2017 Honda HR-V problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
122 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 51 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 122 complaints (26.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 36 | 29.5% |
| Braking behavior | 16 | 13.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 6.6% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 5.7% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 4.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Structure:Body | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
Power Train: 32; Unknown Or Other: 28; Electrical System: 27; Structure:Body: 14; Service Brakes: 12; Engine: 11; Fuel/Propulsion System: 11; Vehicle Speed Control: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 29 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 29; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (29). 71 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 13 |
2017: 14; 2018: 10; 2019: 14; 2020: 11; 2021: 10; 2022: 4; 2023: 8; 2024: 20; 2025: 18; 2026: 13
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 36 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11280002 · 2019-11-14 (November 14, 2019)
2017 HONDA HR-V METAL SHAVINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION AT 81,000 MILES
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11280002 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11388174 · 2021-01-14 (January 14, 2021)
INFORMATION PERTAINS TO A 2017 HONDA HRV WITH 89K MILES, SERVICED AT HONDA DEALERSHIPS ONLY. WHILE ON INTERSTATE I-95N ON 1/13/21 NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE THAT SEEMED TO ORIGINATE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR ONLY UNDER ACCELERATION. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER, ENGINE REVS SUDDENLY SKYROCKETED AND THE CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THIS WAS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AND HARROWING SITUATION AS WE WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65MPH). ABLE TO "COAST" THE VEHICLE OVER 5 LANES TO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER. THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO MOVE…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11388174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10995808 · 2017-06-19 (June 19, 2017)
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 05/27/2017. A TEST DRIVE DIDN'T REVEAL A BRAKE/ACCELERATOR CROSS-OVER PROBLEM (A TEST DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK ISN'T MEANT TO FAILURE-TEST IT). THE NEXT WEEK MY WIFE AND I TRAVELED FROM OUR HOME IN WV TO VISIT A DAUGHTER IN MI. DRIVING ON I-70 THROUGH COLUMBUS I GOT CAUGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC; THE DRIVER AHEAD OF US DECELERATED QUICKLY AND I HAD TO JUMP ON MY BRAKE TO AVOID A COLLISION. U WITTINGLY, MY RIGHT FOOT ALSO DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. BEFORE IMPACT THE ENGINE PAUSED - YIELDING TO THE BRAKE ( LEARNED LATE THAT IS A SAF…
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10995808 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11001316 · 2017-06-26 (June 26, 2017)
THIS IS AN AMENDED COMPLAINT NO. 10995808. I MAY HAVE GOTTEN A DIGIT WRONG IN MY EARLIER SUBMISSION. FROM MY WV REGISTRATION, MY VIN IS [XXX]. I HAD TWO NEAR-COLLISIONS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE GAS-FEED PEDAL. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER SUGGESTING THE PEDALS NEED MORE SEPARATION. THAT FAILING, I SUGGESTED THE DEALER TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK. HE REFUSED BOTH REMEDIES. I LEFT THE CAR THERE AND WALKED HOME. I REFUSE TO DRIVE A DANGEROUS CAR. I HAVE NO PHOTOS TO OFFER. THE DEALER HAS POSSESSION OF IT. I SUPPOSE T…
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11162949 · 2018-12-21 (December 21, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA HR-V. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATING AND COOLING UNIT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT FUEL WAS MIXING WITH THE ENGINE OIL. THE MESSAGE "FRONT COLLISION" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VALLEY HONDA (4173 OGDEN AVE, AURORA, IL 60504, [phone removed]) AND RECEIVED A SOFTWARE UPDATE, BUT WAS NOT FULLY REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,81…
Owner-reported narrative. 27,815 miles reported. Look up ODI 11162949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11269494 · 2019-10-18 (October 18, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING MY 2017 HONDA HRV WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE POWER TO THE CAR SHUT OFF AND THE CAR WAS IN THE STREET WITHOUT POWER, I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET.THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11269494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11446829 · 2022-01-10 (January 10, 2022)
On Friday, Dec 31, 2021 the car (2017 Honda HR-V), without any warning, suddenly stalled in the middle of our residential street. Prior to this incident, I did not experience any indications that there was a problem with the car. The car was towed to a local Honda service center and upon inspection by one of their technicians it was determined that the car had a "broken flywheel" (the car is an automatic so this is not the correct term). Once repairs began I was contacted and informed that the broken flywheel had caused additional damage and…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11446829 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11488344 · 2022-10-07 (October 7, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the Start/Stop ignition switch light intermittently illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11488344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11004762 · 2017-07-12 (July 12, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA HR-V. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THERE HAD BEEN AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE SAME LANE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT SECURELY HELD, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VICTORY HONDA (LOCATED AT 1605 N. MONROE STREET, MONROE, MI 48162, TEL: (888)714-7803) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO TWO …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,106 miles reported. Look up ODI 11004762 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11016432 · 2017-08-21 (August 21, 2017)
BOUGHT VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN MAY 2017. AROUND 1000 MILES IT STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT NO MATTER WHAT ROAD I WAS ON. TOOK TO HONDA DEALER TWICE AND THEY PERFORMED TWO ALIGNMENTS AND REALIGNED THE STEERING WHEEL - THEY SAID THE ALIGNMENT IS WITHIN HONDA'S REQUIREMENTS. VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO THE LEFT. IF I LET GO OF THE WHEEL AT ALL IT JERKS TO THE LEFT. TALKED TO SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALER AND AM BRINGING THE CAR BACK FOR A TEST DRIVE.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11016432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11491187 · 2022-10-27 (October 27, 2022)
Car stalled at an intersection with no warning. Tried to restart and engine would start but when gas pedal pushed there was no acceleration. I was stuck in the middle of a busy intersection putting myself and others in at risk of an accident or injury. Had the car towed to Honda dealership and was told the problem is the fuel pump. They have had the car for a week and are still waiting for the part to be delivered according to the service department that I spoke to today. My car is only 5 years old with less than 24k miles.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11491187 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11737980 · 2026-05-14 (May 14, 2026)
While driving, starting from a stop sign / or traffic light, the vehicle will stall out upon light acceleration. Going through the recall information, it appears that many 2017 Honda HRV and 2018 Honda HRV have a safety recall for the fuel pump ( located inside the fuel tank / under the drivers seat). For whatever reason, my HRV is not included in the recall but suffers from the exact same problems as the recalled vehicles. This has happened numerous times, in light traffic and in extremely heavy traffic where my life was put in danger by th…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11737980 at NHTSA ↗