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2017 Honda HR-V

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Honda HR-V do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 97.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

51 reports with mileage · 71 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports

What owners actually said

122 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 2024
SteeringCrash

While being driven the steering locked up. It could not be turned. It caused an accident of hitting a parked car. This caused the 2017 HR-V to be totaled. The steering was back to normal after the event.

NHTSA ODI #11597967

95,000 miles · Jul 1, 2024
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road; however, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local deale…

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The contact owns a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road; however, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to an unknown recall that was previously serviced on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

NHTSA ODI #11597959

Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 2024
Power Train

I have only had this vehicle for a few months. At that time I was not informed of a recall on this vehicle. The transmission gave out because there was confirmed contaminants on the end of the oil pan drain plug. That the Honda dealership confirmed themselves. With the findings the extinction should apply to my vehicle however t…

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I have only had this vehicle for a few months. At that time I was not informed of a recall on this vehicle. The transmission gave out because there was confirmed contaminants on the end of the oil pan drain plug. That the Honda dealership confirmed themselves. With the findings the extinction should apply to my vehicle however they are denying my claim. This was the recall Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. If the PCM software was previously updated in service bulletin 21-046, Product Update: 2016-20 HR-V Software Update and CVT Inspection, the warranty extension applies, since the CVT primary drive belt is now a OBD-monitored part due to the addition of DTC P271E

NHTSA ODI #11597920

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2024
Power TrainUnknown Or Other

I was driving it, it went into a limp mode. I could not accelerate. My dash light up flashing all different warning signs. Then put me at a complete stop and in permanent park with 6 or 7 dash lights on for my breaking system. When I was able to get it serviced they found I had complete transmission failure.

NHTSA ODI #11594126

Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 2024
Power Train

Metal shavings found in the transmission fluid during inspection. Transmission needed to be replaced on 2017 Honda HR-V with approximately 93K miles. Honda Technical Bulletin issued on CVT belt premature failure in Honda HR-V 2017 - 2020 models.

NHTSA ODI #11591939

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2024
Electrical System

Body control module this same part is already recalled in accords and other vehicles. The car will stop and cut off lights on the dash will flash there is clicking as the car tries to start on its own. It has been to multiple dealerships who stated it is already recalled on other models of Honda for causing the same issues. Ther…

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Body control module this same part is already recalled in accords and other vehicles. The car will stop and cut off lights on the dash will flash there is clicking as the car tries to start on its own. It has been to multiple dealerships who stated it is already recalled on other models of Honda for causing the same issues. There are no warning lights it just randomly happens.

NHTSA ODI #11586071

Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2024
Electrical System

Several times upon starting the car in the mornings the mileage cluster does not work or goes in and out.

NHTSA ODI #11581661

Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 2024
Power Train

My car is a 2017. I purchased in 2019 and it had 21,010 miles on it at that time. It now has 111,000. My engine started to sputter when trying to go over 40 miles per hour. While driving it to a garage, it stopped going forward. The garage did a diagnostic check and it indicated transmission trouble. All dashboard lights were on…

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My car is a 2017. I purchased in 2019 and it had 21,010 miles on it at that time. It now has 111,000. My engine started to sputter when trying to go over 40 miles per hour. While driving it to a garage, it stopped going forward. The garage did a diagnostic check and it indicated transmission trouble. All dashboard lights were on. I had it towed to a Honda dealer and they said the transmission needs to be replaced. They acted like it was no big issue but it is a huge issue. A used transmission with 72,000 is $5500 dollars and a new $9000, Are they kidding me. I have had trouble with this car from the beginning. The gas gage jumps all over the place I can go from have 250 miles to 180 in a matter of minutes and they it will jump back up to where it should be. It takes a good 5 minutes before the dash lights up. I purchased a Honda because I thought it was reliable. I've had nothing but issues.

NHTSA ODI #11575197

Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2024
Unknown Or Other

The third display on dashboard (MPG, time, odometer, gasoline gauge) turns on and off. It displays gibberish and flickers. I don't believe it is related to cold weather because it happens on warm days.

NHTSA ODI #11575064

Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2024
Power TrainStructure

I had to replace the transmission out of warranty at 165,000 miles. Also the lift gate holds water and deysbt drain properly.

NHTSA ODI #11574227

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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