2018 Honda HR-V electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 1, 202690,000 miCOElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the LCD display was intermittently distorted or inoperable at startup and while driving, preventing the driver from monitoring the safety features, including the fuel gauge. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, and a report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11768371 · source
2. Filed Sep 25, 2026NYElectrical System

   When I started the vehicle ，LCD screen inside instrument cluster does not read cannot get fuel amount or mileage. It goes normal after driving 40 minutes.It happens every time since 9/20/2026

   NHTSA complaint #11766854 · source
3. Filed Aug 22, 2026PAElectrical System

   Far right gauge in cluster, namely fuel level, mileage, warning icons etc only is visible when the vehicle is extremely warmed up. Otherwise, this gauge is totally black. Has been this way since 2019.

   NHTSA complaint #11758802 · source
4. Filed Jul 6, 2026MOBody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   I am filing a formal complaint regarding two critical manufacturing defects on my 2018 Honda HR-V that pose immediate safety risks and financial losses: 1. CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE (Instrument Gauge Failure): The digital display gauge on the right side of the driver's dashboard consistently blinks out and displays entirely unreadable, corrupted characters. This failure makes it impossible to monitor the fuel gauge or know how much gasoline remains in the vehicle. This defect is…

   NHTSA complaint #11748651 · source
5. Filed May 20, 2026OHElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Complaint Regarding 2018 Honda HR-V AWD – Air Conditioning Failure, Odometer Malfunction, and Prior Fuel Pump Replacement. I am filing a complaint regarding my 2018 Honda HR-V AWD due to ongoing mechanical and electrical issues that appear to affect many Honda HR-V owners. The primary issue is the air conditioning system, which has not been functioning consistently. The A/C repeatedly fails to cool properly and intermittently stops working altogether. I am aware that many…

   NHTSA complaint #11739139 · source
6. Filed Mar 9, 2026CACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsBrakesElectrical System

   On September 17. 2025 I was at a red light on Normandie Avenue and Exposition Blvd the light turned green and as I was entering the intersection going southbound my doors on the vehicle started locking and un locking, my dashboard went black and the car shut off, The Braking system malfunction, the airbag did not deploy, my knees hit the bottom part of the dashboard and my mouth hit the steering wheel knocking out several teeth. The dashboard only had an airbag code, a brake…

   NHTSA complaint #11722863 · source
7. Filed Feb 9, 2026VAElectrical System

   In a freezing cold parking lot car would not start. Had car towed to service center. Problem was gas gauge showing almost half a tank but car was out of gas. It is a bad sending unit. This is hazardous. There were no warnings or lights notifying me of a problem with the sending unit. I drive on highways at night. Potentially running out of gas on a busy highway with no warning is hazardous. Mechanic informed me this is a common problem with Honda. Over 500 dollars for a tow…

   NHTSA complaint #11716804 · source
8. Filed Feb 5, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngine

   I was driving to work and everything on the dashboard lit up. It actively showed that the car was changing gears while I was in traffic. I pulled over and the car reader gave me error - P0793. We have a 2018 Honda HRV with only 86,000 miles. The car became sluggish and sounded like something went wrong with the engine. There was no prior alarm or lights on dashboard before everything began blinking. There is a service bulletin for this issue by honda - 21-047 CVT belt…

   NHTSA complaint #11715892 · source
9. Filed Jan 18, 2026TXElectrical System

   The dashboard light don't turn on on a cold weather day until the car is warm. The dealer charged me $215.97 in late October but it started again. Dealer says right software cluster must be replaced now.

   NHTSA complaint #11711769 · source
10. Filed Jan 13, 2026NJElectrical System

    Odometer and fuel gauge cluster on dashboard only working intermittently. Started in November 2025 in the cold weather the display would get blurry, then not work. Honda dealership confirmed problem but did not offer a recall or TSB. Only offered to replace that gauge cluster for $2,365. Safety concern as driver cannot know the amount of fuel left in the vehicle. If vehicle runs out of fuel, can cause crash.

    NHTSA complaint #11710670 · source
11. Filed Jan 5, 2026100,000 miOHElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the fuel gauge reading was intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while starting the vehicle, with the fuel gauge reading being displayed after driving for an extended period. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that it was an instrument cluster failure, and there would be a charge for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

    NHTSA complaint #11708738 · source
12. Filed Dec 15, 2025SCElectrical System

    The instrument panel with the odometer and gas gauge goes out completely at random times. Before the panel goes dark, the display flickers chaotically. I always note the issue to the dealership when I service my car. On the 2nd occasion, I was told the entire panel would have to be replaced at a cost of $1800. I told the service tech that I could not afford that expense. His recommendation was to bang on an area close to the display with my fist to get it to reappear. He…

    NHTSA complaint #11705200 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology