2016 Honda HR-V transmission problems
The 2016 Honda HR-V has 73 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
73
Transmission complaints
23%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DASH LIGHTS ALL LIT AND MY CAR STOPPED WORKING. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND A PLUG HAD BEEN BLOWN OFF MY TRANSMISSION AND SPILLED FLUID ALL ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. GOT A TOW TO THE CLOSER HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSION WAS DESTROYED WITH BITS OF…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA has 73 complaints about the 2016 Honda HR-V transmission — 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.