Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Chevrolet HHR
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Chevrolet HHR has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 616 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 297 complaints
- Electrical System 108 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 71 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40 complaints
- Air Bags 38 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 25 complaints
Of the 616 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 616 complaints, owners report 31 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Chevrolet HHR has a total of 616 complaints and 5 recall campaigns, mainly involving the ignition system and airbags. The high number of complaints, especially concerning steering and electrical issues, suggests reliability concerns. Limited data exists for precise failure timelines, but the complaints indicate potential common issues requiring attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $300–$800 | 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 pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush and fill
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Electrical malfunctions
- Fuel odor
- Brake pedal vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.