2016 Honda Civic vs 2017 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Civic | 2017 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,080 | 592 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 323 | 261 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,000 mi | 26,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 444 | 170 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 101 |
| Engine | 95 | 66 |
| Service Brakes | 92 | 35 |
| Structure | 48 | 37 |
| Visibility/wiper | 47 | 20 |
| Power Train | 36 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 23 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
2016 Honda Civic
2017 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.