The Lemon Index2017 Honda HR-V.
The 2017 Honda HR-V is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 49 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 45, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 28 to 31 mpg combined. The best Honda HR-V year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 123 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda HR-V year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 50K miles on the car (51 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 11K–55K miles
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 77 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Customer letter - On some 2017 HR-V vehicles, there is an internal programming issue with the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda HR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2050–2300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 45; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda HR-V year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2017 Honda HR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (27%), brakes (18%) and body structure (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda HR-V have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda HR-V get?
28 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda HR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,000 and 50,000 miles. The middle report was at 20,000 miles, from 51 complaints.
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Honda HR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2050 to $2300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Honda HR-V have?
1.8L 4-cyl.
What Honda HR-V year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2021 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works