Which Honda HR-V years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2019, 2023 and 2024 as Avoid years for the HR-V. The 2023 model has a complaint index of 100, the highest of any HR-V year, with visibility and wiper issues as the top problem area.

Which Nissan Sentra years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 as Avoid years for the Sentra. The 2013 model has a complaint index of 100, the highest of any Sentra year, driven mainly by transmission and powertrain complaints.

Which model has more recalls, the HR-V or the Sentra?

The Sentra has 36 total recall campaigns across 21 model years covered, versus 13 for the HR-V across 10 model years covered.

Which is more fuel efficient, the HR-V or the Sentra?

The Sentra averages 29.6 mpg combined across its years versus 28.8 mpg combined for the HR-V, though both vary by model year.

Does either model have a best year with zero recalls?

No year in the data has zero recalls. The HR-V's best years (2017, 2020, 2021) still carry recalls (0, 5 and 4 respectively), and the Sentra's best years (2023, 2024) carry 1 and 3 recalls.

Honda HR-V vs Nissan Sentra: Which Years to Avoid

Honda HR-V logs 1,823 complaints across 10 model years (182/year, 13 recalls) with 2019, 2023 and 2024 to avoid. Nissan Sentra logs 3,911 complaints across 21 model years (186/year, 36 recalls) with 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 to avoid. Totals aren't 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 ★

Nissan Sentra

Model years: 2005–2025 (21)
NHTSA complaints: 3,911
Per model year: 186
Recall campaigns: 36
Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
Best years: 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 29.6
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.4 ★

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				Sentra
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	—	—	—	—	Caution	170	5	25
2006	—	—	—	—	Caution	116	5	25
2007	—	—	—	—	Caution	154	1	26.5
2008	—	—	—	—	Good	167	3	26.5
2009	—	—	—	—	Good	55	1	27
2010	—	—	—	—	Good	144	3	26.5
2011	—	—	—	—	Caution	142	2	26
2012	—	—	—	—	Good	180	0	26
2013	—	—	—	—	Avoid	638	6	33
2014	—	—	—	—	Avoid	380	5	32.5
2015	—	—	—	—	Avoid	351	3	32
2016	Caution	239	2	29	Caution	270	6	32
2017	Best	122	0	29	Avoid	230	3	28.5
2018	Good	156	3	29	Caution	185	2	28.5
2019	Avoid	235	7	29.5	Avoid	222	2	29
2020	Best	83	5	29.5	Avoid	205	4	32.5
2021	Best	63	4	29.5	Caution	131	3	32.5
2022	Caution	88	3	29.5	Good	81	2	32.5
2023	Avoid	686	3	27.5	Best	20	1	32.5
2024	Avoid	108	4	27.5	Best	40	3	33.5
2025	Good	43	1	27.5	Good	30	4	33.5

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

Nissan Sentra

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Honda HR-V years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2019, 2023 and 2024 as Avoid years for the HR-V. The 2023 model has a complaint index of 100, the highest of any HR-V year, with visibility and wiper issues as the top problem area.
Which Nissan Sentra years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 as Avoid years for the Sentra. The 2013 model has a complaint index of 100, the highest of any Sentra year, driven mainly by transmission and powertrain complaints.
Which model has more recalls, the HR-V or the Sentra?: The Sentra has 36 total recall campaigns across 21 model years covered, versus 13 for the HR-V across 10 model years covered.
Which is more fuel efficient, the HR-V or the Sentra?: The Sentra averages 29.6 mpg combined across its years versus 28.8 mpg combined for the HR-V, though both vary by model year.
Does either model have a best year with zero recalls?: No year in the data has zero recalls. The HR-V's best years (2017, 2020, 2021) still carry recalls (0, 5 and 4 respectively), and the Sentra's best years (2023, 2024) carry 1 and 3 recalls.