2018 Honda Hr-v reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Honda Hr-v — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 194
- 146 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 41 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 10 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,648
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Honda median
-136
median 330 across 215 Honda records
Vs 2016-2020
-93
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
21%
Electrical System: 41 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Honda Hr-v
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21
- SERVICE BRAKES 15
- POWER TRAIN 14
3 recalls on record for the 2018 Honda Hr-v
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V314000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V777000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2018 Honda Hr-v
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Honda Hr-v units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Honda Hr-v reliable?
NHTSA has 194 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Honda Hr-v and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (41 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Honda Hr-v units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Hr-v?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (41), fuel system, gasoline (27), unknown or other (21), service brakes (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Honda Hr-v?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.