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2017 Honda HR-VProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 171 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
171
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
77
🟡

Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 171 complaints, 21 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

window gaskets are loose

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

leak in evaporator coil

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

broken cup holder flap

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

seat deteriorating

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

uncomfortable seats

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

32 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

50
0–30K
10
30–60K
10
60–90K
7
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (50 reports) • Median: 20K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (32 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain32 (19%)
Other28 (16%)
Electrical27 (16%)
Structure:body15 (9%)
Brakes12 (7%)
Engine11 (6%)
Fuel System11 (6%)
Speed Control8 (5%)

2017 Honda HR-V: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda HR-V, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda HR-V, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda HR-V, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda HR-V, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

20
17
17
18
24
19
15
20
16
21
6
22
9
23
22
24
25
25
17
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Honda HR-V. Recent trend: decreasing.

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2017 Honda HR-V NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Honda HR-V is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2017 Honda HR-V vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

171

Class avg

139

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small station wagons vehicles from 2017.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 171 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Honda HR-V Model Years

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2017 Honda HR-V: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda HR-V?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Honda HR-V is related to the drivetrain, with 32 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?
The 2017 Honda HR-V has 171 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Honda HR-V 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Honda HR-V problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2017 Honda HR-V according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Honda HR-V problems start?
Based on 80 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Honda HR-V data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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