2017 Honda Civic vs 2019 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Honda Civic | 2019 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 578 | 414 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 254 | 193 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,500 mi | 16,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 165 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 99 | 36 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 70 |
| Engine | 65 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 31 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 62 |
| Structure | 36 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
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.