2017 Honda Civic Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

65Engine complaints

11.3%Of all 574 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING163 · 28.4%

Unspecified / other160 · 27.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM96 · 16.7%

ENGINE65 · 11.3%

SERVICE BRAKES35 · 6.1%

Share of the 574 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Honda Civic overview page.

What owners report

“ENGINE OIL DILUTION. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE L15 ENGINES AND GAS FLOWING DOWN PAST THE PISTONS INTO THE CRANKCASE. THESE ENGINES HAVE BEEN…”NHTSA complaint 11181063 — filed 02/19/2019

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-30 MERGING ON THE HIGHWAY. I PUT IT IN SPORT MODE AND TRY TO GET UP TO SPEED BUT ALL OF…”NHTSA complaint 11174655 — filed 02/06/2019

“FUEL (GASOLINE) IS SEEPING INTO THE MOTOR OIL CAUSING A OVERFILL MARK ON OIL DIPSTICK AND STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE WHEN CAR IS STARTED. OIL…”NHTSA complaint 11174564 — filed 02/05/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Honda Civic have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Honda Civic: 65 of 574 complaints on file (11.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Honda Civic have in total?

574 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.