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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2023 Honda HR-V

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Honda HR-V

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: 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 2023 Honda HR-V 2022 Honda HR-V Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 678 75 HR-V has 603 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 7 / 0 / 4 / 0 10 / 1 / 7 / 0 HR-V has 7 more severity reports
Defect investigations 2 6 HR-V has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 26 9 HR-V has 17 more communications
Recall completion reports 23 24 HR-V has 1 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 Oct 3, 2024 May 31, 2024 HR-V has newer activity
Latest complaint May 24, 2026 May 30, 2026 HR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility
  • Power Train
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other
  • Vehicle Speed Control
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 27 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,200 $2,150 HR-V about $50 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 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 visibility wiper and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 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 power train and electrical system unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Honda HR-V

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors

2022 Honda HR-V

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Vehicle Speed Control: 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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