2017 Honda Civic Problems and Complaints

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Dont repeat my mistake
• 24/07/2023
Rating:
(2 Out Of 5 stars)
... only thing impressive about the 2017 Civic is its mpg, other than that your in for a headache with this car. UPDATE 7/23 So 2 years and 2 or 3 ac condenser replacements later that took a total of 2 months in the summer where I couldnt even drive my car I get a letter acknowledging the 2017 Civic has a faulty ac condenser and a lifetime warranty on that particular part. Too little to late I've already lost so much time and money having to pay for rideshares and Honda not wanting to get meRead More
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jbcatl
• 22/07/2023
Rating:
(1 Out Of 5 stars)
... was leaving expensive repairs and frequent dealer visits behind. Not so. I won't every buy another Honda product again. Their handling of this glaring flaw in their vehicle, and their bait and switch service centers make it hard to imagine giving them another dime.Read More
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hah
• 26/03/2023
Rating:
(2 Out Of 5 stars)
not crazy about it. bought this used-3 yrs old. tire sensor had a problem. always going off in temperature-outside changes, ac has not worked since i bought the car. it blows, but does not get cold at aRead More
Source: edmunds

Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on July 10, 2024

The 2017 Honda Civic Sedan comes in the space with a base price tag of $19,630 for which it has to offer a decent J.D power rating of 81. With an impressive build of 5-star NHTSA safety rating and class-defining Driving rating of 88 by the J.D power itself, it radiates out to be a complete drive in many regards. However, its reliability and quality index is not as sound as aforementioned, since the rating is just an average 77 only.

2016 Honda Civic Sedan reliability, issues, problems, recalls

Speaking of the Dealership experience and Resale marking, the Honda Civic Sedan 2017 has 82 and 79 on the sheet respectively, together which don't really boost the overall stance. Considering such a scenario at hand, the Civic faces a stiff struggle, as a result, in the reliability segment against the rivals like the Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, and Nissan Sentra.

User Complaints and Problems

The Honda Civic Sedan 2017 has been named with 264 complaints but 0 investigations to date. Some of them have been mentioned below:

Mechanical Problems

Brakes - The 2017 Civic Sedan has brake fail issues as the unit struggles to keep the car static when parked in the lot. Such a compromise can be dangerous.
Powertrain - The 2017 Honda Civic can have functionality issues with its drive shafts along with jerky shifts and unintended engine stalling.
Steering - The Civic is prone to steering wheel lock-up which is hazardous especially when driven in the corners.

Electrical Problems

Air condition/compressor - The 2017 Honda Civic often has issues with the air compressor and condenser which, as a result, blows warm air.
Body Control Module (BCM) - Defective BCM tends to affect the door actuators and can be a root cause of intermittent blaring of the security alarm

Safety Problems

Airbags - The Honda Civic can have serious consequences at the time of the crash as the airbags fail to deploy for both the front and rear rows.
Backup Camera - The Civic Sedan 2017 can have concerns with the rearview backup camera display graphics that can affect the overall view of the surrounding.

Structural Problems

Body frame - The body paintwork rusts off due to continuous exposure to the environment and changing weather. As a result, that specific rusted part can lose its structural integrity as well.
Windshield wipers - One of the most common problems with the 2017 Civic is the windshield wiper jam that can be fatal, especially when it is raining heavily.

Recalls

The 2017 Honda Civic Sedan has got only 4 recalls on its sheet to show. All of them have been mentioned below:

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks
1	November 16, 2018	18V817000	Incorrect information on the user manual /FMVSS 225.	If the information in the user manual is improper or missing, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
2	September 27, 2018	18V663000	Magnet becomes dislodged reducing steering functionality	The steering input goes off the standard input resulting in difficult maneuverability altogether.
3	April 26, 2018	18V266000	Seat backs may not have openings for airbags.	If the seat-mounted airbags fail to engage in their deployment correctly, the injury at the time of the crash can be fatal.
4	November 9, 2017	17V706000	The right half shaft may break.	The compromised engineering at the shaft end due to improper heat treatment can cause high-speed crashes or accidents quite easily.

Should you buy the 2017 Honda Civic?

Honda offers a budget-friendly and generic daily drive option the Honda Civic. With practical fuel economy and driver aid features, the Civic is ideal for commuting. However, the 2017 Honda Civic comes across a handful of reliability concerns. This discourages touring with the sedan. The Honda aftersales typically assure quick services and efficient customer assistance. But considering the reliability concerns with the car, the sedan requires regular upkeep.