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Chevrolet HHR

2009 only

616 classified complaints 3 recalls

2009 Chevrolet HHR have 616 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 49,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet HHR report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 118 complaints

Median onset: 49,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 116 complaints

Median onset: 59,000 miles. 12.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 76 complaints

Median onset: 105,802 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 74 complaints

Median onset: 57,115 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 64 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 43 complaints

Median onset: 61,400 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 29 complaints

Median onset: 72,554 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 20 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009 model year. See the full Chevrolet HHR report for every year and full specs/safety data.