Chevrolet HHR years to avoid
The Chevrolet HHR years to avoid are 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2011 is the cleanest year on record.
4,750
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2006–2011
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
HHR years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 1,367 |
Every HHR year
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet HHR years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the HHR years to avoid are 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2011.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet HHR?
By complaint volume, 2011 has the cleanest NHTSA record among HHR years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet HHR have?
Across all model years, the HHR has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,750 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.