2017 Honda Civic MPG
The 2017 Honda Civic gets 22–32 mpg in the city and 28–42 on the highway (25–36 combined), across the 15 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 36 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 25 mpg combined. That is 1 mpg better than the best gasoline 2016 version (35 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 42 | 36 | Regular · 248 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 41 | 35 | Regular · 258 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 35 | Regular · 256 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 42 | 35 | Regular · 251 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Regular · 262 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 34 | Regular · 257 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 34 | Regular · 260 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 33 | Regular · 264 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 33 | Premium · 264 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 39 | 32 | Regular · 278 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 40 | 32 | Regular · 273 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 36 | 32 | Premium · 274 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic Si 2Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 | Premium · 279 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic Si 4Dr | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 | Premium · 279 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic 5Dr - Type R | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 25 | Premium · 360 g CO₂/mi |
2017 Honda Civic fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2017 Honda Civic costs about $1,810 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (36 mpg combined), or roughly 12 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (32 mpg combined) comes to about $2,040 a year, $230 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2017 Honda Civic specs
2017 Honda Civic buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0 L 4-cyl and 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo. It came with continuously variable (CVT) and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a midsize car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L turbo | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd; Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 10 |
| 2.0 L | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 2.0 L turbo | 4 | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2017 Honda Civic problems
Owners have filed 606 complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Steering is the most-reported area (22% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (13%) and engine (8%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 60 complaints a year: fewer than the 2016 (98 a year) and the 2018 (83 a year).
That ranks 5th of 17 Honda Civic model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 606, 23 mention a crash, 6 a fire and 13 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 175 | 22% |
| Unknown or other | 166 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 103 | 13% |
| Engine | 66 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 38 | 5% |
| Structure | 38 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 4% |
| Power train | 29 | 4% |
| Air bags | 24 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 3% |
| Visibility | 18 | 2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 11 | 1% |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 7 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 5 | <1% |
| Suspension | 5 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | <1% |
| Tires | 4 | <1% |
| Seats | 3 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
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. …
I was sitting in my car with it turned off. About 1.5 minutes after it being off the electric parking brake engaged, which is not normal and I wasn’t parked on a hill. …
While driving the car on April 19, 2026, the car started losing engine power, was unable to maintain current speed of roadway, had to drive less than 15 miles an hour to a safe location. …
2017 Honda Civic recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda Civic.
The most recent, campaign 26V332000 from May 2026, concerns air bags.
Air bags account for 2 of the 6 campaigns, more than any other area.
18V266000 · April 26, 2018 · Seats, Air bags
Problem: Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance.
Risk: If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge.
17V706000 · November 9, 2017 · Power train
Problem: The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.
Risk: The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy: 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.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Civic years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2016–2022 |
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2016–2021 |
| 18V817000 | November 16, 2018 | Equipment | 2017–2018 |
| 18V663000 | September 27, 2018 | Steering | 2017–2018 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2017 Honda Civic; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Type R 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Si 2-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Si 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Civics can be compared fairly. Among other 2017 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra (35 mpg), 2017 Toyota Corolla (34 mpg) and 2017 Nissan Sentra (32 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 44 | 298 | 23 | 2 |
| 2015 | 44 | 394 | 33 | 1 |
| 2016 | 35 | 1,083 | 98 | 5 |
| 2017 | 36 | 606 | 60 | 6 |
| 2018 | 36 | 756 | 83 | 6 |
| 2019 | 36 | 456 | 57 | 4 |
| 2020 | 36 | 237 | 34 | 5 |
Every Honda Civic model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Civic a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2017 Honda Civic has 60 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (5th most of 17 model years), 6 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 36 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2017 Civic problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are steering (175), electrical system (103) and engine (66). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2017 Civic have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Civic get?
The EPA rates the versions at 25–36 mpg combined (22–32 city, 28–42 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Civic per year?
About $1,810 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,040 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).