Model year
2017 Honda HR-V
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 123 complaints for the 2017 Honda HR-V (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (32), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (28), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (27). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2016 243 complaints
- 2017 123 complaints
- 2018 160 complaints
- 2019 236 complaints
- 2020 85 complaints
- 2021 64 complaints
- 2022 89 complaints
- 2023 687 complaints
- 2024 110 complaints
- 2025 48 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
- 2027 6 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
123 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 0, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.135 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.153 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| HR-V FWD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| HR-V FWD · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| HR-V AWD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| HR-V AWD · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Honda HR-V at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.