Honda HR-V Complaints

993 consumer complaints on file.

#11512513March 18, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The collision mitigation system has operated four times when no collision was imminent. Car braked in heavy city traffic twice and at highway speeds twice. No accidents occurred .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512402March 17, 2023
STEERING
Rack and Pinion failing. Jerky and hard steering. I took it in to Honda and they told me it was the rack and pinion and the part wouldn’t be in until May 2023. They continued to have me drive it and told me it was safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512126March 16, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
UNKNOWN My rear windshield popped/shattered as I was driving on a rural highway at roughly 60 mph. I did not go under an over pass and there were no other cars nearby. The window simply exploded seemingly spontaneously. I believe I had the rear window defroster going at the time or shortly before as it was a cold day. It has not been inspected by Honda. There were no warning lamps or messages and there were no apparent issues with the rear window before it broke.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511728March 14, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Back window shattered with no impact. Was told it is a flaw in the rear defrost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510992March 9, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
**I have made the dealership aware of the ongoing situation as well as Honda Corporate but I am waiting on a call back.* A month ago, I had my car on cruise control going around 76mph on flat land. After a while, while driving on flat land, my RPM's shot up to almost 6000 and the speed got up to 88mph in less than 10 seconds. I pulled over, shut the car off so I could calm down before driving again. Later that day, I was driving around 77mph on the interstate again but this time I was NOT using cruise control and my car dropped to around 50mph almost immediately, even with my foot on the pedal all the way to the floor but the car would not accelerate. During this time the car jerked forward really hard (I was told the CVT is why) but also multiple dash lights came on. I had picture and video proof of this, took it to the dealership but they could not find any reason. Since this day, my car has lost speed multiple times while driving but the steering wheel has started locking up the last few times making it impossible to even steer and get off of the roadway while the car is dropping speed. This is a huge liability for myself with my children in the car as well as other drivers on the road, as I was almost rear-ended by an 18 wheeler yesterday when this happened. It does not do this consistently but over the past month, it has happened about 4-5 times a week, sometimes more.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510428March 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My back window shattered while parked without any impact.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506070February 7, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The vehicle started to encounter mechanical issues 10 days after delivery. The vehicle's radio, Apple Carplay, Bluetooth, and anti-theft system/radio unit started to encounter electrical issues, stating it had lost power. The issues were not as common at first but, grew to be persistent as the vehicle continued to be driven. The vehicle was in for service approximately 1-2 weeks ago from today's date and all the issues have started again. The issues that persist are the vehicle not being able to start multiple times in a week (does not depend if the vehicle is hot or cold, and/or if the vehicle has been recently driven or sitting), Apple Carplay consistently disconnecting, the anti-theft system/radio unit continually losing power and needing to acquire GPS satellites. The dealership did conclude that the battery was at fault for the no-start issues and replaced the battery, unfortunately, that did not solve the issues and they continue to arise on a consistent basis thereafter. The other issues could not be replicated and were recommended that the phones connected via Apple Carplay be updated & repaired, the phones that were connected were already up to date in the IOS version, and the Hondailink version, and were using Apple oem cables. These issues were not solved as well, and could not be replicated by the dealership. Most recently, the vehicle had a hard time starting and refused to accelerate above 40 mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505997February 7, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Every time I am driving dusk or night, I am being flashed by oncoming drivers as if I have my high beams on. Every time this happens I am using low beams. I am not usually prepared for their brights and it is difficult on my eyes. I have only had the car since November, but it has happened ever time I drive at night. I am sure it is annoying for the oncoming traffic as well, if they think I have my brights on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502699January 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The screen on the car would randomly turn on and off when the vehicle is on and it will do this the whole time . On Dec 2022 Another issue I had was the door wouldn’t unlock on the driver side. I had to get someone to open my door. The door was unlocked but physically wouldn’t open.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500028January 3, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
While driving multiple warning lights came on stating braking system failure, collision system failure, check engine lights , Emissions system problem, brake hold system failure etc. There were no lights prior. I was at highway speeds when all of this took place which could have turned out to be rather disasterous. The Vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was caused by the drain of sunroof being clogged from the elements. The drainage system backed up and water entered front cabin. Dealer states this is not covered under warranty. Even though this is a near brand new car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498769December 24, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The car accelerated unexpectedly, yes it is available for inspection, I have not taken to dealer. Car has not been inspected by any police dealer etc. No warning lights appeared. Yes car accelerated toward several on coming cars. I shifted gear from neutral with brake to drive with unexpected acceleration.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492334November 4, 2022
AIR BAGS
My daughter was in a car accident, and the air bags did not deploy. The Honda HR-V was totaled out. The other drivers air bags deployed. My daughter said the air bag was smoking like it tried to deploy, but never did. The HR-V collided with another car pulling onto a busy street. The car that was hit was going 35-45MPH. The HR-V had the most damage done to the front of the car. The other car has damage to the front Passenger side panel. The impact to the HR-V was on the driver's side which caused my daughter to hit her head on the driver's side window. The Vehicle is at the Insurance Company's Lot With the Air bags not deploying she was not protected in the crash. The car has been inspected by the Insurance company and they have totaled it out. The car did not have any warning lamps on prior to the accident.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11480851August 23, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
While driving my 2022 Honda HRV the vehicle started losing acceleration on its own. The vehicle abruptly slowed down while I was driving it. There was no warning. This is a major safety issue as the car lost speed without any warning and can easily cause an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476349July 28, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear before stalling. The contact stated that the brakes, check engine, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed for the fourth time. The vehicle had received unknown repairs three times before; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer reset the software. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470257June 21, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the instrument cluster warning lights were flickering. On another occasion while driving 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the parking brake warning light was also flashing. The contact released the parking brake and the brakes locked up and the vehicle drove off the road onto gravel. There were no reported injuries. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact was unable to drive above 50 MPH due to the vehicle shaking abnormally. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and an unknown module was reset. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to AutoNation Honda Roseville (230 Automall Dr, Roseville, CA 95661) where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 3,654.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467076June 2, 2022
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
I just now noticed when looking out the window at my car parked in driveway, the underbody is is like falling? It is hanging low to the ground. Not normal. Earlier that day, when driving, it felt like I was in low gear, as if I was dragging or driving in the mountains.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464442May 13, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This is a continuation of NHTSA ID Number: 11463644. Secondary issue is minimal acceleration output when entering the freeways. At times, it can take between 20-30 seconds to get 0-60 mph - creating a very dangerous environment with the vehicles behind me braking hard to avoid crashing into my 2022 Honda HR-V Sport. American Honda denied my claim to replace ECU and repair body damage to the vehicle after examination.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463644May 6, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This accident took place on April 19, 2022 - - ten days after I took possession of my new 2022 Honda HR-V Sport from the dealership - - sudden unintended acceleration. The facts are I came home on April 19, 2022. I drove slowly up the driveway. I stopped. I inched forward. I stepped lightly on the gas pedal. Then the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning at high speed. The hard-hitting impact resulted in damage to the front of my vehicle. The building supplies on the driveway took the full impact of the accident. Otherwise, the vehicle could have crashed through the garage door and hit another vehicle - -likely resulting in serious injuries or death to myself and extensive property damage. American Honda denied my claim to replace ECU and repair body damage to the vehicle after examination.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462887April 30, 2022
AIR BAGS
I was involved in an accident where my car was totaled. The impact was on the front end. My airbags never deployed, and the Honda certified body shop that reviewed the damage said this was concerning, and based on the damage and the speed during impact, they should've deployed. There are no current recalls on HR-V airbags. I sustained some soft tissue injury/bruising across my lower abdomen from the seatbelt, as well as some soreness in my shoulder and neck from the seatbelt. My concern is that the accident could've been much worse, and the airbags may not deploy and provide the protection they're supposed to. I contacted Honda about the concern, and I'm unaware of any subsequent action on their part to mitigate this potential problem.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461044April 17, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The NHTSA should recall these brakes or open an investigation alongside the electrical system. After reading the complaints on this website, I have found these problems in my 2022 Honda HR-V EX-L.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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