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2007 Chevrolet HHR Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2007 Chevrolet HHR, 9% of all 726 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest body and structure complaint count among 6 HHR model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
64
9% of 726
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Chevrolet HHR body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2007, latest Jul 28, 2018.

2007 Chevrolet HHR structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter52007 Q32009 Q22011 Q12012 Q32014 Q12015 Q22017 Q2
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2018 Q3; peak 2010 Q4 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet HHR

  1. NHTSA 08V444000Sep 3, 2008Structure & Body296,422 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Gm is recalling 296,422 my 2006-2008 chevrolet hhr vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact." the door on the storage bin in the top center of the instrument panel failed to remain closed as required.

    Risk: This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.

    Remedy: A redesigned latch will be made available. The recall began on december 23, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Structure & Body complaints by HHR model year

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

  1. 2006167 (17%)
  2. 200764 (9%)
  3. 200838 (6%)
  4. 200929 (6%)
  5. 201053 (10%)
  6. 201129 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet HHR have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2007 Chevrolet HHR, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the most body and structure complaints (167), compared with 64 for the 2007.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2007 Chevrolet HHR?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet HHR concerns the body and structure: 08V444000.

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.