2016 Honda HR-V
2016 model shown · Photo: Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0

Compact SUVs · 2nd gen generation

2017 Honda HR-V: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 73 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,620 to own, including $1,911 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda HR-V.

Reliability

73/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,911

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$6,581

31 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$11,533

$10,149 – $12,917, estimate

Recalls

0

on record

Owner complaints

123

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$716
Transmission & drivetrain$640
Electrical system$162
Driver-assist & stability$109
Body, glass & interior$76
Fuel system$60

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Honda HR-V

Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (87/100) and the 2023 worst (32/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202451/100
202332/100
202242/100
202187/100
202075/100
201953/100
201872/100
201773/100
201647/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2017 Honda HR-V a year to avoid?

No. It scores 73 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2017 Honda HR-V reliable?

It scores 73 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,911 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2017 Honda HR-V cost to own?

About $10,620 over 5 years: $2,128 in lost value, $1,911 in repairs and $6,581 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $11,533 today.

What are the best years of the Honda HR-V?

Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (87/100) and the 2023 worst (32/100).

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda HR-V have?

None on record with NHTSA.