Which HR-V years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2019, 2023 and 2024 as Avoid years for the Honda HR-V, with complaint indexes of 78, 100 and 89 respectively.

Which Avalon years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2005 through 2008 and 2013 as Avoid years for the Toyota Avalon, with complaint indexes ranging from 76 to 100.

Which model has more recalls?

The Toyota Avalon has 27 recall campaigns across 18 model years versus 13 recall campaigns across 10 model years for the Honda HR-V.

Which model gets better fuel economy?

The Honda HR-V averages 28.8 mpg combined across its model years, compared to 23.8 mpg combined for the Toyota Avalon.

Does either model have a clear best year?

The HR-V's best years by NHTSA data are 2017, 2020 and 2021, while the Avalon's best years are 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Honda HR-V vs Toyota Avalon: Which Years to Avoid

The Honda HR-V logs 1,823 complaints across 10 model years (182 per year) with 13 recall campaigns; avoid 2019, 2023 and 2024. The Toyota Avalon logs 1,897 complaints across 18 model years (105 per year) with 27 recalls; avoid 2005-2008 and 2013. Neither total is sales-normalized.

Head to head

Honda HR-V

Model years: 2016–2025 (10)
NHTSA complaints: 1,823
Per model year: 182
Recall campaigns: 13
Years to avoid: 2019, 2023, 2024
Best years: 2017, 2020, 2021
Top problem area: Visibility & Wipers
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 28.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Toyota Avalon

Model years: 2005–2022 (18)
NHTSA complaints: 1,897
Per model year: 105
Recall campaigns: 27
Years to avoid: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013
Best years: 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 23.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	HR-V				Avalon
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	—	—	—	—	Avoid	228	7	22
2006	—	—	—	—	Avoid	360	7	23
2007	—	—	—	—	Avoid	243	6	23
2008	—	—	—	—	Avoid	349	6	22
2009	—	—	—	—	Caution	91	7	23
2010	—	—	—	—	Good	46	7	23
2011	—	—	—	—	Caution	106	1	23
2012	—	—	—	—	Good	30	4	22
2013	—	—	—	—	Avoid	137	4	24.5
2014	—	—	—	—	Caution	96	4	24.5
2015	—	—	—	—	Good	41	2	24
2016	Caution	239	2	29	Best	23	3	24
2017	Best	122	0	29	Good	14	2	24
2018	Good	156	3	29	Best	24	2	24
2019	Avoid	235	7	29.5	Caution	70	4	25.5
2020	Best	83	5	29.5	Best	10	3	25.5
2021	Best	63	4	29.5	Best	21	2	25.5
2022	Caution	88	3	29.5	Best	8	0	25.5
2023	Avoid	686	3	27.5	—	—	—	—
2024	Avoid	108	4	27.5	—	—	—	—
2025	Good	43	1	27.5	—	—	—	—

Complaint Index by year

Honda HR-V

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Toyota Avalon

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which HR-V years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2019, 2023 and 2024 as Avoid years for the Honda HR-V, with complaint indexes of 78, 100 and 89 respectively.
Which Avalon years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2005 through 2008 and 2013 as Avoid years for the Toyota Avalon, with complaint indexes ranging from 76 to 100.
Which model has more recalls?: The Toyota Avalon has 27 recall campaigns across 18 model years versus 13 recall campaigns across 10 model years for the Honda HR-V.
Which model gets better fuel economy?: The Honda HR-V averages 28.8 mpg combined across its model years, compared to 23.8 mpg combined for the Toyota Avalon.
Does either model have a clear best year?: The HR-V's best years by NHTSA data are 2017, 2020 and 2021, while the Avalon's best years are 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022.