2020 Honda HR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyAbove average
It scores 75 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,319 to own, including $1,891 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda HR-V.
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$748
Transmission & drivetrain$543
Electrical system$167
Driver-assist & stability$134
Fuel system$110
Steering$48
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionMay 31, 2024 · campaign 24V384000
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerFeb 1, 2024 · campaign 24V064000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short cir
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tan
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionFeb 2, 2023 · campaign 23V046000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 75 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2020 Honda HR-V reliable?
It scores 75 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,891 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2020 Honda HR-V cost to own?
About $11,319 over 5 years: $2,628 in lost value, $1,891 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,242 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).