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2017 Honda Civic Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 604 total for the year
Median mileage
300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Honda Civic, 1% of the 604 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased this vehicle on 9/17/2017. Less than three weeks later, the left side of the seat back was deformed, causing back pain and discomfort. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they manipulated the cushions to get the seat back to a more comfortable shape, however it didn't look the same as when it was brand new. A couple of months after that the cushions became displaced again. There are two cushions forming the side bolster, and the side airbag is designed to deploy between the cushions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11102740, filed 2018-06, 300 miles

“2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Ex Vehicle taken into Honda dealer due to SRS/airbag lights on dash, a diagnostic scan was done, Honda dealer diagnosed a failed clock spring. Independent mechanic replaced it. After the repair, the SRS/airbag lights remained on. Honda dealer attempted seat weight sensor relearn/initialization but could not complete it. Independent mechanic then diagnosed failed front passenger seat weight sensors (photos available). Dealer confirmed VIN not flagged for NHTSA 26V332 (Honda OOA / bulletin 26-073) covering seat weight sensors on 2017–2021 Civic Hatchbacks. …”

NHTSA complaint #11774114, filed 2026-10

Related recalls

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202523%
202411%
202321%
202230%
202132%
202021%
201881%
201741%
201640%
201582%
201431%
2013165%
2012123%
201153%
201062%
200992%
200871%
200781%
2006161%
200541%
200472%
2003133%
200291%
2001111%
200041%
199921%
199861%
199710%
199641%
1995126%
199475%
199364%
199233%
199111%
199011%
198946%
198837%
198713%
198613%
198517%

Other parts of the 2017 Honda Civic

Steering
174 complaints
Other or unknown
166 complaints
Electrical system
103 complaints
Engine
66 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Body and structure
37 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaints
Fuel system
34 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
29 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Honda Civic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology