2017 Honda Civic Hatchback
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction, with the power steering failure message displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-10
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.