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2017 Honda CivicProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 793 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
793
Crashes
33
Fires
13
Recalls
6
TSBs
265
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 793 complaints, 33 crashes, 13 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 11.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ac not working

63 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

rodents chew soy based wire covering

9 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
3

uncomfortable seats

7 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

oil mixing with gas

6 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
5

body control module failure

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

173 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

196
0–30K
77
30–60K
29
60–90K
15
90–120K
7
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (196 reports) • Median: 23K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (173 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Steering173 (22%)
Other166 (21%)
Electrical100 (13%)
Engine67 (8%)
Brakes38 (5%)
Structure:body36 (5%)
Fuel System34 (4%)
Drivetrain26 (3%)

2017 Honda Civic: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Civic, with 173 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 22,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Civic, with 100 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Civic, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2017 Honda Civic, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
16
38
17
89
18
77
19
96
20
70
21
52
22
101
23
100
24
84
25
84
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Honda Civic. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

17V706000Dec 2017

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.

18V266000Jun 2018

SEATS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

18V663000Nov 2018

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

18V817000Jan 2019

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Honda Civic NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Honda Civic is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Honda Civic vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

793

Class avg

69

11.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 793 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Honda Civic: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Honda Civic is related to the steering, with 173 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2017 Honda Civic has 793 complaints, 33 crash reports, and 13 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 11.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2017 Honda Civic?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Honda Civic 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Honda Civic problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Honda Civic has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Civic problems start?
Based on 328 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 22,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Honda Civic data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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