When braking at 30mph +, brake is very stiff. I also noticed that my brake rotors on the front right(passenger side) were clean or smooth, but on the brake rotors on the left side(driver side) were still rusted, because of water during the car washing. i knew that the front left brake arent braking. Did a proper brake bleeding on all four, and only the Front left had no fluid at all and the brake fluid was filled to full.
The worst 2017 Honda Civic Type R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
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- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- 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. 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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.
Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no. 4 spark plug hole
- Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the...
- American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of...
- Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the...
- Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement the...
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 Civic Type R with...
- Customers have complained of the air conditioning system not blowing cold air due to the oil/refrigerant...
- Owner Notification Letter
- Dealer Message
What 2017 Honda Civic Type R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel pump failed like other civic type rs but my vin wasn’t included caused a stall in traffic and was almost hit
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Questions about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R
Is the 2017 Honda Civic Type R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R, fewer than a typical Civic Type R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda Civic Type R?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic Type R have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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