The 2017 Honda HR-V has 121 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 19 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.8l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 31 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 121 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (19 / 16%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 13 crash / 0 fire / 6 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 28–31 MPG (5 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Honda HR-V?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD | 1.8L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| HR-V FWD | 1.8L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| HR-V AWD | 1.8L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 MPG | 31 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| HR-V AWD | 1.8L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 27 MPG | 31 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| HR-V FWD | 1.8L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Honda HR-V?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 15.299999999999999% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 13.5% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Honda HR-V models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Honda HR-V?
Summary of 121 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2017 Honda HR-V problems & component breakdown (43 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Honda HR-V?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Honda HR-V.
View all 2017 Honda HR-V recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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