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2017 Honda Civic Body & Structure Problems

28 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

28
Complaints
3
Crashes
Jan 2023Dec 2023
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (28)

criticalSTRUCTURE
CrashFiled: May 2020

The car was involved in a collision in 2018. It is now being reported on carfax as structural damage due to a $74 bracket that was replaced on the back. The car is now undervalued due to this.

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NHTSA #: 11326616
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2025

The paint is peeling from my Honda civic hatchback EXL. The color is sonic gray. The paint started to peel off slowly and hasn’t stopped.

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NHTSA #: 11701880
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2025

My paint has been coming off for a while now and now I have serious rust issues. I have gone in for inspection at the local Honda dealership and they recommended for me to contact Honda of America. I contacted them and they said that there was nothing that they could do.

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NHTSA #: 11668401
mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2024

The NH-788P White Orchid Pearl Paint that was given an extended warranty due to a "paint peeling problem" on the Fit and HR-V models is now affecting Civics. I currently own a 2017 Civic Hatchback with the same paint, from the same country of manufacturing origin, within the same time frame, and was never given an extension warranty and currently am being denied help.

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NHTSA #: 11619646
mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2024

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.

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NHTSA #: 11613446
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2024

Paint on roof is peeling off near rear window.

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NHTSA #: 11582877
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2024

The paint began flaking off in dime size chunks after a car wash. primarily around the back windshield but also around the gas door cover. I brought it to a body shop to be checked on. They said this was a common thing they see in civics from 2017, and it is a manufacturing defect.

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NHTSA #: 11581604
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2023

2017 Honda Civic paint falling off in large chunks.

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NHTSA #: 11561654
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2023

Trunk will open seemingly at random. Occurs while driving, parked, turned off, etc. Widespread problem as it has been reported on multiple car forums, all with the same response from dealers; can’t reproduce issue or they don’t know what’s wrong.

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NHTSA #: 11561409
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2023

I started to wash my car and the paint on the roof between the windshield and sunroof started peel quite significantly. I showed my local Honda dealership and they told me to call American Honda Motor and they told me there is nothing they can do. I went to 5 different body shops in my area and they all have said that Honda should be covering the repair due to it being a manufacturing issue.

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NHTSA #: 11545043
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2018

AT ABOUT 10000 MILES I NOTICED RIPPLES IN MY REAR ROOF PILLARS. HONDA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING ERROR AND FIXED IT WITH BODY FILL. I AM WORRIED IF THE ROOF WILL FLEX A DENT LIKE THAT UNDER LOAD THAT IT MAY NOT BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND.

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NHTSA #: 11100655
mediumSTRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Mar 2018

The vehicle was running and in park, unoccupied. Vehicle rolled away despite transmission being in park position and struck a garage door. Owner states he confirmed vehicle was in park when he came to the vehicle in its final resting position.

NHTSA #: 11081008
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2017

I took my car in due to the recall letter I received at my residence addressed to me id# 14-034 stating cloud paint on roof and trunk and an extension was given. I remember it was a tuesday I took in because they specifically told me on the phone that is when pictures could be taken at the dealer and then sent in for approvals. I had some other things done on my car and there is record of it.

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NHTSA #: 10949691
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: May 2025

The paint is flaking off in big chunks around the back window!!

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NHTSA #: 11659593
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2025

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.

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NHTSA #: 11651478
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2025

Paint is coming off the car down to the metal. The paint has been recalled on other Honda vehicles. Paint #NH788P.

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NHTSA #: 11648333
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2024

Paint and finish bubbling and peeling on hood, roof, some on trunk. In the worst spots paint is worn away down to the metal, creating rusting hazard. On hood, peeled paint can blow onto the windshield, interfering with vision and distracting the driver.

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NHTSA #: 11631680
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2024

I have noticed that the paint on my Honda Civic 2017 is flaking and peeling off. The issue is most apparent on the side of the rear view glass and near the right-side tail light which seems to be worsening over time. It was my sister’s car before she gave it to me.

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NHTSA #: 11628154
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2024

The paint is peeling around the back window. Down to the primer/metal. I first noticed it around 3/15/2022.

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NHTSA #: 11628005
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2024

There is paint just falling off the drive door in large chucks, and still getting worse.

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NHTSA #: 11606720
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2024

I was driving on the freeway traveling about or higher than 65 MPH with high wind resistance (my opinion) when the front lower bumper shield started dragging under the vehicle causing to pull over in high traffic with my kids. Upon my own investigation the front lower bumper seem to rip and fold down ward causing it to drag.

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NHTSA #: 11595835
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2023

2017 honda civic hatchback paint cracking up VIN: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.

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NHTSA #: 11502638
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2023

Paint is peeling from section of roof between windscreen and sunroof. Case opened with Honda NA and New York State Attorney General's Office.

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NHTSA #: 11500757
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2021

This vehicle was purchased in May 2017 and in April of 2021 the paint started peeling off the exterior around the rear window. This does not put my safety at risk but I do see that Honda has had this problem with many of their vehicles in recent years.

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NHTSA #: 11419676
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2020

The paint around the rear windshield is peeling off our 2017 honda civic. It started on the right side of the windshield and now the left side has started peeling pretty quick. There's one spot where the paint is cracked and some rust can be seen around the edge.

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NHTSA #: 11384416
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2019

There is a rotten smell in the rear trunk every time when/after it rains. From my observations, the odor is coming from the spare tire well, not the trunk liner. The odor can be removed by spraying odor remover and have it ventilated.

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NHTSA #: 11228436
lowSTRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2018

I have an 8 month old 2017 honda civic ex-t and my complaint is with the quality of the glass used for the windshield. Currently, I have several chips and gashes in it. This is just city driving as well.

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NHTSA #: 11075741
lowSTRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Aug 2017

When pulling into a parking spot I put the car into park but the car kept moving forward, over a sidewalk and into a building. I put the car in reverse and could not stop the car until it hit another object. Had damage to the front bumper and grill.

NHTSA #: 11015929

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