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2017 Honda HR-V consumer reviews

$19,465–$21,565 MSRP range
side view of 2017 HR-V Honda
(206 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Reliable car

I’m 5’2 and this car suits for me. It’s easy to drive and it’s reliable. My husband is 6’4 he drove it one time and it has plenty of leg room for him. Overall, it’s a decent looking car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Brake failure almost got me killed!

Controls difficult to access. Very poor visibility. Great gas mileage and then the brakes failed and I was almost killed. Stay away from this model Honda which is usually reliable. I also had issues with their service department.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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the drive belt makes noises on acceleration

The drive belt makes loud noiseson accelerator Brought back to dealer. Said it was known problem. But waiting on engineers to fix cause of problems. Haven got back to us. A new car with this very loud noise is not right. Very bad service from Honda. We never buy another Honda.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A great mini SUV

My wife and I have owned this car for a little over a year now. So far, it?s been a terrific primary vehicle. It?s comfortable, very roomy and all the ?bells and whistles? we need. We absolutely love the storage you get with the magic seats. My only complaints, which really are minor is the lack of engine acceleration and the CVT transmission ?droning? This vehicle is powered by a 142 hp 1.8L engine used in the Civic, so don?t expect to be able to haul trailers with it. What this vehicle is meant for is smartly getting around town and loading the back up for long trips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Disappointment

I purchased the 2017 HR-V new to replace a much loved 2010 Honda CRV with 170,000 miles on it. I thought that I could get used to the smaller size but the 2nd row is uncomfortable. With carseats for 2 grandchildren you really cannot get a third person in the back. The rear cargo area is only good if you flip the 2nd row seats down. Honda has also significantly cheapened the interior. I recently had a deer run into my path and though I saw him right away and was only going 35 mph, I could not stop in time. The car didn't perform as well as expected and I ended up with $7500 in damages. I was ready to trade it in before the accident and did so as soon as it was repaired. I don't know how the vehicle has such high reviews. I have moved on to another brand and doubt that I would ever go back to Honda.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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i own hondas since 1980, very reliable

the engine could be a little bigger, body style is fine. to many expensive options, options should be built into the price. would like the car with 18" wheels not as an option.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda HRV

Great investment considering me and my husband like to travel and adventure ALOT of space I literally fit everything in my life in it and still had room to spare. I use it every day to go to and from work and I barely use any gas but when traveling it takes 4 hrs to go down to half a tank

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Problems right away

I turned the temperature control knob and something broke right away. It stayed in the shop a week for the whole dash to be taken apart for the repair. Now, at 22000 miles a rattle has started in the rear suspension. They just replaced a shock today, and it still rattles. Will be trading soon.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Price range

Test drive only. Could not agree on price. Still Looking at other cars in this class. The HRV seems like it would be a reliable vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Favorite car I?ve ever had!

I am absolutely in love with this suv! It has everything that I want/need and is the perfect size! I love the color and all the upgrades in this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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