Honda HR-V Complaints

1,878 consumer complaints on file.

#11527827June 20, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My 2023 Honda HRV was sitting in the parking lot of a restaurant when the back window exploded outward on 06/17/2023. No impact. Just exploded on its own. Overcast, cloudy, light on and off rain and roughly 60-65 degrees F outside. https://lemberglaw.com/honda-hrv-back-window-shattering-problems/
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527565June 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION
Steering wheel gets loose and loud clonking noise from rear of vehicle, back window shattered while car was parked with no one around. Brakes have been grinding since day of purchase.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527371June 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster was randomly flickering off and on and sometimes became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. During the failure, the fuel gauge and engine temperature gauge could not be viewed by the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 18,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527153June 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driver 47 mph to work this morning my rear windshield suddenly popped and shattered. I was not under on over hangs or buildings. There were no others cars even around me at the time. I did have the rear defrost on. The whole windshield broke and fell apart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526396June 10, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I was driving at night with my rear defogger on, then when I got home and the vehicle was parked, I heard the rear window shattering, nothing at all hit it, it was spontaneous, I looked online because I was confused and found that other 2023 Honda HR-V owners had this happen to them. I called my local dealership and they told me that this is a known issue by Honda but that they did not make an public announcement regarding this. If somebody had been in the rear seat, near the trunk, or actively unloading the trunk they could have been injured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526354June 10, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My back windshield exploded while sitting in my car. There was no impact to the window. It shattered from the inside out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526061June 8, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while her husband was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and the accelerator pedal became stuck, with the vehicle reaching a speed of 105 MPH. The contact's husband depressed the accelerator all the way to the floorboard, and the pedal returned to normal functionality. The contact stated that the electronics intermittently failed, displaying several warning lights on the instrument panel or no vehicle information: including fuel, temperature, and speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the O2 sensor heater circuit and pressure in the EVAP system. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure with the transmission reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ECU. The vehicle was repaired a second time, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and was awaiting diagnostic test. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the transmission had been replaced at 48,000 miles. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525965June 8, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard the engine rev before the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of her. The other vehicle sustained damages to the bumper and trunk. The contact stated that the hood of her vehicle was dented, and the front bumper was also damaged. The contact stated that both vehicles were drivable. The contact stated there was no injury sustained. The contact stated that a Police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525634June 6, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Without warning, my transmission imploded yesterday while driving on the freeway. Car was on for less than 15 minutes
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525365June 5, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Exploding trunk glass windshield June 2, 2023. I had the rear window windshield or glass (at the trunk or above the license plate) of my 2023 Honda HRV EX-L shattering and exploding yesterday while parked. There was no impact or an object hitting it. It just exploded. I strongly believe it’s a manufacturing defect which needs a recall or warranty coverage. I believe an inferior glass was used. I had this car for a few months and less than a year. I called the collision center and they said they’ve had many incidents like that with that model. I’m really disappointed and considering many options right now. When I called Honda America, they were trying to bail out. But it’s obvious that an inferior glass was used. Now, I don’t know when the next glass is going to explode. And, I don’t know when there’ll be another defect. This needs a recall and must be covered by warranty or a buy back option. I lost my income for that day. I was lucky I didn’t have anyone sitting at the backseat. There could’ve been physical injuries. Driving the car puts some fear in me psychologically because I don’t when another glass will explode. And the dealership is also trying to bail out when this was bought brand new. It’s frustrating. I’m gathering more information on how to proceed but I’d appreciate your input.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525117June 2, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Several times a gas smell has come through the vents of this car. It happens generally after running for at least 1hr and 30 min. The last time it occurred, we drove for 30 min, let it idle for around 30 min, and then drove another 30 min back home. The smell came through the vents around 10 min away from home on a back road with no one around. The smell lasted around 5 minutes. I took this to two Honda dealerships and they could not find a problem. There are several lawsuits against Honda for this exact thing, but in the CRV models. It is a hazard for there to be gas blowing through the vents. This indicates a possible leak, and it can cause harmful side effects due the fumes. There are more electrical issues occurring. I have caught on camera, but the Honda dealership will not even watch them. The windows will get stuck down and will not go back for around 3-5 minutes. When trying to roll them up they will continuously click like it is trying, but can not go up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524312May 29, 2023
SEAT BELTS
Went to put car seat in rear drivers side seat to find the seat belt doesn't latch. Seems to be similar to current Honda recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523755May 24, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
While at a stoplight on a 45 degree morning with rear defroster on back window shattered outward with no warning or impact
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523693May 24, 2023
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The warning signs popped up with those 2 safety features and said “see your dealer”, I took to the dealer and there was “nothing wrong”. On the dashboard warnings started to flash “Brake” with nothing in it view and has ATTEMPTED to even brake by itself with nothing in front of it or anything that could affect it. I then still had the 2 warning safety features pop up also so I took to the dealer for a second time and they said there was a problem with the battery and replaced it under warranty. The car was brand new and I had it for 6 months. After battery replacement that same week the car shut off TWICE by itself. The 6 months of owning the vehicle it has NEVER done that mind you I’ve waited about 30 minutes a day for my daughter in the school pickup line and it has never once turned off. I took to the dealer and they said “nothing” was wrong with it. They said the vehicle kept coming out as cleared.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523123May 21, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My back window broke while i was parked outside my house sitting inside the vehicle with the A/C off. This made no sense whatsoever, yet my insurance didn’t cover back glasses so i had to pay fully out of pocket for the glass from Honda & then had to find myself someone to install it because not even the Honda i purchased it from installed back glasses, only front ones, they said. I really hope they do look into this because it’s really a shame all the struggle i had to go through for no reason, specially after the love i had for this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523038May 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I purchased the vehicle on 2/17/22 and shortly afterwards started noticing problems starting with acceleration car wouldn’t go past 45 mph or lower. The car radio system has static can’t get reception; the battery died requiring a jump. On 9/21/22 and January 10, 2023 I took car to dealer about these problems and other concerns and they said couldn’t verify my concerns. On 5/9/23 I set out for my first long distance trip from Vallejo CA, to Las Vegas NV after driving approximately 200-300 miles the dashboard light up light a Christmas tree with several system problem warnings as follow: Power Steering System (EPS) problem, Road Departure Mitigation, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) problem, Emissions System problem, All Wheel Drive System problem, Brake System problem, Brake Hold system problem, Hill Start Assist problem, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) continuously flashing, Hold Brake light, Oil light flashing and the Drivers and Front Passenger Airbag light flashing. I had to stop in Los Angeles CA, Honda service center and they couldn’t do a diagnostic test that day and warning lights went off after technician disabled the Road departure mitigation system and was told it was safe to continue on to Vegas. However, all warning light as mentioned came back on and remained on. I took the car to Honda West in Vegas on 5/11/23 and was told car had a misfiring code. Diagnostic test performed and multiple repair codes were detected but they couldn’t duplicate concerns, took fuel sample test and it passed, cleared DTCs performed final test verified no DTCs returned or currently present/stored and they returned car to me. On 5/15/23 left Vegas and the same system warning lights came back on, stopped in Los Angeles again and stayed overnight and the lights were off the next morning. I took vehicle to Avery Green Honda after speaking to Sales Manager Sean Shahid where the car remains to date for further diagnostic testing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522800May 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sunroof shattered for no reason.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522641May 18, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The car randomly decides to slam on it's brakes, it's becoming more frequent as time goes on, the crv and accords of the same year are already recalled due to this issue and I'm sure the hrv will need to be added to this recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522223May 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Door lock actuators fail in quick succession (at only 60K miles). Vehicle can not be opened quickly from outside as, except for the driver's door, there is no physical keyhole. Replaced remote batteries, no change. Took it to Honda service. They diagnosed and replaced two actuators ($700+). A third one failed a month later. US Honda says the vehicle is off warranty. As far as I can tell, the replacement actuators are the same as the failing ones so I expect they will fail again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521551May 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the panel lights come on out of nowhere, showing the problem is a coil. The coil and the torques are changed but the problem continues. As soon as the lights come on, the car, HR-V, starts making a mistake that doesn't let me drive well. It has already been taken to the dealer on several occasions but they cannot solve the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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