Wiring problems of the 2016 Honda HR-V

Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2016 Honda HR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Honda HR-V based on all problems reported for the 2016 HR-V.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2018

Foot brake becomes frozen solid at start up. Unable to start car. I was told to press very hard and should be able to start car. Have not always been able too. This has happened about 9 times over the course of 2 years. (new issue) 2 days ago I had issues trying to start the car up(thought it might be battery related) all these warning lights came on (brake, tire pressure, engine light (total of 6 lights) I was able to drive so I went directly to dealer. I was told I had rodent damage and the cost was $424. I still have not picked the car up as insurance needs to see repairs. I learned that Honda is now involved w a lawsuit due to the change from plastic wire coating to soy based product which is drawing rodents to feast on wiring. I contacted corporate and was told they would not pay for this under warranty. I. M still paying off a hefty loan (2 years left) and I have no guarantee this will not happen again. What a nightmare. Seems to me if company created this issue they need to come up with solution to assist customers because this is a financial nightmare as well as a safety nightmare. How do you know your wires are partially eaten or in the process of being eaten while you are driving. You dont!.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2017

My air bag light is on. Honda told me the wiring to my air bag sensor is not working. Problem was discovered after I brought in my car for an oil change.


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