repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2017 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 606 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-817 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Honda Civic has problems
606 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
174Steering4 crash/fire/injury
104Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
66Engine6 crash/fire/injury
37Service brakes
37Structure
32Fuel/propulsion system
29Power train
25Air bags
23Visibility/wiper
9515 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 174 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 104 | 7 |
| Engine | 66 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 37 | 10 |
| Structure | 37 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 1 |
| Power train | 29 | 3 |
| Air bags | 25 | 13 |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 95 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 Honda Civic 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q3
Air bags
Risk. If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation…
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.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
46kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 31 steering complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 36% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
11under 30k miles25under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Unknown or other
32 owners mentioned a cost$1,800median
Middle half: $507 – $2,400
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Civic 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Honda Civic safety ratings
2017 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
The vehicle is experiencing a severe and dangerous “sticky” and “notchy” steering sensation specifically at highway speeds (above 40-50mph). While traveling in a straight line, the steering wheel momentarily binds or catches. To make minor lane adjustment, I must apply sudden force to “break” the…
Sticky steerinng on highway Feels tight and difficult to make small adjustments Car then over corrects Has been happening for a while several years
Own a 2017 Civic?
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