Honda · HR-V · 2017
2017 Honda HR-V
0
Recalls
114
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Honda HR-V has no recalls and 114 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (16 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Honda HR-V page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 16 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Honda HR-V currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 114 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (16), power train (16), unknown or other (15).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Honda HR-V
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 114
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
13.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
114 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2026
issues with my car paint peeling. many hondas and other makes have had issues with the white paint peeling off in specks and in sheets
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Mar 10, 2026
Dear American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ,I am writing to formally document my experience with a premature failure of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in my Honda HR-V. The vehicle was covered under the extended warranty program Honda implemented specifically for the known...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 21, 2026
There is premature belt deterioration that ultimately caused the transmission to be a complete failure. It has been confirmed by the dealership. My parents were driving down the i95 when this randomly occurred. There was no warning message. TSB 21-047 Warranty Extension: 2016-...
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POWER TRAIN
Jan 1, 2026
While traveling on a highway at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden and severe loss of motive power. At the same time, the dashboard illuminated multiple warning lights simultaneously and the vehicle entered limp mode without warning. The vehicle rapidly decele...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 13, 2025
I am experiencing repeated water intrusion in the front passenger footwell of my 2017 Honda HR-V. The flooding occurs during or after moderate rainfall. The water pools under the carpet and creates a damp environment that could lead to mold, electrical damage, and safety hazards....
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POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 3, 2025
Metal shards from the belt are breaking off into the fluid and damaging the transmission. This led to issues with the dashboard and issues with the braking system as well.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2025
Merging into traffic and car began shaking, stuttering, dash lights all flashing. Pulled to side of highway + shut vehicle off. Checked exterior of vehicle + tires, all ok. Turned back on and unable to drive it safely. Got to Tires Plus (closest open facility) CVT belt deteriorat...
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POWER TRAIN
Aug 8, 2025
.While driving my car on a two lane 50mph highway my car began lurching but the engine was running at a high rpm with no power. I had a shoulder to pull off on so I did. The engine never stalled but would not go into gear. There were six lights that lit up on the instrument safet...
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STRUCTURE
Jul 10, 2025
My 2017 Honda HR-V in White Orchid Pearl (NH-788P) has severe paint peeling on multiple panels (hood, roof, door). Honda issued Service Bulletin 19-064 covering this exact defect. However, I have been informed by Honda customer service and Honda dealers that my vehicle is no long...
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POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2025
There was a light on the vehicle with the sensor P2337 & parking brake sensor and I took the vehicle to a garage who evaluated the car, cleared the light. They stated if the light came back on to return to the dealer. While I was driving the car, the lights returned when the car ...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 114 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Honda models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda HR-V have?
The 2017 Honda HR-V has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA has received 114 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Honda HR-V.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Honda HR-V?
The 2017 Honda HR-V received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda HR-V?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Honda HR-V are electrical system (16 reports), power train (16 reports), unknown or other (15 reports).
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Honda HR-V. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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