drivers side steering wheel airbag deployed when the car was driven over a small bump in the car. No collision occurred
The worst 2017 Honda Civic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering174
- Electrical104
- Engine70
- Brakes38
- Body37
- Visibility37
- Fuel system34
- Transmission29
- Airbags25
- Driver assistance23
- Acceleration13
- Wheels9
- Seat belts5
- Suspension5
- Tires5
- Lights4
- Seats4
Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Honda Civic
Jerking 39Stalling 17Check engine light 15Wipers 13Key fob 12Warning lights 10Won't start 9Adaptive cruise 8Battery drain 8Engine failure 8Lane assist 8Loss of power 8Power steering loss 8ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Collision warning 6Door locks 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel smell 6Misfire 6Steering lock-up 6Brake failure 5Fuel pump 5Headlights 5Seat belt 5
Recalls 6
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
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall numbers 21V‑215 and 20V‑314.
Recall number 23V858000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 18V817000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 18V663000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 18V266000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.
Recall number 17V706000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Honda Civic 265
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may
- Dealer Message
- Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on...
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- 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...
2017 Honda Civic fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 28-32 | 36-42 | 32-36 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-31 | 28-40 | 25-34 |
What 2017 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While Driving i looked in the rear mirror and noticed my rear glass was shattered. I pulled over to inspect it and there was no visible points of impact.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy before the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 88,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax Report, the mileage was 306,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic equipped with BF Goodrich Tires, Tire Line: Advantage T/A Sport, Tire Size: 215/55/R16, DOT Number: [XXX]. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal pop coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s side tire had a blowout. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that all four tires was dry rotted on the inner tire, and all four tires needed to be replaced. The front driver’s side tire was replaced. The dealer stated that the tires were approximately 6 years old. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 78,132. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Ex Vehicle taken into Honda dealer due to SRS/airbag lights on dash, a diagnostic scan was done, Honda dealer diagnosed a failed clock spring. Independent mechanic replaced it. After the repair, the SRS/airbag lights remained on. Honda dealer attempted seat weight sensor relearn/initialization but could not complete it. Independent mechanic then diagnosed failed front passenger seat weight sensors (photos available). Dealer confirmed VIN not flagged for the federal safety agency 26V332 (Honda OOA / bulletin 26-073) covering seat weight sensors on 2017–2021 Civic Hatchbacks. Requested goodwill repair; denied. They refused written denial and would not name the decision-maker. With SRS light on, passenger airbags may deploy improperly in a crash (or fail to suppress for child/small occupant), matching the 26V332 defect. Request investigation and free sensor replacement under recall or expanded coverage. Documentation (repair orders, photos, notes) available on request.
Evaporator on the AC system has failed repeatedly Honda is aware this is a reoccurring issue as they offered a goodwill discount once but I’ve had to replace more than once. This is a major visibility issue as the moisture from the faulty evaporator fogs my windshield making it dangerous to drive and the defogger is much less effective
After driving for 20 minutes or more and especially on hotter days my steering sticks. It is very noticeable when going in a straight line. It feels as if it gets stuck in a notch and I have to give it extra pressure to move the car which results in overcorrecting.
I am filing this complaint regarding repeated problems with my Honda’s A/C system. The repair history includes a leaking evaporator, which I paid for out of pocket; a failed A/C compressor, replaced under warranty; an A/C compressor shaft seal, also replaced under warranty; another compressor issue; and now an expansion valve that I am being told I must pay to replace. My concern is that the vehicle has been inspected and repaired multiple times for the same A/C system. If the expansion valve is now causing or contributing to the problem, why was it not identified during the previous repairs? I have already paid for the evaporator repair and repeatedly returned the vehicle because the A/C continues to fail. I do not believe it is reasonable to continue charging me for one component after another when the underlying problem has not been properly resolved. I am requesting that Honda and/or the dealership cover the expansion valve repair, including parts and labor, and fully inspect the A/C system to ensure the root cause is corrected. I also request an explanation as to why the expansion valve was missed during the previous repairs and why I should now be financially responsible for another related A/C repair after multiple prior attempts to fix the system.
Sticking steering wheel
Sticky steering. More effort required to move steering wheel. Ongoing.
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Questions about the 2017 Honda Civic
Is the 2017 Honda Civic reliable?
Owners have filed 606 complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic, 1.4 times a typical Civic model year.
What is the 2017 Honda Civic year score?
The 2017 Honda Civic scores 60 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda Civic: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Honda Civic?
Steering, with 174 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles. Next is electrical (104).
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic have?
6 recalls, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline and equipment.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Honda Civic steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V663000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad steering?
The Honda Civic model years with the most steering complaints are 2022 (734 complaints), 2016 (446 complaints) and 2018 (316 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda Civic get?
Official estimates for the 2017 Honda Civic range from 25 to 36 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 28-32 city and 36-42 highway.
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