2024 Honda HR-V

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Honda HR-V has 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: while driving in the freeway trying to exiting all of sudden i feel my steering wheel move itself toward the curve and trying to break and steer itself at the same causing my vehicle to crash agaist the curve and go to on top making me loose control of steering wheel and crashing to the car infront .

12 crash reports 12 injuries

160

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

51 complaints

32%

• WHILE DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY TRYING TO EXITING ALL OF SUDDEN I FEEL MY STEERING WHEEL MOVE ITSELF TOWARD THE CURVE AND TRYING TO BREAK AND STEER ITSELF AT THE SAME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH AGAIST THE CURVE AND GO TO ON TOP MAKING ME LOOSE CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHING TO THE CAR INFRONT
• My 2024 Honda HR-V has a jerky steering problem when I drive on the freeway is when it happens a lot specially when going in a curve. When my steering wheel gets stuck it causes my Honda to swerve and its dangerous because I don't want to hit a car next to me. I took it to the Honda dealer 3x and t
• My hrv has a twitching like feeling in the steering and steering sticks going around curves on the freeway. Sometimes when just driving straight I can feel the steering wheel jerking to the right. Fuel gauge is totally off. I can get to around 70miles of range left fuel light comes on and I drive

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 7 crashes

“WHILE DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY TRYING TO EXITING ALL OF SUDDEN I FEEL MY STEERING WHEEL MOVE ITSELF TOWARD THE CURVE AND TRYING TO BREAK AND STEER ITSELF AT THE SAME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH AGAIST THE CURVE AND GO TO ON TOP MAKING ME LOOSE CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHING TO THE CAR INFRONT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

20 complaints

13%

• The rear glass shattered while the car was parked with no external impact just shattered
• I noticed that I did not have any fluid in my wipers when I used the switch, I checked the reservoir and I determined that there was no fluid inside the window wiper reservoir, and there was no indicator light on my dashboard. I contacted Honda with the concerns of what if there’s other lights on th
• The HRV LX owner manual states that clicking the unlock button on the key fob one time unlocks only the driver door. And 2 clicks will open all doors and tailgate. This is a safety feature that’s been around for over a decade. Unfortunately, when I click the unlock button once, all doors and the tai

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The rear glass shattered while the car was parked with no external impact just shattered”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

17 complaints

11%

• WHILE DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY TRYING TO EXITING ALL OF SUDDEN I FEEL MY STEERING WHEEL MOVE ITSELF TOWARD THE CURVE AND TRYING TO BREAK AND STEER ITSELF AT THE SAME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH AGAIST THE CURVE AND GO TO ON TOP MAKING ME LOOSE CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHING TO THE CAR INFRONT
• For the second time, while driving normally, with no obstructions in my lane ahead of me, my car’s collision mitigation system abruptly and harshly hit my brakes while warning sounds deployed. This was enough to cause me and my passenger to leap forward in our seats; thankfully we were wearing our
• See attached document for complaint

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

13 complaints

• See attached document for complaint
• Sudden HARD braking when a vehicle is passing Windows that do not close properly and are then prone to sudden slamming shut (will eventually shatter) Have been in to have these repaired only to have them not repaired and even refused due to dealer fear of not being reimbursed This is an ongoing i
• The windshield crack from a very small pebble strike out of all the cars I’ve owned I’ve never seen one break so easily it is a joke all the windows on the vehicle are flimsy and poor quality it crack near the bottom center edge just from finishing the drive home on a rural drive

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“See attached document for complaint”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

12 complaints

• Sudden HARD braking when a vehicle is passing Windows that do not close properly and are then prone to sudden slamming shut (will eventually shatter) Have been in to have these repaired only to have them not repaired and even refused due to dealer fear of not being reimbursed This is an ongoing i
• Warning light keeps coming on the gauge saying clean windshield or your safety features will not operate. Comes on as soon as I drive car into my garage. Came on even after washed the car by hand. Been to the dealer twice and the second time they changed the camera in the windshield. Light came back
• On the 2024 HRV LX the unlock button on fob unlocks all doors at the same time when you press the unlock button once. It should only unlock the driver’s door when you press it once and should unlock all doors when you press it twice. The car manual itself states this should be the default setting ho

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Sudden HARD braking when a vehicle is passing Windows that do not close properly and are then prone to sudden slamming shut (will eventually shatter) Have been in to have these repaired only to have them not repaired and even refused due to dealer fear of not being reimbursed This is an ongoing i”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 160 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: WHILE DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY TRYING TO EXITING ALL OF SUDDEN I FEEL MY STEERING WHEEL MOVE ITSELF TOWARD THE CURVE AND TRYING TO BREAK AND STEER ITSELF AT THE SAME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH AGAIST THE CURVE AND GO TO ON TOP MAKING ME LOOSE CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHING TO THE CAR INFRONT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The rear glass shattered while the car was parked with no external impact just shattered
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: WHILE DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY TRYING TO EXITING ALL OF SUDDEN I FEEL MY STEERING WHEEL MOVE ITSELF TOWARD THE CURVE AND TRYING TO BREAK AND STEER ITSELF AT THE SAME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH AGAIST THE CURVE AND GO TO ON TOP MAKING ME LOOSE CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHING TO THE CAR INFRONT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: See attached document for complaint
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)