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2017 Honda Civic SiRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 35 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic Si. Most complaints involve steering (9) and visibility/wiper (5). The EPA rates it 32 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
32mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
35
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$2,400est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2017 Honda Civic Si as of Nov 9, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
35 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2022 – Nov 2026
- Steering9
- Visibility/wiper5
- Electrical system5
- Service brakes5
- Air bags3
- Structure2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Tires1
- Seats1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Steering
9 reports
“After driving for 20 minutes or more and especially on hotter days my steering sticks. It is very noticeable when going in a straight line. It feels as if it gets stuck in a notch and I have to give it extra pressure to move the car which results in overcorrecting.”
Visibility/wiper
5 reports
“Evaporator on the AC system has failed repeatedly Honda is aware this is a reoccurring issue as they offered a goodwill discount once but I’ve had to replace more than once. This is a major visibility issue as the moisture from the faulty evaporator fogs my windshield making it dangerous to drive and the defogger is much less effective”
Electrical system
5 reports
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy before the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 88,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax Report, the mileage was 306,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
2 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmissions
- Manual 6-spd
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Si 2Dr Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,400 | 279 |
| Civic Si 4Dr Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,400 | 279 |
- 32mpg comb.
- 32mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Honda Civic Si 4 DR FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Honda Civic Si 2 DR FWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.3%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2017 Civic Si questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic Si have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 9, 2026.
What are the most common 2017 Honda Civic Si problems?
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (9), visibility/wiper (5), electrical system (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2017 Honda Civic Si get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Honda Civic Si at 32 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2017 Honda Civic Si?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 Honda Civic Si 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 9, 2026