2017 Honda Civic visibility/wiper problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2017 Honda Civic — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I'm submitting a complaint for visibility concerns because the A/C system is plauged with issues on this vehicle. When A/C systems don't function properly it causes a visibility concern because the defogger won't clear the windshield (especially in the cold winters in my home state of [XXX]). This…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The Body Control Module (BCM) on my 2017 Honda Civic suffered an internal failure, creating immediate safety hazards. The defect caused persistent parasitic battery drain, sudden vehicle power loss, and erratic electrical behavior. A faulty BCM can cause critical safety components—such as exterior…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 Civic | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Civic | 47 | 4% |
| 2015 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Civic | 9 | 3% |
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.