2019 Honda HR-V Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 241 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Honda HR-V overview page.
What owners report
“The multi-information display screen in the instrument cluster continues to malfunction constantly. The screen will either flicker and go in and out or not display…”NHTSA complaint 11606360 — filed 08/04/2024
“The car does not have pickup when attempting to accelerate. Driver must drop the gear down to try and force acceleration. Vehicle was taken to…”NHTSA complaint 11605176 — filed 07/29/2024
“Vehicle gives false brake alert with no obstacle ahead causing car to suddenly brake. This happens multiple times and regularly.”NHTSA complaint 11604909 — filed 07/27/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Honda HR-V have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Honda HR-V: 64 of 241 complaints on file (26.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Honda HR-V have in total?
241 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
