2017 Honda Civic: check engine light

Filed Oct 27, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 102,192 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Electronic Power Steering, Evaporative Emission Control System, Check Engine, and Antilock Braking System lights were illuminated; however, the contact had not experienced any failures or malfunctions while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,192.

Filed Dec 12, 2024 · Engine · WI

Cold start up issue where VTC Actuator is rattling and or grinding. This could potentially cause engine failure while starting or driving the vehicle. No check engine light or oil light. VTC Rattle/Grind occurred for 3-4 seconds and then stopped.

Filed Jul 27, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

check engine lights display periodically. The main one involves the fuel injectors. It has been an on going problem for 6-8 months. When I contacted the dealership I was told the part is not available Nationwide at this time and not sure when it will become available. While driving the car can go into "limp" mode where it doesn't let you go above 30 MPH. This problem first started approximately October 2022 after having the vehicle just over 7 months. When I contact the Dealership I was told there was nothing they could do but wait for the part to come in. Meanwhile I am paying for a vehicle that is not safe to drive , yet has no recalls on it. I was told by the Dealership that they have several vehicles at the auto auction that have the same issue that are not selling. I don't understand why Honda has not had a recall on this part. I am stuck with a vehicle ,my only means of transportation, still making payments, and it sits in the garage. Please let me know if there's anything else you need from me.

Filed Apr 28, 2021 · Electrical · 94,500 miles · MD

Started car to run an errand, and a bunch of error/problem codes appeared on dash one by one as well as engine light. All yellow lights. The car was still able to drive with no problems but it displayed on dash with every problem. Had no issue turning on, staying in motion, sitting idle for 30 min, or braking, yet every issue was still on display after multiple startups. Called dealership and they had me bring it in but should only take a couple of hours. Had to leave overnight and is now late afternoon. Service is making repairs and software updates at the approval of american honda (not even involving extended warranty.) fairly certain that this isn't the first time that honda has had to deal with this.

Filed Mar 16, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 43,910 miles · OH

Just the other day I floored it to pass someone and my car stopped accelerating on the highway with a flashing check engine light. As I pressed the gas the RPM's would go up but I had 0 acceleration. I eventually pulled over and turned off the car and immediately when I turned it, my car star shuttle before stop the acceleration and happend every time when I try accelerate the car

Filed Jan 6, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 22,250 miles · IL · fire

My son and I purchased a certified pre-owned 2017 honda civic sedan on dec 3rd from honda of lisle il. The car was purchased with 22,100 miles. My son was driving on dec 10th and stopped for gas for the first time. He got back in the car and started it up. He noticed the engine light came on. He immediately cam home and called for an appointment for the next day to have it checked out at the dealer. As he was driving to the dealer he got about 1 mile down the road when all of a sudden black smoke started pouring out of the engine compartment and the car froze up and immediately burst into flames. Thankfully it happened on a side street as he was slowing down for a traffic light. I had it towed to the dealer. Even though there is a law that they need to take it back within 15 days or less than 500 miles, they essentially told me it wasn't their problem and I needed to get my insurance involved. A fire inspector hired by the insurance company looked at the totaled vehicle and suspected the fire started near the battery. My insurance company informed me that they would have to have a fire engineer inspect it at a cost of $5,000 therefore they will not pursue further. This should not have happened to a certified car with 22k miles. Full video https://youtu.be/ttsvy7zgmw8

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA

My car randomly lost power in the middle of the freeway forcing me to turn on hazards and make my way from the express lane to the nearest off ramp going 20 MPH while trying to avoid an accident. My check engine light began to flash rapidly causing further anxiety. Fortunately I was able to make my way to safety and call a tow truck. I attempted to have my car delivered to the nearest honda (walnut creek ca) however they did not have any availability for a few days. The car also had lots of smoke coming out the exhaust and read check engine oil level on and off. It was a nightmare and who knows what it's going to cost me to repair. On top of all the work I'll loose being my work relies on my car 100%. I've owned nothing but hondas however this time I feel I made a bad purchase buying a new 2017 civic. I've kept up with maintenance, only goes to dealership, pumped nothing but premium gasoline. I am sad, upset, angry, anxious and very much still in disbelief that this is happening to my 3 year old car at only 80,000 miles . What can I do? Is anyone else having same issue? I got a code p0299 turbo underboost

Filed Feb 19, 2020 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · PA

Turned car on to head to work, and all error codes appeared on dash one by one as well as engine light. All yellow lights. The car was still able to drive with no problems but it displayed on dash with every problem. Had no issue turning on, staying in motion, sitting idle for 2 hours, or braking, yet every issue was still on display after multiple startups. Called dealership and they said it was safe to drive, but I'm still bringing it in 2/19/2020 to get it looked at.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Steering · 46,000 miles · GA

"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

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 9,800 miles · TX

I was driving down I-30 merging on the highway. I put it in sport mode and try to get up to speed but all of a sudden car goes to limp mode. Then would not go over 40mph. I was able to safely pull off from the road turn the car off and back on. Cleared all issues. I took it to the dealer next day and no cel was stored.

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · Steering · 47,574 miles · MA

The vehicle, after being driven the day prior without issues or any engine lights, will not start the next morning. The only engine light that is on is the electronic power steering light. When I try to start the car, the battery doesn't even click. I even jumped the battery to reinforce the idea that this is likely not related to the battery - still no clicking. After online research, I found that there was a recent recall on 2017 honda civics for the same issue - the eps system. Unfortunately, this recall is VIN specific, and when I called honda to inquire about my vehicle, they told me that even though this sounds exactly like the other recalled honda civics, they were unable to do anything because my specific civic was not being recalled for this matter. For a car that is less than 2 years old, with no accidents, something as significant as an eps failure should be handled more seriously. This kind of failure, if occurring during operation of the vehicle, could result in major auto accidents.

Filed May 30, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 5,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda civic. Upon starting the vehicle from a ?cold start?, the check engine and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The contact purchased the vehicle used several weeks ago. The vehicle was taken to sunwest honda-mazda (1030 north coast highway, newport, or 97365, (541) 265-8547) where the contact was advised that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. *tt updated 9/21/18