Is the Chevrolet HHR reliable?

The Chevrolet HHR has 970 total NHTSA complaints across 2 model years. Years to avoid: 2010 (682 complaints).

What years of the Chevrolet HHR should I avoid?

Avoid the 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The 2010 model has the most complaints (682) with the top issue being STEERING.

Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2011	288	I WAS DRIVING A FREEWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE SUD...	Average
2010	682	WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOPS FUNCTIONING ...	Avoid This Year