Used 2017 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews
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Honda Good Guys
Mike Rhodes, 06/29/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Honda is a good guy company focused on great service, reliable well made product line with great resale value. I have/do own two Honda Civic LX base models. They are well equipped with snappy performance. Both my 2017, and 2018 have beautiful lines, 16 inch tires, great handling and ample trunk space. The interior is well appointed which include back up camera, big screen display for electronics, bluetooth and a great sounding stereo. The seats hold you snugly in turns and are big and comfy. The tan color seats look like leather the fabric is so nice. Overall I rate my Honda's Five Stars.
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Oil Leaks & Dilution
S.Paul, 03/05/2018
updated 03/07/2019
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After 16 months of ownership, I've decided to trade it in. With approximately 14,000 miles on the clock, the oil dilution issue that has plagued the 1.5 liter turbos in the CR-V's is happening in my vehicle. I'm not interested in any of the alleged 'fixes' that Honda might be pushing out to the public. Approximately 10 ounces of fuel was in the crankcase when I changed the oil last month. 10 ounces of gasoline is nearly 10% of the oil volume. That's well beyond 'normal' limits, even for turbo engines. Secondly, there is oil seeping from the valve cover gasket as well as the oil pan. There have been a couple of electronic gremlins as well associated with the touch screen interface & the instrument panel. I've owned many Hondas and this is the first one I cannot recommend. Stay away from the 1.5 turbo.
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THE BEST RIDE ON THE HIGHWAY
Jessica D. Harris, 09/14/2017
updated 04/11/2024
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2017 Honda Civic....it was my second one due to the first 2004 Civic being totaled in an auto accident. My, how things have changed over the years. I loved my 2004 Civic, but I guess all things works for the good. The 2017 Civic is more than I could ask for in an automobile. It is now March 2018, seven months since I purchased my 2017 Civic and I am still loving it more each day. This car is five stars in every category. I am now approaching three years since purchasing my Honda Civic. I still am pleased with my purchase and have had no issues with the vehicle and I hope to drive it for many years to come. My dad has had his 2002 Honda Civic approaching 20 years and over 300,000 miles later. I am hoping for the same with my 2017 Civic. It is now April 10, 2024 and my Honda Civic is still going well. I moved to Bakersfield, California with it for a year and a half. And now, it has taken me to Seattle, Washington for the next phase in my career. I have no issues with Honda vehicles. They are totally reliable. All of our family members have a Honda vehicle. I recommend Honda to anyone over any other auto manufacturer.
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2017 has been a great year!
Jennifer Halleman, 11/29/2017
updated 06/05/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am female, prefer manual transmission, and have 2 kids who are becoming teenagers. Moved from a 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback into a 2017 Honda Civic Sedan. The Fiesta was rapidly becoming too small (backseat and interior) for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. I appreciated that Honda accepted my trade (as several other dealerships would not), they worked with my large amount of negative equity (almost $10k), and I was able to purchase my first brand new car, with a fair/affordable payment due to their diligence in securing a 1.9% interest rate. The safety features on this Civic made my insurance rates very affordable--my monthly premium only increased by $1.50, which was a pleasant surprise. Things I like with this car---the backseat and interior is large and roomy enough for my teenagers. The car has ample power, shifts smoothly, ride is smooth and it handles well. The suspension and steering is good, brakes respond well, and the interior is quiet. The exterior is sporty but elegant at the same time. Gas mileage on a manual really depends on how you drive it, in my opinion. With my Fiesta, I got great gas mileage, which is the primary reason we bought it 4 years ago----but the drawback on it (besides size) was not much power once you hit 3rd gear. The Civic is a 6 speed manual, and I'm having to re-learn how to drive a manual now. The shifting needs to be quicker than I'm used to. I don't have much use for 6th gear, as most of my driving is stop and go and not on the highway. My LX is base model, there are no bells and whistles. Power windows and door locks are standard, it has Bluetooth for music and phone. The backup camera has been nice and has a wide range of vision. The radio and speakers are not good at all, but I can and will pay aftermarket to upgrade at some point. I miss the heated seats my Fiesta had. I wish the vanity mirrors were lighted. I wish it had a different key-fob, as it has a trunk release that is VERY sensitive, and almost every time I get out of the car holding the keys, the trunk pops open---that is a major annoyance. The major complaints I have after owning and driving it for a month are the speakers and the trunk release on the key-fob.
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I love my Hatchback Sport Manual
Mrcarlosvega, 07/08/2017
updated 08/03/2020
2017 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Update 3 year, 70k miles. Very impressed for many reasons, and enjoy the hatchback option. 1) Perfect Reliability. Feels as solid and Day 1. No rattles, Just oil changes done. 2) I am still impressed how this car handles. No body roll, handles great even with bad tires. With great tires it would be a charm. 3) High resale value 4) Gas mileage avg around 32mpg with mixed driving. City only 28mpg . Mostly highway 35, only highway on trips, I see 40mpg. Amazing! Cons. 1) Very noisy due to little sound insulation, if any. People have trouble understanding me on Bluetooth due to Wind Noise. 2) Radio is very basic. Not loud at all. Sounds like an upgrade to my Amazon Echo. 3) AC is not the coldest. I still love this car. Highly Recommend It! I still like the looks of it, even though it doesn’t look like a Bankers car, it looks more like a college girl’s. Very impressive car! I have had cars that triple the price and I am impressed! It feels relatively quick, stable around corners, great steering 90 mph on the highway is rock solid. It is really a Fun car! Years back I read something true. It is funner to drive a slow car fast, rather than a fast car slow. Negatives 1)The mirrors create alot of wind noise at speed. 2)The plastic handles to close the trunk are really plastic and delicate. 3) 1st gear is extremely short.
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Wish I would’ve never bought.
landen, 11/16/2020
updated 10/01/2024
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I initially wanted the touring trim but ended up settling for the ex-t. Engine is powerful and you can really zoom in this car. Gas mileage is great, I would suggest not using the econ button, it makes driving this car boring and really takes the fun away. The cvt makes the ride really smooth and i've actually really grown to like it. I’m going on 72,000 miles with zero problems. If you change the fluid of the cvt every 30k it’ll last just as long as a traditional Honda transmission. Apple Carplay glitches sometimes and the infotainment system could use an upgrade, but other than that I'll be keeping this car until the wheels fall off! Update!! I am at 140k miles and I cannot WAIT to get rid of this car. I’ve went through 4 batteries, 4 pairs of tires, engine has electrical issues with the turbocharger, coolant disappears and I need a new head gasket. I replaced the starter but it just ended up being another bad battery because this car eats through them. I’ve found the seats are super uncomfortable on longer drives and I’m 6’1. My legs start to cramp because the seat doesn’t move back far enough. The steering has started to make a popping sound when pulling out of parking spaces but it hasn’t been anything catastrophic yet. When it gets hot outside the oil pressure light starts flashing repeatedly and will even cut down your music. The oil pressure sensor is buried above the ac compressor way down reach from the engine compartment or wheel well and mechanics wanted over a grand in labor to replace a $8 part. If you’re looking for a long term car to ride the wheels off like I was, this is not the one and I’ve read that the newer civics have even more electrical issues. Stay away unless you’re going to trade after 100k. Update!!! Finally got rid of this car at 175k. The car started skipping across the road at about 145k due to the head gasket leaking. It went away after injector replacement but came back again at 175k and I finally called it quits and sold it on Facebook for a couple grand. The paint was also peeling and fading all over the top of the car and the hood (cosmic blue color). The CVT never gave me any problems surprisingly and I always stayed on top of my maintenance. The oil started to smell like gasoline more and more as I racked up mileage. It got so bad to the point I changed the oil every 2500 miles to prevent the gasoline mixing with oil and watering down the already thin 0w-20. My experience with the dealer and Honda in general was very disappointing and I’m just thankful I was able to do my own repairs and save some money. This car gave me trauma it felt like I could never catch a break from problems. I now drive a 2017 Elantra that I’ve rented on Turo for years and it has 157k never had any of the issues my civic had…..
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My new Si
ksm1998, 12/09/2017
2017 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars and was not really in the market for a new car, but Honda was having a lease special (only $199!!!) for a 2017 Civic Si and I couldn't resist. Let's just say I am very happy. I got it in Lunar Silver and I actually think it is a really good looking coupe. The rear wing does interfere with rear vision a bit, but certainly not a deal breaker. The car is a joy to drive, with great damping to soak up bumps and not be too harsh considering it is a sports car. It is quick enough to be fun, but not so quick that you're breaking the law in just 2nd gear. There is the expected turbo lag (and/or boost threshold) issue, but keep it under 3000rpm and you will get nearly 40mpg out of this 1.5 liter. As with most Honda manuals, this is a joy to shift. It is not quite Miata slick or nearly as precise as the S2000s I have owned, but still fun. It is not like the long, rubbery throws of VWs, BMWs and Audis I have owned. I am 6'1" and my head nearly hits the roof. Tons of leg room, but if you are taller than me, your head may poke through the sunroof (or get the sedan which had a bit more headroom). Seats are not leather, but are heated and I prefer that (GTI is the same). Leather is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. Stereo system sounds good and infotainment system works well. Who needs navigation when you have Android Auto? I thought I wouldn't like the lack of a volume knob, but the steering wheel volume button works quickly to turn volume up or down. This car will not be my daily driver (especially because it is a lease), but I will be missing it on the days I am not behind it's wheel.
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the best civic yet
paul, 02/26/2018
updated 03/04/2022
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
this is the best civic i have owned ,and being i have had 4 others i do have a base to go by. with out a doubt this is the most pleasing to drive. its quiet , stable ,quicker than expected , even with the cvt trans....the seats are a little firm ,and a knob for volume and fan would be nice , other than that it is a perfect commuter , i drive 60miles a day to work ,half city ,half hwy. , i get an average mpg of 34. even with 80 mph on the hwy. and 30+ red lights in town....all being said ,there is room in the boot for odd and ends , i am 6ft and can sit up in the seat with out rubbing the roof ,that cant be said for the other 4 UPDATE its now 2022 and i traded my for a crv .....nothing wrong with the civic and it did what a good car is supposed to do. it ran great , i have nothing bad to say about the car. i put 78,000 miles on it and it drove like new when i traded it in .it was one of only three cars that i have had that i will miss out of 20 or so
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Civic SI is awesome!
Grimey, 09/23/2017
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I had a 2012 Toyota Avalon, tired of the luxury scene and was looking for something fun to drive. I read Car and Driver's review of the Civic SI and went to drive one...loved it. Their review was spot on. Obviously it’s not a luxury car, it's a sports car, so you have to enjoy being "involved" with your car as you drive the SI. 6-speed is all you get and the only option is whether you want summer or all-season tires...summer tires cost a little more ($300). Mine has the all-season 18" wheels and they're great. As for complaints, I do agree with the other reviewer’s comment on the cup holders directly behind the shifter, but as long as your drink isn’t taller than a Coke can, there’s no problem. The electric parking brake took a drive or two to get used to but otherwise I like it. The brake hold option is awesome in traffic so on that one, great job Honda! Personally, I only have 2 issues I’d like Honda to address: 1) Honda does not offer a leather or synthetic leather option...they should. I do not like the material Honda chose for the doors or the center console. The fabric is like a weird, soft burlap material that gets a sheen on it from friction or body oil/sweat. In fact, every new car I test drove at the dealership already had weird white/shiny marks on the door’s arm rest and center console from previous drivers. What I’ve found is that the material is hard to clean and I’m not sure if it’ll stand up to the test of time. In the future, I'd much prefer an upscale soft plastic or leather/synthetic option to replace this odd fabric choice. 2) No auto-dimming rear view mirror. For a car that sits so low in traffic at night with headlights blaring behind you, it's a necessity and should be standard or included with a leather/synthetic interior option. Otherwise, for $23-24K, you just can't beat the quality and value in this little package. By the way, I was going to go with the coupe, but I really needed four doors and the sedan is only 17 pounds heavier so the choice was easy. Usually there’s much more of a weight penalty when you choose 4 doors...Since I've got a large family, the sedan works much better & I’m extremely pleased with the roominess of the back seat. I’m 6’4” and while I’m driving there’s still room for a full sized adult in the back seat. As for the engine, the performance is incredible for a 1.5L Turbo. I drive highway mostly and see at least 38 MPG with a heavy foot (75 MPH average). Honda, pay attention here...fix these small things and if you can’t offset or relocate the cup holders, consider making them deeper to accommodate Yetis & the like. After that, this car is near perfect. I know some buyers may not want a leather or synthetic interior, but at least make it an option and give your buyers a choice. I would have happily paid an extra $1100-1500 for it. Thanks for reading and happy driving!
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2017 Civic EX-T 6M
Craig Higgins, 12/24/2016
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Pleasantly surprised with the mpg! Replaced a Jetta TDI (dieselgate). Drivability is very good. Love the manual transmission - short throw and sporty.
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