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Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet HHR 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Chevrolet HHR: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

726Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
77Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering430 complaints

430 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System112 complaints

112 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V171000.

Fuel and Propulsion System51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags48 complaints

48 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V046000, 14V047000.

Vehicle Structure43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V444000.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V046000Reported January 30, 2008 - 181,516 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 181,516 vehicles across all affected models.

08V444000Reported September 3, 2008 - 296,422 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 296,422 vehicles across all affected models.

14V047000Reported February 10, 2014 - 2,190,934 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,190,934 vehicles across all affected models.

14V171000Reported April 10, 2014 - 2,191,014 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,191,014 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20078
200835
200923
201047
201153
201259
201372
2014198
201564
201640
201738
201826
201913
202017
202112
20226
20234
20244
20256
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.