2006 Chevrolet HHR body & structure problems
121 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 121 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 101 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 101 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
A lady ran a red light on springridge rd just south of jackson ms. Wife was driving across springridge rd. The lady failed to yield and struck wife in drivers side totaling three cars in the process wife was severely injured (11 days in hospital) no airbag was deployed during accident. Still working on full recovery. Updated 10/16/2017 the consumer requested a status update and recall information.
Interior door handle has broken on both the driver side door and front passenger door. This happened on 2 separate occasions while trying to open the door to get out while parked. The drivers side entire door had to be replaced by the dealership. The passenger door has not been fixed yet.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR
- Steering 464 complaints
- Electrical system 229 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Latches & locks 70 complaints
- Brakes 66 complaints
- Air bags 63 complaints
- Fuel system 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints