1999 Honda HR-V review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable, well equipped and good looking"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Strange rattling sound from within the passenger airbag compartment area, only over bumpy roads.
Replacement tires tyres too expensive because they are a rare size - £150 UK Pounds per tyre. Hunt around for a deal - £92 pounds recommended price.
That's all!
General comments?
Very reliable! Well built but not the solid feel you get from German cars.
Not one failure/fault so far. 2 years and going... Only had 1 service after 16,000 miles. Still due for a second... Currently at just over 25,000 miles.
4x4 can be fun on cold winter months. Capable of going through "waist height" deep waters... (although not recommended by Honda, had no choice at the time becuase of bad weather going to work).
Dealers under strict Quality Check from Honda HQ. Backed up by UK JD Power Survey.
Reputation for durable parts.
Good looking car.
Not so sure of the seat interior design - very Japanese mid 80's look about it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25011 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Megane Scenic |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2001 |