YearToAvoid

2017 Honda HR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2017 Honda HR-V, 16% of that year's 122 total complaints, including 6 crashes. No related recall covers this engine issue. Median mileage at failure is 15,000.

Engine complaints
19
16% of 122
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or reversing at low speed, causing collisions.
  • Some describe the vehicle surging or lunging forward or backward without warning, even with the brake pedal applied.
  • Others report the engine stalling unexpectedly while driving, sometimes accompanied by warning lights.
  • A few complaints mention the transmission failing to shift into drive or reverse, leaving the car unable to move.
  • Some drivers noted rough shifting, clunking sounds, or metal debris found in the transmission fluid alongside engine symptoms.

When 2017 Honda HR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2017, latest Apr 8, 2026.

2017 Honda HR-V engine complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2017Aug 2018Jun 2019Feb 2021Oct 2022Mar 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Honda HR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by HR-V model year

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

  1. 201630 (13%)
  2. 201719 (16%)
  3. 201821 (13%)
  4. 201926 (11%)
  5. 202015 (18%)
  6. 20216 (10%)
  7. 202228 (32%)
  8. 20239 (1%)
  9. 20244 (4%)
  10. 20255 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2017 Honda HR-V, which is 16% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda HR-V engine problems?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2017 HR-V.
Did the engine problems cause crashes?
Yes, 6 of the 19 engine complaints for the 2017 HR-V involved crashes, though no fires or injuries were reported.
At what mileage do 2017 HR-V engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 15,000 miles.
How does the 2017 HR-V compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2017 HR-V's engine complaints made up 16% of its year's total, higher than 2016 (13%), 2018 (13%), 2019 (11%), and 2021 (10%), but lower than 2020 (18%) and 2022 (32%).

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.