KnownCarProblems2017 Honda Civic Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 600 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Civic, most often about the steering (29% of complaints, typically around 46,000 miles). It is 9th of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2017 Honda Civic problems
Steering
174 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system.
"eps fault" fault in the electronic power steering. Steering is affected with check engine light and power steering light. Car not running right. In motion
While driving highway / interstate. Steering will make a sudden pull/jerk to the left or right causing to overcompensate. It feels as if the steering wheel is sticking/catching. It is not as noticeable when driving in slower in-town driving, but still happens. I researched symptoms online and found that a recall was…
Other or unspecified
166 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
A/c condenser is defective but Honda says my VIN not covered under Honda's 10 year extended warranty for this part. In addition, tried to get this part serviced under three-year warranty but Honda service was closed due to covid 19 and the company has refused to extend its warranty period as other companies have done.
Vehicle lost all 1234yf coolant and was replaced alomg with a decarb and re-seal as well as a fill up and it is blowing hotter than before only 1 month after repair. I have lost approx 2 full charges worth of freeon into the environment. It was leak tested twice and both places did not find the root of the problem and…
Electrical
103 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: body control module/bcm, software.
First time speedometer reading 0 while driving. Second time while driving down hwy, all error lights on dash came on, I have 10 or so photos, of the incident, speedometer read 0 going upward of 50 MPH, power steering was going in and out and vehicle was very difficult to control. This is a huge issue being in…
My 2017 Honda Civic ex-t coupe shuts down my digital screen and audio system with the message "amp is in protection mode" this then makes any hands free devices turn completely off from the car. This is a safety issue because in my state, cell phones and any other form of electronics are not permitted. So when being…
Engine
70 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Fuel is mixing with oil. Oil dipstick reads higher when checked. Engine performance is sluggish. When checking oil, there is a strong gasoline smell. As a result, oil is significantly thinner when checked.
First time speedometer reading 0 while driving. Second time while driving down hwy, all error lights on dash came on, I have 10 or so photos, of the incident, speedometer read 0 going upward of 50 MPH, power steering was going in and out and vehicle was very difficult to control. This is a huge issue being in…
Brakes
38 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
Every now and then there will be brake proble while im driving car will stop in the for no reason.lastweek as I was reversing the car had an error stating electric parking brake problem and it wouldnt move. I shut the car off thwn turn it back on it went away as I was driving the error appears again while I was…
First time speedometer reading 0 while driving. Second time while driving down hwy, all error lights on dash came on, I have 10 or so photos, of the incident, speedometer read 0 going upward of 50 MPH, power steering was going in and out and vehicle was very difficult to control. This is a huge issue being in…
Body and structure
37 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
At about 10000 miles I noticed ripples in my rear roof pillars. Honda acknowledges that it is a manufacturing error and fixed it with body fill. I am worried if the roof will flex a dent like that under load that it may not be structurally sound.
Car trunk opens while driving (more than a dozen times to date); windows descend while locking car from outside; gas cap cover unlatches while locking car. Car doors have also unlocked while vehicle was parked, and thieves ransacked car on 2 occasions. I raised issues to dealer (who said they were impossible) and…
Visibility and wipers
35 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
I had the wipers on and it was raining. The wipers stopped working before they reached the down position on the windshield. They would not work after that. I was driving the car on a city street going forward.
I purchased a 2017 Honda Civic in november 2017. In august 2018 the AC went out. (I know in august right!). The service department at Honda replaced the high pressure hose for the o-ring. The service was covered under my car warranty. Nine months later (may 2019) the same thing happened. The A/C went out. This time…
Fuel system
34 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
My oils is being diluted by fuel strong oder of gas from oil. Shows that it is over filled . When it is cold out side my engine feels like it is stuttering and it starts to click under acceleration. My car has already had fuel rail and injectors replaced under warranty for misfiring issues and my car has shut off on…
At cold start, the idling engine shakes the steering wheel, dashboard, and much of the cabin. It feels like a poorly seated motor mount. I've driven civics my whole life and have never felt a shake like this one. I took it to the local Honda dealership and left it overnight in hopes of replicating the cold start. They…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Honda Civic recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are bol, wo9, ooa, wom, xoh, noc, pod, boe, uof, pob, eog, aoi, qo8, toj, do7, and sok. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24v064. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning may 29, 2026.
Full defect summary
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 hr-v, 2018-2020 fit, 2020-2022 cr-v hybrid, 2017-2022 cr-v, 2017-2018, 2021 civic type r, 2017-2021 civic hatchback, 2016-2020 civic coupe, 2016-2022 civic, 2017-2022 accord hybrid, and 2016-2022 accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21v-215 and 20v-314.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is k0e.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Honda Civic
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Civic?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (174 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); other or unspecified (166 complaints, typically around 32,000 miles); electrical (103 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Honda Civic?
- It is 9th of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints, with 600 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.