2017 Honda Civic: recalls and problems
6 recalls and 599 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 wheel free from this sticky spot. this causes the car to abruptly jerk or overcorrect creating an immediate crash hazard.
The car failed to turn on and the brake pedal froze in a locked position. the warning lights flashed on the dash indicating a system failure of the brakes. this is a known safety issue with this vehicle but not acknowledged by the manufacturer.
Ac evaporator failed (per dealership diagnostic) causing poor performance of windshield defogger
My air conditioning failed producing cool air in late 2020. i took it to honda penske in ontario. the said at that time the evaporator core is leaking but it not covered by warranty. i had pay out of pocket to install freon and that would like me for 5-6 months however the same problem would return. the following year i took it to el monte honda dealership where i purchased the car. they reviewed and stated the same
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ||||
| 2017 Honda Civic 5 HB FWD | ||||
| 2017 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CIVIC SI, CIVIC, CIVIC TYPE R, CIVIC HATCHBACK. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.