Last updated: 2026-10-10
2025 Honda HR-V Reliability Report
The 2025 Honda HR-V rates excellent for reliability, but owners report steering that can fail and dealers short on recall parts.
Recalls
1
Complaints
26
Complaint Rate
1.7per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$301
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,150–$2,200
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Excellent standing and low repair costs, but steering complaints and slow recall parts supply set it apart from the 2024 and 2026 years.
Top Issues to Watch
- STEERING (7)
- SERVICE BRAKES (2)
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1)
Should You Buy the 2025 Honda HR-V?
Reliability is excellent for this model year, well above average among 2025 SUVs. Owners filed few complaints for the number sold, and independent repair-cost data puts yearly costs at $301 against $466 for the class. The 2024 shares the excellent standing but rates worse, with 94 complaints and 4 recalls. The 2026 rates better, though it has had less time to collect complaints.
Steering is the problem to know about. Owners report the wheel can fail to respond. One crash report says it would not respond during an evasive turn, and the other driver was injured. Others describe a rough, shaky feel first. Several say dealers have no parts for the fix and put them on back-order lists, one for over 60 days. Two owners report automatic emergency braking slamming on with nothing ahead, once at about 75 mph on an empty interstate, with under 10k miles.
Ask the seller for proof the steering recall work was done. If it was not, expect a wait for parts. A shopper who wants to avoid that could look at the 2026.
Compared to the 2026 Honda HR-V, which scored 12 points higher. See also the 2024 Honda HR-V for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Strong reliability score
- +$165 cheaper to maintain than avg subcompact SUVs
- +Infrequent unscheduled repairs
- +Low major repair risk (5%)
- +Low recall count
Cons
- −UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Glass breaks with no impact (8 complaints)
Compare 2025 Honda HR-V With
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Reliability: 86/100
2025 Subaru Crosstrek
Reliability: 83/100
2025 Chevrolet Trax
Reliability: 85/100
2025 Kia Niro
Reliability: 80/100
2025 Buick Encore GX
Reliability: 79/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 1 manufacturer recall issued
Other
HIGH RISK- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8)
- STEERING (7)
Recall Overview
1
recall on record
The 2025 Honda HR-V carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
1.7
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 3.5
Safety Incidents
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2025 Honda HR-V Recall Details
1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Honda HR-V. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
STEERING
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 steering the vehicle.
Consequence
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Buying a used 2025 Honda HR-V? Check its history first
Steering problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Honda HR-V, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2025 Honda HR-V NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 14.0%
Safety Technologies
Honda HR-VRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
5Maintenance rating: 5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$301
vs $466 avg for subcompact SUVs
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
0.1
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
5%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Honda HR-V Resale Value
The Honda HR-V is estimated to retain about 73.7% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
This benchmark covers the Honda HR-V model overall and is not specific to the 2025 model year.
- Value Retained
- 73.7%
- Depreciation
- 26.3%
- Listings Analyzed
- 83
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
Explore Honda HR-V depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
27–28 MPG
Running cost: $2,450–$2,500/yr
Fuel + repair
25–26 city / 30–32 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,150 |
| HR-V AWD 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,200 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Honda HR-V.
Run the VIN through federal recall records and confirm steering recall 24V744000 has been completed.
Make slow, tight turns in a parking lot and feel for steering that binds, shakes, or resists.
Inspect the sunroof and rear window for cracks, replacement glass, or recent glass repair records.
Check paint on the hood, roof, and tailgate for cracking or peeling, especially on Crystal Black Pearl cars.
Drive at highway speed on an open road and watch for automatic braking with nothing ahead.
Watch the dash during startup and the test drive for safety-sensor or see-dealer warnings.
Look under the hood for chewed wiring, droppings, or nesting material.
Sit in the driver's seat in your usual shoes and check that your foot cannot wedge between the pedals.
2025 Honda HR-V Common Problems by Component
26 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaintsGlass breaks with no impact. Sunroofs shatter while driving with nothing striking them, and a rear window has shattered too. Paint on Crystal Black Pearl cars cracks and peels before 3000 miles where sap, droppings or pollen landed, and Honda calls it environmental damage, not a warranty defect. Other reports describe repeated safety-sensor warnings that dealers cannot trace, rodent-chewed wiring that left a car unable to start, a steering recall stalled by back-ordered parts, and a key fob that always unlocks every door.
STEERING
7 complaintsSafety-relatedTurning the wheel can fail outright. One crash report says the wheel would not respond during an evasive turn, and the other driver was injured. Most complaints concern recall 24V744000 for the gearbox worm wheel. Dealers say parts are not available and put owners on back-order lists, with one wait passing 60 days. Some describe a rough, shaky feel before any repair. One reports an abnormal noise and a stall at about 4,000 miles. Several owners have had no failure but still cannot get the fix.
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsAutomatic emergency braking slams on with nothing ahead. Reports describe hard braking plus a downshift at highway speed, around 75 mph, on a dry, empty interstate, then again hours later. The car had fewer than 10k miles. This creates a rear-end crash risk from any traffic behind. A separate complaint says the accelerator and brake pedals sit so close that a foot got wedged between them, leaving the driver unable to use either pedal at about 10 miles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaintWhen driving with cruise control on the vehicle will brake when car is coming toward me from other lane as if the car is going in my lane and it is not. It has caused me to have several close calls with cars behind me almost hitting me.
ENGINE (1 complaints)
ENGINE
1 complaint*my vehicle was running from tampa florida to atlanta georgia and The oil drain plug was ejected and my vehicle lost compression and locked the steering wheel . *I had to maneuver off the highway to try not to cause damage to myself, my passenger and other vehicles. * Yes, my vehicle was towed to the nearest Honda and it is Stone Mountain Honda located in Georgia and they performed a diagnosis which indicates the ejection of the oil drain plug. This diagnosis was sent to Westshore Honda in Tampa Florida where they performed maintenance by Warranty and they did not want to accept the diagnosis. *Yes, the diagnosis was made at the Stone Mountain Honda dealership located in Georgia. *No, it never turned on a warning light only the message when I managed to leave the road which said "Your engine lost Compression", this is the first time it happens to me with my 2025 honda hr-v sport and it happened on [XXX] at [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STRUCTURE (1 complaints)
STRUCTURE
1 complaintI purchased my car in December 26, 2024 brand new. in January 2025 I had a rock hit my windshield which caused a crack. I had it replaced. Then in June and another rock hit my windshield, which caused another crack, and that windshield was replaced again on August 6, 2025. Within 3 weeks of having it replaced a small piece of gravel hit the windshield causing another crack which I have not replaced yet. Since the last crack, I now have an additional crack cause by another small piece of gravel. I contacted the Honda dealer to which they said "sorry you just have bad luck" I have also filed a complaint with Honda customer service. I've done a little digging, and this seems to be a trend with the new 2025 HR-V body style. I'm concerned that if the windshield is this easy to break with small gravel what would happen if something larger was to hit the windshield? it could potentially lead to serious injury. In my uploaded pictures I have photos of current damage, and my first invoice from January. if needed I can obtain the invoice from the second repair in August. the pictures I've uploaded happened after the August 6th 2025 repair.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaintWhile parking my car and going under 20 mph, my car suddenly accelerated. My foot was not on the brake or the accelerator when this occurred. I was forced to slam my brake to prevent myself from hitting the curb in front of me . This has happened twice, both in the process of turning to park and going under 20 mph. My cruise control was not on at the time. I have taken my car to Honda to investigate and they were unable to replicate the issue.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaintCar is having the smell of gas inside of vehicle
SUSPENSION (1 complaints)
SUSPENSION
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was wobbling abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the results of the diagnostic test was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and suggested that the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 4,402.
FUEL SYSTEM (1 complaints)
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the window sticker stated that the fuel economy was 27-32 MPG; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was only achieving 16-20 MPG. The contact was filling the fuel tank 3 times per week. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was experiencing the break-in period and that over time, the vehicle would achieve the stated MPG. The contact stated that other vehicle owners online were complaining about the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer opened a case for the failure. The failure mileage was 2,362.
Best & Worst Honda HR-V Years
Best Honda HR-V Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreHonda HR-V Years to Avoid
Honda HR-V Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 86/100 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 83/100 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 83/100 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 88/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 100/100 | Excellent |
Honda HR-V Reliability Compared to Other Years
| Year | Score | vs Prior Year | Rating | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100/100 | +12 | Excellent | 0 | 5 |
| 2025(selected) | 88/100 | +5 | Excellent | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | 83/100 | +10 | Excellent | 4 | 94 |
| 2023 | 73/100 | -10 | Good | 3 | 673 |
| 2022 | 83/100 | -3 | Excellent | 3 | 62 |
| 2021 | 86/100 | +6 | Excellent | 3 | 52 |
| 2020 | 80/100 | +5 | Excellent | 4 | 71 |
| 2019 | 75/100 | -3 | Good | 6 | 185 |
| 2018 | 78/100 | — | Good | 3 | 141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2025 Honda HR-V without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2025 Honda HR-V
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Honda HR-V does best on repair costs (100/100) and worst on complaint severity (79/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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