Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 City / 32 HWY
Horsepower
141
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Barbara W
It's acute, practical car that does what I need it to do!
Small, Sporty, Good for traveling. Good for transporting dogs.
accountCircle Rachel M
It gets great gas mileage for its size, probably related to the fact it is manual.
I like the room. It feels compact, yet spacious. I like that I can track my gas mileage. I really don't have complaints. It is very user friendly.
accountCircle Sheila W
Our Honda hrv is a winner!
We love our Honda hrv. It has a pretty design and is very peppy with more than adequate pick up. It gets good gas mileage and the inside dashboard etc. , are classy. Very comfortable leather seats and awesome room in the back seat. We like the versatility of the folding seats.
accountCircle Gabriela J
My safe vehicle that also meets my comfort zone.
I really love my Honda HR. It truly does feel comfortable for me being 5 feet tall. In my opinion, I feel like the HR. Is like the CR-V but smaller. It makes me feel like it's the perfect car for me. I recently got into a car accident and the car automatically was prepared. Air bags immediately went off and my car immediately gave me the option to call someone in the push of a button. I felt safe and very taken care of.
accountCircle cor c
Provides a lot of room for my hips and shoulders
Has advanced engine technologies,Holds me securely in place during normal, everyday driving.Highly contoured, feels like it wraps around me
accountCircle Edna G
Best comfortable and performing car.
My car has no problems. It only needs regular maintenance, at least so far. It is very reliable having been used for long trips around 3000 miles several times. It is very comfortable for short and long trips because it has a special huge storage space. To me it is a great car.
accountCircle Sydney N
Satisfied Honda Customer!
I bought my car brand new and I absolutely love it! The one issue I had was my battery dying in under two years of having it. I took it to the dealership and they assured me that it was just a bad battery and replaced it no charge. I'm very satisfied with my Honda HR V. It's been the perfect sized vehicle for me.
accountCircle DIANA A
PERFECT FOR FAMILY OR ACTIVE ADULTS
The Honda HR-V is fantastic for a family of four. It comfortably fits groceries and a stroller on its truck. The seats have amazing leg space for a tall person. Also, the rear back seats have the ability to fold up and down completely. This feature allows to clean on those hard to get to spaces as well perfect for camping and storage. I can fit an adult bicycle when I fold all the seats. On the down side, the EX-L model that comes with navi and leather seats does not come with automatic seats, heated heats, or start system. Furthermore, this car is easy to maintain gas efficient and has excellent angle when it comes to making a sharp turn. I will recommend this car to any family or active adult that wants to get space without going into a sedan or SUV. Love it

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ali D
I do not love the Honda HR-V, I would like a CR-V more.
I do not like how the side mirrors stay fogged in rainy weather, I often have to roll down the window and wipe the mirrors. I have never had to do that in a car. Also, the back trunk door sticks, and I do not like how vents on the passenger side. However, the car is comfortable, I have a long commute so I spend a lot of time in the car. I do also like the gas mileage and the pick up if I do need to speed up.
accountCircle Tyndel R
Honda HRV 2016 not a good family car
Its air system doesn't work well! No air circulation to the back seats. Seats are uncomfortable! Head rests are uncomfortable too.
accountCircle Diane
Disappointing
Although I love all of the interior versatility and storage space, I am very dissatisfied with the mechanical aspect of the vehicle. I have a substantial commute (150 miles daily) so the miles accumulated quickly. At 110,000 my transmission went out. I had purchased an extended warranty so it was covered. However, 40000 miles later the transmission went out again
accountCircle Luay m
Not the car that I’m proud of or even to recommendctsceenda
Got a 2016 HRV from Pickering Honda in which my warranty will expire this Nov. So many problems since day one , many repair visits , low quality in every piece seems to be a toy car, sad can’t drive it to avoid major break downs only have 27k on it .. Pls stay away of this car.. Shame on Honda
accountCircle Alexandra F
Good gas mileage. Back seats are excellent for transporting various sizes.
The CVT transmission broke and required a rebuild and replacement of the transmission 1 month after the warranty expired. A month after that I had no air conditioning because this car isn't built with a piece to protect the condenser and was damaged by a rock flying up from the road.
accountCircle Ayat A
Good fit in and it is reliable. We do not all feel squished, good comfortable size.
It is a good vehicle for a family size it is very reliable and comfortable as we all can fit in one car and have enough space for all of us as in we are not squished. It is a medium length and it is not too low or too high for people to get in it. Buy it, you will not regret it!
accountCircle Julia H
To cramped for a two year old
It is called an SUV but it is crammed with not even enough room for my two year olds legs in the back. Where you open the back it's really easy to accidentally miss and grab the car pulling off that flimsy decorative piece of the car. I don't like the little switch for a parking break because you're just relying on a light to tell you if it's on or off does not provide that sense of security. Still so far it's a pretty nice car with no major issues.
accountCircle Karen P
Don't buy cars from Mexico- sit on the railroad and get metal from tracks on the paint
The Car has rail dust-rust. I had to buy it 2x thinking the second would be better

Honda HR-V Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LX
141 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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EX
141 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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141 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Honda HR-V Owner Reviews

4.49
481 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 30%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jean Nikolai on December 9, 2021
Needs new battery yearly
Have had my HRV for three years and each winter in north central Wisconsin my battery dies. The service department year one stated I wasn't driving the vehicle ten mile per day without stopping and over 25 miles pr hour which I did. Year two the battery died and had to be replaced. Was then told I had to drive over ten miles one way because ten miles really wasn't enough. Drove over ten miles with one one item running. BY this I mean only radio or lights or wipers. Battery went bad again. After three batteries can't wait to get rid of it this spring. Never had this much trouble with a car before and I was a royal Handa fan before. Never again.
accountCircle Annie H on June 25, 2021
The small SUV that does it all.
I love my hrv, good gas mileage. The only thing I do not like is keyless. This vehicle can go out of town and back on a full tank of gas. It is easy to maintain and navigate around the city. It seats 4-5 people comfortably.. I also like the sun roof. The roof is quite roomy as well.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Noah D.

Smooth to drive. Great loudspeakers. Sports mode option. Neat paddle shifters on steering wheel. Good interior. Flexible seating. Slick Visual. Reliable and easy to use AC/Heating controls. Blind spot live video feed when right turn signal is on.

likeFilled Jean D.

The interior is nicely put together. Seating is comfortable for my size and heated seats are a plus in cold weather. Good visibility plus the back up camera and right side camera view are helpful. For cargo, the back seat configuration is convenient as you can still have a back seat passenger and carry packages, etc. Mileage is great on the highway and good around town. The only two things I have found that I do not like: the absence of a light in the glove box. Very inconvenient at night. Second: acceleration to pass someone on the highway can be a bit sluggish. Otherwise, I am very happy with this model.

likeFilled Jess S.

The Honda HR-V has exceptional gas mileage. It Is Very roomy in the back seat. I like the fold up and fold down option with the back seat. Sits up just high enough that you do not feel like your riding right in the pavement.

likeFilled Jodi B.

The price of the vehicle makes it very affordable and it has AWD. The color selection was just ok. It is roomy and has the magic seats which I loved when I had a Honda Fit. Honda's are reliable and I feel safe driving one.

likeFilled Lili L.

There are many pros about the HRV. The size is perfect because it is not as big as an SUV, but there is plenty of room inside. The seats change to many different positions, so if you need to move furniture you can. I love style of the vehicle as well. It is very sleek. All of the features are great. The camera is always reliable.

likeFilled Ally L.

Lane change camera, rear view camera, heated seats, good gas mileage, sunroof, spacious, push to start, auto lights, touch screen monitor, HDMI port, USB port, trunk space, power windows, eco friendly mode.

likeFilled Vaneesa V.

Size. Easy to get in and out I am short and I don't have to climb to get in. Plenty of room to load in the back. Sits fold down easily, and the drive. We can go on a long trip and be comfortable. Easy to navigate the controls.

likeFilled Nina O.

Heated cloth seats and sunroof. It is also a 6-speed manual transmission which is difficult to find. I like the roominess of the backseat and trunk space. Overall it is sporty and fuel-efficient and perfect for my small family.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Noah D.

Very plasticky feel to Cars interior. Does not do well on highways. Car tends to shift/sway in moderate to high windy areas. Very light weight vehicle. Glass fogs easily. The honk of the car is extremely obnoxious.

dislikeFilled Jean D.

There are few cons regarding the HR-V. I am disappointed that the glove box does not have a light. Sometimes during night travel it is necessary to access something in the glove box. With all the other appointments in the car, I was surprised a light was not installed in the glove box. Acceleration can be a bit sluggish when attempting to pass another car on the highway.

dislikeFilled Jess S.

The real camera could use improving. It may have improved on later models of the HRV since I have the first year it was available. The display console for the radio/clock is confusing, not very easy to navigate while driving as it takes a lot of pressure to change the options.

dislikeFilled Jodi B.

There are not very good color choices to pick from. There needs to be more bright vibrant colors like orange, bright green, and yellow to name a few. I dislike the push button start but to get a sunroof I had to have it. I already had to have it repaired.

dislikeFilled Lili L.

The only cons I have with the HRV are the cup holders. They broke within the first few months of owning the car. It is also not very comfortable for the passenger in the front. There is not a lot of legroom.

dislikeFilled Ally L.

The HRV is Not 4 wheel drive. The HRV only seats 5 people. It fabric seats, making it more difficult to clean. I do not have any other cons to provide as feedback at this time. I would recommend this car to friends and family looking to buy a bee vehicle.

dislikeFilled Vaneesa V.

Not a lot of wheels and whistles. There is a backup camera but no alarm. No blind spot monitors and cannot read text messages. The display screen is small and not very clear when backing up. No satellite radio options. Would have to purchase a separate radio.

dislikeFilled Nina O.

The only automatic window is the drivers, and the display is not very customizable. I wish it had an option to come with Apple Carplay. Also, it did not come with a factory cover for the trunk or rubber mats, which had to be ordered online.

Ranks #8 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2016 Honda HR-V has an average owner rating of 4.55 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Honda HR-V has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #2 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2016 Honda HR-V A Good Car?

Yes. It is a good reliable vehicle. It has lots of storage space and more power accelerating than my old Honda fit did.
Stephanie F.
Yes! This is a great, simple car that has all the base features I wanted like Bluetooth and different charging ports.
Sam B.
Yes it is good. Not perfect, but good overall. The technology system is not good, but it drives very smoothly and it is comfortable. The air and heating is terrible.
David N.
Yes for a family of 3 we fit comfortably. It is Amazing on gas a full tank of gas can last about a week with everyday usage. It drives beautifully and has great safety ratings.
Dorothy N.
I love my Honda HR-V. I have only had this car for a year but it has been driving great with no difficulties.
Christine G.
The Honda HR-V is step down in size from their CR-V but it has many of the amenities of an SUV. For example, on a whim last year, I drove it 400 miles to attend an auction where I purchased 2 antique... Read More
Jessica S.
Yes, I really like it. It’s safe and reliable and servicing is low cost. The car is very low maintenance and handles well in all conditions.
Reggie C.
Yes it’s a great vehicle. Perfect size for day to day use with a growing family. Great gas mileage and minimal maintenance. Sleek & attractive exterior and interior.
Brian B.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Honda HR-V?

I have had no issues other than my battery died while still under warranty. The ac works better than on previous Hondas. The heated seats are nice too.
Stephanie F.
Since I did get the car used, there were a few maintenance issues. Once those were fixed I haven't had any issues with the car aside from putting air in the tires.
Sam B.
Yes very reliable because it never really causes issues. No significant problems except that the air and heat take so long to work.
David N.
I have my car for about a year and so far the car is great. I frequently change the oil and will be doing a tire rotation but I have no complaints as of now on my car. I named her lucky. And I feel... Read More
Linda R.
The Honda HR-V is a very reliable vehicle and I have not had any problems thus far. It is a nice car.
Melanie M.
My primary reason for purchasing the HR-V was the Civic engine. It's a work horse and plenty reliable.
Richard V.
I believe mine is the first year the HR-V came out and I was a bit apprehensive because it was an unknown. It's been a little workhorse since day one with over 60,000 miles in almost four years. ... Read More
Heidi B.
It is very reliable. I have not had any problems with it in 3 years. I've only had to take it in for an oil change.
Stephanie T.

Is The 2016 Honda HR-V A Good Value?

My hR V cost in the $23,000 range. It is a great value for a small SUV/crossover compared to it is larger counterparts and still gets good gas mileage close to what my civic got.
Stephanie F.
In 2018, I purchased the car for $17,000. It was slightly overpriced, in my opinion, but it was the closest I could find for the mileage and SUV/crossover vehicle under $20,000.
Sam B.
About $32k, which includes the navigation system of like $3k. Good value overall, but the navigation system is horrible.
David N.
I paid about 17,000 with 16k mileage. I think it was an amazing deal with the car coming fully loaded. Leather seats and navi.
Jasmin I.
The car was around $18000 but I bought it used. I always think used cars are a good value and this price was reasonable.
Spencer M.
A great value for the price, because you get the storage space you need with all wheel drive in a small package.
Danielle R.
This is the first new vehicle I've purchased in years. It cost me somewhere in the mid-30's but I financed it over 7 years. Even though I use it every day, I honestly believe that when I own it... Read More
Rochelle C.
I'm not exactly sure how much I paid for it, however I do remember it being extremely good value. I would buy it again.
Al P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 2016 honda hrv have remote start?

Answer: As the driver of a 2016 Honda HR-V, You may be wondering if You will have standard access to remote start capabilities. The answer is a resounding yes. The 2016 model of this vehicle has the remote start option...

What is the 2016 honda hrv key fob battery type?

Answer: The 2016 Honda HR-V key fob uses a CR2032 battery. These can be purchased for $3 to $5. To replace the battery You'll first want to remove the mechanical key. There is a small knob on the back of the fob to...

What are the 2016 honda hrv battery problems?

Answer: The 2016 Honda HR-V has had battery issues that include an internal drain that depletes batteries if the vehicle is left to sit for several days. A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts...

What are the 2016 honda hrv air conditioning problems?

Answer: There are three common classes of air conditioning problems that You'll face on a 2016 Honda HR-V. Those are going to be a refrigerant leak in the air conditioner system, electrical issues or mechanical issues...

How do i reset my 2016 honda hrv oil light?

Answer: To reset the 2016 Honda HR-V oil light, watch: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=Kr_5kn8l8Gc Your oil needs to be changed out someday. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles or so is a good rule of thumb. If You don't...

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