KnownCarProblems2017 Honda HR-V Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda HR-V, most often about the transmission (26% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is 5th of 12 HR-V model years by number of complaints.
Complaints123
Recalls0
Crashes reported13
Fires reported0
Injuries reported7
Most common 2017 Honda HR-V problems
Transmission
32 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road; however, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was under…
Electrical
28 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. After the vehicle was serviced, the contact stated that the heating and cooling unit and electrical system malfunctioned. An independent mechanic also stated that fuel was mixing with the engine oil. The message "front collision" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was…
Key fob works on keyless entry but inconsistently does not allow starting when brake depressed and start button pressed. Sometimes the key warning light is lit, but sometimes no warning light is displayed. Sometimes the car is hesitant to turn off as well. Key fob battery battery was replaced but continued to…
Other or unspecified
28 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 20,500 miles.
I was driving home from work and hear a large boom sound and thought I was hit by something. I pulled over to check out my car and my sunroof looked like a vocano in the center. The sunroof exploded. Luckily I had it closed inside. I do not use it. The glass continued to fall. The picture is from when I got home so…
The sunroof exploded outward while driving down a mountain in washington state on I-84. An explosion, like a rifle shot, occurred while driving at 70mph; light rain, 70 degrees, 5 pm on 8 september 2019. A thule was in place over the skylight, protecting it, and the cabin slide was closed. No shattered glass entered…
Body and structure
16 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I was rear-ended as I was stationary waiting to make a left hand turn on a highway none of my airbags deployed my car is a total loss. Fault the 17 year was tailgating a tractor and slammed into my car.police came I was transported to a local hospital
A total brake failure caused an accident. When pressing the brake pedal, it was rock solid and would not budge. My wife was driving getting off a highway exit when the brakes failed and rear ended an SUV stopped at a stop sign. The accident caused her back injury which still bothers her to this day. The crash wasn't…
Brakes
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
I was pulling into a parking space. While slowing down and braking to a stop the car suddenly surged forward, jumped a curb and ran into a rock retaining wall. I pressed the brake pedal to the floor, it gave no resistance and did not stop the car. The engine was revving at a high rate, even while it hit the wall. The…
A total brake failure caused an accident. When pressing the brake pedal, it was rock solid and would not budge. My wife was driving getting off a highway exit when the brakes failed and rear ended an SUV stopped at a stop sign. The accident caused her back injury which still bothers her to this day. The crash wasn't…
Engine
12 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the start/stop ignition switch light intermittently illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was under…
Fuel system
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 14,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. After the vehicle was serviced, the contact stated that the heating and cooling unit and electrical system malfunctioned. An independent mechanic also stated that fuel was mixing with the engine oil. The message "front collision" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was…
I was driving my 2017 Honda hrv when all the sudden the power to the car shut off and the car was in the street without power, I was able to move to the side of the street.the battery light came on followed by the engine light and the car completely died
Speed control
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles.
I was pulling into a parking space. While slowing down and braking to a stop the car suddenly surged forward, jumped a curb and ran into a rock retaining wall. I pressed the brake pedal to the floor, it gave no resistance and did not stop the car. The engine was revving at a high rate, even while it hit the wall. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. While parking, the vehicle accelerated suddenly and crashed through a chain link fence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. There were no injuries. The contact did not know the diagnosis. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Honda HR-V recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Honda HR-V
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda HR-V?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (32 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); electrical (28 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); other or unspecified (28 complaints, typically around 20,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda HR-V have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Honda HR-V. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Honda HR-V?
- It is 5th of 12 HR-V model years by number of complaints, with 123 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.