2017 Honda Civic vs 2018 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Honda Civic | 2018 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 592 | 739 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 261 | 234 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,500 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 170 | 311 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 60 |
| Engine | 66 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 80 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 94 |
| Structure | 37 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 47 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2017 Honda Civic
2018 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.