2017 Honda HR-V Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“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
“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
“.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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Honda HR-V: 33 of 124 complaints on file (26.6%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
