2017 Honda HR-V Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (26.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2409 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 · 26.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 27 · 21.8% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 15 · 12.1% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 · 9.7% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 11 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 124 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Metal shards from the belt are breaking off into the fluid and damaging the transmission. This led to issues with the dashboard and issues with…”NHTSA complaint 11693148 — filed 10/13/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“Merging into traffic and car began shaking, stuttering, dash lights all flashing. Pulled to side of highway + shut vehicle off. Checked exterior of vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11681595 — filed 08/19/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“.While driving my car on a two lane 50mph highway my car began lurching but the engine was running at a high rpm with no…”NHTSA complaint 11680240 — filed 08/12/2025 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda HR-V?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 33 of 124 NHTSA complaints (26.6%), followed by unspecified/other issues (28), electrical system (27), structure:body (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Honda HR-V have?
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Honda HR-V's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
