MYRModel Year Report

2017 Honda HR-V

● Typical for this model
2017 Honda HR-V
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:24:28.924Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda HR-V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2016: 237 complaints 2016 2017: 120 complaints 2017 2018: 151 complaints 2018 2019: 215 complaints 2020: 79 complaints 2020 2021: 61 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2022 2023: 680 complaints 2024: 106 complaints 2024 2025: 39 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
2017: 120 complaints
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YearComplaints
2016237
2017120
2018151
2019215
202079
202161
202281
2023680
2024106
202539
202610

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle had lost power and became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file.

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The odometer is not working properly, screen continues to flicker and has been progressively getting worse. It seems like is this a common issues with Honda HRVs.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231101

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2023 ■ 2016 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Honda HR-V is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda HR-V?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda HR-V have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.