Honda HR-V
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Roomy, Reliable and Efficient – 2017 Honda HRV VTI-S have used it for almost 7 years now and it has not missed a beat. It lives up to Hondas reputation of being a reliable car. It has got massive boot space and the ride is quite comfortable too. The original batteries had to be replaced almost after 5 years of use and the tyres were replaced at year 7 although it could still… Read more
have gone a further 4k or 5k kms more. Fuel consumption is economical at around 6.5 to 7.5 liters per 100 km in the city and is even better at country driving with almost 5.5 liters per 100km on cruise control.
This may not be the best car in its segment but is definitely reliable and not as pricey as it's competitors. The tech is not all that great and yeah it's not a race car so don't expect the world out of it. Good little compact car with massive boot space.
Honda HR-V RS 2019 touch screen is a safety issue and dangerous to drive – One of the biggest let-downs of our 2019 Honda HR-V RS is the awful 7.0-inch touchscreen, which really represents a safety issue. The touch interface is slow to react to inputs, our GPS system frequently fails to find a signal, and the worst thing and safety issue that the touch screen is glaring constantly, even if the sun is mild, we can't see… Read more
the screen or what the rear camera displays onto the screen. We can't use GPS because of this and have to use the GPS on our phone instead. We have narrowly escaped few accidents because could not see the image on the screen. We have contacted the dealer but they said that this is the way it is and suggested to contact Honda directly. We have paid $35,850 for this car but feel unsafe to drive it as it is - very dangerous issue that reverse camera, navigation etc totally unreadable in sunlight. The reviews by other customers confirm our concern is valid. The review on Honda HR-V RS 2019 review by CarsGuide confirms this too. Very stressful to drive this car and not be able to use the basic systems, and we will definitely follow the dealer's advice to contact Honda directly, as we consider this to be a warranty issue. (I believe that Honda has now replaced these faulty screens in the newer models, and hope that Honda as responsible manufacturer will look after customers whose cars have been fitted with unusable touch screens). Please share your experience if have the same issues, thank you.
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Bought a new Honda HRV in late 2016. In 2021 during 50k service a transmission oil leak was confirmed by Honda dealer. Vehicle still in warranty at this time.Action was to monitor. At next service the leak was again confirmed and leak was supposedly remedied by replacing transmission housing seal (2023) at a cost to me of $960 as the vehicle was… Read more
now out of warranty. 16 months later (2025) there is still an oil leak this time the Honda dealer says that the leak is due to porosity of the transmission housing casting. From a literature search, it appears that the cracking evident in the photos is due to a defective casting process, a phenomenum know as "rats tails", this is not something which develops in time, it is a manufacturing defect caused by incorrect temperature control during the casting process. QAQC processes should prevent defective components like this one being used. Honda Australia have been contacted about supplying a replacement transmission and they have refused. A case has now been raised with consumer protection so we shall see how this progresses. Update - After Honda Australia was contacted by Consumer Protection they agreed that the fault was not due to wear and tear and agreed to pay for the repairs. I should not have needed to refer this case to Consumer Protection as logic and common sense should have prevailed!!
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Easy to live with – I purchased this car from Formula Honda Modbury and have waited one year before reviewing this car incase it turned out to be crap. Surprisingly it is a good car. The best thing about it is maneuverability and fuel economy. I find the seats extremely comfortable and plenty of leg room in any of the seats. The luggage area is exceptional, quite a… Read more · 1
bit more than my previous car namely a Honda Jazz GF hatchback. If I could complain about anything it would be the rear suspension seems to skip about on undulating roads, but after reading a forum of enthusiasts they put it down to hard rear suspension and remedied it by reducing the rear tyre pressure by about 6 to 8 pounds and resetting the monitoring system on the car so it don't alarm. I easily get 6.9 litres per 100k, and on a long run it actually goes as low as 5. I have had no issues with the car and would happily recommend to anyone who wanted an economical small SUV with a stack of luggage space
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Rust Issues in 2021 model – Noticed Rust in the bonnet of my HR-V when it was just over a 1yr old (original owner from brand new). Notified Honda (dealership and Honda Australia) and heard nothing. I continued to chance it up. Honda are trying to say that it was caused from stone chips, which is really funny considering it is blistering from underneath the paint work, plus… Read more
there are no stone chips in my bumper! Also, if this was the case then why is it now in rear quarter panel, drivers door and the turret (roof)? Many panel beaters have also said this was NOT caused by stone chips! They got PPG (their paint supplier) to write a report saying it was caused from stone chips from a couple of photos THEY wanted them to see and sent through, so they didn't get the full picture, nor did they view the vehicle in person (as I'm in a different state). I contacted PPG and asked how they could 100% say that the rust was caused from stone chips and they said they can't - as I already know! The PPG report writer also agreed with me (which i have in writing). They also admitted that Honda is their customer, so of course they are going to write anything on paper for their customer. Honda just want to get out of their warranty! Honda, why aren't you taking responsibility? I guess this might end up in court. I've owned plenty of brand new and older cars (multiple makes and models) and NOT one of them has had any rust....you'd expect an older car that might have a stone chip to possibly end up with a little bit of rust, but NOPE, NO RUST in any of my cars, except this 2yr old one! You generally buy a Honda thinking you are buying quality, but I couldn't be more wrong! I will never recommend nor buy another Honda in my life and will let others know about the issues I've had. P.S. The photos are recent so there has been plenty of time for the corrosion to worsen from when it was originally report to Honda over a year ago.
Great and versatile vehicle – Reliable, well built, economical and low maintenance costs. The magic seats make for great versatility, comfort and heaps of leg and head room for the rear passengers. The only options I miss are Apple CarPlay and memory position for the electric drivers seat The vehicle is mainly used for shopping and occasional trips. It is serviced as per the… Read more
log book and has a 7 year warranty. The car is now 4 years old and still has original tyre after 46000km.
A Wonderfully Comfortable and Fuel Efficient vehicle – Like many people we liked the idea of an electric vehicle but felt the time wasn't quite right for that big move. (Prices, infrastructure, technology still developing etc) But when we saw that HONDA had developed a hybrid model we were very interested. Having owned two Honda Accords we were impressed by their… Read more
reliability and comfort. The Honda HRV Hybrid was ordered last May and we (finally) received it in in February. It's a smaller car with a smaller engine but suits two people perfectly. It has a1.5 Litre (12498cc) engine and takes 91 grade fuel. The engine switches automatically from petrol to electric automatically and seemlessly. We've been surprised by how much it uses the battery on flat ground or gentle slopes. So the saving on petrol has been marked. Another feature (amongst many) is the extra automatic gear for going down a hill. It slows the car down to a suitable speed and also recharges the battery at the same time. Some other safety features are lane change warnings and the one I really like is the "blind spot" warning in the side mirror-a light comes on when a car is in that position just coming up beside you. The size of the navigation screen is excellent. The sound system is superb and will link into your iPhone or Android phone quickly. DAB radio stations can be played-another great feature , I thought. So , to sum up-highly recommended. It won't suit a family but for two people it's "just right".
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7 years and still amazing – I got it brand new 7 years ago and I can't be happier. Yes, it might not have all the gadgets but it very reliable. And speaking of gadgets, that camera in left mirror saved me multiple times. And I test drove a few new cars ( different brands) recently and this feature wasn't available and I don't know if I can live without it. And speaking of reliability, only thing I replaced was a battery last year. Will buy it again. 100% Show details
A love-hate relationship – Bought my first Honda, new, in 2016. Love lots about my HRV - the magic seats, comfort, electronic handbrake, boot space, fuel economy etc. A few things have been less than ideal: The paintwork is not very high quality - stone chips start to rust immediately. Initially had a very loud rattle in the front dash that took 3 visits to service… Read more
department to fix. The battery died within the warranty period, & was itemised in the warranty agreement to be covered for half the cost, but took Honda a whole day to agree that they'd cover half the cost of a new battery ( I paid labour) - meanwhile I had no car to drive. Driver's window leaks every time I go through the car wash. When the car was 5 1/2 years old & out of warranty, as I turned right across a busy highway, the dash lights lit up & the car went into limp mode - tow truck took it to Honda dealer. Was told the next day that the gear box needed replacing - at a cost of over $11 000. The dealer / service division offered to contact Honda to see if they would cover part of the cost. Update: After I supplied requested service paperwork & they considered the situation for 2 weeks, Honda agreed to pay for parts for a new transmission if I paid labour. It took 2 weeks for the transmission to arrive from Melbourne & then a further 2 weeks for another part to be sourced (Xmas & covid had a part role to play in this 2 week delay). Job completed - was without my vehicle for 10 weeks, during which time I needed to hire a car to get to work.
OVERPRICED for what you get – Car is used daily for short trips, shops doctor etc. Car is serviced per book. Have found the car to be good but expensive compared to competitors prices. My main complaint would center on servicing by the Honda dealer and the lack of urgency is repairing their own recalls. The last recall required me to make numerous calls to Honda to get action on the recall which I found very disappointing. Show details
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Disappointing for a Honda – This is the 3rd Honda we have owned and, sadly, it is nowhere near the quality of our previous Hondas. Had a rattle in the dash from day 1 and when I reported it when it was being serviced they told me new car warranty doesn't cover rattles. Really? After a brief discussion they changed their mind and said it was covered. Fors: 1.Great fuel… Read more
economy and reasonable level of power. 1.8 ltr motor. 2. When you indicate left, camera shows on entertainment screen any cars beside you. Great safety feature. Against: 1. There is no lumbar support in drivers seat so can become uncomfortable on a long trip. Disappointing on an up market RS model. 2. Entertainment /Sat Nav screen slopes towards windscreen making it very difficult to see on a sunny day. Lots of sun in Australia so very annoying when reversing or changing lanes. 3. Touch screen very slow to respond as you move from one item to another i.e. after using sat nav or phone you have to wait a couple of minutes to get it to return to radio. Told this was normal for this system. 4. When accelerating (even gently) gearbox sometimes clunks into gear and jerks the car. When reported was told this is normal for HRV cvt gearbox. 5. Coolant level can't be seen in overflow tank. Previous Hondas had a plastic dip stick so you could check level of coolant but HRV doesn't have this. Level can't be seen even with torch as it is too low in engine bay. I asked, when being serviced, how I can check coolant level. Told it is best to put it up on hoist and look from underneath as it can be seen from there? Yeah sure, everyone has a hoist at home for their car! This is a poor design fault because as the car gets older you will need to check coolant level more often and this vehicle has no temp gauge and by the time the warning light comes on it is usually too late to prevent damage to the engine. 6. Car had surface rust around tailgate bolts and hinges within 12 months. Showed Honda service department and all they did was sand it back. Then told me they couldn't touch up as they couldn't get touch up paint for it. Said they would ring me when they had some. I contacted them a couple of times to follow up but they never got back to me or returned my calls. So rust came back quickly. 7. Honda have changed all their dealerships and closed many of them. So if you want genuine Honda service you may have to travel quite a distance to your nearest Honda dealer. We have now sold this car after a little over 3 years. Would have been sooner but had to wait 11 months for new car to arrive. And it is a Toyota, not a Honda. Cabin noise level of Honda was much higher than Toyota too. Would not recommend this model for the price.
NOISY FLIMSY AWKWARD BIG MISTAKE HONDA DONT CARE – Bought August 2021 DREADFUL Road noise in cabin, gives us a headache after trips, have written to customer service and later to managing director using registered mail but NO RESPONSE. None! On two different occasions, dealership staff have admitted that the issue has been raised by other customers. Lousy media system, can’t see screen, gps falls… Read more
over all the time so we miss turns, speaker cuts out but can’t predict when. Radio is always on when we start the car, not what you want if you have sleeping children. Dealership says it’s up to us to remember to keep it turned down at the volume. Also media screen awkwardly placed making it tricky to use temp controls Door trim is fabric, soooo regret not noticing in the dealership, $36,000 is too much for the quality of the car. Also, regret not noticing how hard it was to see out the back, vision is obscured. It has a camera for left lane changes, but that’s useless in the dark and not being able to see properly is harrowing. Air con isn’t very cold Car in general gets very hot very quickly. Even if it’s only parked for a few minutes on a mild day. The wheel burns our hands. The boot often takes 2 goes to close properly We were so looking forward to being Honda owners, not any more.
2021 model suddenly slows at highway doesn’t accelerate – Had this problem multiple time and while driving it’s just slows down giving all alerts on the dash, like check EP, VR , engine Sign, break hold , blinking parking break panicking the driver. Happen to me multiple time on freeway. However took exit and shown to a mechanic stopped giving those warnings. Drove again to the freeway after 10 minutes same alerts. Not once multiple times and it’s a fairly new car. Show details
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Ok car – Honda HRV 2022 is a ok car with regards to reliability but back seats are not comfortable, has no spare tyre and sits only 4 people.
Great ride – I use my car a lot, at least 25,000km per year or more. The HRV is reliable, extremely comfortable & smooth. Great for long trips or zipping around the city. I absolutely love the magic seats in the back, you can fit soooo much. One thing that l didn’t realise l couldn’t live without is the left hand side mirror. You always know what’s creeping up on the inside. Show details
An absolute dream to drive – I love my leather interior and sunroof. Servuced regularly and quute good on fuel with regular city driving. Drives well, great space especially as the back seats fold upwards giving room to transport taller items. Only problem is the light warning for the control keeps saying battery needs to be replaced, but it doesn't. It's intermittent so I've learned to live with it. Aside from that I can't fault this beautiful car. Show details
Fantastic – This is a great first car. I find it extremely smooth to drive and has all of the safety features I could need. It also looks great and is fairly low maintenance. Tank lasts me 2 weeks working full time. Love it. Show details
Love it – I love this car and have had no issues but recently received an urgent recall to have the fuel pump replaced..has anyone else had theirs replaced and were there any problems that u noticed before or after the repair? Show details
Very disappointing - Engine oil leak and brake calipers need replacing at 73,000km – My 2015 Honda HR-V has been regularly serviced, only done 73,000Km of country driving, and has developed an oil leak at back of the engine (breather plate) and the brake calipers need to be replaced at the cost of around $1500!I purchased this vehicle new and this is not what I expected from a Honda vehicle I paid good money for. Yes it's out of… Read more
warranty but having expensive parts fail so prematurely is not acceptable quality for the price. And Honda are not willing to cover the cost of repair. I have owned several makes of vehicles over the last 40 years of driving and this is the first one to have let me down with so few K's on the clock. I can't recommend the Honda HRV I'm afraid.
Total satisfaction – Almost a year since we drove out of the showroom with our HRV and we can only say what everyone who owns a honda says Best car we have ever owned. Drives very smooth very comfortable the fit and finish is superb and it is also very fuel efficient. We will be buying another Honda in the future. Show details · 1
Great car – My HRV is nearly 6 years old. Terrific car around the city as well as country road driving. Up for a new one but the new models appear to be same old same old and Honda dealership issues may be a problem soon . New model desperately needs a better multimedia scree and sat nav to be competitive Show details · 1
Excellent Car, Couldn't be more happy – Best car we have owned to date. We drive our car everyday & has been the most reliable hassle free vehicle. We have had the car serviced yearly with great customer service & care which includes a wash & clean inside of the vehicle. The car has plenty of space & leg room from the front seat into the back, this car is truly well designed & hope they… Read more
keep making future vehicles with the same thought process. Once thing is for sure, when its time to upgrade again, we will be getting another Honda as I hear the CRV's are fantastic as well.
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Great design, can't believe the room – I use this car for family transport, it is used most days. Car is serviced by Honda every 10,000 k's which is usually about 10 to 11 months. Great car to travel in. Two improvements I would like to see are front parking sensors and full size spare. The magic seats are excellent and the room area when the back seat is folded flat is amazing. I… Read more · 1
have had no mechanical issues with this car in the two and a half years since I bought it. I have had one puncture and I was warned of this by the tyre pressure monitoring system.
Wish the dealers were as passionate! They love to sell, not fix!!!!! – I drive the car daily to and from work, sometimes a little sight seeing. I service the car when the sticker tells me to. I do check the schedule and make sure my car is booked in. Show details
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Great car a pity there is water leaking through both back door trims – I use this car every day and love it, right size or what I need. Just a pity I have recently discovered the water leaking through the door trim on both back doors Show details
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Honda Travels – I use my Honda HRV RS most days of the week as I am retired. Bought new Aug 2020, no issues, 10,000 service in 3,000 k's. Not a bad car to drive, but was previously spoilt by Mazda 3 Maxi Sports. Great car. Show details · 1
Great car – Happy with the car. Golf clubs fit easily. Terrible service Centre. We are still waiting on an urgent safety recall to be fixed. It was booked in and no one knew anything about it. told us they would ring when part was available. That was 4 months ago Ref 6FE-1 Show details · 2
Good family car – Has been a good family car, used for school trips and family holidays. Has plenty of room for a crossover SUV, easily packs for holidays, for a family of 4. No major complaints so far, good mechanically and still steering with ease when packed for family holidays. Only issue we had after a few months was issue with the bluetooth loosing… Read more · 1
connection, but the media unit was replaced by Honda on warranty without any arguing following the yearly service, it now works perfectly. Overall the car provides great value for those looking in the crossover SUV range.
Value Car – i have used this car mostly for commuting and it has been good. So far no issue at all. Service once a year since it did not travel too much. Show details · 1
Lots to like, but a few issues – This is our main family car and is used every day. It's comfortable on long trips - more so than my previous CRV - and is pretty good on fuel consumption around the city. It has heaps of room for carrying luggage and other goods and I really appreciate the versatility of the rear seats which enable all sorts of things to be transported. I have a… Read more · 2
few gripes, however. It can be as little underpowered on the open road when going up hills and is sometimes slow to change down to a lower gear. The AV display/reversing camera is the worst feature. It is angled upwards so that in sunlight it is almost impossible to see. This is particularly annoying for the reversing camera, which is only really useful in underground car parks or on cloudy days. I have only had the car for 16 months, so am yet to have any servicing issues, but to date it is proving to be as reliable as my previous Honda.
sadly it's not a manual – the car is wonderful it tells me everything from my tyres being low to I'm too close, I love the radio coming on and the reversing camera but it's not a manual Show details
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It is terrific – It is our second car, use for everyday shopping. Drive averaging five days a week. it has low mileage so the car is serviced once a year. It is a comfortable and easy to drive car. It is safe because drive is sitting a little higher then normal vehicle. It is easy to handled. Show details · 1
Worst car I have ever owned – Use the car every day. The car gets serviced by the dealer at the recommended intervals. The car has issues that we have spoken to the dealer about ongoing. We also purchased the car new from local dealer. Show details
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Meets my expectations! – I’ve had my car for 9 months....usually suburban driving with the odd extended trip. Love the boot space & optional ‘height’ storage. Miss the various storage opportunities I enjoyed in my Civic. Currently on an ‘outback’ trip. Car handles gravel roads very well, and is pretty well insulated from dust. Overall great visibility and comfort. Show details
Couldn't be alive without it – I use this car to commute to and from work. I have had an accident where another driver ran a red light and slammed into my car. VERY SAFE VEHICLE Show details · 1
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