2017 Honda HR-V Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Honda HR-V overview page.
What owners report
“My carâs warning lights came on and it had a hard time staying in gear. The engine was making a screeching sound and it stuttered…”NHTSA complaint 11677328 — filed 07/30/2025
“4/22/2025, my Honda HRV 2017 is parked and locked. The front/rear head lights will come on after the car is locked for 45 second and…”NHTSA complaint 11657394 — filed 04/28/2025
“A few years ago my 2017 Honda HRV appeared to have what I thought was a glitch with the gas/millage gage. As time went on…”NHTSA complaint 11641587 — filed 02/09/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Honda HR-V: 27 of 124 complaints on file (21.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Honda HR-V have in total?
124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
