Chevrolet HHR vs Honda CR-V
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Chevrolet HHR
- Total complaints
- 3,573
- Avg per model year
- 596
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 7
- Most complained year
- 2006 (1,006)
Top problems: Steering, Electrical System, Air Bags
Honda CR-V
- Total complaints
- 15,732
- Avg per model year
- 524
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 62
- Most complained year
- 2018 (2,103)
Top problems: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine
Complaints by model year
| Year | Chevrolet HHR | Honda CR-V | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 203 | 551 | ||
| 2010 | 515 | 480 | ||
| 2009 | 508 | 386 | ||
| 2008 | 615 | 960 | ||
| 2007 | 726 | 885 | ||
| 2006 | 1,006 | 398 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.