CommonYears affected: 2016–2019, 2022–2026
Unknown or other
ModerateYears affected: 2016–2026
Power train
ModerateYears affected: 2016–2026
Electrical system, structure
ModerateYears affected: 2016–2024, 2026
Electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance
RareYears affected: 2016–2026
Steering, electrical system
RareYears affected: 2016–2019, 2021–2025
Fuel/propulsion system
RareYears affected: 2016–2020, 2022–2025
Air bags
RareYears affected: 2016–2024
Service brakes, hydraulic
RareYears affected: 2016–2025
Seat belts
RareYears affected: 2016–2019, 2023–2024
// 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 2017 and 2021. The exception: if you're buying a 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 — in line with the subcompact SUV average.
87%
Value retained · 3 yr
71%
Value retained · 5 yr
61%
Value retained · 7 yr
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
Avg. maintenance / yr$301
Major repair risk (any year)5%
Avg. insurance premium / yr$2,005
MPG combined (City/Hwy)27
Value depreciation after 3 yr$3,426
// HEAD TO HEAD
How it compares
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$492/yr maint · 9 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. 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 →