How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Honda HR-V?

NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 HR-V, which is 26% of all 122 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda HR-V transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 HR-V.

At what mileage do 2017 HR-V transmissions typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 95,000 miles.

How does the 2017 HR-V compare to other model years for transmission complaints?

The 2017 HR-V's 26% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2016's 31% but higher than every other model year listed, including 2018 at 10% and 2022 at 22%.

Do these transmission failures cause crashes?

NHTSA data lists 1 crash and no fires or injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 HR-V.

2017 Honda HR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 32 of 122 complaints (26%) on the 2017 Honda HR-V, the highest share among HR-V model years except 2016. Owners report CVT failure, loss of power while driving, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 95,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 32; 26% of 122
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 95,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

CVT transmission fails outright, sometimes with metal debris found in the fluid, requiring full replacement.
Vehicle suddenly loses power or motive force while driving at highway or city speeds, then can sometimes be restarted.
Transmission fill plug or drain plug pops off or shows contaminants, letting debris into the CVT and causing failure.
Vehicle enters limp mode with multiple dashboard warning lights and refuses to accelerate or shift into gear.
Grinding or clunking noises precede sudden loss of acceleration, in some cases with engine revs spiking.
Engine stalls without warning, in one case traced to a broken flywheel.

When 2017 Honda HR-V transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 14, 2019, latest Sep 8, 2026.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Honda HR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by HR-V model year

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

201674 (31%)
201732 (26%)
201815 (10%)
201914 (6%)
202013 (16%)
20215 (8%)
202219 (22%)
20231 (0%)
20243 (3%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Honda HR-V?: NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 HR-V, which is 26% of all 122 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Honda HR-V transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 HR-V.
At what mileage do 2017 HR-V transmissions typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 95,000 miles.
How does the 2017 HR-V compare to other model years for transmission complaints?: The 2017 HR-V's 26% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2016's 31% but higher than every other model year listed, including 2018 at 10% and 2022 at 22%.
Do these transmission failures cause crashes?: NHTSA data lists 1 crash and no fires or injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 HR-V.