2017 Honda Civic Type R: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Honda Civic Type R has 1097 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system. Owners most often flag severe dealership markups — frequently $20,000+ over msrp, placing the car in a $65,000+ price range. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

1,097
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
43
Crash reports
12
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Honda Civic Type R vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

steering
296
electrical system
198
engine
125
service brakes
70
structure
67

Recalls affecting the 2017 Civic Type R

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 201…

steering:electric power assist system

Campaign 18V663000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured…

equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

Campaign 18V817000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not hav…

air bags

Campaign 18V266000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for t…

What owners say across generations

Extremely positive sentiment among enthusiasts, with the vehicle consistently praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, precise handling, and engaging manual transmission. It is widely regarded as a benchmark for front-wheel-drive performance, offering a "

  • Severe dealership markups — frequently $20,000+ over MSRP, placing the car in a $65,000+ price range. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Harsh ride quality — suspension described as very stiff and uncomfortable for daily driving and road trips. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Poor real-world fuel economy — reported averages around 20 MPG, significantly lower than expectations for a 4-cylinder vehicle. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Excessive road and cabin noise — loud at highway speeds, lacking sound deadening. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Power limitation in lower gears — engine power feels artificially restricted in first and second gears, making the car feel slower than its 315 hp rating. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Civic Type R.

Typical used price

Used Civic Type R listings typically run $48,940–$49,812 across 2025 to 2026 model years.

Other Civic Type R model years

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