general problems of the 2017 Honda Civic - part 1

The ac evaporator failed, this is after the condenser and compressor failed twice, which are also known issues within Honda's ac system. A failed evaporator can cause the windshield foggy issues and cause drivers visibility issue which endangers driver and passengers. Yes dealer has diagnosed the issue. There was no warning of the failure, and there are already many reports about this part failing. Honda refused to cover it under their warranty.

The air conditioning system failed due to recurring evaporator leaks in my 2017 Honda Civic hatchback. The evaporator is available for inspection upon request. Ac failure causes interior fogging in humid/rainy conditions, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. In extreme heat (e. G. , over 100°f), it leads to driver fatigue, discomfort, distraction, and potential heat-related health issues, endangering occupants and other road users. Yes, confirmed twice: first in 2021 by an Honda service center (evaporator leak at 41,000 miles, repaired for $2,000). Second in early 2026 by a Honda dealer (recurrent evaporator leak at 100,000 miles, repaired for $2,500). Inspected by Honda via customer service case, which was denied. No inspections by police, insurance, or others. No warning lamps or messages. Symptoms included gradually weakening cold air output and unusual odors from vents. First appeared ~2 weeks before full failure in 2021; similar in 2026, starting ~1 month prior. This is a known defect in 2016-2021 Civics with hundreds of similar complaints. Honda's extensions cover related parts but not evaporators. Total costs: $4,500. Please investigate for recall. Contact for receipts.

Have a 2017 Honda Civic and my fob has been having issues for months now. Randomly works for turning my car on not responding to remote ignition or when I walk up to my car, it doesn’t recognize my fob so my door won’t unlock. I have to keep pushing different buttons to make it register or I’ll hit my fob on my palm and kind of jar it and sometimes that will make it work. This is a common problem. Thread link of similar cases [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The body control module (bcm) is faulty and causes the alarm to go off on its own, lights inside the cluster glitch turning on by itself and drains the battery even with the key fob nowhere near its vicinity when off. Sometimes does not recognize the key fob.

The a/c system in my Honda 2017 failed. The compressor was covered under Honda’s extended warranty, but the evaporator, which was also leaking, was not covered even though both are part of the same system. This seems to be a common issue. A/c failure can seriously affect comfort and safety in hot and humid conditions, especially when it impacts defogging and visibility. I believe this should be investigated as a potential safety concern.

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2017 Honda Civic hatchback and the dangerous issue related to its air conditioning (a/c) system — a problem affecting many Civic owners nationwide. I initially brought my vehicle to Honda city chicago for a Honda “campaign” repair (a term they use instead of calling it a recall) in 2023 and again this year, related to the a/c system. I was told the issue would be resolved. However, after agreeing to an optional transmission oil change they recommended, I was later told the a/c still wasn’t fixed — and that I now needed to pay $400 for a diagnostic. That diagnostic revealed the actual problem: a locked a/c compressor. (which they knew they just wanted the money) this defect is not just an inconvenience — it’s a serious safety hazard. When the a/c is turned on, the locked compressor causes the engine to shake violently and stall completely. This happened to me at a red light; the car shut off, became unresponsive, and I was stuck blocking traffic. If this had occurred while driving at higher speeds, the consequences could have been catastrophic. Many Civic owners have reported similar compressor failures leading to engine stalls and unsafe driving conditions. Honda is aware of this issue but continues to treat it as isolated rather than a systemic defect. I urge the NHTSA to open a formal investigation into this widespread and dangerous issue involving locked a/c compressors in 2016–2020 Honda Civics. A safety recall is warranted before more drivers are put at risk or harmed due to this known defect.

I brought my 2017 Honda Civic to an authorized dealership in phoenix, az in June 2025 for a/c issues. Honda has issued an extended warranty on a/c compressors and condensers due to known defects, and my compressor was found to be leaking and covered under that warranty. However, the dealership refused to perform the warranty repair unless I agreed to pay $2,311 out of pocket to replace the evaporator, citing signs of dye in the evaporator case. I declined, and the compressor repair was denied. When I picked up the vehicle, the a/c system was worse than before. Before the inspection, the driver side blew 90°f air and the passenger side blew 68°f. After the inspection, both sides blow extremely hot air and there is a loud hissing noise coming from the dash. I now cannot operate the vehicle safely in 110°f+ arizona heat. This is not just an inconvenience — it’s a potential safety hazard, particularly in a state like arizona where cabin temperatures can become dangerous. Honda’s refusal to honor the warranty and deterioration of system function following the inspection suggest bad faith and put driver and passenger health at risk. I am filing this report to document the issue and to add to any investigation into this widespread a/c defect on 2016–2018 Honda Civics.

Drivers side air conditioning does not work, blows warm air instead of cold.

Leaking somewhere near condenser for the air conditioning.

My ac started blowing hot air in 2023. I checked in with Honda and apparently they extended the warranty on the compressor shaft seal and condenser due to a class action lawsuit and other customer complaints. It turned out that both of those parts were affected in my vehicle and I got a free replacement. A year later my ac started blowing hot air again. This time the evaporator was the problem. Apparently it was not covered by warranty, and according to Honda the reason was that the compressor and condenser were separate from the evaporator, which meant the issues weren’t related. Upon research, the evaporator going bad is a common issue with Honda. I didn’t get the part replaced and paid $200 to Honda for the inspection.

I'm filing this complaint regarding my 2017 Honda Civic touring (VIN: [xxx] , ~75,000 miles). The ac condenser failed, which Honda covered under an extended warranty (TSB 19-091). However, the ac compressor also failed, and Honda denied coverage, even for goodwill. I believe the compressor failure is a direct result of the leaking condenser with a possible compressor seal leak. Refrigerant loss causes the compressor to overwork and lose lubrication, leading to premature failure. The car mechanic had noted how low our refrigerant fluid was. A compressor should last well beyond 73,000 miles, typically 100,000-150,000+. This early failure, linked to a known condenser defect, points to a systemic manufacturing flaw. Furthermore, the dealership's "blue light" test for leaks might have been inadequate. Honda's TSB 23-012 specifically requires a "calibrated sniffer" for compressor shaft seal leaks, a more rigorous diagnostic that may have been overlooked. This means a compressor seal leak, caused by the condenser issue, could have been missed. Widespread ac component failures (condensers and compressors) in 10th-gen Civics are well-documented, leading to class-action lawsuits. This is not an isolated incident but a pervasive defect. A sudden ac failure affects driver comfort and can be a safety concern, especially in extreme heat, by potentially causing distraction. I urge NHTSA to investigate this systemic issue and compel Honda to cover the compressor replacement, acknowledging the direct link and apparent manufacturing defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Came out to a dead battery, despite the battery being less than four months old. On one occasion, I came out to the vehicle with the windows rolled down. On another occasion, I was told there was an issue with the anti-theft system. There was even a time where I came out to my car in accessory mode, despite not turning the vehicle on. Reading online, all signs point to a failure of the bcm. This is a common enough issue where there are entire threads dedicated to the problem.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the automatic locking mechanism has failed/stalled only on the right side of the car. Including the passenger and back right door. Yes, it is available for inspection. Problem has been ongoing for over a year. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I have been robbed. My doors do not lock all the time, even while driving*. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? no. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no, and there still isnt.

I drove home from work today like normal. Pushed the engine start/stop button before getting out of the car. The radio was still on, and the dash was still on, with accessory mode, push "start/stop" twice to turn off, or something similar to that. I pushed the button twice. It went to accessory mode. I started the engine, drove the car out of the drive way, came back, pushed the button to turn off the car. . . Accessory mode. Turned the car on, turned the car off. . . . Accessory mode. Moved the keys all away from the car. Started the car (which I could do because it was still in accessory mode) and drove the car, meanwhile there was a big warning saying there was no key fob in the proximity. Parked the car, pushed the on/off button. . . . Accessory mode. I have tried everything I can think of, the car wont lock. It wont exit accessory mode unless its in full on start. Someone could come along and steal my car because I cant turn it off. All I can do is disconnect the battery and after 2-3 days I connect it and it works just temporarily. This is not ok and unsafe especially when I have a new born and stranded in the middle of the wors place due to this issue.

My white paint is peeling really bad all over the car and it’s a 2017 Honda Civic lx. Clear coat is coming off along with original base coat. Starting to get rust and this car is not that old.

Our Honda Civic is white. On the right rear quarter panel where the rear window glass meets the quarter panel. The paint is bubbling, flaking and pealing off.

The has been a recall regarding ac, which I have fixed. Months later and it’s not working again. I’ve also had steering issues. Don’t know what it is exactly, but I’ve drove this car for daily commute the past 2 and half years and all of a sudden feel the need to grip my steering wheel because I don’t have full control of it like I used to.

The condensor, compressor & evapoartor core all broke down this is dangerous as this is our family vehicle and we have no a/c in the hot summer the dealer inspected the vehicle and confirmed the issue. They will only fix the first two (condensor & compressor) under warranty. They say Honda won't fix the evaporator core even though this one breaking is almost certainly a result of the condesor & compressor breaking. We believe this should also be covered under warranty. There was no warning of the issue the evaporator core costs $2k to repair and Honda refuses to help, even though the dealer let us know that this part breaking was almost certainly caused by the parts under warranty breaking down. We asked for second oppinions with other mechanics who told us the same thing.

Paint is bubbling and peeling around rear window inlay. We noticed it in August 2024, but not sure when it actually started happening. Car was not in an accident, and is in an area where there was never any exterior damage. I contacted Honda and they reviewed the case and did not consider it an issue or defect caused by manufacturer. I know Honda has had issues with the white paint, but I believe my paint has the same defect due to the location and how the paint is coming off. I also contacted my local Honda dealer and they advised normally, for this issue, they would do a courtesy warranty repair, but since we don't service our vehicles there they wouldn't honor that. I want this documented for Honda paint issues because I am sure I am not the only one with the problem.

Ac system is manufactured poorly and fails on me, starts blowing hot air, every single summer for the past 3+ years I have bought the car from a Honda dealer. When I have to drive to my job to afford to buy food and an apartment the hot air makes me light headed and impairs my ability to focus clearly on driving. The problem has been reproduced by countless other Civic owners within a set manufactured model years. Yes it has been inspected by a Honda dealership. No, never any warning, messages, or alerts before or during the ac failure. Also no warnings of the faulty ac system when I purchased the car from a certified Honda dealer.

A/c evaporator went bad. Dealership already replaced other a/c components as part of extended warranty/recalls. However, the evaporator is not covered by the extended warranty. Could lead to incredibly high temperatures within the car or other components failing/overheating. Dealership quoted $2400 to fix the evaporator.

The paint on my Honda Civic 2017 began peeling off the back window of my vehicle starting in 2022. I've since then paid to have it repaired, but now peeling is starting to occur on other places of the vehicle, such as the front hood, the fender, and the bumper. Honda has already admitted that a manufacturing issue involving the paint on the back window has been reported. This peeling problem is becoming too expensive to handle and Honda will not extend the paint warranty beyond the 3-year time frame. This is a serious issue as having too much of the car body exposed with lead to rusting.

Ac leaking freon inside cabin. Honda is aware that 2016-2019 Honda Civics have a bad a/c systems. Other crucial a/c components, such as the condenser and compressor, are covered by an extended 10-year warranty. However, the evaporator, is not. Ac unit leaking freon right into the drivers face. . Making it extremely dangerous and hazardous to operate the vehicle many articles about this please help? Honda USA is not helping fix and wants to do outrageous changes to get it fix. It is unfair for Honda to leave the most expensive and labor intensive part of this repair to the customer. My deal quoted me $2672 for this repair.

2017 Civic ac inspection found that the ac evaporator assembly failed and the car only 36,000 miles only, no warranty by Honda and the ac has failed 4 times after the recall for ac condenser. Need help to make Honda held liability for fail ac components since it has been too many failure with their car's ac system.

This car has an air conditioning issue. Last year the air conditioning stopped working. Took it to the Honda dealership and they found an issue with the condenser and seals. They fixed it free of charge due to the extended warranty Honda put out. Not even a full year later the air conditioning stopped working again. Took it back to the Honda dealership and turns out it's the evaporator. It's not covered by the extended warranty. They quoted me $3,000 to repair it. Honda knows the a/c parts are bad. They dont want to cover it.

The a/c evaporator needs to be replaced. It leaks refrigerant.

There is no cold air blowing from my ac.

Everything is good.

My ac system would not blow cold and the blower made a noise. Dealer replaced condenser under extended warranty in may 2023. Same problem is occurring now less than 9 months later. Recently moved to florida where air conditioning is a must have. Taking car to dealership tomorrow. Bottom line - Honda replaced original faulty condenser under warranty last year but unit has failed again.

Unsure of when happened but cvt filler cap keeps blowing out for no reason causing transmission fluid to leak every where.

Driver side ac is not working.

I am adding to the long list of duplicate ac complaints. I had cold air on the passenger side and hot air on the driver side. I brought in my vehicle to the dealership in response to two ac component recalls. I was informed the compressor, evaporator and condenser all had gone bad and needed to be replaced. They would only cover the condenser and quoted $4,400 for additional repairs.

My apologies, I just filled out a form (your complaint number: 11563943) and forgot to add problems with ac with my 2017 Honda Civic ex sedan. My ac went out, went to local dealership, they recharged this around August 2023 I believe. Good now, but my point is I'd ask how long this will last. They said they don't know. I'm like a day, week, month(s)? again they couldn't say. I live in a very warm area during the summer, need ac and I need a cool ac environment when driving. I think I deserve to be comfortable. At the dealership, I had mentioned about a Honda recall letter I received about ac. It was either the compressor or condenser that is recalled, I forget. Well, they stated after looking at my car, that it was the item that isn't covered. Bill would be close to $1,000. 00, I believe. Come on. I find this shady, confusing and concerning with Honda. Thank you again for your help!!! yes my life is at risk with this as well. Again, my life matters also! this is my 4th Honda and I never had so many things go sideways with the last three Hondas as I'm experiencing now with this 2017 Civic ex. This is just ridiculous. Just about fed up with Honda.

A/c was not working as a result of condenser (covered by warranty) and evaporator (not covered by warranty. ). Considered a safety hazard due to unusually hot summer where heat related dangers could be caused without a/c. I found myself driving in 110 degree weather in a 45 minute commute where I felt nauseous after. The a/c is a common problem for many 2016 and later Hondas. My vehicle was inspected by dealer and an independent mechanic (separate incident). No warning of this happening other than a hissing noise coming from a/c and then hot air blowing.

Ac component: condenser and evaporator (issue is systematic as it's creating issues to freon) current recall is only for condenser but it's systematic to evaporator (faulty part that has failed); I believe Honda is circumventing the cost to repair and is revealing only condenser part failure vs taking ownership on full ac component (if one fail the other will too). Reading blog, reddit, and many other complaints, outside repair shop says finding will still cost consumers $2,000 to fix evaporator caused by part failure. Issues still exist in Honda model 2016-2019 and alarming rate of consumers venting the poor quality of the ac component. Honda quality control has not rendored and technician is having consumer fix parts that is near the area (systemic) to known faulty part. . Read more...