4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,674 miles

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2017 Honda HR-V electrical problems

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2017 Honda HR-V Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #21

Apr 052022

HR-V

  • miles

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

Body control module this same part is already recalled in accords and other vehicles. The car will stop and cut off lights on the dash will flash there is clicking as the car tries to start on its own. It has been to multiple dealerships who stated it is already recalled on other models of Honda for causing the same issues. There are no warning lights it just randomly happens.

- Waynesboro, VA, USA

problem #20

Apr 012024

HR-V

  • miles
Several times upon starting the car in the mornings the mileage cluster does not work or goes in and out.

- Athens, TN, USA

problem #19

Dec 182023

HR-V

  • miles
In cold weather lcd display of dash display malfunction, no odometer reading, fuel or maintanance reminders on 12/18/2023. Only lasted 10 minutes but was concerning. car is out of warranty 42,000 miles, lots reports of same thing on HRV forum, goes all the way back 8 years honda was aware of this problem, last inspection was in 2021. This happened without warning and means you dont known how much gas is in car, when to change oil and other maintanance items. Told this is a liability problem, hoping Honda will issue a recall fix, other wise will have to live with it. Only a dealer can resolve this problem due to odometer reading being reset other wise would fix it myself. I have not been back to the dealer yet.

- Mchenry, IL, USA

problem #18

Apr 132023

HR-V

  • miles

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

The odometer is not working properly, screen continues to flicker and has been progressively getting worse. It seems like is this a common issues with Honda HRVs. It puts me at risk for running out of gas at any point and living in the country doesn't make me feel safe. I've spoken with several HRV owners and each of them have this issue at different millage. The flashing can become very distracting while driving....

- Advance, NC, USA

problem #17

Jan 182022

HR-V

  • miles
Dashboard where GAS/MILEAGE/TIME does not appear especially when it's cold. We cannot know how much gas we have and we will not be able to track our mileage to figure if we need gas. No messages or other symptoms appeared prior.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #16

Sep 112022

HR-V

  • miles
Dashboard information gauge intermittently works. Sometimes information (i.e. fuel gauge, mileage, etc.) is completely blank. Other times it's partially displayed. Other times it is scrambled.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #15

May 062021

HR-V

  • 96,000 miles

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

On the highway and car completely came to a decreased speed of 60 from 75. Heavily revving. RPM jumped continuously. From 60 to 20mph for a hood 15min constantly pulling over with hazards to let energy build while engine cooled. Leak huge leak under car out of no where 95000 +

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #14

Dec 012020

HR-V

  • 20,000 miles
When the weather got colder, the third dash panel started going out (fuel gauge, odometer, etc.). when I turn the car on in the morning, the dash panel is black. Occasionally, as I drive, it flickers all the numbers. Sometimes, in the afternoon when I leave work, it comes on just fine. Other times, I have the same issue driving home where the dash panel is black or flickering. So at least 50% of the time while driving I cannot tell how much gas is in my car. It does not appear to be affected by speed, turns, bumps, or changes in the road. Temperature is really the only factor I can seem to attribute.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #13

Oct 222020

HR-V

  • 30,277 miles
Key fob works on keyless entry but inconsistently does not allow starting when brake depressed and start button pressed. Sometimes the key warning light is lit, but sometimes no warning light is displayed. Sometimes the car is hesitant to turn off as well. Key fob battery battery was replaced but continued to experience same inconsistencies. Car was always in park at the point of starting or stopping. Taken to dealership - replaced 35881-T4N - 703 start switch. I note in forums the issue is on Accord, hrv, CRV.

- Springfield, OR, USA

problem #12

Apr 252020

HR-V 4-cyl

  • 48,201 miles
Service ticket created 4/25/2020: Ignition - start / stop switch: B12C5 start/stop switch internal failure. My 2017 Honda hrv fails to start or stop when pressing the ignition button once. May take several presses, gradually getting worse to the point where it may not work at all. The Honda service department told me a previous customer could not get her vehicle to even stop. Therefore this is not an isolated case, and checking online I found it affects other Honda vehicles of other model years as well. The Honda service department wants to charge me $360.44 since I am just out of warranty. And they are unable to give me an exact date for when the part will arrive as it is on back order nationwide, which also shows this is not an isolated incident.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #11

Feb 162020

HR-V 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles

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

2017 Honda Hr-V door & hatchback lock and unlock systems are not working. Currently the passenger backseat door does not lock or unlock when you press the button in the vehicle or on the key fob. The hatchback is permanently locked and will not release to open it.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #10

Oct 152019

HR-V

  • 63,000 miles
I was driving my 2017 Honda hrv when all the sudden the power to the car shut off and the car was in the street without power, I was able to move to the side of the street.the battery light came on followed by the engine light and the car completely died

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #9

Jul 172019

HR-V

  • 12,000 miles
Keyless door entry system fails to recognize commands from key fob in hot temperatures, thus potentially locking driver out of the vehicle if valet key in not available. Condition: Night time, car stationary in driveway, engine off, doors locked

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #8

Jun 202019

HR-V

  • 15,000 miles
I was driving at ~25 mph and stopped at a stop sign, then suddenly the car just shut off and I had to restart it a couple of times. Another time, I was pulling out of a parking lot at 5 mph and then the car suddenly stopped and shut off. Online research shows that this occurred to other Hr-V owners as well and had their throttle body replaced. Honda is refusing to replace my throttle body.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #7

Sep 102018

HR-V

  • 8,600 miles
1, front windshield wiper suddenly stops working while driving in the rain.this thing happening since last two months 2, rear, right hand side suspension makes noise while driving, seams like something is loose and making pounding noise. This thing happening since last three months. 3, rain water leaks in from driver side where the gas and front hood latches are. For this I have already bring to dealer twice, still the problem persist.

- North Bergen, NJ, USA

problem #6

Dec 212018

HR-V

  • 35,000 miles
The fuses for the cigarette lighter, which I commonly use to charge my cell phone goes bad a week after it's fixed at the dealership. Then when I start to use the usb port to charge my cell phone, that fuse malfunctions as well. The Honda tech who worked on my car the first time told me that this is a common problem. If the vehicles are in relatively new to brand new condition why are customers having to pay to fix these fuses every few weeks? the othe is is that this Honda model has so many fuse boxes, some which are hard to access. For this problem, I have to bring it in to the dealership, which they in turn charge me to fix this problem.

- Dorchester, MA, USA

problem #5

Dec 112017

HR-V

  • 27,815 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Hr-V. after the vehicle was serviced, the contact stated that the heating and cooling unit and electrical system malfunctioned. An independent mechanic also stated that fuel was mixing with the engine oil. The message "front collision" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to valley Honda (4173 ogden ave, Aurora, il 60504, (630) 851-5700) and received a software update, but was not fully repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 27,815.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #4

Nov 222018

HR-V

  • 11,000 miles
The vehicle would not turn on and started to have an electronic malfunction. All of the lights started flashing on the dash and the vehicles starter made a really weird noise. It vehicle would not turn on for about 30 min. After that, the vehicle finally started but all of the lights on the dash were stuck on, including the emergency brake. The brake would not turn off and the vehicle wouldn't move. After turning the car on and off about 4 times I was finally able to get the car moving, but all lights on dash stayed on. After about 45 minutes I was finally able to leave the parking lot.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #3

Apr 202018

HR-V

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Hr-V. the contact stated that he parked the vehicle, depressed the lock button, and walked away with the key fob. However, the engine stayed on for hours until a security guard noticed that the vehicle was on and turned off the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to paul moak Honda (802 harding St, jackson, ms 39202, 601-355-8100) where the dealer checked the vehicle and found no failures. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure did not recur. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

- Byram, MS, USA

problem #2

Feb 022018

HR-V

  • miles
After pulling the button lever to make the driver side window go up, it will do all the way up then immediately come back down. Also, the screen will turn off and reset coming back on moments later without warning. These have started happening in the last month, the last time for the window issue was a few days ago, the screen turning off was about a week ago.

- San Lorenzo, CA, USA

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