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2006 Chevrolet HHR Engine Problems

NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 8% of all 1,006 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 6 HHR model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 63,000 miles.

Engine complaints
78
8% of 1,006
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
63,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet HHR engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 2, 2006, latest Aug 2, 2025.

2006 Chevrolet HHR engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter72006 Q22008 Q32009 Q42011 Q42013 Q22014 Q42017 Q1
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q1 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by HHR model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200678 (8%)
  2. 200744 (6%)
  3. 200836 (6%)
  4. 200934 (7%)
  5. 201026 (5%)
  6. 201130 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet HHR have engine problems?
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 63,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the most engine complaints (78), compared with 78 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.