repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if…
2007 Chevrolet HHRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 726 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet HHR, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-171 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Chevrolet HHR has problems
726 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
424Steering18 crash/fire/injury
111Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
48Air bags
43Structure
43Fuel/propulsion system
40Power train
32Service brakes, hydraulic
27Suspension
25Latches/locks/linkages
12316 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 424 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 111 | 6 |
| Air bags | 48 | 21 |
| Structure | 43 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 0 |
| Power train | 40 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 32 | 0 |
| Suspension | 27 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 25 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 123 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Chevrolet HHR recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 372 steering complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles262under 100k miles110100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
17 owners mentioned a cost$339median
Middle half: $281 – $1,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other HHR year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the HHR median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Chevrolet HHR safety ratings
2007 Chevrolet HHR 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What HHR owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Power steering went out while I was driving and it put me in danger and other drivers because it was hard to control the vehicle, the steering wheel was really tough to turn. The vehicle wasn't inspected by a professional because the problem just occurred.
Power steering lights up and I am unable to turn the steering wheel. When I shut the motor down and start back up, the steering starts working again. This has been doing this for about 4 years now. I took it to White Allen Chevrolet when it first started happening and they told me that they drove…
My power steering keeps going out. It randomly makes it hard to turn which could cause a crash. It's common in other hhr models, mine has not been inspected personally yet. It has a chime and then the console says "power steering". There were no signs before it started. It goes away when you…
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