10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,928 miles

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2016 Honda HR-V Owner Comments

problem #13

Apr 122024

HR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Push start/stop button was noting working properly (this had a recall and was replaced). However after it was repaired, I noticed the right-sided gas gauge with service repair numbers, milage etc is not working properly; the gas guage and service repair codes disappear and/or are scrambled. I took this to the Honda dealership in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and was told by the service advisor (Drew Mechley) that their mechanic said he doesn't think it is related to the start/stop button repair but this is a common probelm seen with HR-Vs. I also found multiple forums with people experiencing the same issue. Here is one of the forums [XXX]. I am concerned this is a safety issue as I cannot see when my gas is out and cannot see when a service code displays for needed maintenance that could damage the vehicle if it is not completed. Was told over the that it is likely an electrical panel issue in the dashboard display (they did not put this in the service report as they wanted additional money for further diagnostic which I did not complete). I worry that the electrical issue could eventually affect the speed gauge on the dashboard. Due to this being a common issue seen in the HR-V with both consumers and Honda mechanics, I feel a recall should be issued. Thank you for looking into this, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Blaine, MN, USA

problem #12

Feb 012024

HR-V

  • miles
On two separate occasions during February this has occurred. While at a stop sign with the brake floored the engine revved and the car started to slowly inch forward. Later in the month, at a convenience store, before shifting into park the brake was thoroughly depressed and the engine once again revved and the car started to inch forward. It only stopped when I pushed on the brake with all my might. The car had had its yearly inspection in January.

- Deerfield , NY, USA

problem #11

Feb 262024

HR-V

  • miles
Incident happened one time. Starting car in cold weather (around 25 degrees) after it hadn't been driven in 2 days. The odometer/gas display was black at start up. After a few minutes the gauge lights came on but the digital display was gibberish. I started to drive and once the car warmed up after several minutes the digital display was working as it should and recording milage and acceleration/deceleration speed. My mechanic hooked up the car and no codes were showing a malfunction. Many other folks in the Honda forums have this exact issue. I'm driving this car on a road trip and am concerned something dangerous could occur. For now I will manually/mentally record mileage to ensure I dont run out of gas and praying this isnt a large electrical short issue

- Hellertown, PA, USA

problem #10

Jan 192024

HR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving on the interstate in cruise, the car engine started revving hard. My speed jumped up to 85mph. Then all of a sudden the vehicle jerked hard and I lost all acceleration. The car rapidly decelerated. Then, the power steering, check engine, vehicle stability assist, electric parking brake, and low tire pressure lights all came on. As well as the gear indicator was unable to show if I was in drive, park, or neutral. The vehicle became very sluggish and started stuttering I had to carefully navigate between other cars flying past me until I was able to get to the side of the road, I was almost hit 3 times, once by a semi-truck. Once I got it to the side of the road I was unable to get the car to move at all. The engine would rev but the car would not move. The car was towed to the local Honda dealer in Evansville, IN. The dealership said that the CVT transmission belt had shattered and that the transmission needed to be replaced. I asked them about the TSB Number: [XXX]. They stated that I am out of the 7-year / 150k mile extended warranty so it is going to cost $7,662 to replace it. The vehicle has only 72,000 on it. I could have been killed or severely injured when this happened on the interstate. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #9

Dec 212023

HR-V

  • miles
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.

- Venice, CA, USA

problem #8

Dec 212023

HR-V

  • miles
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.

- Carrollton , TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 272021

HR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving on the highway, my vehicle accelerated very suddenly despite me not having put additional pressure on the gas pedal, as I was at a cruising speed of about 65 mph. Immediately after accelerating, my vehicle began to quickly decelerate, so much so that I had to veer over to the shoulder so as not to cause a collision with other vehicles on the road. It decelerated despite my foot still pressing on the gas pedal. In addition, the lights on my dash lit up and some began flashing. I took my vehicle into the dealership to discover that the computer system required an update and my transmission belt had deteriorated so much that it needed to be replaced. I was assured by the dealership that I would not experience this issue again after these repairs had been made. Since then, I have taken my vehicle to the dealership with this same issue an additional 3 times. Even after these multiple attempts at repair, this issue still has not been resolved. I am no longer comfortable driving this vehicle as it has shut down on the highway on more than one occasion now. I cannot in good faith be on the road knowing that this could occur again at any moment, causing a safety risk not only to myself, but to others around me as well.

- Lompoc, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 182020

HR-V

  • 65,500 miles
While driving the car with the cruise control being set, the setting gets cancelled automatically while the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle slows down immediately. This has happened to my vehicle more 20-30 times now in the past less than one year. I reset the cruise speed again and it again cancels the set speed.

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 282020

HR-V

  • 79,500 miles
On 12/28 9:00pm, was driving at 73mph on us 68 North bound in a cruise mode set at 73mph. Physical contact between driver and the vehicle control component was only steering wheel. While driving, RPM suddenly reved up to 5.5K and driver immediately shut down the cruise mode by pressing brake pedal. After the cruise mode being canceled, the engine reved up to 5.5K again. Driver pulled up on the side of the highway as soon as possible and identified all dashboard warning lights were on. The car was shutdown immediately by taking the key out. The car is towed to hugh white Honda dealership in columbus Ohio.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 022020

HR-V

  • 69,000 miles
8/1/2020: At 65 mph the engine started vibrating, when accelerated to 75mph engine stalls, RPM rapidly increased to ~5000 and collapsed. Lost forward momentum and output from the engine. Multiple dash lights came on (power steering, tire pressure warning, break system lights, traction control light, check engine lights etc. Came on). Vehicle was on the active lane, put in neutral and steered to the shoulder. Unable to get the car moving again after turning off and on. Afraid that I was going to lose ac in the 108F heat if the vehicle does not turn on again so I left it at that until the tow truck arrives.the car had to be left overnight because dealership close Sunday. 8/2/2020: The next day I received a voicemail from superstition Honda regarding the vehicle's diagnosis. Was informed that the diagnosis code observed was related to the ignition start push button that needed replacing. I gave consent to the service to replace the ignition button. 8/3/2020: After I went to superstition Honda to pick up the car. I then proceeded to take the car onto highway 60 and got up to the stated speed limit of 65 mph when the same symptoms appeared. Vehicle stalled at speed, RPM rapidly increased to ~5000 before collapsing. I was in an extremely dangerous situation because there was no shoulder at the area where I came to a stop on the highway, therefore I was stationary partially in the active lane.there was no warning lights that gave any indication there was a problem with the car. The catastrophic failure happened out of no where. After returning to superstition Honda, I left the vehicle on and had it diagnose before turning the car off. Was eventually informed that there are multiple metal fragments in the transmission fluid, and that the metal fragments also damaged a pressure sensor in the transmission system. The transmission will need to be replaced.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jul 252019

HR-V

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Multiple times within the past year, especially if it is cooler outside, my car screen for my mileage, gas tank hand, and all of that electrical stuff will completely disappear. When it shows back up most of the time it will have crazy letters and start flashing. The icon with the key has recently popped up on my dash which stands for something being wrong with the system.

- Cullman, AL, USA

problem #2

Mar 292019

HR-V

  • 75,000 miles
Vehicle was in driving motion at 50mph then started to slowly decelerate while on drive. Accelerator was increased but the engine was still wiring down. All indicators lights appeared on the dash board. Brakes seemed to lock and could not come to a complete stop until the car finally stopped from it slowly wiring down. Car stopped moving while on drive and would not budge. The speed indicator kept moving from 0 to 120 yet the car was not moving. Took it to a mechanic to run a diagnostic and it appears to be an internal transmission problem, everything else looks good yet the transmission is having issues. The car has always been kept up to date. The vehicle has about 75,000 miles.

- Arbuckle, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 122016

HR-V

  • 67 miles
In motion. Could not stop at 2 redlights. Took it to my garage and would not stop again, causing me to crash through laundry room wall, demolishing washer, dryer utility sink etc.

- Wheeling, WV, USA

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