2018 Honda HR-V Problems And Complaints

User Complaints and Problems

Electrical Problems

• Low air pressure in the tire remains undetected- Low pressure in the car tire remains undetected when inadequate software update stops the TPMS to detect a probable air loss in any of the tires. As a result, the unavailability of air might puncture the tires and lead to sufficient air loss from the other tires also if left unattended for too long. As a result. Honda should instruct the dealers to reprogram the TPMS software so that it works normally again.
• Faulty rearview cameras causing visibility issues-  Visibility issues due to faulty rearview cameras showing up when the back camera display does not work properly due to lack of software update. Such problems may bother the drivers while viewing the rear back portion ultimately ramming the car into any object that’s invisible while reversing. That’s why the dealers must reprogram the software and ensure that the rearview cameras work properly again.

Structural Problems

• Issue with the seat belt retractor- Seat belt retractors might malfunction when the faulty belt buckle lacks a missing screw or bolt that prevents the seat belt to lock when it is attached to the retractor joints. Such issues can stop the seat belt from securing the passenger seat while the vehicle is moving. The faulty seat belts may fail to secure the passenger triggering injury when the vehicle encounters a crash event. As a result, the dealers should inspect the problems and replace or repair the faulty retractors with newer ones.
• AC Water leakage in the trunk- Water leakage from the faulty air conditioning system might spread all over the trunk. Sometimes, the exhaust pipes of the vehicle can also compel the water to drip from the tailpipe. The dripped water can accumulate on the car’s floor when there’s a leakage in either of the exhaust pipes or in the air conditioning vent, which passes the water inside the vehicle instead of passing it out. The brand should ask the dealers to find the source of the leakage and get it repaired or rectified soon.

2018 Honda HR-V Recalls

S.No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	May 28 2020	20V314000	Fuel pump failure leading to insufficient fuel flow in the car engine, ultimately compelling it to stall	Low pressure in the fuel pump might prevent the car engine to receive adequate fuel flow compelling the engine to stall	The owners will be notified by Honda about the issue and the fuel pump assembly will be replaced by them for free. The recall for the issue begins on July 22 2020
2	November 1 2008	18V777000	Insufficient coating over the rear brake caliper pistons may compromise the braking performance	Rear brake caliper pistons may not function normally due to adequate coating, leading to the formation of gas pockets. Such issues compromise braking performance	Owners will be notified by Honda about the problem and the dealers are going to replace it for free. The recall for the issue begins on December 11 2018

Should You Buy a 2018 Honda HR-V?

The HR-V is always going to be the preferred choice in its segment due to the brand reputation that Honda carries. The 2018 Honda HR-V has encountered issues like compromised braking performance, and faulty fuel pumps amongst other complaints in the respective year. However, before these problems could bring further damage to the market reputation of Honda, the brand issued recalls for every malfunction that bothered the owners of the vehicle in a particular year. They also informed the dealers to inspect the issues behind the discomfort of the vehicle owners and instructed them to resolve them soon. This initiative was taken by the brand to ensure that all the affected models of HR-V are revived so that the car maintains a good value in the resale market. We would suggest that interested buyers prefer only the revived Honda HR-V models which are now free from every technical problem the vehicle had before.