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Electronic stability controlPart report

2018 Honda HR-V Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 160 total for the year
Median mileage
3,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Honda HR-V, 2% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,600 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was experiencing an issue with a brand new lease I acquired 3 months ago. The senors on the dashboard lit up and the steering wheel began to lock up while driving. I phoned Honda around 10 am and after being transferred several times was told there was nothing they could do to accommodate me until the car was diagnosed which was understandable. 3 days later I was told rodents chewed through my wires in the engine harness and it would not be covered by my 3-month-old warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11098356, filed 2018-05, 3,600 miles

“Got the car on october 2017, drove it off the lot brand new is a 2018 car driving to my house the lights on my dashboard lights up breaks, motor, oil, air on tires, all of them light up like a christmas tree, I took to the Honda dealer and the assistant manager reset the car because the service department was closed. A week later the lights came up again. I call them and they told me to bring in the car they don't know what's going on since this is a new car with no recalls. I guess the reset the car again and gave it back to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11081284, filed 2018-03

“Tpms light comes on for a few seconds after the car turns on. This happens every time the tires or rotated or replaced. I took it to the dealership several times but all they do is reset it but that never solves the problem. This has been happening on and off for over a year”

NHTSA complaint #11320681, filed 2020-04

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201832%
201711%
201621%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda HR-V

Electrical system
50 complaints
Fuel system
41 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda HR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology