Model overview

The Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV produced and sold by Honda over two generations.

The first generation HR-V was based on the Honda Logo which was sold from 1999-2006 in Europe, Japan, and Asia-Pacific markets. The model featured three doors (1999-2003) or five doors (1999-2006). 

After a pause between 2006 and 2013, Honda relaunched the model for the second generation HR-V, based on the third-generation Honda Fit. In 2013 production started for Japan as the Honda Vezel and in 2015 in North America, Australia, Brazil, and Asian as the HR-V.

The nameplate HR-V stands for Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle, as Honda said in the model debut.

The Honda HR-V is available in five trims: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring. All trims can have all-wheel drive and are equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine producing 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. They are all paired with a CVT transmission. With front-wheel drive, the HR-V accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds while with all-wheel drive in 9.5 seconds. 

Honda Hr-V known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Honda Hr-V are:

• A disturbing number of owners have complained that the car has the most uncomfortable seats of any car they've ever owned. The problem seems to affect the first generation of the Honda Hr-V, 2015-2019 models.
• Owners of the Honda CR-V have reported a multitude of problems with the electrical system such as having difficulties with starting the car, the electronic brakes system, and more. 
• Engine problems causing stalling out or slowing down while driving, rough vibrations, consuming excess oil, and engine hesitation.

Honda HrV PDF owner manual

Posted by, John Mana

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