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2016 Honda HR-V
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Compact SUVs · 2nd gen generation

2019 Honda HR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice About average

It scores 53 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,565 to own, including $2,315 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda HR-V.

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Reliability

53/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,315

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,800

30 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$13,275

$11,682 – $14,868, estimate

Recalls

7

on record

Owner complaints

241

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$868
Transmission & drivetrain$537
Electrical system$264
Driver-assist & stability$219
Fuel system$160
Body, glass & interior$80

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Honda HR-V

Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (87/100) and the 2023 worst (32/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202451/100
202332/100
202242/100
202187/100
202075/100
201953/100
201872/100
201773/100
201647/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2019 Honda HR-V a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 53 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs; the 2017, 2020 and 2021 scored better.

Is the 2019 Honda HR-V reliable?

It scores 53 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 241 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,315 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2019 Honda HR-V cost to own?

About $11,565 over 5 years: $2,450 in lost value, $2,315 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,275 today.

What are the best years of the Honda HR-V?

Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (87/100) and the 2023 worst (32/100).

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda HR-V have?

7 recalls on record with NHTSA.