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2017 Honda Civic Transmission Problems

25 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

25
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2017
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Transmission Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #17V706000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.

Owner Complaints (25)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

Suddenly loss of acceleration. Transmission failure. The vehicle is at Stonecrest Honda.

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NHTSA #: 11539343
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

My car randomly lost power in the middle of the freeway forcing me to turn on hazards and make my way from the express lane to the nearest off ramp going 20 MPH while trying to avoid an accident. My check engine light began to flash rapidly causing further anxiety. Fortunately I was able to make my way to safety and call a tow truck.

NHTSA #: 11352901
criticalPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Feb 2020

I stopped in a parking space and turned off my 2017 honda civic touring sport in a parking garage (2/27/2020) when the car was in 'drive', not 'park.' while storing items behind the passenger seat, the car rolled across a lane of traffic (12 feet?) and hit another car causing bumper damage.

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NHTSA #: 11311993
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated while pulling into the drive way, the vehicle stalled and the the steering wheel lost power steering. Several messages indicating a transmission, parking brake, hill assist, fuel gauge, steering, braking , traction control, charging system failures were displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11478990
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

I was driving on the freeway and the engine began losing power. Soon after, multiple warning lights on the dash lit up. I barely had enough power to clear the busy freeway.

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NHTSA #: 11363722
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2024

Sudden loss of acceleration. CVT Transmission failure. Vehicle has been single owner and properly maintained, only 72K miles on it. There have been no issues with the transmission up to this incident. Pulling out of a parking lot the car revved and seemed like it wasn't going into gear. Car came to a complete stop in the middle of the road and could not move in any gear. We had it towed to the garage and they confirmed that the transmission oil was completely burnt and that the transmission needed replaced, which they agreed was completely premature.

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NHTSA #: 11580847
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2022

I have oil dilution in my 2015 Honda Civic EX-T VIN [XXX]. Dealer performed the fixes. The Next time I had the oil sample checked it was worse.

NHTSA #: 11460707
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an oil change and the contact was informed by the service tech that there was a lubrication leak underneath the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The local dealer replaced the half-shaft to fix the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11440502
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

At cold start, the idling engine shakes the steering wheel, dashboard, and much of the cabin. It feels like a poorly seated motor mount. I've driven civics my whole life and have never felt a shake like this one.

NHTSA #: 11406033
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Just the other day I floored it to pass someone and my car stopped accelerating on the highway with a flashing check engine light. As I pressed the gas the RPM's would go up but I had 0 acceleration. I eventually pulled over and turned off the car and immediately when I turned it, my car star shuttle before stop the acceleration and happend every time when I try accelerate the car

NHTSA #: 11403287
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2020

Sometimes the car will start by itself and then the alarm goes off .ann this happens when the car is sitting in the driveway.

NHTSA #: 11351781
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2020

2017 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to defective compressor clutch and radiator fans. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's air conditioner would blow out hot air.

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NHTSA #: 11337030
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

My oils is being diluted by fuel strong oder of gas from oil. Shows that it is over filled . When it is cold out side my engine feels like it is stuttering and it starts to click under acceleration.

NHTSA #: 11220292
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2019

VIBRATION IN ENGINE

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NHTSA #: 11180910
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 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 A SUDDEN CAR GOES TO LIMP MODE. THEN WOULD NOT GO OVER 40MPH. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF FROM THE ROAD TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. CLEARED ALL ISSUES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER NEXT DAY AND NO CEL WAS STORED.

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NHTSA #: 11174655
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2019

NEW CIVIC SEDAN JUST TURNED OVER 1 YEAR OLD AND IT HAS ALWAYS SHIFTED WEIRD AT TIMES, ALMOST CAUSING ME A FEW ACCIDENTS (MAINLY AT ACCELERATION). STOPPED BY DEALERSHIP (HONDA OF COVINGTON) SOMETIME IN THE FALL AND SERVICE PERSON SAID THAT LOTS OF CIVIC OWNERS STOP BY AND COMPLAIN ABOUT HOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, BUT THIS IS JUST "HOW THEY ARE" AND THEY WILL GET BETTER AS THEY BUILD MORE OF THEM. I DIDN'T BUY A CHRYSLER OR EDSEL AND EXPECTED MY OVER 20K SPENT ON THIS VEHICLE TO BE BETTER THAN THAT. SOMETIMES IT ENGAGES ROUGHLY WHEN WE SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND SOMETIMES IT LAGS A WHILE THEN JUMPS INTO GEAR. WE NOW HAVE AROUND 8K MILES ON THIS 4 DOOR SEDAN

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NHTSA #: 11165319
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

VEHICLE HESITATING, FAILING TO ACHIEVE MORE THAN 25 MPH. VEHICLE HAS LOST DRIVEN GEAR AT HIGH SPEED AND ABRUPTLY RETURNED. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, VEHICLE EXHIBITING SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. TRANSMISSION RELATED GRINDING NOISE ON WARM-START, ENGINE RATTLES ON COLD START. COLLISION MITIGATING BRAKING SYSTEM HAD A PROBLEM THAT WAS ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER. ENGINE CURRENTLY LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL FROM AROUND THE HEAD AND ONTO SURROUNDING WIRING HARNESSES, A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF FIRE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AND NEVER WILL BE SAFE.

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NHTSA #: 11152603
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
Filed: Dec 2017

Since the first day driving less than 10 miles home from the dealership I have had numerous electrical, a c and drive train or wheel problems. The vehicle had been transferred.from a santa barbara ca dealership to a honda dealership in san luis obispo ca. They called me on a sunday to say the car was there it was raining and dark.

NHTSA #: 11055010
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda civic. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled away independently. The failure recurred twice.

NHTSA #: 11047795
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2025

We are experiencing a technical issue with the vehicle, which appears to be caused by a software or component error, rather than user error. This situation has LED to the car starting unexpectedly and presenting challenges that could compromise safety while driving. Unfortunately, there has yet to be a recall or resolution communicated by the authorities.

NHTSA #: 11633785
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2024

ABS module failure. ABS Cruce control Stability control Lights on dashboard.

NHTSA #: 11607672
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

The passenger side CVC axle is too short and everything that it calls for is 36 in and 1/8 the original is 38 and 5/16 it don't make no sense I've been talking to everyone

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NHTSA #: 11540957
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

The gear shift is loose. Not stable. With switch into a different mode with the slightest tap without having to have my foot on the brake or pushing the release button to move to a different gear.

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NHTSA #: 11469566
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

Sudden body control module failure causes multiple, false warnings (while in motion and stationary) to light up such as brake system, steering, oil, battery, keyless remote system. Driver does not know if she/he should heed these warnings. This can be dangerous while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11407962
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2018

Right half shaft defective

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NHTSA #: 11063667

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