2017 HONDA CIVIC — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 573 complaints · 6 recalls
Most-reported system: STEERING (160 complaints · 27.9%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 23
  • Fires 6
  • Injuries 12
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution STEERING appears in 160 of 573 owner complaints (27.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. STEERING: 160 complaints, 27.9% of reports STEERING 160 · 27.9% · 3 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 51 complaints, 8.9% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51 · 8.9% · 2 fire reports ENGINE: 37 complaints, 6.5% of reports ENGINE 37 · 6.5% · 1 crash reports 2 fire reports FUEL SYSTEM: 27 complaints, 4.7% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 27 · 4.7% · 1 fire reports STRUCTURE: 27 complaints, 4.7% of reports STRUCTURE 27 · 4.7% · 2 crash reports VISIBILITY: 25 complaints, 4.4% of reports VISIBILITY 25 · 4.4% POWER TRAIN: 20 complaints, 3.5% of reports POWER TRAIN 20 · 3.5% · 1 crash reports SERVICE BRAKES: 17 complaints, 3.0% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 17 · 3.0% · 8 crash reports 1 fire reports AIR BAGS: 14 complaints, 2.4% of reports AIR BAGS 14 · 2.4% · 4 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 215 complaints, 37.5% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 215 · 37.5% · 5 crash reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
STEERING 160 27.9% 3 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51 8.9% 0 crashes · 2 fires
ENGINE 37 6.5% 1 crashes · 2 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 27 4.7% 0 crashes · 1 fires
STRUCTURE 27 4.7% 2 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 25 4.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 20 3.5% 1 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 17 3.0% 8 crashes · 1 fires
AIR BAGS 14 2.4% 4 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 215 37.5% 5 crashes · 0 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2016; the first recall shown was reported in Nov 2017. 2016-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2017-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2017-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2017-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2018-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2018-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2018-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2018-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2019-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2019-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2019-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2019-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2020-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2020-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2020-Q3: 24 owner reports 24 2020-Q4: 16 owner reports 16 2021-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2021-Q2: 20 owner reports 20 2021-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2021-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2022-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2022-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2022-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2022-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2023-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2023-Q2: 30 owner reports 30 2023-Q3: 33 owner reports 33 2023-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2024-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2024-Q2: 29 owner reports 29 2024-Q3: 26 owner reports 26 2024-Q4: 18 owner reports 18 2025-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2025-Q2: 29 owner reports 29 2025-Q3: 20 owner reports 20 2025-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2026-Q2: 20 owner reports 20 2026-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 Owner reports Oct 2016 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 17V706000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V706000 Recall campaign 18V266000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V266000 Recall campaign 18V663000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V663000 Recall campaign 18V817000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V817000 Recall campaign 23V858000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V858000 Recall campaign 26V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V332000
  • Campaign 18V663000 was reported 264 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V817000 was reported 681 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V858000 was reported 2,406 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V332000 was reported 3,339 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2016-Q4 Owner reports 1
2017-Q1 Owner reports 8
2017-Q2 Owner reports 7
2017-Q3 Owner reports 7
2017-Q4 Owner reports 6
2018-Q1 Owner reports 13
2018-Q2 Owner reports 19
2018-Q3 Owner reports 9
2018-Q4 Owner reports 13
2019-Q1 Owner reports 16
2019-Q2 Owner reports 14
2019-Q3 Owner reports 16
2019-Q4 Owner reports 7
2020-Q1 Owner reports 9
2020-Q2 Owner reports 18
2020-Q3 Owner reports 24
2020-Q4 Owner reports 16
2021-Q1 Owner reports 9
2021-Q2 Owner reports 20
2021-Q3 Owner reports 11
2021-Q4 Owner reports 9
2022-Q1 Owner reports 7
2022-Q2 Owner reports 12
2022-Q3 Owner reports 13
2022-Q4 Owner reports 8
2023-Q1 Owner reports 8
2023-Q2 Owner reports 30
2023-Q3 Owner reports 33
2023-Q4 Owner reports 9
2024-Q1 Owner reports 14
2024-Q2 Owner reports 29
2024-Q3 Owner reports 26
2024-Q4 Owner reports 18
2025-Q1 Owner reports 14
2025-Q2 Owner reports 29
2025-Q3 Owner reports 20
2025-Q4 Owner reports 6
2026-Q1 Owner reports 19
2026-Q2 Owner reports 20
2026-Q3 Owner reports 6
Recall campaign 1 17V706000
Recall campaign 1 18V266000
Recall campaign 1 18V663000
Recall campaign 1 18V817000
Recall campaign 1 23V858000
Recall campaign 1 26V332000
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Safety Recalls (6)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V706000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    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 if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V266000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V663000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V817000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V858000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V332000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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