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3CZRU6H54GM••••••2016 Honda HR-V
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda HR-V build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
235on the model
68builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 3Engine 1Fuel/propulsion System 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJan 2026
The CVT transmission, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain system, experienced a premature failure. The vehicle became inoperable and was in an unsafe location, so the police had to tow it. I am not sure if a police report was issued. The tow resulted in extensive impound…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2023
The odometer cluster began flickering and froze up disallowing driver the ability to view mileage, fuel level, and other maintenance information. The safety of all involved will be severely impacted if car runs out of gas during trip. The problem is cited in a number of online…
StructureSep 2022
Subject: Paint Failure – Known Defect (Honda White Paint Peeling) Vehicle Information: - Year: 2016 - Make: Honda - Model: [Fit or HR-V — fill in] - Color: Orchid White Pearl (NH-788P) - Purchase Date: August 2016 Complaint: I am reporting a paint defect affecting my 2016 Honda…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2020
Faulty start/stop switch had to replace at 48000 miles actually less the vehicle wouldn't start after several attempts and sometimes the vehicle would not shut off
EngineNov 2015
I was stopped at a stop light on a city street. The car started accelerating on its own even though my foot was on the brake
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3CZRU6H54GM718845 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.