Above Average Reliability

2018 Honda HR-V Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

1st Generation (RU) ยท 1.8L 4-cylinder (141hp) ยท $13,000 - $18,000

Known Issues โ€” 2018 Honda HR-V

MODERATE

CVT vibration

MODERATE

AC compressor failure

MINOR

Limited acceleration โ€” 0-60 over 9 seconds

MINOR

Touchscreen infotainment response lag

MINOR

Rear wiper blade size small โ€” poor coverage

What to Inspect

  • Test CVT for vibration
  • Test AC cooling
  • Test all touchscreen functions
  • Check oil consumption
  • Test highway merging ability

Expected Maintenance Costs

Service Interval Cost
Oil change every 5,000 miles $35-$55
CVT fluid every 60,000 miles $120-$160
Brake pads (front) every 40,000 miles $90-$140
Spark plugs every 30,000 miles $60-$100
Cabin air filter every 15,000 miles $15-$30
Air filter every 30,000 miles $20-$35

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