2017 Honda Civic problems and complaints
Owners have filed 600 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Civic. The most-reported areas: Steering (174), Unknown Or Other (166), Electrical System (103).
Key takeaways
- 600 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 174 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 166 | 28% |
| Electrical System | 103 | 17% |
| Engine | 66 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 6% |
| Structure | 37 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 | 5% |
| Power Train | 29 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 24 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 21 | 4% |
| Visibility | 14 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Honda Civic 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-10
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.
Steering - filed 2026-10-06
Sticking steering wheel
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-06
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 expansi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.