2016 Honda HR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

22Engine complaints

9.3%Of all 237 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN73 · 30.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM55 · 23.2%

Unspecified / other44 · 18.6%

SERVICE BRAKES23 · 9.7%

ENGINE22 · 9.3%

Share of the 237 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Honda HR-V overview page.

What owners report

“ON 12/28 9:00PM, WAS DRIVING AT 73MPH ON US 68 NORTH BOUND IN A CRUISE MODE SET AT 73MPH. PHYSICAL CONTACT BETWEEN DRIVER AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 11385365 — filed 12/28/2020

“8/1/2020: AT 65 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING, WHEN ACCELERATED TO 75MPH ENGINE STALLS, RPM RAPIDLY INCREASED TO ~5000 AND COLLAPSED. LOST FORWARD MOMENTUM AND…”NHTSA complaint 11343254 — filed 08/04/2020

“VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVING MOTION AT 50MPH THEN STARTED TO SLOWLY DECELERATE WHILE ON DRIVE. ACCELERATOR WAS INCREASED BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL WIRING DOWN…”NHTSA complaint 11221053 — filed 06/18/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Honda HR-V: 22 of 237 complaints on file (9.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Honda HR-V have in total?

237 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.