Above Average Reliability

2018 Honda HR-V Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

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

Known Issues — 2018 Honda HR-V

MODERATE

CVT vibration

MODERATE

AC compressor failure

MINOR

Limited acceleration — 0-60 over 9 seconds

MINOR

Touchscreen infotainment response lag

MINOR

Rear wiper blade size small — 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

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil changeevery 5,000 miles$35-$55
CVT fluidevery 60,000 miles$120-$160
Brake pads (front)every 40,000 miles$90-$140
Spark plugsevery 30,000 miles$60-$100
Cabin air filterevery 15,000 miles$15-$30
Air filterevery 30,000 miles$20-$35

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