MYRModel Year Report

2017 Honda HR-V

● Typical for this model
2017 Honda HR-V
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:01.810Z

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: 239 complaints 2016 2017: 122 complaints 2017 2018: 156 complaints 2018 2019: 232 complaints 2020: 83 complaints 2020 2021: 63 complaints 2022: 86 complaints 2022 2023: 684 complaints 2024: 108 complaints 2024 2025: 42 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026 2027: 2 complaints 2027
2017: 122 complaints
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YearComplaints
2016239
2017122
2018156
2019232
202083
202163
202286
2023684
2024108
202542
202612
20272

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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In 2020/2021 Honda did a * Honda Service Bulletin 21-046 Honda Service Bulletin 21-047. They knew the CVT on models 2016/2021 had early CVT failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260908

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 — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

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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 — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air.

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 (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (15 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.