The 2016 Honda HR-V has 237 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag severely underpowered engine: very sluggish acceleration, especially from 5-40 mph, struggles on inclines and highway merging. described as "very slow" and a "pure drag" at low speeds. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 HR-V model years we track, complaint volume runs from 39 (2025) to 237 (2016). With 237 complaints, the 2016 HR-V sits abovethe model's median of 106.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 18V777000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have a…
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Campaign 15V472000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Load…
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Feedback on the latest generation (2023+) is generally positive, with owners praising its reliability, practicality, comfortable ride, and the proven K20Z5 naturally aspirated engine.
Owner insights cover all generations of the HR-V. See the full HR-V owner picture and every model year.
Used HR-V listings typically run $18,500–$26,231 across 2016 to 2027 model years.
Compare every HR-V year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.