Chevrolet HHR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3,574 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet HHR, across 6 model years (2006–2011). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (1,006). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Chevrolet HHR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No HHR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 HHR: 1,006 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 HHR: 726 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 HHR: 616 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 HHR: 203 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2009 HHR: 508 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2010 HHR: 515 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet HHR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 1,562 | 6 | 57 |
| Electrical System problems | 750 | 6 | 25 |
| Air Bags problems | 332 | 6 | 81 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 316 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure problems | 261 | 6 | 13 |
| Power Train problems | 191 | 6 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 145 | 6 | 3 |
| Engine problems | 133 | 6 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 131 | 6 | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 115 | 6 | 7 |
| Service Brakes problems | 102 | 6 | 16 |
| Suspension | 97 | 6 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 76 | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 53 | 6 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 31 | 6 | 6 |
| Tires | 31 | 6 | 2 |
| Visibility | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 29 | 6 | 1 |
| Equipment | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Traction Control System | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet HHR problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2010: steering (231) · electrical system (119)
- 2009: electrical system (151) · steering (127) · air bags (104) · fuel/propulsion system (69)
- 2008: steering (297) · electrical system (108) · fuel/propulsion system (71)
- 2007: steering (424) · electrical system (111)
- 2006: steering (458) · electrical system (222) · structure (119) · power train (82) · latches/locks/linkages (70) · air bags (63)
All Chevrolet HHR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 203 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 HHR | 515 | 3 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 HHR | 508 | 4 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 HHR | 616 | 4 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 HHR | 726 | 4 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 HHR | 1,006 | 5 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet HHR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (1,006), 2007 (726), 2008 (616). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet HHR?
Steering, with 1,562 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet HHR have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.