2017 Honda HR-V
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.
- Complaints
- 123
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 123 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 243 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 157 |
| 2019 | 238 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 89 |
| 2023 | 686 |
| 2024 | 110 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 18 |
| 2027 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
26% · 32 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2026-09-08
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, 2023-10-10
Electrical system
23% · 28 reportsMost 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, 2023-11-01
Structure
13% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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The vehicle has experienced extensive factory paint adhesion failure/delamination. The White Orchid Pearl paint is separating and peeling in large sheets across multiple panels, including the hood, roof/roof-rail areas, and multiple doors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Service brakes
11% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing air.
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.