The 2018 Honda HR-V has 151 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel 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 2018 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 151 complaints, the 2018 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
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…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 20V314000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V858000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …
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 2018 ranks against the rest.