Which Chevrolet HHR year should I avoid?

Among the two years with NHTSA data, 2010 ranks worst with a Complaint Index of 100 versus 0 for 2011. Steering was the top problem area for 2010, with a median mileage at failure of 62,000.

What is the best Chevrolet HHR year?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2011 scores better than 2010, with a Complaint Index of 0 and fewer total complaints (203 versus 515).

What are the most common Chevrolet HHR problems?

Across 2010 and 2011, steering complaints account for 36% of all reports (256 complaints), followed by electrical system issues at 23% (164 complaints) and fuel system issues at 14% (99 complaints).

Are there recalls on the Chevrolet HHR?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 model year and 2 for the 2011 model year, with no do-not-drive recalls recorded for either year.

How many complaints does the Chevrolet HHR have?

NHTSA has logged 718 total complaints across the 2010 and 2011 model years, with 515 from 2010 and 203 from 2011.

Chevrolet HHR Best and Worst Years (2010–2011)

NHTSA data covers only the 2010 and 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The 2010 model has a Complaint Index of 100 and ranks worst of the two, while 2011 has an index of 0. Steering complaints make up 36% of all reported issues across both years.

Model years: 2; 2010–2011
NHTSA complaints: 718
Recall campaigns: 3
Crashes reported: 32
Fires reported: 4
Top problem area: Steering

HHR Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chevrolet HHR problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	No verdict	100	515	19	1	3	Steering	25	—
2011	No verdict	0	203	13	3	2	Fuel System	24.5	—

Most common Chevrolet HHR problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Steering256 (36%)
Electrical System164 (23%)
Fuel System99 (14%)
Brakes88 (12%)
Structure & Body82 (11%)
Airbags79 (11%)
Engine56 (8%)
Other39 (5%)
Transmission & Powertrain31 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet HHR year should I avoid?: Among the two years with NHTSA data, 2010 ranks worst with a Complaint Index of 100 versus 0 for 2011. Steering was the top problem area for 2010, with a median mileage at failure of 62,000.
What is the best Chevrolet HHR year?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2011 scores better than 2010, with a Complaint Index of 0 and fewer total complaints (203 versus 515).
What are the most common Chevrolet HHR problems?: Across 2010 and 2011, steering complaints account for 36% of all reports (256 complaints), followed by electrical system issues at 23% (164 complaints) and fuel system issues at 14% (99 complaints).
Are there recalls on the Chevrolet HHR?: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 model year and 2 for the 2011 model year, with no do-not-drive recalls recorded for either year.
How many complaints does the Chevrolet HHR have?: NHTSA has logged 718 total complaints across the 2010 and 2011 model years, with 515 from 2010 and 203 from 2011.