2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2017 Honda HR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 341 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,054 | 77 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 119 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,350 mi | 21,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 114 | 28 |
| Steering | 119 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 70 | 11 |
| Power Train | 27 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 12 |
| Engine | 16 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 8 |
| Structure | 2 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 5 |
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2017 Honda HR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.