DecodedCarsChevrolet HHR
6 model years from 2006 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2011
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (236)
The 2011 HHR in brief
The 2011 Chevrolet HHR is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (2.2L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 176 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,155 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway), 24% better than the 2011 SUV - average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Chevrolet HHR has 6 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 26 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (414), fuel/propulsion system (305), electrical system (190).
2010 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 1,211 owner complaints.
How the 2006 HHR compares
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (2.2L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 176 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,175 lb.
2011 HHR pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 24% better than the average 2011 SUV - (20.9 MPG).
Watch out for
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a SUV -.
HHR changes by model year
- 2011
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- 2008
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 25
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 26 MPG | 176.4 in | 3,155 lb | Not rated | 2 | 137 |
| 2010 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 176.4 in | 3,155 lb | Not rated | 3 | 210 |
| 2009 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl | 26 MPG | 176.4 in | 3,155 lb | Not rated | 3 | 190 |
| 2008 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 176.4 in | 3,155 lb | Not rated | 2 | 236 |
| 2007 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 MPG | 176.4 in | 3,175 lb | Not rated | 2 | 231 |
| 2006 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 MPG | 176.4 in | 3,175 lb | Not rated | 2 | 207 |
Alternatives to the 2011 HHR
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V | 24 MPG | Not rated | 13 |
| 2011 Hyundai Tucson | 25 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 23 MPG | Not rated | 16 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 25 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →