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severe Owners of the 2018 Honda HR-V have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 HR-V | 10 |
| 2017 HR-V | 7 |
| 2018 HR-V (this page) | 10 |
| 2019 HR-V | 7 |
| 2020 HR-V | 3 |
| 2021 HR-V | 3 |
| 2022 HR-V | 7 |
Of the 10 brakes complaints filed for the 2018 Honda HR-V, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Of the 9 model years of Honda HR-V we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 10.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Owners describe brake problems ranging from spongy response to total failure. In the most severe cases, the brake pedal goes to the floor without stopping the vehicle, forcing owners to pump it multiple times or risk collision. One owner's car refused to stop while reversing out of a driveway and hit the house; the dealer kept it two weeks but couldn't find the problem. Another owner experienced complete brake failure in winter weather, resulting in a total-loss crash.
More common complaints involve the pedal requiring harder-than-normal pressure to slow down, and one owner reported the pedal jittering violently on bumpy roads, creating fear the brakes would fail. A separate incident involved the vehicle accelerating instead of braking during a parking attempt, striking a post.
Honda issued recall campaign 18V777000 for hydraulic brake service issues affecting some model year 2018 HR-Vs, but one owner's specific VIN was not covered. When another owner tried to schedule the recall repair, the dealer reported parts weren't available and Honda couldn't confirm when they'd be in stock. One owner also noted uneven rear brake wear and questioned whether it related to the caliper lining defect mentioned in the recall.
Brake pedal requires multiple presses or full depression to achieve stopping; vehicle does not stop on initial moderate brake application.
When: 9,800 miles reported in one case; timing unspecified in others
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal travels to floorboard without stopping vehicle; Multiple brake pedal presses required to stop; Loud noises during braking; Reduced braking response requiring harder pressure than normal
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle towed to dealer and kept for two weeks; technicians could not duplicate failure and did not repair. Body damage from collision was repaired but brake failure undiagnosed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 18V777000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) issued; parts unavailable at time of complaint
Total loss of braking capability resulting in uncontrolled vehicle motion and collision.
When: Winter weather condition noted in one incident; speeds 30 mph and 5 mph reported
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle fails to stop at traffic control points; Vehicle accelerates instead of braking during parking attempt; Uncontrolled motion resulting in collision damage
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle damaged beyond repair (total loss). Another incident involved collision with parked vehicle.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 18V777000 mentioned; one owner reports recall repair completed
Brake pedal vibrates heavily when brakes applied over rough road surfaces, creating sensation that brakes may fail.
When: Unspecified mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Pedal jitters heavily on bumpy roads; Sensation of brakes giving out for several seconds; Vibration when applying brakes on uneven surfaces
Rear brakes wearing unevenly; owner questions relationship to hydraulic system failure.
When: Vehicle passed NY State inspection October 2020
Symptoms owners cite: Uneven wear on rear brake pads or linings
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 18V777000 addresses rear brake calipers with inadequate cylinder lining
Engine stalls immediately following hard brake application.
When: June 2019 and July 2019
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls after applying hard brakes
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
While driving sometimes I would have to step harder than normal on the brakes to get the vehicle to slow down for some reason felt like it wasn't responding well. I feel the fuel pump isn't running properly. When I was at a stop light and even while driving several time I would accelerate and would feel like it wasn't reasoning to me pressing on the gas pedal. Please help get this fixed almost…
My 2018 Honda hr-v rear brakes are wearing unevenly. Is this related to recall #18v777000 on the rear brake calipers with inadequate cylinder lining? The vehicle passed a new york state inspection in october 2020.
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Based on the 10 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 19,843 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.