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The 2017 Honda Civic is a compact cars vehicle covered by 15 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 601 owner complaints and 6 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 23 report a crash and 6 report a fire; 13 complaints report injuries totalling 13 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Steering, named in 174 complaints (29.0% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★★ |
NHTSA also rated other 2017 Honda Civic variants: 2017 Honda Civic 5 HB FWD — 5★ overall; 2017 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD — 5★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Honda Civic. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 18V663000 — Steering:electric Power Assist System 27/09/2018
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
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.
Campaign 18V817000 — Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 16/11/2018
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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.
Campaign 18V266000 — Air Bags 26/04/2018
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
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.
Campaign 17V706000 — Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 09/11/2017
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.
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.
Campaign 23V858000 — Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 18/12/2023
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
Campaign 26V332000 — Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 21/05/2026
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
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.
Owner Complaints (601)
Owners have filed 601 complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 174 | 29.0% |
| Unknown Or Other | 166 | 27.6% |
| Electrical System | 103 | 17.1% |
| Engine | 66 | 11.0% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 6.2% |
| Structure | 37 | 6.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 5.3% |
| Power Train | 29 | 4.8% |
| Air Bags | 24 | 4.0% |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 3.7% |
| Visibility | 14 | 2.3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 2.2% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Steering, 174 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2024 with 88 filings. Owners filed 601 complaints in total across 11 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 23 and those involving a fire number 6; 13 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Honda Civic as a compact cars vehicle and published ratings for 15 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 25–36 MPG; the median configuration returns 30 city / 39 highway / 33 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 32 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 32 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
Showing the 7 most common configuration groups of 15 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 601 complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Steering with 174 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Honda Civic?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Honda Civic in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 18V663000 for Steering:electric Power Assist System.
What is the 2017 Honda Civic's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 5 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Honda Civic get?
The EPA rated 15 configurations of the 2017 Honda Civic. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 36 MPG, with a median of 33 MPG (median city 30, median highway 39).