2017 Honda HR-V reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Honda HR-V holds 122 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 13 per year. HR-V years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 13 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (32 of 122), then Electrical system (28) and Structure (15). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 20,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 4,015 and 49,101 miles. Those filings include 13 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.
The 2016 HR-V has 239 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2018 has 156 complaints, 11 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Honda HR-V. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (122 total)
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Of the 51 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 20,000 miles. The middle half fall between 4,015 and 49,101 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"In 2020/2021 Honda did a * Honda Service Bulletin 21-046 Honda Service Bulletin 21-047. They knew the CVT on models 2016/2021 had early CVT failure. They had us come in to add a program that was supposed to give us…"
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"Aug. 27,2026..There has been several episodes of water getting into the interior of my car when it rains. This time the water came rushing down the driver’s side interior windshield & soaked the floor.In July 2026, rain…"
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"SAFETY HAZARD NOTIFICATION: INTERMITTENT IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE & STRAND RISK I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a known manufacturing defect in the ignition start/stop switch of my 2017 Honda HR-V. This…"
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"THE CVT TRANSMISSION BELT IS BREAKING APART WHICH SUDDENLY SLOWED THE CAR WHILES DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, AMERICAN HONDA QUIETLY SENT NEW BULLETIN TO DEALERS WITHOUT INFORMING ME AS A OWNER OF THIS CAR FROM 02/2019.…"
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"The car suddenly was unable to move forward or back even though engine was still running. I was able to roll to a stop in the parking lot at work, but moments before had been on the highway. Tow truck driver noted cap…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2017 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| HR-V all-wheel drive | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-wheel drive | 27 | 31 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| HR-V all-wheel drive | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 27 | 31 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| HR-V front-wheel drive | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 34 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| HR-V front-wheel drive | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 34 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| HR-V front-wheel drive | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 23V-046 covers 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles together with the 2018-2020 Fit, which share the same display audio unit; the 114,686-vehicle figure is the total for that whole campaign across both models, not the HR-V alone. A design error in the audio display power circuit can keep the rearview camera image from appearing when the engine is started with a key, which fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 for rear visibility and reduces the driver's rear view while backing up. Dealers update the display audio unit software free of charge, and owner letters went out March 13, 2023. That recall was later superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-384, so a vehicle already repaired under 23V-046 still needs the newer remedy; those owner letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Separately, Honda issued a technical service bulletin for 2016-2017 HR-V LX models whose Bluetooth HandsFreeLink system froze after a phone call and lost stored voice tags, fixed with an audio-unit software update.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Honda HR-V holds 122 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 13 per year. HR-V years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 13 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Honda HR-V?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (32 of 122), then Electrical system (28) and Structure (15). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 20,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 4,015 and 49,101 miles. Those filings include 13 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 HR-V has 239 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2018 has 156 complaints, 11 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Honda HR-V been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Honda HR-V.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Honda HR-V?
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 2017 Honda HR-V with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Honda HR-V get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Honda HR-V is 29.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Honda HR-V take?
US HR-V generations tracked here use 0W-20 (about 3.9 qt on 1st gen; about 4.4 qt on 2nd gen with filter).
Does recall 24V-744 cover the Honda HR-V?
Certain 2023-2025 HR-V vehicles are part of campaign 24V-744 (with Civic, CR-V, and Acura Integra): the steering gearbox may have excessive friction; dealers replace the worm-gear spring and add grease. The published unit count covers the whole multi-model campaign.
What generation is my Honda HR-V?
US 1st generation: 2016-2022. US 2nd generation: 2023 onward.