Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Unable to open tailgate using tailgate release switch
Cause
Water ingress into tailgate release switch causing short circuit.
Repair
- Fit new tailgate release switch.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Tailgate release switch | 74810-T7A-J01 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Clutch & gearbox
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeaking/creaking noise from clutch pedal when released slowly, particularly in slow moving traffic
Overview
- Affects
- All RHD models with manual transmission, →2018.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Misalignment of clutch pedal and clutch master cylinder causing premature wear of clutch master cylinder.
Repair
- Fit modified clutch pedal.
- Fit new clutch master cylinder.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch pedal | 46910-T8M-E12 | 1 |
| Clutch master cylinder | 46925-T8M-013 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Rattling/clattering noise from LH front of vehicle while driving
Unsatisfactory design of transmission upper mounting. Fix: fit a new part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with manual transmission, →2019.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Repair steps
- Fit new transmission upper mounting.
- Fit new transmission upper mounting nuts and bolts finger tight.
- Loosen retaining bolt of lower torque reaction link to release any tension.
- Tighten transmission upper mounting nuts and bolts to correct torque setting.
- Tighten lower torque reaction link retaining bolt to correct torque setting.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission mounting | 50850-T7G-E11 | 1 |
| Nut | 90371-SAA-010 | 2 |
| Bolt | 90162-TAR-000 | 2 |
| Bolt | 90165-SDA-A00 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- RHD
- Right-hand drive — steering wheel on the right
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda HR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo?
This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Honda HR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo. Of these, two concern the clutch and gearbox and one the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda HR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda HR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.