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2017 Honda Civic HatchbackProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

31%repaired · 2026 Q3

Occupant classification: front passenger

New

Recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles · 30,654 repaired

Risk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Civic Hatchback year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Civic Hatchback median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Civic Hatchback owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding, causing the braking distance to be extended. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mobile mechanic diagnosed the…
Complaint 11631059 · Dec 16, 2024

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