Used 2017 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews
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Isn't a Hatchback! It's a HOT-chback!
Danny C., 10/17/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback EX about a month ago, and OMG, I love it! Beautiful design inside and out. Great performance, ride quality, fuel economy, roomy cabin, etc., etc., etc... I also love all the extras and the technology that this car have. Now if we talk about reliability, you know you can NEVER go wrong with Honda, they will literally last forever and the "visits" to the mechanic, pretty much non existence. Extremely happy I got this turbo-good-looking hatch!
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Loving the Civic
speff, 03/28/2016
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
All is great. Hard to believe that much car for the money. It has all the toys, great performance, and great gas mileage. Lovin it. One caveat...Apple CarPlay is not 100% reliable. It crashes or gets bugs every once in awhile. It could be more reliable. Great when it works.
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Disappointed
Michael, 01/22/2018
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
So a few months ago I picked up a 2017 Civic Touring sedan as I needed a vehicle to commute approximately ~50 miles each way a day to work. I ended up getting a great deal on the car, but after driving with the car I'm starting to wonder if there was a reason for it. First, I discovered that there is a well-documented Touring subwoofer rattle that developed immediately on my drive home from the dealership (the songs from my Pandora station apparently featured more of a bass than the songs I listened to on the radio during the test drive). Took it to the dealer a few times and the techs there alternated between "We can't hear anything" to "You just can't listen to that type of music" to "That sounds is normal, that song will sound like that in any Touring model". I ended up following a guide to make a wedge covered in electrical tape, which stifled the rattle for most songs. However, even with that the other day a song came on and the smacking/rattle was so loud I thought the rear glass was going to shatter! The first weekend with my car I went to wax/wash it and found a flaw in the factory paint (dirt nib) on the right quarter panel next to the tail light. Took it to the dealer and after about a month of back-and-forth they decided to fix the paint under warranty. Great, I thought. Not so much. The shop they took the car to for the fix was careless during the sanding process and shaved the paint on the edge of the nearby door down to the metal. I found it about a week after picking up the car when I hand-washed it and the paint just flaked off. The shop is denying all responsibility and even had the gall to suggest I somehow managed to open the door so hard and fast that I had somehow managed to shred the paint all the way to the metal. Waiting to hear back from the general manager, but I have a feeling they will dig their heels in on this case. The Honda manager who approved the "repair" hasn't responded to my emails about it, either. While I have been able to mostly hide the damage with touch up paint (and I'm considering buying aftermarket door edge guards to prevent other damage and hide it completely) I'm still furious. Then I have a list of other minor annoyances with the car: 1) Auto-dimming mirror sucks. Doesn't seem to work when there's a car 5-30 feet behind me, which is of course when I expect it to work. 2) Adaptive Cruise Control: always tracks 1 mph off what it's supposed to do. If I set the cruise at 70, the car will go 69. I know it's a small quirk but I find it terribly annoying. 3) Rain sensing wipers: apparently this is another issue other owners have experienced. It fails completely at identifying the proper speed to go and was always either too slow or too fast. 4) Disappointed in overall craftsmanship of the vehicle. When popping the trunk the area directly around the edge of the trunk isn't fully painted and even has areas where paint pooled and dripped. The welding for the doors is low quality and you can see bulges and drips where the metal cooled and was not smoothed out prior to being painted. 6) City MPG is nowhere near 30. Try more like 22-25. All-in-all, very disappointed with this purchase. I'm hoping some of the new or refreshed Toyotas and Mazdas for the 2019 model year will include Apple Carplay because I honestly am considering taking the trade-in loss and dumping this car. I like the way it handles, the peppy engine and the fact that I consistently can get 38 on my highway commutes but this whole experience has soured me to the car, and the whole Honda brand.
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Dangerous instrumentation
Leah Greenblat, 01/26/2017
updated 01/31/2020
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 24 people found this review helpful
I'm no tech phobe, but the controls on this car are not intuitive, difficult to use and I believe actually dangerous. The climate and audio controls are almost all on the touchscreen. You must look at the screen to find the place to touch to make changes. (When driving there's no way to feel that you've made the right selection.) The screen is also too low on the dashboard. It should be placed higher so when you look at the screen, your peripheral vision can still see movement on the road. It's placed so low that my eyes are taken entirely off of the road. There are too many controls on the left side of the steering wheel. I think these could be better located. It is ridiculous that the side view mirrors don't have the flashing lights when the blinkers are turned on. (This feature is pretty common in a lot of other cars and not limited to the high end option packages like Honda has done here.) Instead they've put a camera on the passenger side view mirror that is activated when you put on the right blinker. so instead of looking over your shoulder or to the right, they are encouraging the driver to look down at the touch screen when changing lanes. ( I have found this camera somewhat useful when parallel parking to determine if I'm close enough to the curb). Lastly, if you own an iPhone, the phone must be plugged in to be able to use Apple Carplay features. If my phone isn't plugged in, then I can only access Honda's phone system. I am impressed with the Econo setting. I find no difference in driving performance so I keep it on all of the time...and I like to accelerate quickly on freeways and live in a hilly area. The interior arm rest on the door and top of the center console are made of cloth. Given that these are high-use locations, I'm concerned that the material won't hold up very well over time. 1/2020 update: the front driver's seat squeaks horribly and the front dashboard often rattles.
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STAY AWAY(DO NOT BUY) 2017 CIVIC
Dont repeat my mistake, 07/21/2018
updated 07/24/2023
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 21 people found this review helpful
First off bought a brand new 2017 Civic with 6 miles on it and was initially satisfied even though these cars are somewhat overpriced. 3 weeks in and 1500 miles later an AC hose and another AC related component literally fell from underneath the dash board while I was driving. Called the dealer who sold me the car and he could care less about me or my issue and simply said "lets play devils advocate if u complain Honda could simply say its how u drive the car and what u use it for that caused these AC components to fall from underneath the dashboard" keep in mind I paid $3048 for a warranty so he says take it to Honda repair....I do they fix it and im on my way. A month later the rear interior carpet starts to come loose from the frame (YouTube this issue other 2016/17 civic owners have the same problem) fast foward 13 months 50,000 miles later the AC stops working. I live in NYC where its only hot for 11 weeks a year so this AC only lasted 1 summer before it crapped out. Again I go to the dealer and in the midst of a week long 100 degree heat wave I have no AC....it takes the dealer 3 WEEKS to finally get the clutch and coil the 2 parts that due to mechanical failure stopped the AC from working. The Honda parts and repair manager of this particular facility simply said BLAME HONDA its not us its HONDA. My first brand new Honda experience was ruined and I will NEVER purchase another car new or used from any Honda dealer again. The only thing impressive about the 2017 Civic is its mpg, other than that your in for a headache with this car. UPDATE 7/23 So 2 years and 2 or 3 ac condenser replacements later that took a total of 2 months in the summer where I couldnt even drive my car I get a letter acknowledging the 2017 Civic has a faulty ac condenser and a lifetime warranty on that particular part. Too little to late I've already lost so much time and money having to pay for rideshares and Honda not wanting to get me a loaner or renter.....AGAIN!!! STAY AWAY FROM THESE CIVICS they take weeks to fix it even if u bought the warranty UPDATE: 6 years later 214,000 miles 3 alternators, 3 batteries, 3 AC compressors, 3 sets of tires, 2 pairs of struts, soon to be 3 rear pairs of rear shocks later my 2017 civic is still running strong 😆
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Beware of the rear headroom in the hatchback!
Kamil Iskra, 03/20/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I test drove an EX hatchback and eventually did *not* buy one. There was one particular aspect which gave me a pause but which many reviews seem to miss: the rear headroom. I'm tall, but nothing crazy (6ft) and when sitting in the back, my head was firmly against the ceiling. Curiously, that wasn't the case if I set completely straight, only when I reclined comfortably -- I would hit the edge of the ceiling with the back of my head. It seems that the ceiling in this car just isn't very flat and leans too much into the cabin near the edges. Considering how large this new Civic is compared to the older ones, I find this unacceptable. Note that I set in a sedan version for comparison and that one was OK -- this problem is specific to the hatchback.
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Emilio, 03/06/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had quite a few Civics before so decided to buy the 2017 for its looks and power with excellent mileage. Should have asked to drive it for half a day before doing it.Did not take long to find a few things wrong with it. The main one was when I noticed the navigation system did not have a CD player like 99% of the others do. It actually looked like an after market unit on it. The steering wheel controls are not intuitive or in the wrong place. The volume control is very hard to adjust and the cruise control easy to turn off by accident. Should have gone for the Kia Forte which for about the same price it comes with Cadillac features, like seats with both A/C and Heat, memory power seats for two drivers and two remote controls for gates and garage doors. Not to mention the 5 year instead of 3 warranty. The main reason I decided not go buy it was for its lousy gas mileage. If you decide to buy the Civic I sugges you insist in getting at least two years of free maintenance from your salesman which is not hard to get.
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The right automobile for me!
Greg Zeller, 10/01/2017
updated 12/02/2024
2017 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this car only 1 month. It has good power and I drive it mostly in Sport mode. Ride is somewhat stiff which is what I want and expect for a sporty car. Fuel mileage has been about 32 for the first 2 fill ups. The seats are great. Very good support and they fit my body and height. My previous 2 cars were a Prelude and an Acura RSX-S. The turbo has a totally different power range than the VTEC engine of course. Prelude was my all time favorite car. This comes real close and being just fun to drive every day. My Si in now 3.5 years old. I have less than 20,000 miles. I love this car. 5/18/2023 Love the car. 2 door is no longer available. Glad I got it 23,000 miles . So fun to drive. 11/27/2024 I still love this car. Just rolled over to 28,000 miles. Very reliable and so fun to drive.
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Don't buy a vehicle with a CVT transmission
Glen Smith, 11/07/2019
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The CVT type transmission just hangs and the engine drones. If you have never driven anything else it may not bother you as much. I will NEVER buy another car with a CVT transmission.
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WORST CAR SAVE YOUR MONEY
Anonymous, 04/02/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
My vehicle has had issues with the Automatic Cruise Control, Tires Sensors, Bluetooth Radio, and Sensors in general. The vehicle has stop several times on the highway in the use of lane assistance. The Bluetooth radio gets stucks on the radio screen and sometimes does not allow you to switch to the radio mode until you turn off the car completely. The calls do not always go through when attempting to make a call. The vehicle’s automatic cruise control is the worse; the car decrease the speed and even stops the car completely while driving for no apparent reason. The only positive about the car the break hold, but other than that it is a horrible, pricey investment.
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