2017 Honda HR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
168 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Honda HR-V, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 29/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 95,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2017 sits among all HR-V years
What owners report
“CVT transmission failure Honda Eatontown diagnosed and gave 8400 estimate to replace/repair it”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 HR-V
“The start button doesn’t work properly. I have to push it many times to start the car or turn it off. Sometimes doesn’t work at all.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 HR-V
“While driving on the interstate, a very loud noise(like a gun shot) happened. The sun roof glass exploded. No visible object was noticed to make this happen”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 HR-V
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 75 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 20,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 6,595 and 63,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Honda HR-V.
Technical service bulletins
77 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on fuel system and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2017 Honda HR-V. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?
The 2017 Honda HR-V drew 168 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 29/100, scored against the model's worst year (2023).
What are the most common 2017 Honda HR-V problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Honda HR-V are transmission & drivetrain (31 complaints), electrical (30), and other (28).
At what mileage do 2017 Honda HR-V problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Honda HR-V problems around 20,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 6,595 and 63,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Honda HR-V. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.