2017 Honda Civic Type R
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 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
When braking at 30mph +, brake is very stiff.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-16
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Fuel pump failed like other civic type rs but my vin wasnât included caused a stall in traffic and was almost hit
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-18
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 Type R — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 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 Type R?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 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.