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10th generation (FC/FK) · 2016–2021 · Compact sedan, coupe, and hatchback

2017 Honda Civic parts and specs

Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place.

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Quick facts

Engine oil
0W-20, 4.4 qt (base engine)
Battery
Group 51R, 410 CCA
Tire size
215/55R16 (base trim)
Wiper blades
26" / 18"
Cabin filter
Honda 80292-TBA-A11
Key fob battery
CR2032

Specifications for the 2016–2021 Civic

Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval

Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded

Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque

Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths

Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals

Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types

Brakes

Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes

Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities

Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval

Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid

Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools

Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes

Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy

These specifications are shared across every Civic of the 10th generation (FC/FK) generation. See the 2016–2021 Honda Civic overview for the full picture, or the Honda Civic guide to compare every generation.

What changed for the 2017 Honda Civic

  • 2017Hatchback, Si (205 hp), and Type R (306 hp) join the lineup

Known problems with the 2017 Honda Civic

3 of the 6 issues we track for the 2016–2021 generation are documented against the 2017 model year, and 2 carry a recall or service bulletin.

  • 1.5T oil dilution, gas in the oil (cold climates)

    moderateHonda product update + powertrain warranty extension (2016–2018 Civic 1.5T); related TSBs incl. 18-114/18-124 family

    The direct-injected L15B7 can wash fuel past the rings on short trips in cold weather: the oil level rises above the fill mark, smells of gasoline, and in bad cases causes misfires and fouled plugs. Honda issued software/thermal updates and extended the powertrain warranty by a year (to 6 years, unlimited mileage on affected components) for 2016–2018 Civic 1.5T cars. Change oil earlier than the Maintenance Minder suggests if you make mostly short trips in winter.

    Typical cost: Free (software update + warranty extension); more frequent oil changes otherwise

  • AC condenser refrigerant leak (10-year warranty extension)

    moderateHonda TSB 19-091 (Dec 2019 warranty extension)

    The AC condenser develops pinhole leaks from a manufacturing defect, the AC gradually blows warm, usually out of warranty. After a class action, Honda extended condenser coverage to 10 years from original purchase with no mileage limit (TSB 19-091) for 2016–2018 US cars (Canada extended 2018–2020 too), including reimbursement for prior repairs. Road-debris damage is excluded.

    Typical cost: Free under warranty extension; $600–$1,000 otherwise (condenser + refrigerant)

  • Infotainment freezes, Bluetooth drops, backup-camera glitches

    minor

    2016–2018 head units (especially the touch-volume 7-inch unit) freeze, reboot, or lose the camera feed. Honda released multiple firmware updates and replaced units under warranty; a hard reset (hold the power button) clears most one-off freezes. The 2019 refresh brought back a physical volume knob and improved software.

    Typical cost: Free (update/reset) – $500+ (head unit out of warranty)

3 more issues reported in other 2016–2021 years
  • Denso fuel pump can fail, engine stall (recalls) — 2018–2020
  • 2016 piston pin snap ring recall (engine stall/failure) — 2016 (2.0L, specific VINs)
  • 2016 electric parking brake may not engage (recall) — 2016

Full detail, costs and sources on the Honda Civic problems and years to avoid guide.

Which engines were offered in the 2017 Civic?

EngineTrimsOilOil capacity
2.0L 4-cylinder (K20C2)LX, Sport sedan/coupe (6MT or CVT)0W-204.4 qt
1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (L15B7)EX, EX-T, EX-L, Touring sedan/coupe (174 hp); hatchback LX–EX-L (174 hp), hatch Sport/Sport Touring (180 hp)0W-203.7 qt
1.5L turbo (L15B7, Civic Si, 205 hp)Si sedan & coupe, 2017–2020 (6-speed manual only; no 2021 Si)0W-203.7 qt
2.0L turbo (K20C1, Civic Type R FK8)Type R hatchback, 2017–2021 (6-speed manual only)0W-205.7 qt

About the Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is the best-selling compact car in America, and the 2012–2025 span covers three mechanically distinct generations that all take 0W-20 oil, a Group 51R battery, and the same ubiquitous 15400-PLM-A02 spin-on oil filter. 4L K24 Si. Cheap to run, with AC compressor clutches and front engine mounts as the main wear items.

5T L15B7 brought big fuel economy but also documented cold-climate oil dilution (2016–2018, warranty-extended) and a leak-prone AC condenser that Honda covers for 10 years under TSB 19-091; 2018–2020 cars are also caught in the giant Denso fuel-pump recalls (20V-314/23V-858). 5T, adds a 200-hp hybrid for 2025, and its one headline defect. 'sticky steering', was fixed by recall 24V-744 in late 2024.

Unlike fixed-interval brands, every modern Civic uses Honda's Maintenance Minder: the car computes oil life itself (typically 7,500–10,000 miles per change) and displays codes (A/B plus sub-codes) telling you exactly what's due, so owners constantly look up what the codes mean, which oil to buy (always 0W-20 for these years), and how to reset the wrench light.

For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the full Honda Civic guide.

Other Honda Civic years

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