2017 Honda Civic structure problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Honda Civic — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2017 Honda Civic just had a known BCM issue and many with the same models year from 2016-2018 experience the same failures. Honda should have a recall because it's where the car unknowingly drains the battery and the engine sits in idle/accessory mode that is damaging to other parts that the…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“About one month ago, I noticed that the paint on my rear quarter panel (to the right of my rear window) was peeling. It continues to peel. My insurance will not cover the paint failure, as the adjuster stated that they "will not touch my car because there are several class action lawsuits again…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 Civic | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Civic | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 Civic | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 Civic | 48 | 4% |
| 2015 Civic | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Civic | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Civic | 23 | 7% |
| 2012 Civic | 35 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.