2017 Honda Civic: engine failure

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 Jun 12, 2024 · Engine · OH

2017 Hatchbacks with the 1.5 liter engine 4 cylinder didn’t get an extended warranty yet all other Hondas with this engine did because of problems but not the hatchback when same parts and same problems I never want to buy a new Honda again . Had to get a coolant flush not soon after I bought it because car was over heating yet that’s all they did never looked by into why and then problem after problem . A night mare buying a new Honda . Seen many videos and read many threads of people with same year and sa b me complaints and I’ve contacted a lot of people and no place knows why the hatchbacks weren’t covered but other cars same engine same problem was. Had to rebuild engine and replace turbo at 103,00 miles after having to replace spark plugs every 7 thousand miles the whole time I owned it and adding coolant to it when dealership said it want a problem and did nothing about it and now at 130000 some miles car just keeps over heating and dealership just told me I need a new engine and wouldn’t tell me why and dealership never been helpful at all. Just look at my car and engine online and all the complaints. Then being told issue is fixed with an ECU update just don’t drive the car short distances with a lot of stop and goes only drive long distances and don’t drive in winter time . I lost it because how is that the problem being fixed . And all the carbon build up is insane. And the oil dilution problem still exists. All these defects and problems with a new car is insane . I figured a new car would be better but of course first new vehicle I buy is a Lemon and all these problems and Honda won’t do right by it . Car also going into what I call limo dick mode in middle of 4 lane high way is dangerous and doing that when car was under 20,000 miles and always has . Also parking brake still messes up even though it was recalled the problem still exists . Him screen occasionally freezes or goes blank or don’t work . Just non stop problems since bought new

Filed Oct 3, 2023 · Steering · 52,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. Additionally, the parking brake warning light and the power steering assist warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · 90,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after she started the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into neutral. The contact stated that the parking brake warning light was illuminated; however, the parking brake was not engaged. The contact then stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure could be two separate switches related to the parking brake. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Engine · GA

My car has a significant engine oil dilution problem. Gasoline is starting to mix with the oil and it could potentially cause problems or complete engine failure. I am having issues with performance in cold weather due to this problem.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 5,500 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda civic. While the vehicle was in motion, the warning indicators and gauges flickered on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized when the failure occurred. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to findlay honda (7494 w azure dr. Las vegas, nv 89130, (702) 982-4200) who was unable to replicate the failure after several test drives. A video that showed how the failure occurred was shown to the dealer, but still no diagnosis was made. In addition, while connecting the bluetooth to the vehicle's electrical system, it failed to connect. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the bluetooth function to connect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that a field technician would be sent to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 5,500.

Filed Apr 6, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

I have a 2017 honda civic with the 1.5 liter turbo. I started seeing lots of information on the civic forum about oil dilution so I decided to have my engine oil analyzed. The report came back saying that the amount of fuel in my oil was greater than 5% which was deemed critical . This condition will cause engine failure and possible unsafe conditions.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Wheels · WI

I purchased a 2017 honda civic 5/16. It needed a tire replacement 2 weeks later. A replacement tire was put on by a tire shop. They replaced a continental procontact with a continental contiprocontact of the same size. Since then the TPMS error message has not been able to be reset. After 7 months I was finally told the "newly" designed 2017 TPMS required all 4 tires to be of the exact tire model and tread wear for it to be reset. Meaning we have to replace all 4 tires now with only 12,000 on them. Or drive with a the TPMS warning on until they need to be replaced. I have contacted honda and they told me it was not their issue, and I should have read the manual very closely to see one cannot just replace 1 tire.......the honda service shop didn't know about this new engineering requirement either as they haven't had to replace 2017 tires yet. I feel this is a unfair and unsafe issue. The original tire shop was contacted and told me they did not know about this "honda" issue when they replaced the tire 7 months ago. The tires "look" exactly the same. Driving with the car as it is now, with the TPMS always on despite adequate tire pressure, doesn't seem to be a "safe" option either. If one of the other 3 tires has a failure, with the TPMS already activated, how will we be warned.....thank you for your attention to this problem.