Is the Chevrolet Hhr reliable?

The Chevrolet Hhr has 4,749 NHTSA complaints, or 2435.4 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is STEERING. Source: VinItel

What is the best year for the Chevrolet Hhr?

Among Chevrolet Hhr model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2011 (288 complaints), 2010 (682 complaints), 2009 (689 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Chevrolet Hhr problems?

The most common Chevrolet Hhr problems reported to NHTSA are: STEERING (1,540 complaints, 3.6% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (664 complaints, 3.5% crash rate); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (315 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); AIR BAGS (313 complaints, 23.3% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (134 complaints, 5.2% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Hhr?

Used Chevrolet Hhr buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2011, 2010, 2009. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Chevrolet Hhr Reliability

4,749 NHTSA complaints (2006–2011). Complaint rate: 2435.4 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

4258.5

Complaints

4,749

Crash Rate

5.6%

Fire Rate

0.8%

Injuries

217

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2006 Chevrolet Hhr (74 crash-related complaints). The 2011 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: STEERING.

Avoid These Years

2006

~1,367/yr complaints · 74 crashes

Average

2007–2010

~774/yr complaints

Better Years

2011

~288/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Chevrolet Hhr — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2006 (1,367)

Common Chevrolet Hhr Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
STEERING	1,540	3.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	664	3.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	315	0.0%
AIR BAGS	313	23.3%
POWER TRAIN	134	5.2%
ENGINE	132	7.6%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	115	6.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY	112	9.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	110	3.6%
SERVICE BRAKES	102	15.7%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2006AVOID	—	1,367	74	11	View →
2007	—	942	71	6	View →
2008	—	781	37	7	View →
2009	—	689	31	10	View →
2010	—	682	32	1	View →
2011GOOD	—	288	20	3	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Tap any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

See also: Chevrolet Hhraccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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