Maintenance & repair cost
Honda HR-V Maintenance & Repair Cost
The Honda HR-V averages $301 a year in repair and maintenance costs, which is 35% below the typical subcompact SUVs. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.
Data updated April 2026
- Avg. annual cost
- $301
- subcompact SUVs average
- $466
- Reliability rating
- high
- Segment rank
- #1 of 7
Repairs + maintenance, per year
35% cheaper
RepairPal rating
subcompact SUVs
Cost of ownership
How much does a Honda HR-V cost to maintain?
Independent repair data puts the Honda HR-V at about $301 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. The average subcompact SUVs runs about $466, so the Honda HR-V is 35% cheaper than a typical rival to keep on the road.
RepairPal rates the Honda HR-V's overall reliability high and ranks it #1 of 7 in the subcompact SUVs class. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.
What drives the cost
The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill
Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Honda HR-V problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:
Unknown Or Other
- Complaints
- 252
- Years affected
- 8
- Worst year
- 2023
Electrical System
- Complaints
- 172
- Years affected
- 8
- Worst year
- 2019
Power Train
- Complaints
- 44
- Years affected
- 5
- Worst year
- 2019
Steering
- Complaints
- 133
- Years affected
- 4
- Worst year
- 2023
How to read this
Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car
Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Honda HR-V can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.
Source trail
Where this Honda HR-V data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Honda HR-V research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Honda HR-V research FAQ
How much does it cost to maintain a Honda HR-V per year?
A Honda HR-V averages about $301 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor, versus roughly $466 for a typical subcompact SUVs. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.
Is the Honda HR-V expensive to repair?
Compared with similar vehicles, the Honda HR-V is 35% cheaper to maintain than the subcompact SUVs average, and its overall reliability is rated "high".
Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Honda HR-V is a safe buy?
No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Honda HR-V you are considering.