10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,017 miles

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problem #7

Jun 162024

HR-V

  • miles
I recently had my car repaired for the recall and a brake job (replacing pads and resurfacing rotors). A couple of days later, I was driving on the highway at about 60mph. Suddenly, the check engine light, parking brake light, brake light, and brake system light all went on. Additionally, the car was flashing neutral, drive, and parking gears while I was in park and driving. I started to slow down and realized that as my speed got slower, each new low speed became the highest speed I could go - pressing the gas with my foot did not increase the speed. As such, I drove to a nearby garage where the lights were reset. No mechanical issues were found with the car, nor was there a warning. I then called the dealership that had performed the service (DCH Paramus Honda in New Jersey) and I was informed that it was unlikely they would be able to diagnose any issues as the lights had been reset so the car was driveable. It seemed very dangerous that these issues could happen at any time. The brake system was put in maintenance mode during my brake job, so I suspect this was a computer issue rather than a mechanical problem.

- Armonk, NY, USA

problem #6

May 282024

HR-V

  • miles
When pushing on the gas pedal, the vehicle often pushes forward aggressively and shifts very hard. Other times it does nothing when pushing on the gas and several seconds later there is throttling and intermittent shaking back and forth. It does not happen all the time, but happens quite often. I fear the vehicle could propel forward when I am driving and hit someone or something or it could slow suddenly with lack of gas putting other drivers in harm's way. I know there is a similar recall on fuel pumps with this vehicles and my vehicle is within the years and types so I do not understand why my vehicle has not been recalled. No warning lights come on and I cannot have someone look at it without having to pay a large fee. I had an appointment in the past, but it does not do it al the time and they tell me they can't help me if it doesn't do it all the time. Thank you.

- Warren, OH, USA

problem #5

Apr 162024

HR-V

  • miles
The digital gauge on this vehicle has intermittent faults. The gauge goes totally blank, sometimes the digits appear scrambled, other times not at all. This gauge includes odometer as well as the fuel gauge, (and other analytical information that is perhaps not as critical). The lack of a reliable working fuel gauge on this vehicle is concerning and may cause driver to unknowingly run out of fuel in places that are totally unsafe - highway, bridge, or some remote location. Another concern is that if the odometer is not working, not accumulating miles, how does a buyer know what she/he is buying" Is the vehicle mileage accurately reflecting the miles on this car" Checking on this on-line I discovered that this is not an isolated problem, and that NHTSA may not be aware of this as car owners may not be reporting this as a safety issue. I also discovered that some Honda dealers have addressed this problem, while others push-back on this and want owners to pay for this repair. I purchased my vehicle three months ago, from a private owner. I was not informed of this problem at time of purchase. I did bring this to Honda's attention and was told to bring it in for service, at my own expense.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #4

Feb 132023

HR-V

  • miles
Twice I was interstate speed driving and lost speed the first time I thought it was the fuel system. The car was towed to the dealership and after they " checked it out", they told me all they found was a weak battery. The second time was a few days ago but this time, I was revving the engine as I was trying to get my car off the interstate. Thank goodness there was very little traffic. This time however, it restarted and I drove the rest of the way home.

- Murfreesboro , TN, USA

problem #3

Oct 212021

HR-V

  • miles
I was driving into my very short driveway tonight. I have a class B (van sized RV) parked in front. As I drove in and started to brake, the car accelerated rapidly. I tried pumping the brake, but the car accelerated and hit the back of the RV, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The air bags did not deploy, but the seat belt became very tight. I took the car into a dealer in Utah 4 weeks previously and they did recall work on the brakes and fuel line. The problem with the brakes was excess air in the brake lines that they had to bleed, from what I read about the recall. I don't know if this is still the problem, but something caused the brakes to fail. I am now unsure if this car will be safe to drive, even after repairs. I live in a very remote area where the nearest community of any size is 2 hours in either north or south directions. There is open livestock grazing (horses and cattle) on the two lane highway and without the ability to brake as needed, this could be deadly for me, my passengers and the livestock. Please look into this. I have NEVER had this happen!

- Owyhee, NV, USA

problem #2

Feb 292020

HR-V

  • 6,850 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Hr-V. the contact stated that while coming to a stop with the brake pedal depressed, the engine revved up and the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to depress the brake pedal and shift to neutral simultaneously to slow and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to paul miller Honda of West caldwell (1170 bloomfield ave, West caldwell, NJ 07006, (973) 808-9100) on four separate occasions however, the mechanic was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a regional inspector out to diagnose the vehicle. The inspector also failed to arrive at a conclusion for the vehicle failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,850.

- Mountclair, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 122019

HR-V 4-cyl

  • 272 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Hr-V. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into the rear of another parked vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. No police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 272.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA