Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · 4-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Honda HR-V

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Honda HR-V

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2018 Honda HR-V

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: HR-V needs more recall homework, HR-V has more complaint activity, HR-V has more severity reports and HR-V has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Honda HR-V 2018 Honda HR-V Difference
Total recalls 7 3 HR-V has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 208 148 HR-V has 60 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 15 / 1 / 3 / 0 11 / 0 / 5 / 0 HR-V has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations 6 6 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 100 91 HR-V has 9 more communications
Recall completion reports 46 23 HR-V has 23 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 Dec 18, 2023 HR-V has newer activity
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 20, 2026 HR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Unknown Or Other
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 28 combined MPG 29 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,150 $2,050 HR-V about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Honda HR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Honda HR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and fuel system gasoline repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Honda HR-V

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Honda HR-V

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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