2018 Honda Hr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 65 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Instrument cluster display issues
28complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster display flickers, shows gibberish, or goes completely dark, affecting visibility of fuel levels, odometer, and other critical information.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Fuel system recall issues
24complaintsMedium severityFuel systemRecall repairs for fuel system issues are delayed, leading to unavailable parts and potential loss of vehicle power or stalling.
Related recalls: 20V314000, 23V858000
- 3
Vehicle speed control issues
17complaintsLow severityOtherThe vehicle speed display on the instrument cluster flickers or shows incorrect information, affecting the driver's ability to monitor speed.
- 4
Transmission Failures
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe continuously variable transmission (CVT) frequently fails without prior warning, leading to complete vehicle failure and potential accidents.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical System Glitches
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical systems, including the instrument cluster, intermittently fail, leading to confusion about vehicle status.
- 6
Paint Delamination
5complaintsLow severityOtherWhite Orchid Pearl paint begins to peel off the vehicle, affecting appearance but not safety.
- 7
Brake Pedal Jitters or Fails to Respond Properly
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake pedal jitters or fails to respond properly, causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V777000
- 8
Air Bag Deployment Failure
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe air bags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
- 9
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine stalls intermittently at idle, especially during short trips.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Fuel Pump Malfunction Causing Stalling
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall during operation.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 23V858000
- 11
Random Instrument Cluster Flickering or Inoperability
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster randomly flickers off and on, sometimes becoming inoperable.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Sunroof Explosion
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof explodes unexpectedly, posing a safety hazard.
- 13
Uneven Rear Brake Wear
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe rear brakes wear unevenly, leading to potential brake failure.
$250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V777000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.