2017 Honda HR-V structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Honda HR-V — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2017 Honda HR-V with White Orchid Pearl paint (NH-788P) that has experienced significant paint peeling and flaking on the roof, hood, and upper panels despite normal care. This appears to be a known manufacturing defect affecting many vehicles with this paint code. **Honda Motor Company…”
filed Mar 13, 2026
“My 2017 Honda HR-V in White Orchid Pearl (NH-788P) has severe paint peeling on multiple panels (hood, roof, door). Honda issued Service Bulletin 19-064 covering this exact defect. However, I have been informed by Honda customer service and Honda dealers that my vehicle is no longer covered because…”
filed Sep 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other HR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 HR-V | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 HR-V | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 HR-V | 33 | 5% |
| 2022 HR-V | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 HR-V | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 HR-V | 9 | 6% |
| 2016 HR-V | 22 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Honda HR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.