2017 Honda Civic electrical system problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 28, 2026FLBrakesElectrical System

   I was sitting in my car with it turned off. About 1.5 minutes after it being off the electric parking brake engaged, which is not normal and I wasn’t parked on a hill. I turned on my car after hearing the E-brake engage. The dash board showed “Electric Parking Brake Problem” & the E-Brake dashboard display was flashing as well(I have a video but video is not an option for uploading). The alert magically disappeared as well.

   NHTSA complaint #11767614 · source
2. Filed Sep 25, 2026NCBrakesElectrical System

   The car failed to turn on and the brake pedal froze in a locked position. The warning lights flashed on the dash indicating a system failure of the brakes. This is a known safety issue with this vehicle but not acknowledged by the manufacturer.

   NHTSA complaint #11767039 · source
3. Filed Aug 26, 2026CA1 injuredBody & StructureElectrical System

   My 2017 Honda Civic just had a known BCM issue and many with the same models year from 2016-2018 experience the same failures. Honda should have a recall because it's where the car unknowingly drains the battery and the engine sits in idle/accessory mode that is damaging to other parts that the customer have to expense for.

   NHTSA complaint #11759796 · source
4. Filed Aug 25, 2026PAElectrical SystemLightingVisibility & Wipers

   The Body Control Module (BCM) on my 2017 Honda Civic suffered an internal failure, creating immediate safety hazards. The defect caused persistent parasitic battery drain, sudden vehicle power loss, and erratic electrical behavior. A faulty BCM can cause critical safety components—such as exterior lighting, turn signals, and windshield wipers—to fail without warning while driving. Honda has already recalled 2018–2020 Accords and 2019–2020 Insights for identical BCM…

   NHTSA complaint #11759494 · source
5. Filed Aug 5, 2025ILElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11678446 · source
6. Filed Jul 29, 2025FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11677057 · source
7. Filed Jun 9, 2025CAElectrical SystemLighting

   After turning off the vehicle and locking it the vehicle continuously turns on to accessory mode on its own. On a few occasions I came out to a dead battery or have been woken up more than once to my alarm blaring in the middle of the nite and when I came out to check my vehicle it was usually turned on to accessory mode upon researching the internet I found that many owners with the 2016 and 2017 have the same problem which is a result of a faulty Body Control Module within…

   NHTSA complaint #11665904 · source
8. Filed Jun 4, 2025CAElectrical System

   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. This issue occurs randomly and is a serious safety concern.

   NHTSA complaint #11664919 · source
9. Filed Apr 11, 2025NMElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11654108 · source
10. Filed Jan 31, 2025SCElectrical System

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

    NHTSA complaint #11639990 · source
11. Filed Jan 2, 2025CAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    We are experiencing a technical issue with the vehicle, which appears to be caused by a software or component error, rather than user error. This situation has led to the car starting unexpectedly and presenting challenges that could compromise safety while driving. Unfortunately, there has yet to be a recall or resolution communicated by the authorities.

    NHTSA complaint #11633785 · source
12. Filed Aug 14, 2024CAElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    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. Car accelerating and braking in a weird way would definitely lead to some issues. And when you go to the…

    NHTSA complaint #11608573 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology