2017 Honda HR-V: raw data

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vehicle2017 / honda / hr-v
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-26)
complaints122 on file (2017-03-20 → 2026-09-08)
recalls0
investigations0
fars29 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

CVT transmission failurePOWER TRAIN33 complaints2019-11 → 2026-06hr-v-2017-cvt-transmission-failure
  • 11710134 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
  • 11742593 THE CVT TRANSMISSION BELT IS BREAKING APART WHICH SUDDENLY SLOWED THE CAR WHILES DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, AMERICAN HONDA QUIETLY SENT NEW BULLETIN TO DEALERS WITHOUT INFORMING ME AS A OWNER OF THIS CAR FROM 02/2019
  • 11629966 Early Continuous Variable Transmission belt failure at 92,000 miles on a 2017 Honda HR-V. The extended warranty for this failure only extends to 7 years after purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first
Paint peeling on roof and upper panelsSTRUCTURE10 complaints2019-08 → 2026-04hr-v-2017-paint-peeling
  • 11687575 My 2017 Honda HR-V in White Orchid Pearl (NH-788P) has severe paint peeling on multiple panels (hood, roof, door)
  • 11656420 I am the owner of a 2017 Honda HR-V with paint code NH-788P (White Orchid Pearl). Over time, I began to notice significant paint peeling and flaking, primarily on the roof, hood, and upper panels
  • 11245356 PAINT IS PEELING OFF TOP OF 2017 HONDA HRV. WAS TOLD THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
Water intrusion into cabin footwellSTRUCTURE6 complaints2017-04 → 2025-10hr-v-2017-water-intrusion
  • 11693077 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
  • 11440361 Front passenger water on the floor after rain. Seems to be the same problem described by complaint no. 10979667
  • 10979667 FOUND WATER LEAKING INSIDE DRIVER SIDE ON THE FLOOR. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VICTORY HONDA OF PLYMOUTH DEALERSHIP
Instrument cluster gauge display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 complaints2021-01 → 2025-02hr-v-2017-gauge-display-failure
  • 11552962 The odometer is not working properly, screen continues to flicker and has been progressively getting worse. It seems like is this a common issues with Honda HRVs
  • 11538836 Dashboard where GAS/MILEAGE/TIME does not appear especially when it's cold. We cannot know how much gas we have and we will not be able to track our mileage to figure if we need gas
  • 11387090 WHEN THE WEATHER GOT COLDER, THE THIRD DASH PANEL STARTED GOING OUT (FUEL GAUGE, ODOMETER, ETC.). WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON IN THE MORNING, THE DASH PANEL IS BLACK
Ignition start/stop switch failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2020-06 → 2026-07hr-v-2017-ignition-switch-failure
  • 11326905 SERVICE TICKET CREATED 4/25/2020: IGNITION - START / STOP SWITCH: B12C5 START/STOP SWITCH INTERNAL FAILURE. MY 2017 HONDA HRV FAILS TO START OR STOP WHEN PRESSING THE IGNITION BUTTON ONCE
  • 11488344 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
  • 11619615 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
Unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuversVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6 complaints2017-05 → 2022-05hr-v-2017-unintended-acceleration
  • 11465373 The contact owned a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and switching to the reverse position while very slowly releasing the brake pedal the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration
  • 11115426 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA HR-V. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CRASHED THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE
  • 11000029 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A SIGN, FLATTENING IT. IT MOVED WITH GREAT SPEED
Brake pedal failure to stop vehicleSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2019-03 → 2021-07hr-v-2017-brake-failure
  • 11408612 A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WAS ROCK SOLID AND WOULD NOT BUDGE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING GETTING OFF A HIGHWAY EXIT WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND REAR ENDED AN SUV STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN
  • 11372448 BRAKES ARE SOFT WHEN BREAKING. ALSO WHEN STOPPING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR UNEVEN ROAD THE BRAKES STARTS TO GRIND AND CLUNK CAUSING IT TO HAVE PROBLEMS STOPPING
  • 11191448 HAD ACCIDENT WHEN BRAKES FAILED ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. HONDA NEVER ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY. CITED DRIVER ERROR

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1222017-03-202026-09-08130POWER TRAIN:32; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:28; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:28; STRUCTURE:15; SERVICE BRAKES:13

Recalls all years →

none listed

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202429legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Honda HR-V vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/honda/hr-v
@misc{wrenchpro_2017_honda_hr_v_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Honda HR-V},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/honda/hr-v}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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