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2017 Honda Civic Electrical Problems

84 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2021Dec 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (84)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2024

My vehicles Body Control Module has malfunctioned and now I have to get a new one. When driving my car will begin to flash all of the warning lights including the power steering, break system, TMPS system and the immobilizer light.

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NHTSA #: 11602393
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: Mar 2024

car alarm going off for an extended period of time caused a short at the battery and caused a fire that destroyed the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11579014
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

Wiring harness was "damaged by rodents" twice due to the swap to soy-based, edible wiring. No other vehicles have this issue in my area and I have lived here 5 years. This damage causes all electrical systems to fail, including power steering, and will eventually result in a fatality - if it has not already.

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NHTSA #: 11499266
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

19-033 19-038 honda sb Extended powertrain warranty. Included dtc codes for misfire. Dealer refuses to honor warranty Still have code for misfire.

NHTSA #: 11495693
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2022

On two (2) separate occasions the engine wiring harness was damaged by rodents. The damaged wiring harness compromised the power steering system, braking system and stability control system. Failure of these critical systems put the safety and welfare of myself, my family and all drivers on the road in danger of serious injury and death.

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NHTSA #: 11489924
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2022

This is a known issue with Hondas from 2016 and up where the Body Control Module (BCM) is faulty and malfunctioning. When the car turns off, it turns itself back on and makes noises to turn itself back on. This issue may cause possible electrical issues that may short and start a fire internally.

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NHTSA #: 11481097
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FireFiled: Jan 2021

My son and I purchased a certified pre-owned 2017 honda civic sedan on dec 3rd from honda of lisle il. The car was purchased with 22,100 miles. My son was driving on dec 10th and stopped for gas for the first time.

NHTSA #: 11386810
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

During driving of the vehicle and at various speeds all electrical systems will fail and all warning lights come on. This includes ABS, traction control, power steering, brake assist and more. When this occurs the vehicle becomes almost impossible to steer and has nearly resulted in an accident before.

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NHTSA #: 11363198
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
FireFiled: Jun 2020

On june 13th, less then a month after it was inspected/serviced from the honda dealership on may 21st, my 3 year old car busts up in flames. As we were driving down a rural road on a clear day going about 65, a spark flew from the engine. The oil pressure light comes on followed by loss of power to the car.

NHTSA #: 11331806
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2020

While driving my car will put the brakes on if another care passes me on drivers side. This did it for a few weeks, then the collision mitigation system light came on and will not clear. Cruise will not work.

NHTSA #: 11298656
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
FireFiled: Jul 2019

Woke up at 4:30 am on this day july 18,2019 saw that my car was on fire (it started under the hood). It was parked in the driveway

NHTSA #: 11233026
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
FireFiled: Jul 2018

POTENTIAL TAKETA RECALL. JULY 14, 2018. I HAD MADE A LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT OF A LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE. TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 7 P.M.AS I PULLED INTO THE PARKING SPOT, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE BUMPED THE CURB.THE DRIVERS SIDE CENTER AIRBAG, LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT DEPLOY. IT EXPLODED! I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD RAMMED INTO MY CAR. WHEN THE AIRBAG BLEW, IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE HAD FIRED A COUPLE OF 12 GUAGE SHOTGUNS IN THE VEHICLE.SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT FROM THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. IT SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WAS ON FIRE. THE IMPACT FROM THE EXPLODING AIRBAG WAS NOT A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE TO SAY THE LEAST. BY THE TIME I UNBUCKLED MY SEAT BELT TO EXIT THE CAR, THE SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS SO THICK I COULD NOT SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD. MY CHEST AND HAND ARE SORE, BUT NOTHING APPEARS TO BE BROKEN. I LEFT THE VEHICLE WHERE IT WAS PARKED AND HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIOP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR, SO THAT A COMPLETE EVALUATION CAN BE DONE TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THAT RESULTED FROM THE EXPLODING AIRBAG. WHEN I CHECKED THE VIN ON THIS WEBSITE, IT DID NOT COME UP AS BEING ON THE AIRBAG RECALL. THAT NEEDS TO CHANGE ASAP. THANK GOODNESS I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE. I SHUDDER TO THINK OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THAT AIRBAG BLEW!

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NHTSA #: 11111485
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Apr 2018

2 times startup problem...brake problem..parking brake problem..emissions system problem....brake hold system problem...power steering problem....vehicle stability assist problem...hill start assist problem... Collisions assist problem...all software problem and system error

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NHTSA #: 11089730
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2017

First time speedometer reading 0 while driving. Second time while driving down hwy, all error lights on dash came on, I have 10 or so photos, of the incident, speedometer read 0 going upward of 50 MPH, power steering was going in and out and vehicle was very difficult to control. This is a huge issue being in colorado.

NHTSA #: 11021859
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

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.

NHTSA #: 11678446
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

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.

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NHTSA #: 11654108
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2023

My 2017 Honda Civic Touring, has had two major issues in the past two months. So far, I have put about $3,000 in these issues. Issue 1:Two months ago, they found a leak in the front seal of the compressor, and it had to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11525495
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: May 2019

I went to go start my vehicle after leaving work at 4 am, 5/9/2019. Upon trying to start my vehicle, the brake pedal was stiff. I could not start the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11206387
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2018

Electronic braking failure and miscellaneous electric glitches. Automatic parking brake system failure warning light and brakes are locked in park. I have had 3 different electric glitches.

NHTSA #: 11084564
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda civic. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed warning indicators illuminated and the rpms decreased to zero.

NHTSA #: 10968647
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2025

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.

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NHTSA #: 11677057
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2025

After turning off the vehicle and locking it the vehicle continuously turns on to accessory mode on its own.

NHTSA #: 11665904
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

While driving my Honda civic 2017, a loud static noise suddenly started coming from the vehicle’s audio system or speakers. The noise is persistent and does not stop unless I turn off the vehicle completely. This creates a significant distraction and could interfere with hearing emergency vehicles or other road sounds.

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NHTSA #: 11664919
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

The air conditioning stopped working for the second time. So far the compressor bearing has been replaced as well as the condenser.

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NHTSA #: 11639990
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2024

The ABS speed sensor on honda vehicles are placed in such a way that is breaks often. And when it breaks, it leads to multiple sensors going off which may cause the ABS to lock up while braking normally, car accelerating unexpectedly.For me the speed sensor on the right wheel was broken. This lead the car to accelerate unexpectedly and then the sensors would go off.

NHTSA #: 11608573
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2024

BCM module in the 2017 Civics seem to have constant Parasitic Battery Drain issues that are not being addressed by Honda. My battery died and was replaced, drain continue on a daily basis. Was able to trace to BCM module.

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NHTSA #: 11603798
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2024

Body control module/ECU had to be reset at dealership and possible replacement in near future. Glitch occurred and cut power to hazards, turn signals, lights, door locks, etc. during operation of vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11597311
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2024

There is a short in the BCM (body control module). This causes massive parasitic drain on my battery of over an amp (roughly 1.2 amps typically). I have to pull the fuse for it (fuse 18 in the engine bay fuse box) every time I leave my car off for more than a couple hours. I'm extremely worried this short is going to cause either a fire or one of the important functional systems of my car to stop working while I'm driving. I have read MANY other reports of this happening to other 2017 Honda Civics yet Honda hasn't done anything about it.

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NHTSA #: 11580541
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2024

Car fuel injectors will fail and cause misfiring. Dangerous to drive due to engine running rough. Unusual for fuel injectors to go out so soon especially when driven with care and using correct fuel octane.

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NHTSA #: 11571722
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

2nd attempt. I went to download pictures and was kicked out of site. 2017 Honda Civic EX Sedan bought used 2021. So far I've needed 2 new batteries in a very short amount of time. Multiple warning lights are appearing when I start car. Charging System Problem, Power Steering System (EPS) Problem, Charging System Problem, Hill Start Assist Problem, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Problem, Brake Hold System Problem. Yes, charging System Problem was showing twice. Available for inspection. Yes, my safety is at risk, I'm afraid and paranoid on what else could happen while I'm driving. I'm afraid to drive my car for my own safety. You know Honda, my Life matters too! I've went online and read others with similar problems from used to brand new, going into Limp mode not being able to drive over 40 mph and myself being severely inconvenienced with my JOB. Dealership appt this Tuesday. Occurances: Nov 13 12:32 pm 12.19 TWICE 12.21 Once 12.26.23 9:39am AND 11:23am AND 1:10pm 1.2.24 10:21 am 1.4.24 11:42 am AND 12:34 pm 1.5.24 11:13 am 1.6.24 11:37 am brake light came on, binging, then went away. 1.6.24 12:12pm. This is happening almost everyday now. Thank you!!

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NHTSA #: 11563943
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2024

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.

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NHTSA #: 11563957
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Nov 2023

Keep getting LANE KEEPING and ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL errors randomly as well as BRAKE SYSTEM warning lights. Took to Honda and they said my camera and radar were functioning fine and recalibrated to be sure. I’m still receiving error messages daily.

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NHTSA #: 11554531
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

Car was draining battery because it would turn on randomly. They replaced the ignition switch, which didn’t work, then the alarm would go off constantly so I took it back to dealership. They said the part is backordered and they have NO idea how long it will be.

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NHTSA #: 11542520
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2023

Car has a faulty board control module. Car randomly starts itself in accessory mode, even when key fob is not present or batteries are removed. Other times, car will click and not turn on, or show random error messages.

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NHTSA #: 11525750
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the rear door locks were making squeaking sounds and the alarm would inadvertently be engaged at night. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail turn off and would go into ACC mode.

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NHTSA #: 11519114
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

After a sever rainstorm and ice storm a code that causes BCM (Body Control Module) fault code to show up. It affected systems such as Intermittent lock or unlock trunk and door while vehicle is in operation, Failure to start and Security alarm active at random times. An independent service found the "B12D1" code that indicated the BCM has failed during the prescribed process by the manufacture.

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NHTSA #: 11499471
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2022

The board control module failed and replacements are not available. Available for inspection upon request. Due to the component failing, the vehicle goes to accessory mode randomly or even to its on without engine mode.

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NHTSA #: 11490810
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2022

Faulty Body Control Module which controls many electronic systems in the car. Alarm started going off while car was parked in the garage. Went off twice within 12 hour period—once in the middle of the night.

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NHTSA #: 11449385
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2022

The Driver's side door open alarm. When the alarm sounds it makes me think the door has somehow come open. Yes - they didn't see anything visual wrong with the hinges.

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NHTSA #: 11446487
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Aug 2021

Key-less start system problem.... Car has 55000 miles and has been serviced at local Honda dealer on time every time. Car will start up in accessory mode after being turned off and goes into alarm.

NHTSA #: 11430904
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2021

Air conditioning started to blow hot and the Freon was low. Had to refill the Freon which is using the new R-1234yf fluid which is hard to find at autozone and is very expensive for a 1 pound can at $50. Still cheaper than a mechanic or dealership price.

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NHTSA #: 11424251
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

happens with out the key near the car. 2017 Honda Civic, Car will trigger itself to start to accessory mode, turning on headlights, wipers (if switch is on), and sometimes triggering the alarm system when locked and armed. just the electronics turn on by itself.

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NHTSA #: 11419736
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

Started car to run an errand, and a bunch of error/problem codes appeared on dash one by one as well as engine light. All yellow lights. The car was still able to drive with no problems but it displayed on dash with every problem.

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NHTSA #: 11414326
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

Air conditioner fails to cool and instead blows hot air. Honda authorized service technician has confirmed that a defective air conditioner compressor has caused freeon leakage from the compressor's main shaft throughout the system.

NHTSA #: 11406749
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2021

My 2017 honda civic ex-t coupe shuts down my digital screen and audio system with the message "amp is in protection mode" this then makes any hands free devices turn completely off from the car. This is a safety issue because in my state, cell phones and any other form of electronics are not permitted.

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NHTSA #: 11389867
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Nov 2020

Car was parked in my garage and the alarm set itself off multiple times, when I approached the car it was unresponsive to any key fob commands and the dashboard was completely lit with flashing safety feature warning lights, and airbags were also disabled. Had to open the car with the manual key, since the car would not respond to the key fob.

NHTSA #: 11376426
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

Sometimes, when trying to start the vehicle, it will not crank and start. The electric power will come on (dash board icons, headlights, etc.), but it will not crank. It takes from 2 to 7 turns of the key, before it cranks and starts.

NHTSA #: 11367066
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

The head unit/display stopped working about a week ago. At first, nothing would come on. I thought it may have been a fuse, or it needed rebooted.

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NHTSA #: 11351896
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2020

A/c faulty - condenser leak - driver side air not working stationary and in motion, consistently dysfunctional

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NHTSA #: 11338649
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2020

Car would either start engine on its own or turn on standby/accessory mode on its own. This would happen immediately after the car was shut off. Disconnecting the battery was the only way to stop it, this after it ruined the previous battery by constantly drawing power by the car starting itself.

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NHTSA #: 11319469
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Turned car on to head to work, and all error codes appeared on dash one by one as well as engine light. All yellow lights. The car was still able to drive with no problems but it displayed on dash with every problem.

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NHTSA #: 11310015
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off. The failure started when the alarm was activated and the key fob failed to unlock the door.

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NHTSA #: 11306639
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2019

I have had issues with my navigation system when I plug in my phone into the jack in the car. I have driven my vehicle to my honda dealer and they witnessed my vehicle actually remove my phone and replace it with someone else's phone in my vehicle. My vehicle will not recognize the phone also even though I have my bluetooth on my I phone and it will not pair with my vehicle as well numerous times.

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NHTSA #: 11278820
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

The car alarm blares randomly throughout the night and sometimes during the day and the car locks itself unable to use the key fob to turn off the alarm and unlock the door replaced the battery in the key fob seemed like a fix for a week now the instrument panel has 'keyless start problem' and won't go away and the car just turns itself to 'on' by itself and/or the alarm goes off also you have to put the actual key in the driver door to turn the alarm off and unlock the car this happens while the car is stationery after it's been driven and turned off for an hour or more

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NHTSA #: 11252325
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

There are times when the power window (front passenger side) and sunroof are open that they can not be closed. The fix is to stop the car, restart it and then raise the window with the switch on the passenger door. That seems to reset it.

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NHTSA #: 11235182
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2019

Car trunk opens while driving (more than a dozen times to date); windows descend while locking car from outside; gas cap cover unlatches while locking car. Car doors have also unlocked while vehicle was parked, and thieves ransacked car on 2 occasions. I raised issues to dealer (who said they were impossible) and wrote manufacturer april 22; have received no response.

NHTSA #: 11233000
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2019

Numerous NHTSA reports have been to waste as nothing is done. This 2017 honda civic ex hatchback continues to have electrical glitches since bought new in dec. No problem (s) found.

NHTSA #: 11196451
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

I BOUGHT MY 2017 CIVIC BRAND NEW IN MAY 2017. EVER SINCE I HAD THIS CAR THE ELECTRONICS DON'T ALWAYS WORK. VOLUME DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR ON THE DIGITAL RADIO. I'LL HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON TO BE ABLE TO USE THE VOLUME. TWO DIFFERENT TIMES MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF WHILE IN PARK. I HAD TO SIT OVER 5 MINUTES IN PARK BEFORE IT WOULD TURN OFF WITH PUSHING THE START BUTTON OVER AND OVER. THE RADIO GOES STATICKY EVERY TIME I USE THE DEFROST BUTTON. FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS MY CAR NOW MAKES A BEEPING NOISE HERE AND THERE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S COMING FROM THE DASH/RADIO. DOESN'T MATTER IF THE CAR IS IN DRIVE OR PARK. EVERY TIME I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO HONDA THEY COULDN'T FIX ANYTHING SINCE THE CODES DIDN'T PULL UP WHEN THEY PLUGGED THEIR COMPUTER INTO MY CAR. I DO HAVE A VIDEO OF THE NOISES THAT MY CAR WAS MAKING (BEEPING). SO YES I STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WITH MY CAR AND IN 2 MONTHS I WILL HAVE OWNED MY CAR FOR 2 YEARS.

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NHTSA #: 11184216
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2019

CAR TURNED OFF DOESN'T CRACK UP AND SAYS THERE'S A LOT OF PROBLEMS INCLUDING BREAK SYSTEM.

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NHTSA #: 11180455
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL RANDOMLY AND TAKE UP TO A FEW HOURS TO RESTART. THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM IN THE CENTER STACK HAD TO BE FULLY REPLACED DUE TO BUTTONS BEING PUSHED BY THEMSELVES. LASTLY, EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE SIGN ON DASHBOARD BUT BRAKE WAS WORKING FINE.

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NHTSA #: 11155714
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIG ISLAND HONDA HILO (75-5608 KUAKINI HWY, KAILUA-KONA, HI 96720, 1-(808) 961-5505) TO BE DIAGNOSED AND TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. *BF *JB

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NHTSA #: 11151987
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Filed: Oct 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SUN ROOF OPENED AND ALL FOUR WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN SPONTANEOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

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NHTSA #: 11142428
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2018

I WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT, APPROACHING A GATE WITH AN INDUCTIVE-LOOP TRAFFIC DETECTOR, WHICH CAN DETECT VEHICLES PASSING OR ARRIVING AT A CERTAIN POINT, ONCE A VEHICLE IS DETECTED THE GATE WOULD OPEN. I WAS APPROACHING, MAYBE 50 FEET FROM THE GATE, AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE OF MY 2017 HONDA CIVIC REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED FORWARD TOWARDS THE GATE. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, AS I WAS APPROACHING THE GATE WHICH WAS STILL CLOSED. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BOARD OR ANYTHING OBSTRUCTING THE PEDALS THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED IT TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO ABRUPTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID STRIKING THE GATE. MY HONDA IS EQUIPPED WITH HONDA SENSING AND I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS COULD HAVE OCCURRED, MAY BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE SENSOR BECAUSE THE "BRAKE" WARNING WAS ON, IT OBSERVED THE GATE.

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NHTSA #: 11123410
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2018

STARTING ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES ON MY 2017 HONDA CIVIC THAT IS LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF OLD AND ONLY HAS 18K MILES ON IT. IT FIRST STARTED AROUND THE FALL LAST YEAR WITH MY CAR REPEATEDLY POPPING THE TRUNK WHEN I WOULD NOT BE NEAR IT AND WOULD COME OUT TO IT IN THE PARKING LOT AT WORK AND FIND MY TRUNK WIDE OPEN. LATER ON I FOUND OUT THE TRUNK POPPING OPEN WOULD FORCE THE CAR ALARM TO GO OFF FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND OCCASIONALLY WOULD LEAD TO A DEAD BATTERY. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE ISSUE INVESTIGATED THE TECHNICIANS TOLD ME THE COULDN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THAT IT SHOULDN'T CONTINUE (IT HAS CONTINUED AND IN FACT IS HAPPENING AS I TYPE THIS IN MY APARTMENT). THE NEXT ISSUE OCCURRED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN THE POURING RAIN AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. UPON HAVING THIS PROBLEM INSPECTED THE TECHNICIANS DETERMINED IT WAS "FAULTY" WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS AND HAD BOTH REPLACED. THE LATEST ISSUE THAT OCCURRED WAS AS I WAS DRIVING TO PENSACOLA FROM WASHINGTON AND STOPPED OFF AT A REST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE OREGON FOR SOME SLEEP. UPON WAKING UP (3HRS AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF) I DISCOVERED MY CAR WAS DOING SOME GLITCHY THING WITH ALL THE LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD WHERE IT WAS ACTING LIKE I WAS TURNING IT OFF AND ON. I HAD NOTHING TURNED ON OR PLUGGED IN WHEN I WENT TO SLEEP AND WHEN I WOKE UP THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD TOTALLY DISABLED THE CAR.

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NHTSA #: 11111351
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

While driving in any condition warning lights for brake system, power steering, tire pressure and brake hold all come on at the same time

NHTSA #: 11109835
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: May 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES FLICKERED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FINDLAY HONDA (7494 W AZURE DR. LAS VEGAS, NV 89130, (702) 982-4200) WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE AFTER SEVERAL TEST DRIVES. A VIDEO THAT SHOWED HOW THE FAILURE OCCURRED WAS SHOWN TO THE DEALER, BUT STILL NO DIAGNOSIS WAS MADE. IN ADDITION, WHILE CONNECTING THE BLUETOOTH TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IT FAILED TO CONNECT. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER FOR THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTION TO CONNECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A FIELD TECHNICIAN WOULD BE SENT TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE IF THEY COULD PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,500.

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NHTSA #: 11092427
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2018

2016 new honda civic 2.0 engine oil leaking ! 2017 new honda civic 1.5t engine oil increased13 mm the same station 2017. New honda civic wipers broken , reversing radar broken increased oil 13mm is not a malfunction!

NHTSA #: 11090346
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda civic. While driving various speeds, the touch screen radio flashed on and off without warning. The failure recurred several times.

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NHTSA #: 11006367
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2017

I leased my honda civic from herb chambers honda of boston in nov. In march 2017 my check engine light came on. When I took my car to the dealership for servicing, they told me that rodents had chewed on the wires under my vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 10980250
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Nov 2016

Just picked up brand new car from dealership (sunset honda I. San luis obispo ca) transferred by them from another dealership. Car is an ex and has previously test driven a 2017 civic hatchback sport the day before .

NHTSA #: 10928084
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2024

About a week ago my car began going into accessory mode on its own leaving my interior and exterior lights, my dash board lights and my head unit on until I noticed so my car couldve been dead if I wouldnt have seen. also since the car is locked and it goes into accessory mode on its own the alarm starts going off due to the security system thinking its being broken into.

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NHTSA #: 11606011
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

BCM Failed causing an electrical start problem and the car will not completely turn off. With BCM failed doors will not unlock with the remote and the car fails to start or starts and fails to turn off. This is a known problem with these cars that honda will not address and a safety concern for my family as the car has turned itself off while in motion.

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NHTSA #: 11538207
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: May 2023

These cars have horrendous AC issues. A spotlight needs to be on put on it. Broken AC can subject drivers to dangerously high temperatures in the cabin, even if the windows are rolled down in some climates.

NHTSA #: 11520818
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2021

Vehicle is having electrics issues. It will start up and then when attempting to start it again, it will not start. This happens sporadically and the battery, starter and alternator have been tested in good condition and working as designed.

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NHTSA #: 11442476
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2021

Coils and spark plugs getting rust/wet by water intrusion causing emisions problems the car is unable to drive.

NHTSA #: 11441681
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2021

A/C compressor failed. Mileage 51,000.

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NHTSA #: 11420874
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

Air conditioning system goes from cold to hot while the vehicle is in operation. During very hot days cabin becomes extremely hot even with fan turned to high and a/c turned to the on position. Have heard this problem has happened with other honda civic owners as well.

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NHTSA #: 11359960
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

The a/c stopped working only one year after I purchased this car brand new. The car's a/c started blowing hot air from the vents even when the temperature control setting was set to lowest temp. This is a safety issue since often times I have to pull over and throw up from heat exhaustion while I'm driving during the summer months.

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NHTSA #: 11328611
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2020

Driving along highway speed and the car brakes abruptly and the accelerator pedal was unresponsive. If this would have happened at rush hour, this would have caused a pile-up. If this would have happened in front of a semi, I might be dead.

NHTSA #: 11309064
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Dec 2019

The back wiper remained in fast speed until shutting off vehicle. Second time length of approx 5 minutes. Then operated normally.

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NHTSA #: 11288230
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2019

The car brake stop working when the warning sign came on. I was driving on the highway upon getting off the high on a ramp the brakes froze I wasnt able to apply brakes for about 40 seconds because it became stiff . That's when the warning sign came on .

NHTSA #: 11277956
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2018

Complete safety system failure. Car began throwing warnings of all electrical systems having problems. For example TPMS, electric parking break, brake system, electric power steering, hill start assist and more.

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NHTSA #: 11110236
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2018

Soy based wiring attracting rodents to chew my wiring of vehicle. Hundreds of similar complaints I found.

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NHTSA #: 11078480
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2017

Rodents chewing through electrical wiring in the engine compartment. Honda using soy based wiring jacketing that attracts the rodents to chew up the wiring in the engine compartment.

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NHTSA #: 11054062

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