Honda HR-V Complaints

1,878 consumer complaints on file.

#11556444November 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer (trip/fuel/mpg/time display) works intermittently and often has garbled readouts. When it is not working, distance traveled and fuel level is unknown, creating a safety concern. When the display is completely nonfunctional it is unknown when (or if) it will return to functioning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556508November 22, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
This vehicle has some serious acceleration problems. Not only has this vehicle gone into limp mode on me on a very busy city road when it was only a couple of weeks old, but it also takes FOREVER for it to accelerate when pulling into traffic or while going up a hill. I have to press the gas pedal all the way down to the floor and still get nothing until I let up and press the gas again. I have had problems where the car will "spudder" and almost die as I'm exiting the highway coming to a stop and today it actually did completely die as I exited the highway and came to a stop at a red light. No check engine light or anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556389November 22, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While I was driving and while using the rear window defroster the rear window suddenly shattered. The shatter made a whole on the middle/upper left side (facing forward). This needs to be recalled as it is a hazard while driving and there shouldn’t be rear windows easily shattering by using the defroster once. This was my first time using the defroster since I just bought the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556344November 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Driving 80 mph on the freeway and the car entered limp mode, decelerated to 40 mph with all lights illuminated on the dash. All signs pointed to the CVT belt deterioration that is plaguing this make and model vehicle. Towed 100 miles to the same Honda Service department that performed the recall earlier this year and they were supposed to have inspected for metal fragments in the engine. I informed the mechanic of the service bulletin and warranty extension, as they were entirely oblivious to it. Told them to check for metal shavings. They run diagnostics, and recommend a transmission flush. I say, ok, but send me a picture if you find the metal shavings in the plug. They perform flush- reboots the computer and yet again, all the lights come back on the dash. Finally they pull the transmission oil plug to find…….metal shavings. Car is at 112,000 miles and nearing the end of the 7 year extended warranty. Not at all what I was expecting from a Honda.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556258November 21, 2023
STEERING
steering wheel at times will momentarily get stuck and require added force to overcome resistance. This happens every time the vehicle is driven but it is mostly suttle. On one occasion correction resulted in the vehicle leaving the lane I was traveling in. There were no warning notifications from the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556244November 21, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rear glass exploded out of nowhere while my partner and I were in the vehicle. This was very scary and life threatening. I went to two dealerships and they told me to file a claim with the insurance company because there is nothing that Honda can do since they do not cover glass and they did not conduct any inspection. It may however have something to do with the defrost system. My vehicle is available for inspection as of right now. I have a glass replacement scheduled for which I have to pay out of pocket.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11556103November 20, 2023
STEERING
When driving at highway speed (65mph), attempted to make subtly changes to stay within the center of my lane. When trying to do this, the steering wheel "ticks" or "jerks" instead of smoothly adapting. When keeping within my lane while the highway lane curved, I was able to stay in it, but every adjustment to stay in the middle of the lane during the curve ticked and almost over corrected, making it difficult to navigate smoothly. I am constantly adjusting due to the over correction of the tick/jerk. This issue seemed to go away after slowing down to 35mph, but happened again at any higher speed. No warnings/messages/ or symptoms made themselves known prior to this event. Has yet to be taken to the dealer for this issue but planning to schedule an appointment after the Thanksgiving holiday. Unable to take my car on an elongated car ride as the problem causes stress to the driver.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555994November 20, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The back windscreen of my 2023 Honda HRV spontaneously exploded causing an 8-inch diameter hole on the left side of the glass (when looking at it from the back). The vehicle was parked with engine off and was being filled with gasoline at a gas station. When the back hatch was opened to remove a bag (covered in broken glass) most of the remaining windscreen fell in to the back of the vehicle when the hatch was shut. The vehicle was not involved in an accident/collision and was not hit by any object. The rear window heater had been turned on in the previous minutes. Honda do not have a recall for this issue but they have issued a dealer communication and are investigating the general issue. This does seem to be a common issue according to Honda forums.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555875November 19, 2023
STEERING
The steering sticks and takes more effort to move the steering wheel. When making a turn, the steering wheel does not return to the neutral position and stays at the angle of the turn.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555873November 19, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear window has now shattered spontaneously TWICE in less than 1 month after the first repair. Once on 10/27/23 while driving on the interstate at 70 mph, clear road conditions, clear sky, 65 degrees outside and then on 11/17/23 while sitting in our driveway - raining this day and temperature 43 degrees. Both incidents are pictured below.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555841November 18, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
We drove the HRV home from the dealership and the rear window shattered spontaneously.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555825November 18, 2023
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brakes failed, air bags didn't deploy, seat belt failed, collision mitigation system failed
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11555812November 18, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear window shattered due to defroster overheating
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555565November 17, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a short circuit of some type in the dash gauge that houses the odometer and gas gauge. It slowly started several years ago, mainly when the weather is cold/humid. The gauge will sometimes flash garbage codes Or sometimes not work at all. This can interfere with knowing how much fuel is in the car or mileage for annual inspections. My personal mechanic is aware of this problem but hasn’t inspected this particular issue. I have reported it to Honda America, and through a specific forum, I’m aware that there’s many people who are also having this same issue. This problem can be reproduced only in cooler/humid weather. Sometimes it can be triggered by pushing/knocking lightly on the face of the gauge.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555748November 17, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear back window shattered while parked up at home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555590November 17, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
On 11/12/2023 my wife was driving the 2023 Honda HR-V from the grocery store approx. at 9:30 AM in the morning On the way home she turned on the rear defroster and the back window completely cracked and shattered. If occupants were in the back of car they could have gotten glass on them. My wife also couldn't see out the rear window while driving. My wife called the police and told them. she thought maybe someone tried to break into the car. The police looked at camera footage at the grocery store at found no one near the car. I'm trying to go through my insurance to replace the windshield.There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555428November 16, 2023
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear windshield How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? yes Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not sure Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not yet Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No Used my Honda HR-V 2023, to pick up my partner, I used the defroster on the way to the location, which was a 10 minute ride. Came back home which took another 10 min, parked outside in our driveway then heard a loud crack went to investigate and saw that it was the rear windshield that shattered completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555421November 16, 2023
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
My rear glass shattered on its own.I got off work got in the car closed the-drivers side front door and the rear glass shattered. it was not bumped or hit by anything. I called Honda dealership and luckily I has extra warranty that will cover the cost of the replacement window.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555411November 16, 2023
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
We bought a 2023 HRV last year and yesterday out of the blue my back window exploded while it was parked. It’s clearly shattered from the inside out. We took it to our local Honda service center and they are researching the issue. Now I’m without a car while they figure out what they’re going to do. I’m worried if they do replace it, that this can happen again when we’re in the car. We transport our grandkids regularly and and their safety is our top concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555407November 16, 2023
STEERING
When driving, at any speed, the steering sticks when trying to correct within the lane. If I'm driving straight and the car drifts a bit, it takes more effort to make minor corrections. I've seen reports that this happens more during colder weather. My concern is that this is my daughter's car and I fear this could cause an accident if the roads are wet or it takes even more effort than normal to correct and she over corrects. We have an appointment with our dealer on Monday. There are no warnings for this in the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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