2017 HONDA CIVIC Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic. This model year has 561 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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Worst 2017 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Honda Civic. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 158 | 3 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 157 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 99 | — | 5 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 69 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Brake System | 35 | 9 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 33 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 29 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 21 | 9 | 2 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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The component or system that failed their malfunction is the evaporation system in the Honda vehicles especially after 2017 that regarding the R – 1234YF refrigerant - yes it has been confirmed by the dealership that the evaporator is leaking inside the car, but it is a known iss…
The contact ownED a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking sound, and the steering wheel locked up, causing her to lose control and crash into an electrical pole. No warning lights illuminated. The contac…
The steering wheel has sticky spots and still continues to require extra effort to do small movements to remain on center. I’ve noticed this has happened to other Honda Civics. I would like my vehicle to get recalled to replace my steering. My car is under 100,000 miles and shoul…
The steering wheel drifts and the power steering light comes on
The contact's father owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the A/C unit was blowing warm air while activated. Due to the failure, the defroster system failed to clear the glass as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic discovered that the A/C …
Steering wheel is sticky during highway driving. While making minor turns or changing lanes the steering wheel intermittently has issues driving straight.
I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2017 Honda Civic, which is experiencing a serious steering issue that appears to be consistent with a known defect currently under recall for similar vehicles. When driving at speeds above approximately 40 mph, the steering …
When I'm driving on the hwy or interstate after a while. Maybe 30 minutes to an hour. The steering wants to jerk either left or right. If I'm trying to drive straight and give it a little correction it'll grab and pull either direction. No warning lights or anything or that sort.…
Leading up to and while on a 12 hour road trip, it was noticed that the steering seemed to “stick”, requiring additional force to get the steering wheel to initially move from a resting position. This caused rapid and inconsistent adjustments in the steering of the vehicle. Lucki…
The AC Evaporator failed, this is after the condenser and compressor failed twice, which are also known issues within Honda's AC system. A failed evaporator can cause the windshield foggy issues and cause drivers visibility issue which endangers driver and passengers. Yes dealer …
Steering is sticking at highway speeds. Have to jerk the steering wheel to correct. Is getting worse. Many are reporting this problem.
The head gasket failed on my 2017 Honda civic after 110,000 miles I had the Honda dealership of Decatur fix the head gasket and it failed again after 36,000 miles this appears to be a massive issue Honda is having with these cars. And mine and other’s safety were put into risk be…
At highway speeds, steering wheel seems to get stuck with minor corrections, then suddenty "gives way" causing a dangerous overcorrection which alters the course of the vehicle. Vehicle does not have lane-keeping technology. Widely reported on 10th gen civic forums, i'm not alone…
This has been occurring for many months. Experience STICKY STEERING! Seems to be air temperature and speed related. The steering is fine initially until I've driven 10-15 miles. The sticking occurs with High ambient air temps and speed over approx. 35 MPH, and progressively worse…
The 10th generation Honda Civic's have multiple extended warranties from Honda for bad Air Compressors and Condensers. And the A/C Evaporator needs to be included in this. My car only has 60,000 miles on it, is not driven daily, and my A/C Evaporator is leaking Freon due to a bad…
Car has only 45,000 miles. Steering suddenly “sticks” on the highway. You have to apply pressure to break it out of sticking in the middle position. Seems to be EPS system. Saw on line that it’s a known issue.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the steering wheel became very stiff. The vehicle was driven slowly to the residence. The vehicle was then driven to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a steering gear box failure. The vehicl…
When driving my car the steering wheel was sticking really bad I had to use both hands just to keep it in control. I’m only on disability so when the McConnell Honda car here in Montgomery Al said it wasn’t the year that was recalled for this problem and it would cost me over 460…
Steering wheel is sticking really bad on my 2017 Honda civic. Why is it not on the recall list?
While driving in normal or sport mode, the steering wheel would stick and not steer fluid or smooth. Like the steering was getting stuck on a gear.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Honda Civic.
Recalls for 2017 Honda Civic
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda Civic. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2017 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Honda Civic reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2017 Honda Civic has 561 NHTSA owner complaints, 22 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Steering Defects (158 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Civic?▾
#1: Steering Defects (158 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (157 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (99 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Honda Civic?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Honda Civic?▾
The 2017 Honda Civic has 22 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 561 total NHTSA complaints. 11 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Honda Civic have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 Honda Civic. The largest issue: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Honda Civic?▾
The 2017 Honda Civic has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Steering Defects issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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