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3CZRU6H59GM••••••2016 Honda HR-V
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2016 Honda HR-V build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
235on the model
68builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 6Power Train 3Structure 2Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainApr 2025
Transmission failure. It is available for inspection upon request. While driving on major highways, I could have been at risk of a crash. I took the vehicle to Honda to confirm the transmission belt stretched. The insurance refused to inspect it. No warning lamps, messages, or…
Air BagsOct 2024
Subject: Airbag System Issue - Honda HRV 2016 (Rebuilt Title) Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report a potential safety issue with the airbag system in my 2016 Honda HRV, which has a rebuilt title. On [XXX] after returning to my vehicle from shopping at a Costco parking lot, I…
Electrical SystemMar 2022
Cars on/off push button doesn't always turn on with key fob! Turns on then shuts off sometimes! Key indicator light on dash turned on! Notified dealership. Ohio Valley Honda brought it down to shop. They give me run around even though there is a bulletin out. It might stop as…
Visibility/wiperFeb 2016
The windshield wiper fluid port freezes and doesn't allow fluid to be squirted on the windshield. Also, the wipers are too low on the windshield to get defrosted by the "defrost" mode on the heater and therefore skip on the windshield where there is ice on the wipers. Both of…
Power TrainJul 2023
Driving smoothly 67 mph on 210 freeway in Azusa California car suddenly lost acceleration in heavy traffic..steered car 4 lanes over than exited off ramp. Car had some low acceleration all warning lights flashing on my dash..none made any indication what's wrong..had car towed…
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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 3CZRU6H59GM724740 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.