2018 Honda HR-V Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,370miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Honda HR-V, 8% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,370 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“Bought new last week.only 480 miles so far. There is a strong smell of gasoline when I pull the oil dipstick .gasoline and oil dont mix well together. Worried about mechanical issues as the miles pile on. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #11165417, filed 2019-01, 480 miles“My 2018 Honda HR-V had the federally-mandated Safety Recall 24-015 (Fuel Pump Motor replacement) performed on August 16, 2025 at Honda Westborough, Westborough, MA. The vehicle had zero EVAP-related issues or warning lights before that recall work. Approximately 9 months later, in May 2026, a parking alert and check engine light appeared on the dash. I brought the vehicle back to the same dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11743597, filed 2026-06“Complaint Regarding 2018 Honda HR-V AWD – Air Conditioning Failure, Odometer Malfunction, and Prior Fuel Pump Replacement. I am filing a complaint regarding my 2018 Honda HR-V AWD due to ongoing mechanical and electrical issues that appear to affect many Honda HR-V owners. The primary issue is the air conditioning system, which has not been functioning consistently. The A/C repeatedly fails to cool properly and intermittently stops working altogether. …”
NHTSA complaint #11739139, filed 2026-05“I was driving to work and everything on the dashboard lit up. It actively showed that the car was changing gears while I was in traffic. I pulled over and the car reader gave me error - P0793. We have a 2018 Honda HRV with only 86,000 miles. The car became sluggish and sounded like something went wrong with the engine. There was no prior alarm or lights on dashboard before everything began blinking. There is a service bulletin for this issue by honda - 21-047 CVT belt deterioration warranty extension. …”
NHTSA complaint #11715892, filed 2026-02Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 17% |
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 3 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 8 | 1% |
| 2022 | 18 | 20% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 12% |
| 2019 | 16 | 7% |
| 2018 | 13 | 8% |
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 23 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2018 Honda HR-V
50 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
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 28, 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