Honda HR-V Complaints

1,878 consumer complaints on file.

#11562829December 31, 2023
STEERING
When driven especially in cold weather the steering feels like it sticks or jerks when making minimum movements. Which feels like it does not track or have to turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction. Happens when driving and standstill. This may be related to the current Honda steering recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562766December 30, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
I was driving the car home from work and all of the warning lights on the dashboard came on- the check engine light, tire pressure light, traction control light, brake warning light, and the park emergency brake light. The "park" sign and p/r/d light lights were flashing. The car would not accelerate past 35 miles without it kicking back. I was terrified to drive the car on the interstate due to the acceleration kick back. I had to take a longer route home. I prayed the entire way. I keep up with my car maintenance with oil changes, etc. I even had the transmission fluid changed one year prior to this event. I had no prior issues, messages, symptoms, or other problems with this car prior to this event. It happened suddenly. I took the car to the dealership who initially told me the issue was a p0793 sensor and then a week later informed me that I needed a new transmission. I bought this car brand new, and it currently has 90,000 miles on it. Honda posted a bulletin in April 2021 they are aware that this make, and model has transmission issues, but because I am one year outside of the extended warranty, they are not willing to work with me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562772December 30, 2023
STEERING
Steering is very sticky and feels like pressure builds up while driving. Several times I've been in a situation where I have to jerk the steering wheel because it "locks" up and feels like your trying to pull apart magnets. The Honda dealership says they can't duplicate the issue. American Honda is ridiculous and won't help at all. I'm having a lemon law attorney currently review this issue along with other issues I've had with the HRV. This car is a total disappointment and unsafe in so many ways and Honda knows exactly what's going on they just aren't doing anything about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562603December 29, 2023
STEERING, WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
During a short drip in August 2023 was the first time I noticed the steering "freezing" on the highway and jolting when I tried to control it. I had to use considerable force to hold and direct the steering throughout the trip and back. Still, on the trip, it sometimes felt as if the vehicle was floating and the steering had no grip. It was such a risky and exhausting trip for me because of this problem. On November 30th, 2023, I was on the highway again and experienced it. The steering felt stiff and at times, the front wheels felt like they were being magnetically pulled away in a different direction. I felt so unsafe with other fast-moving vehicles on every side as I struggled to keep the steering aligned. I had to use a good amount of force to grip and direct the steering and found myself praying for safety as I drove. It was certainly hazardous as it could endanger my life and those of others. I called the dealership to lay a complaint. They asked me to bring the car over to them, but I am in a different location and frightened to drive the car for hours to them and then more hours from there back to my base. I asked if I could take it to a nearby dealership but was told I'd have to pay hundreds of dollars for diagnostics. If they could direct me to a nearby dealership to run diagnostics for free, I would be willing to do that. There have not been warning signs indicated by the vehicle so far. I got this car in March and it has less than 3000 miles on it. I don't know what to do. I feel as if I've made a mistake purchasing it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562552December 29, 2023
STEERING
I can feel my steering wheel sticking to the left and right. It's not the lane departure assist, it just sticks. I've taken it to my dealership twice and both times they admit they feel it sticking but says they don't have an answer. Looking this up, it sounds like there are several other HR-V owners with the same problem. Driving on a highway in a windy city, it takes a lot to control the car but makes it way worse when the steering wheel sticks. I feel like this is a major safety issue and Honda won't do anything about it. This happens all the time, not just once. You can feel it while in park or while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562526December 29, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
in rear windshield, loud popping noise then glass shattered
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562237December 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Won’t display mileage/gas guage during temps below 65 degrees.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562377December 28, 2023
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while parked in a public parking garage, the rear windshield shattered. The contact stated that before turning off the vehicle, the defroster was not activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the rear windshield shattered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562350December 28, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rear window shattered out of nowhere, while the car was parked. I fear that if this happened while driving or with backseat passengers, injury could have resulted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562342December 28, 2023
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after her husband remotely started the vehicle, he heard a popping sound and then discovered that the rear windshield had shattered. There was no impact on the rear windshield that could have caused the rear windshield to shatter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562322December 28, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My back windshield shatter while sitting at a red light out of no where.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562154December 27, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving slowly to garage, sudden unintended acceleration and brakes stopped working. My car crashed into the rear wall of the garage. The front end of my car was damaged. The wall of my garage was damaged as well. I went to the doctor due to pain in my chest and arms.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11562194December 27, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Car was parked in grocery store parking lot. Started the car and turned on the rear defrost. Heard a loud noise and all of a sudden the rear window imploded. There was no contact with anything and the car has not been in a collision
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562097December 27, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
USED MY REAR DEFOSTER FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS MORNING, AFTER ABOUT 10-15 MINS, REAR WINDOW SHATTERED! I HAVE PICTURES BUT CANNOT UPLOAD THEM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562095December 27, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rear window of my one year old 2023 HrV suddenly shattered, thankfully while vehicle was parked. No impact to glass or reasoning, I filed an incident report with police out of concern, they had never seen anything like it but stated it was not due to any object impact. This happened right on Christmas weekend, leaving me without a safe car to drive which ruined some of plans and dealership was unable to assist but associate did mention she’s seen another customer with same issue and there are many similar instances online. I could’ve been driving or had my boy in the backseat when this happened. There seems to be some issue with the pressure points and placement of the window, frightening this can happen again. No warning lights triggered for this particular scenario. Please issue recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562056December 27, 2023
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V782000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH with rear defroster activated, the contact heard a popping sound and saw that the rear window had shattered prior to falling inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562015December 27, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The back glass disintegrated without any indication of impact from a foreign object.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561915December 26, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On 12/21/23, I went out to my secure garage to my 2023 Honda HRV and found that the back window had completely shattered. After further investigation, I did not find any obvious external reason for this incident. I had driven the car on 12/20/23, which was a rainy day and may have activated the rear wiper and/or rear defogger. But to my knowledge, there was no impact of any kind to the window. The component that failed was the rear window. No one was hurt; however, this could've been a safety issue if it happened on the road. There was no warning prior to the incident. The vehicle was purchased on 11/26/22 and was last serviced on 10/30/23, where no problems were noted. I called Honda, thinking this may be a product defect. They confirmed that it wasn't and that it was not covered by their warranty. I am going through my insurance company and am waiting for a window which is on back order, with no arrival date known. [XXX] Vallejo, CA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561832December 26, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
BACK WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. THE REAR DEFROST TURNED OFF AND THEN THE GLASS SHATTERED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561815December 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear windshield shattered/ defective
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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