2017 Honda Civic
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 5dr Hatch, DX/LX/EX 4dr Sedan, EX-T/Touring 2dr Coupe, EX-T/Touring 4dr Sedan
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 158–174 hp
- Transmission
- CVT
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 36 combined · 32 city / 42 hwy
- Length
- 176.8–182.3 in
- Curb weight
- 2,743–2,919 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 36 MPG combined — 34% better than the average 2017 midsize car (26.9 MPG).
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints606 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 37 for similar models — most often about the steering.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2017 Honda Civic is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,917 lb (5dr Hatch).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (32 city / 42 highway), 34% better than the 2017 midsize car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 606 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2017
- New body dimensions: 4.3 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Civic →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Greensburg, Indiana · Swindon, Wiltshire
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2017 Civic configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5dr Hatch | 178 in | 74 in | 56.3 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,917 lb | 62/38 |
| DX/LX/EX 4dr Sedan | 182.3 in | 74 in | 55.9 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,743 lb | 61/39 |
| EX-T/Touring 2dr Coupe | 176.8 in | 74 in | 54.7 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,895 lb | 62/38 |
| EX-T/Touring 4dr Sedan | 182.3 in | 74 in | 55.9 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,919 lb | 62/38 |
| LX 2dr Coupe | 176.8 in | 74 in | 54.7 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,769 lb | 61/39 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 42 / 36 | +34% | $1,850 | 248 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 41 / 35 | +30% | $1,900 | 258 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 35 | +30% | $1,900 | 256 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 42 / 35 | +30% | $1,900 | 251 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 39 / 34 | +26% | $1,950 | 262 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | +26% | $1,950 | 257 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | +52% | $1,950 | 260 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 39 / 33 | +47% | $2,050 | 264 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 39 / 33 | +47% | $2,500 | 264 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 39 / 32 | +19% | $2,100 | 278 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 40 / 32 | +19% | $2,100 | 273 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 36 / 32 | +43% | $2,550 | 274 |
| Civic Si 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 38 / 32 | +19% | $2,550 | 279 |
| Civic Si 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 38 / 32 | +19% | $2,550 | 279 |
| Civic 5Dr - Type R | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 25 | +12% | $3,300 | 360 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.3% |
| 2017 Honda Civic 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.5% |
| 2017 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.5% |


Similar 2017 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Civic (this car) | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 Toyota Corolla | 34 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Toyota Prius | 56 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 32 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2017 Ford Focus | 34 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
Recalls (6)
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Nov 16, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V817000 · 7,016 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Sep 27, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · 54 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Seats · Apr 26, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V266000 · 69 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Nov 9, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V706000 · 5,404 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2017 Honda Civic is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2017 Honda Civic buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Steering — 174 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Electrical System — 100 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Engine — 66 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 23,300 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Civic years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 32 |
| 2025 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 106 |
| 2024 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 142 |
| 2023 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 336 |
| 2022 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 961 |
| 2021 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 161 |
| 2020 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 237 |
| 2019 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 459 |
| 2018 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 756 |
| 2016 Civic | 35 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 1,083 |
| 2015 Civic | 44 | 178 in | Not rated | 1 | 394 |
| 2014 Civic | 44 | 178 in | Not rated | 2 | 268 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →