2017 Honda Hr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Electrical System Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe body control module (BCM) fails, causing random dashboard lights to flash and the car to stall.
- 2
Transmission Failure
9complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe continuously variable transmission (CVT) belt deteriorates prematurely, leading to complete transmission failure.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Stall
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly, often accompanied by multiple warning lights and loss of power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Paint Peeling
4complaintsLow severityOtherThe paint on the roof, hood, and upper panels peels off, likely due to a manufacturing defect.
- 5
Dashboard display malfunctions in cold weather
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe dashboard displays intermittently fail or show incorrect information in cold weather.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Electrical system failures causing vehicle shutdown
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalPower loss or shutdown occurs unexpectedly, often leaving the vehicle inoperable.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Fuel Pump Issues
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump malfunctions, causing the car to stall during acceleration and require a recall.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Seating discomfort and back pain
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe seats cause lower back and tailbone pain, affecting passenger comfort and health.
- 9
Steering wheel pull to one side
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel pulls to one side, making it difficult to keep the vehicle in a straight line.
- 10
Sunroof failures leading to glass explosions
2complaintsSafety riskOtherSunroof failures result in glass explosions, posing a safety risk to occupants.
- 11
Transmission Fluid Contamination
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionContaminants in the transmission fluid lead to transmission failure and require replacement.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Unintended acceleration incidents
2complaintsSafety riskOtherUnintended acceleration incidents occur, potentially leading to crashes.
- 13
Vehicle speed control malfunction leading to unintended acceleration
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle unexpectedly accelerates while parked or reversing, posing a significant safety risk.
- 14
Water Intrusion
2complaintsMedium severityOtherWater leaks into the car, causing damage to the electrical system and interior components.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.