MYRModel Year Report

2017 Honda Civic

◆ Worse than typical
2017 Honda Civic
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Civic Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1986 1987: 39 complaints 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 91 complaints 1991: 110 complaints 1992: 98 complaints 1992 1993: 146 complaints 1994: 135 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1998 1999: 338 complaints 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2004 2005: 314 complaints 2006: 1402 complaints 2007: 1203 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 396 complaints 2010 2011: 168 complaints 2012: 454 complaints 2013: 314 complaints 2014: 290 complaints 2015: 377 complaints 2016: 1059 complaints 2016 2017: 574 complaints 2017 2018: 708 complaints 2019: 406 complaints 2020: 216 complaints 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 877 complaints 2022 2023: 249 complaints 2024: 116 complaints 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 23 complaints 2026
2017: 574 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198846
198969
199091
1991110
199298
1993146
1994135
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005314
20061402
20071203
2008914
2009395
2010396
2011168
2012454
2013314
2014290
2015377
20161059
2017574
2018708
2019406
2020216
2021133
2022877
2023249
2024116
202562
202623

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 28%

28% of complaints: steering — 163 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact ownED a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking sound, and the steering wheel locked up, causing her to lose control and crash into an electrical pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260421

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 96 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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car alarm going off for an extended period of time caused a short at the battery and caused a fire that destroyed the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240323

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 65 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED AWAY INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT INJURED HER FOOT AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171121

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I THEN PROCEEDED TO PARK MY CAR INTO A PARKING SPOT. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CAR ENDED UP HITTING THE BUILDING THAT WAS 2 FEET IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170101

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 574
R 20171208 — power train

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.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017.

Campaign 17V706000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180615 — air bags, seats

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.

Campaign 18V266000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181109 — steering

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

Campaign 18V663000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190109 — equipment

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.

Campaign 18V817000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260706 — air bags

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.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (163 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (96 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V706000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V266000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V663000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V817000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2007 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Honda Civic reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Honda Civic is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Civic?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.