Complaints
161
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Honda HR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:90,399 mi
Crash-related:1
#226 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:31,012 mi
#314 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:12,110 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda HR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 28 | 1 | — | 90,399 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | — | 31,012 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | 2 | — | 12,110 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 5 | — | 11,978 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 43,276 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 26,966 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 6 | — | 21,677 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 16,258 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,399
Electrical Faults
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,012
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,110
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,978
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,276
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,966
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,677
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,258
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Honda HR-V — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Honda HR-V has 161 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Honda HR-V?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (28 complaints, avg 90,399 mi); Electrical Faults (26 complaints, avg 31,012 mi); Body Structure (14 complaints, avg 12,110 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Honda HR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 40,586 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Honda HR-V include 21 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Honda HR-V as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Honda HR-V?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda HR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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