2023 Honda HR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own
FairBelow average
It scores 32 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,431 to own, including $2,454 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$674
Body, glass & interior$559
Steering$346
Electrical system$259
Transmission & drivetrain$236
Driver-assist & stability$211
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
SteeringOct 4, 2024 · campaign 24V744000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty ste
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 32 out of 100, below average for compact and small SUVs; the 2017, 2020 and 2021 scored better.
Is the 2023 Honda HR-V reliable?
It scores 32 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 688 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,454 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2023 Honda HR-V cost to own?
About $13,431 over 5 years: $3,691 in lost value, $2,454 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,035 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).