Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet HHR
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet HHR has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 726 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 424 complaints
- Electrical System 111 complaints
- Air Bags 48 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 43 complaints
- Structure 43 complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
Of the 726 complaints on file, 42 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 726 complaints, owners report 28 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet HHR has a significant number of owner complaints, especially in the steering and electrical systems, indicating reliability issues. With 5 recall campaigns and a total of 726 complaints, there is considerable concern about the vehicle's dependability. However, precise patterns and long-term reliability data from complaints are somewhat limited, making these judgments only moderately confident.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel wobble
- Electrical glitches
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual noises when turning
- Doors not latching securely
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet HHR at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.