What NHTSA's records show for the 2017 Honda Civic: 599 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Steering (173), Electrical System (103), Engine (66). 23 complaints mention a crash and 6 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2017 Honda Civic owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2017 Honda Civic: 599 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Steering (173), Electrical System (103), Engine (66). 23 complaints mention a crash and 6 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2017 Honda Civic recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns and 599 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic. The most-reported problem areas are Steering (173), Electrical System (103), Engine (66). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V332000, May 2026) covers the Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
6
Owner complaints
599
Complaints mentioning a crash
23
Complaints mentioning a fire
6
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Steering
173
Electrical System
103
Engine
66
Service Brakes
37
Structure
37
Fuel/Propulsion System
32
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V332000 — Air Bags (May 2026): 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,…
NHTSA #18V817000 — Equipment (November 2018): 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…
NHTSA #18V663000 — Steering (September 2018): 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…
NHTSA #18V266000 — Air Bags (April 2018): 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…
NHTSA #17V706000 — Power Train (November 2017): 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.
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.
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