Honda HR-V
Earth Dreams 1.6L i-DTEC diesel. Honda issued a service bulletin in 2018 for camshaft and cylinder head issues. The DPF is considered relatively trouble-free. Many owners report problem-free mileages above 150,000 km with correct servicing.
Efficient, but Comfort-Oriented
300 Nm provides decent thrust from 2,000 rpm. Below 2,000 rpm there is noticeable turbo lag. The Civic i-DTEC shines on fuel consumption — efficiency before driving fun is the mantra.
Engine Weaknesses 3
Honda issued an internal service bulletin in 2018 for cylinder head issues. Affected vehicles received a complete cylinder head replacement under goodwill. Shorter oil change intervals reduce the risk.
Symptoms: Ticking or rattling from the engine area, power loss, elevated oil consumption
Despite improved DPF management over the N22A, the filter can clog in predominantly urban use where exhaust temperatures are not high enough for regeneration. Automatic models reportedly show fewer DPF issues.
Symptoms: DPF warning light, forced regeneration, power loss
Faulty MAF sensors have been reported around 100,000–126,000 km, putting the engine into limp mode. The part costs around €40; diagnosis and fitting add to the total.
Symptoms: Engine limp mode, warning light, significantly reduced power and top speed
Vehicle Weaknesses 4
All HR-V models with manual transmission from production periods September 2014 to April 2018 were recalled due to risk of short circuit.
The rear brake pads and discs seize up with limited use.
For the 2016 model year, flickering instrument displays and start button malfunctions are documented.
The stop-start system fails frequently, triggered by a weak battery.
Reports & Tests
878 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2015–2022). Most reported: Electrical (235), Powertrain (151), Other (146).