Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chevrolet HHR
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,006 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V444000 FMVSS 201/STORAGE BIN DOOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V046000 FMVSS 201/ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V417000 LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 458 complaints
- Electrical System 222 complaints
- Structure 119 complaints
- Power Train 82 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 70 complaints
- Air Bags 63 complaints
Of the 1,006 complaints on file, 47 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 1,006 complaints, owners report 29 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has a relatively high number of owner complaints and several recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability issues. The steering system has been the most problematic, though electrical system and airbag issues are also notable. While the recalls address certain safety concerns, the data suggests owners might face frequent repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| latches/locks/linkages | Unknown | $100–$500 | occasional |
| airbag system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Coolant system service
- Battery replacement
- Air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unresponsive power door locks
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.